Teno Rural Park is located near the charming villages of El Palmar, Teno Alto, Los Carrizales, Las Portelas, and Masca. The region is an enclave of remarkable natural beauty, where serenity and tranquility prevail. The park offers visitors an excellent setting for a wide array of outdoor activities for the adventurous at heart. The drive to reach this destination is nothing short of breathtaking, offering awe-inspiring scenery. There is no admission fee to the park, and parking is usually easy. If your plan is hiking from Masca, it is best to explore public transport options or take for a taxi.

Teide National Park, a World Heritage Site with over three million visitors a year, is the best place to see volcanic phenomena in Tenerife. You’ll be astounded by the colours and the wild force of this surreal landscape, overlooked by Spain’s highest peak at 3,718 metres. It is home to many local species of flora and fauna, such as the Teide violet or the Tenerife bugloss, whose bright colours stand in stark contrast to the thousands of tonnes of ochre running through this unique landscape.

This island is a protected natural site with important local fauna and flora. Learn the history of a naval hospital in a unique building from the XVIII century, and the remains of a Paleocristian Basilica from the VI century. Take a boat to Isla del Rey, and join one of its tours that are held by volunteers in both English and Spanish.

To get a good impression of how Dresden once used to look, head to Königstraße in the Neustadt Quarter and its rows of beautifully restored 18th-century houses. An abundance of restaurants and elegant boutiques are hidden in the inner courtyards.