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Tanque

Canary Islands, Spain · Europe

About Tanque

Tanque works well as a base: 5 minutes from Los Silos, 9km from TF-436 Masca Road, Tenerife.

Tanque is a town located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 3,068, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tanque 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 Tanque to your route.

About Tanque

El Tanque is a town and a municipality in the northwestern part of the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, and part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. It is located 6 km west of Icod de los Vinos and 53 km west of the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The population is 2,815 (2013) and

Read more the area is 23.65 km². The elevation is 480 m.

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What are the best things to do in Tanque?

Tanque 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 Tanque located?

Tanque is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.3558 latitude, -16.7799 longitude.

What is the population of Tanque?

Tanque has a population of approximately 3,068 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
3,068
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Canary Islands
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.3558, -16.7799

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 Tanque

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Masca Valley

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

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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Loro Parque

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Siam Park

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

32 km · about 35 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Tanque

  • Right hereTF-436 Masca Road, TenerifeA thrilling narrow mountain road descending through the Teno Mountains to the remote village of Masca in Tenerife.
  • Right hereMasca 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 Tanque.

Garachico

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 6,000

Los Silos

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 4,757

Icod de los Vinos

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 24,024

Santiago del Teide

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 12,050

Buenavista del Norte

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 5,231

La Guancha

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 5,424

San Juan de la Rambla

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 5,007

Los Gigantes

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 2,721

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