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La Guancha

Canary Islands, Spain · Europe

About La Guancha

La Guancha works well as a base: 10 minutes from Icod de los Vinos, 11km from Teide National Park.

La Guancha is a town located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 5,424, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, La Guancha 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 La Guancha to your route.

About La Guancha

Islas Canarias is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP), traditionally called a Vino de calidad con Indicación Geográfica. This is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen quality wines and one step above the less stringent Vino de la Tierra wines on the quality ladder. It encompasses all the

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La Guancha offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is La Guancha located?

La Guancha is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.3732 latitude, -16.6516 longitude.

What is the population of La Guancha?

La Guancha has a population of approximately 5,424 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,424
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Canary Islands
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.3732, -16.6516

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 La Guancha

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.

9 km · about 15 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Masca Valley

A remote and dramatic gorge village in Tenerife's Teno Mountains, reached by a spectacularly winding mountain road.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Siam Park

Thai-themed water park in Tenerife consistently voted the best water park in the world.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near La Guancha

  • 21 kmTF-436 Masca Road, TenerifeA thrilling narrow mountain road descending through the Teno Mountains to the remote village of Masca in Tenerife.
  • 21 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Guancha.

San Juan de la Rambla

🇪🇸 Spain

2 km awayPop. 5,007

Icod de los Vinos

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 24,024

Realejo Alto

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 35,963

Los Realejos

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 36,405

Garachico

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 6,000

Puerto de la Cruz

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 32,219

Tanque

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 3,068

La Orotava

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 41,833

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