Icod de los Vinos

Icod de los Vinos was established in 1501 and, as its name implies, is known for its vineyards (Icod = the indigenous Guanche kingdom of Icode, de los Vinos = 'of the wines'). The town is also known for its banana plantations. Most visitors come here to visit its magnificent drago tree.

• Información Turistica

  phone: +34 922 812 123
  address: C/ San Sebastián, 6

By bus

• Estación de Autobuses

  address: Avda Francisco Miranda, s/n
  From Puerto de la Cruz, Titsa bus 354 runs daily 06:20-20:30 (€3.60, 45 min, leaves every ½ hr). From Costa Adeje and Las Americas, bus 460 operates 05:45-20:00 (€6.05, 2 hrs, leaves every 2 hrs). Bus 363 connects the town with Garachico (€1.45, 11 min, leaves every 30-60 min).

By car

The TF-5 from Puerto de la Cruz terminates here, and TF-42 continues along the coast to Garachico and Buenavista del Norte. TF-82 connects Icod de los Vinos with Costa Adeje and Las Americas in the south. A clearly-signed underground (paid) is located close to the main sights, with convenient public toilets (free). Free parking is available at the underground of the Centro Comercial La Magalona, which also houses the Museo Guanche (lots of one-way streets here, best option is to enter the eastern end of Calle Pepe Floro from Calle Francisco Miranda).

Except for the Cueva del Viento and the beach, the main sights are easily accessible by foot.
A (Rambla Perez del Cristo 4, tel. +34 922 121 600) is located around the corner from the main church.

• Parque del DragoThe millenary tree that symbolizes the city, the tree is not actually a thousand years old but estimated to be more likely 600-800 years. With a height of 18m and a trunk diameter of about 10m, it is the largest and oldest known drago tree of its species in the world. In 2000 a botanic garden was developed around the tree to protect it from pollution and vandalism; the garden has a number of specimens of typical Canarian flora. The is around the corner on Calle del Barranco. Travellers who wish to avoid the admission fee can admire the tree from the nearby which overlooks the garden.

• Iglesia de San Marcos

  address: Plaza de San Marcos, s/n
  Built in the early 16th century on the site of an earlier 15th-century chapel, the church is the oldest in town and is notable for its Renaissance portal. Also noteworthy are the carved wooden ceiling and the silver-embossed Baroque altar.

• Wind Cave

  phone: +34 922 815 339
  address: C/ Los Piquetes, 51
  The largest lava tube cave in Europe and the fifth-largest in the world. It can be visited in small guided tours. Long trousers and good boots are required, and prior booking is essential. Considered one of the top attractions on Tenerife, but somewhat difficult to reach.

• ARTlandya

  phone: +34 661 32 63 79
  address: Camino el Moleiro 21, Santa Bárbara
  Doll museum in an estate with a tropical park built around old but stylishly renovated Canarian houses. There are exhibits with dolls and teddy bears of over 30 international artists. Guided tours also show how dolls are cast in porcelain. Tours in English, Spanish, and German.

• Museo de Malvasia

  phone: +34 607 61 00 65
  address: Plaza de la Pila 5
  Museum of wine making, with opportunities to taste local wines in the museums garden.

• Butterfly Park

  phone: +34 922 81 51 67
  address: Avenida de Canarias s / n
  A small museum with live butterflies right next to the famous Drago Milenario tree. Quite expensive for what it's worth, but a good sheltered actvity for when it's raining.

• Playa de San Marcos

  address: Avenida Maritima, San Marcos
  A rather quiet black sand beach with showers and rest rooms, frequented by locals and the few tourists that make their way down there. Unfortunately, all the little restaurants down at the beach were damaged by the 2018 winter storm and closed down (as of January 2019), but some options remain a bit higher up at the Avenida Maritima. Be aware that sunbathing is not really possible until the afternoon, as the steep cliffs surrounding the village of San Marcos block the sun in the morning.

• Restaurante Carmen

  phone: +34 922 810 631
  address: Avda de Canarias, 1
  An established restaurant serving typical Canarian fare.

• Restaurante Los Faroles

  phone: +34 922 811 278
  address: Ctra el Amparo, 77
  Offers typical Canarian specialities, such as rabbit in salmorejo, goat meat in sauce, and tasty sauces (mojos), accompanied by wrinkled potatoes (papas arrugadas). Also serves vegetarian and children's set menus. For dessert you can try a bienmesabe, a typical almond dessert.

• Bar-restaurante "El Manantial"

  phone: +34 922 815 425
  address: Carretera Santa Bárbara
  Local restaurant with indoor fountain and outdoor seating. Local and international cuisine. Not the most romantic place to have lunch, but great for families with kids.

Great wines are produced in Tenerife and Icod de los Vinos, especially white wines. Local productions are made with grape varieties listán blanco or listán tinto, and tintilla.

• Hotel Emblemático San Marcos

  phone: +34 922 816 509
  address: C/ Hercules, 11
  Located in an 18th-century manor, the hotel has a sun terrace, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.

• Hotel San Agustín

  phone: +34 922 813 194
  address: C/ San Agustín, 18
  Has an onsite bar, non-smoking rooms, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.