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Arafo

Canary Islands, Spain · Europe

About Arafo

Arafo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Candelaria, 23km from Teide National Park.

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 the

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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

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Arafo

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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

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 50 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 50 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

  • 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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