Seven days - A week in Tenerife, Canary Islands, by car

The island boasts two airports: Tenerife South and Tenerife North. You are about to embark upon a journey through the largest of the Canary Islands. One of the best ways to get around the island is to hire a car. You can pick the car up at the airport and then drive to your accommodation. Once there, you can visit the town or village where you will be staying for a few days. If you like, you can go and see the cliffs of Los Gigantes or discover Masca.

Visit the picturesque city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a World Heritage Site, and stroll through its cobbled streets. There you can visit the Palacio de Nava, the Casa Salazar, the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de la Laguna and the Plaza del Adelantado. Afterwards, take a trip to the Anaga Rural Park, which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve. It occupies part of the mountain massif, with an area of almost 14,500 hectares, and its deep valleys and ravines that reach the sea will leave you speechless. If you feel like it, you can go for a swim on its beaches. In the afternoon, you can relax on one of the island's best-known beaches, Las Teresitas, which is located in the town of San Andrés. You should also visit the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Must visits: the Tenerife Auditorium, the church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, the García Sanabria park, the Plaza de España square or the César Manrique Maritime Park, which is a great place to go with kids.

Visit one of the most beautiful villages of Tenerife, La Orotava. Walk through the narrow streets and admire the unique architecture, especially the wooden balconies. Then, head for the Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the centre of the island and its summit is the highest peak in Spain, at 3,718 metres. It offers a diverse volcanic landscape with pine forests and green valleys. You can hike here, take a cable car to the summit of the volcano or simply drive through the protected park to admire its beauty. You can also take self-guided tours or tours accompanied by an official guide to learn all about the volcano and the park.

Loro Parque Take a trip to the coastal town of Puerto de la Cruz to visit the Orotava Acclimatisation Garden (the second oldest in Spain) and the Loro Parque Zoo, which has the world's largest collection of parrots on its premises. It is a perfect plan for kids. Isla Baja (Northwest) Visit the towns of Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, Los Silos and El Tanque. Enjoy the Canarian atmosphere in one of its beautiful squares or stroll through the pretty streets of Garachico. You can also swim in the natural volcanic rock pools. You can also head to the Cueva del Viento, in Icod de los Vinos, a natural volcanic attraction that formed 27,000 years ago.

Los Gigantes and Masca Enjoy a whale and dolphin watching boat trip departing from Los Gigantes beach, which is surrounded by 800-metre cliffs. You can also visit the beautiful Masca valley and discover its hamlets or the Teno Rural Park. El Médano and banana plantations Another unusual option is to visit El Médano, one of the most attractive beaches on the island. There you can try some water sports and savour the local cuisine. You can also visit a plantation of plantains, the island’s most famous fruit.

Head to Los Cristianos, one of Tenerife's most popular areas. Relax on its beaches or take a boat to the nearby island of La Gomera. You can visit the beaches of Alojera, Aragaga or La Cueva. You can also visit the Garajonay National Park or discover towns such as San Sebastián de La Gomera or Alajeró. Instead of visiting La Gomera, if you are travelling as a family, you can stay in Tenerife and visit the island's biggest and newest water park, Siam Park, for a fun day out.

Before leaving the island, a visit to the Ethnographic Park Pirámides de Güímar might be a good idea. There are a total of seven buildings, with a staggered structure, and you can go on cultural, volcanic or botanical routes to discover what the park has to offer. Afterwards, head to either Tenerife South or Tenerife North airport, where you can leave your car and take your flight home.