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Loro Parque
Tenerife's acclaimed zoo and aquarium home to the world's largest collection of parrots and diverse marine life.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Arafo
Canary Islands, Spain · Europe
About Arafo
Arafo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Candelaria, 22km from TF-21 Teide National Park road.
Arafo is a town located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 5,375, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Arafo sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Canary time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arafo to your route.
About Arafo
Arafo is a municipality of the southeastern part of the island of Tenerife in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary Islands. The town Arafo is situated 5 km west of the coast town Candelaria and 22 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The TF-1 motorway passes through the eastern part of theRead more
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Where is Arafo located?
Arafo is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.3397 latitude, -16.4224 longitude.
What is the population of Arafo?
Arafo has a population of approximately 5,375 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,375
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Canary Islands
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Coordinates
- 28.3397, -16.4224
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Arafo
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
TF-21 Teide National Park road
The climb from La Orotava into the caldera of Teide, through lava fields and pine forest to 2,200m.
22 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Teide National Park
Spain's highest peak and the world's third-largest volcano, rising from a vast volcanic caldera on Tenerife.
23 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
TF-436 Masca Road, Tenerife
A thrilling narrow mountain road descending through the Teno Mountains to the remote village of Masca in Tenerife.
41 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Masca Valley
A remote and dramatic gorge village in Tenerife's Teno Mountains, reached by a spectacularly winding mountain road.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Siam Park
Thai-themed water park in Tenerife consistently voted the best water park in the world.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Arafo
- 22 kmTF-21 Teide National Park roadThe climb from La Orotava into the caldera of Teide, through lava fields and pine forest to 2,200m.
- 41 kmTF-436 Masca Road, TenerifeA thrilling narrow mountain road descending through the Teno Mountains to the remote village of Masca in Tenerife.
- 41 kmMasca ValleyA remote and dramatic gorge village in Tenerife's Teno Mountains, reached by a spectacularly winding mountain road.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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