With your hire car, you can travel through verdant hills and dense forests, encountering charming villages like Taganana, where traditional Canary Island houses dot the landscape. Tenerife's road network is excellent, though some of the island's mountain roads can be narrow and winding, particularly in the north. Drive with care, especially when navigating the twists and turns of roads like the TF-12, which offers stunning views of the island. A hire car is essential if you want to access more remote areas like the Teide National Park, home to the world-famous Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. Tenerife offers some of the most picturesque drives in the Canary Islands. The journey from Tenerife North Airport to the capital, Santa Cruz, provides stunning coastal views, with the glistening Atlantic Ocean on one side and dramatic cliffs on the other. For a truly unforgettable road trip, head to the Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive up to Mount Teide offers awe-inspiring vistas of volcanic craters, rugged terrain, and unique flora. Another must-do drive is through the Anaga Mountains, where you can explore winding roads that lead to panoramic viewpoints, offering spectacular views over the rugged cliffs and the deep-blue ocean below.

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One particularly scenic route in Tenerife is the TF-5 highway, which runs along the island’s northern coast, connecting the airport with Puerto de la Cruz. This route offers views of the sea, lush forests, and the iconic volcano that dominates the landscape. Spectacular!

Tenerife North Airport (TFN)

Number of Terminals: 1 (domestic and international flights)

Location of Car Rental Desks: In the arrivals hall of the terminal.

Distance to Fuel Station: Fuel stations are located near the airport.

Nearest City: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 11 kilometres (7 miles) away.

Major Roads: Accessible via the TF-5 and TF-12 highways.