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Santiago del Teide

Canary Islands, Spain · Europe

About Santiago del Teide

Santiago del Teide works well as a base: 10 minutes from Los Gigantes, 3km from TF-436 Masca Road, Tenerife.

Santiago del Teide is a town located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 12,050, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Santiago del Teide 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 Santiago del Teide to your route.

About Santiago del Teide

Santiago del Teide is a town and a municipality in the western part of the island Tenerife, Canary Islands, and part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The area of the municipality is 52.21 km2, the population is 12,634 (2013). Beach resort towns in the municipality are Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago and

Read more Playa de la Arena. The steep cliffs Acantilados de Los Gigantes are situated on the coast of the municipality.

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What are the best things to do in Santiago del Teide?

Santiago del Teide 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 Santiago del Teide located?

Santiago del Teide is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.2940 latitude, -16.8162 longitude.

What is the population of Santiago del Teide?

Santiago del Teide has a population of approximately 12,050 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
12,050
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Canary Islands
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.2940, -16.8162

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 Santiago del Teide

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Masca Valley

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

2 km · about 5 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Siam Park

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

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Loro Parque

Tenerife's acclaimed zoo and aquarium home to the world's largest collection of parrots and diverse marine life.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Garajonay National Park

A primeval laurel cloud forest on La Gomera island, a living relic of the forests that covered southern Europe millions of years ago.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Santiago del Teide

  • Right hereMasca ValleyA remote and dramatic gorge village in Tenerife's Teno Mountains, reached by a spectacularly winding mountain road.
  • Right hereTF-436 Masca Road, TenerifeA thrilling narrow mountain road descending through the Teno Mountains to the remote village of Masca in Tenerife.

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 Santiago del Teide.

Los Gigantes

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 2,721

Tanque

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 3,068

Los Silos

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 4,757

Guía de Isora

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 20,536

Buenavista del Norte

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 5,231

Garachico

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 6,000

Playa de San Juan

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 7,036

Icod de los Vinos

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 24,024

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