Icod de los Vinos

Icod de los Vinos (sometimes abbreviated to Icod on road signs) is in northwest Tenerife, Canary Islands. Icod de los Vinos is known for its vineyards, banana plantations, and its magnificent drago tree.

Understand
Icod de los Vinos was established in 1501 and, was named for its vineyards: Icod = the indigenous Guanche kingdom of Icode, de los Vinos = 'of the wines'. Most visitors come here to visit the drago tree.



By car
The TF-5 from Puerto de la Cruz passes through here, and TF-42 continues along the coast to Garachico and Buenavista del Norte. Coming from Costa Adeje and Las Americas in the south, take the TF-1 to Santiago del Teide, then follow the very curvy TF-82 north across the Teno mountains.

A clearly-signed underground (paid) is located close to the main sights, with convenient public toilets (free). Free parking is available at the underground of the Centro Comercial La Magalona, which also houses the Museo Guanche (lots of one-way streets here, best option is to enter the eastern end of Calle Pepe Floro from Calle Francisco Miranda).

Get around
Except for the Cueva del Viento and the beach, the main sights are easily accessible by foot.

A (Rambla Perez del Cristo 4, tel. +34 922 121 600) is around the corner from the main church.

Drink
Great wines are produced in Tenerife and Icod de los Vinos, especially white wines. Local productions are made with grape varieties listán blanco or listán tinto, and tintilla.

Camping
The closest free official camp grounds are up Teide to the south—only of which the first two are reachable by car:

Go next

 * Garachico – An authentic town west with many natural swimming pools
 * Buenavista del Norte – Good hub for trips to Punta de Teno and Teno Rural Park
 * Santiago del Teide – Great hiking nearby