Icod de los Vinos

Icod de los Vinos is a historic town in northwestern Tenerife, world-famous for housing the Drago Milenario (Millennium Dragon Tree), one of the oldest and largest specimens of Dracaena draco, estimated to be over 1,000 years old. The town is also the centre of Tenerife's wine-growing region, known for its Listán Blanco and Malvasía wines.

By Plane

The nearest airport depends on the island (TFS, TFN, ACE, LPA, FUE, SPC, VDE, GMZ). Taxis and car hire are available at all airports.

By Train

By Car / Road

Hire car is the most practical way to explore. Roads are well maintained, though some interior routes are winding and narrow. Free parking is generally available outside town centres.

Within towns, walking is the best option. For inter-town travel, public guaguas (buses) are reliable and affordable. Taxis are metered and available in larger towns. Car hire offers the most flexibility for exploring the island.

• Drago Milenario (Millennium Dragon Tree) — the iconic thousand-year-old dragon tree, a symbol of Tenerife, in a park dedicated to it. €5.

• Cueva del Viento — one of the world's longest volcanic lava tubes (over 18 km), accessible by guided tour. €20.

• Plaza de la Pila — the charming old main square with a 16th-century fountain and surrounding historic buildings.

• Iglesia de San Agustín — a 17th-century church with a fine Mudéjar ceiling and religious art.

• Tour the local bodegas and taste the distinctive volcanic wines of the Icod region.

• Take a guided walk through the Cueva del Viento lava tube system.

• Walk the historic streets and admire the traditional Canarian architecture.

• Restaurante El Drago (Pl. de la Pila) — traditional Canarian cuisine overlooking the historic square. Mid-range.
• Bodegón El Molino (C. San Sebastián) — local wines and tapas in a rustic setting. Budget.
• Casa del Drago — Canarian and international dishes with views of the dragon tree.

Canarian wines — particularly the Malvasía from Lanzarote and the Listán Blanco from Tenerife — are excellent. Local beers include Dorada and Tropical. Fresh fruit juices and tropical smoothies are widely available.

Budget

Budget guesthouses and hostales offer private rooms from €30–50 per night. Many smaller towns have affordable casas rurales.

Mid-range

Mid-range: Hotel Emblemático El Caserón — a charming boutique hotel in a restored 17th-century mansion, doubles from €50–85.

Upscale

Upscale: 5-star resort hotels in the main tourist areas range from €100–250 per night. Boutique rural hotels offer a quieter luxury experience from €80–150.

• Local crafts: traditional Canarian pottery, basketwork, and textiles
• Gourmet specialities: local cheeses (especially queso majorero), mojo sauces, gofio, and wines
• Aloe vera products — the Canary Islands are known for high-quality aloe-based cosmetics

• Tenerife — the largest Canary Island with Teide National Park and vibrant resorts
• Lanzarote — Timanfaya National Park and César Manrique's artistic legacy
• Gran Canaria — the dunes of Maspalomas and the historic quarter of Vegueta
• Fuerteventura — pristine beaches and world-class windsurfing