Icod de los Vinos, in the north-west of Tenerife, is known for two things: the Drago Milenario, a dragon tree (Dracaena draco) declared a national monument in 1917 and believed to be about 800 years old, and the Cueva del Viento, a volcanic lava tube the tourist board describes as Europe's largest (read 7 November 2026). The two sights are different visits. The tree is a short walk in a park in the old town, while the cave is a guided underground tour that must be booked in advance.
Highlights
The Drago Milenario park
The tree stands in a three-hectare park at Plaza de la Constitución 1 (Casa de los Cáceres), with trails through native plants, a cave that recreates Guanche life, a former wine press and viewpoints over Teide. Adult entry is 5 euros, with reduced rates for students, pensioners and children. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for a quick walk, or up to an hour and a half to see everything.
Cueva del Viento
The visit is guided, runs about two and a half hours and is booked online. Groups have up to 15 people, children under five cannot join, and it is not suited to people with claustrophobia or mobility problems. The meeting point is the visitor centre at Los Piquetes 51; bring closed shoes and long trousers because the inside is humid and about 14 °C, and bags are not allowed.
The old town
Cobbled streets, the 18th-century Casa de los Cáceres, the Church of San Marcos on the Plaza de la Constitución (also called Plaza de la Pila) and the former San Francisco monastery, now the library.
Playa de San Marcos
A quiet beach on the north coast.
Practical info
Tips
- To combine Icod with Garachico, Masca and Teide in one day, Tiqets lists the Teide National Park, Icod de los Vinos, Garachico and Masca guided tour, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 25 reviews (read 7 November 2026); see also Garachico, Masca and Tenerife excursions. Local dishes the board mentions are potatoes with mojo sauce, salted fish, grilled meat, wine and handmade cheeses.
How to get there
By car, park near the old town; the park is within walking distance. TITSA bus 460 links Icod de los Vinos with Costa Adeje, and the north airport and Puerto de la Cruz are the closest bases.
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