Ring a change by the scenic mountain road TF342 for getting around Tenerife.

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The mountain road TF342 with its breath taking views towards the Tenerife coast with towns, villages and Atlantic is spectacular. Nevertheless, it is not the only one nor the only method to get from north to south. Indeed, Titsa bus lines often follow different routes for getting around Tenerife from the oldest resort. But the TF342 is an excellent option to get from Puerto de la Cruz to Los Christianos, to Playa de las Americas with Costa Adeje, or even to El Medano.

The Tenerife Cordillera

Certainly, I should still give credit to the most luxury and best mountain road of Tenerife which is the Tenerife Cordillera of the Canadas del Teide which is depicted with Spain's highest Peak Mount Teide on the horizon.

Much has been written about Tenerife's most admired road by the crater and mountains.

Therefore, let me help you to explore Tenerife more off the beaten track. And that is by route TF342.

This landmark is your clue for catching an alternative road for getting around on mountains. This fountain which was built sometime between 2007 and 2010 is beside the postoffice. There, Calle San Agustin and Ave. Canarias join below the townhall.

Mountain roads to left and right

Behind this water feature are two roadsigns. One points you to Cruz Santa on a mountain highway in the left hand direction. There, you must still climb Ave.Canarias.

The alternative is a yellow and white billboard in front of a grey modern building. It shows the way to Icod del Alto and La Guancha. Once, by the old Church Matriz de Santiago on your left, remember to have to cross the Realejos gorge on your right to get to higher grounds. There is another indication by the church, though, which reveals the way.

It gets you to the petrol station by Madre Juana, to Icod el Alto and then to the hamlet la Guancha. You cross the ravine Barranco Ruiz just before Icod del Alto with its breath taking, awesome Tenerife views.

Most important historic Camino Real and TF221

There is a stretch of the mountain road TF342 of Icod El Alto by the stunning look-out El Lance. It is still known as part of other Tenerife mountain roads which made up the famous Camino Real. Mind that the latter was joining important settlements by rough country roads which were good enough for horses, donkeys and man. La Laguna, Tacoronte, Santa Ursula, Los Realejos and many olds road of the south for were part of it. The historical, big farm Hacienda la Pared of Icod el Alto was an important country inn for the old Kings' mountain road in the past. It is still much talked about because of its generosity and its potato history. Meantime, the TF221, which was once part of Camino Real is now connecting Icod el Alto with La Guancha.

Most challenging mountain path and paragliding

Stop at the Icod del Alto Look-out to get onto the steepest, longest Tenerife mountain trail called Rambla Ruiz or Route 0-4-0 or, call it a path for hiking. It leads virtually straight up for 10 km to get you to the Cañadas. It sounds terrible to me, but may be a great endurance challenge for some gutsy, fit Tenerife tourists. You can also get to la Corona from Icod Alto for sightseeing or for paragliding which is one of true Tenerife attractions.

Consult one of the following Tenerife maps to find your way to La Coruna very fast.

From Icod del Alto via La Guancha to Buenavista

Unforgettable mountain road via Masca

Climb the most scenic mountain road TF436 which is loved for endurance cycling off Buenavista del Norte. Consult the map Buenavista del Norte to find indications on how best to proceed to get to Playa de las Americas via Los Gigantes. The road map also depicts some of the Masca Massif with the most picturesque mountain village and awesome mountain route bends.

From mountain road to Los Realejos which is all about this town and region by Puerto de la Cruz.

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