Things To Do
in Icod de los Vinos

Small salted Canarian potatoes boiled until wrinkled and served with red or green mojo sauces — found at almost any traditional restaurant or tapas bar.

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Locally caught grilled fish such as sardines or bream, commonly served in coastal restaurants in Playa San Marcos and nearby Garachico.

Toasted grain flour used in porridges, stews, and desserts; try it in local pastries or as a side in traditional breakfasts.

Tenerife produces distinctive volcanic wines; small bodegas around Icod offer tastings and sales of local reds and whites.

Small municipal market and weekend stalls where vendors sell fruit, cheese, fresh fish and baked goods — great for picnic supplies and tasting local produce.

Occasional stalls and small chiringuitos (beach bars) serving grilled fish, sandwiches and cold drinks during warmer months.

Tipping in Spain is modest: rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated but not mandatory. Small change for baristas or taxi drivers and a euro or two for helpful tour guides is normal.

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, shops and hotels, though small markets, street stalls and some rural businesses may prefer cash. Contactless payments and mobile wallets are increasingly common; carry some euros for small purchases.

Mild temperatures and blooming countryside make spring a great time for hiking, winery visits and outdoor photography; expect some windy days and fewer crowds than summer.

Warm, pleasant weather with more sunny days; coastal spots are busy and afternoons can be hot at lower elevations — bring sun protection and book accommodations in advance during peak holiday weeks.

Stable weather and comfortable temperatures with the added benefit of harvest activities at vineyards; occasional Atlantic swells can make seas rougher for coastal swims.

Mild winters in town but cooler up in the hills; nights can be chilly and higher elevations see frost or even occasional snow on Mount Teide — good season for quieter visits and whale/dolphin spotting boat trips from nearby ports.

Explore trails around the Cueva del Viento area to combine geological sightseeing with short to moderate hikes through volcanic landscapes.

A pleasant, mostly easy walk along coastal paths and cliffs with sea views and access to small beaches and vantage points.

Longer day-hike options toward the Teno Rural Park and Buenavista del Norte region offering dramatic coastal and mountain scenery; plan logistics and water carefully.

Shorter mountain trails on the volcanic ridges around Icod provide great panoramas and exploration of endemic flora; choose routes by difficulty and weather.

The closest major airport for northern Tenerife, about 30–45 minutes' drive from Icod depending on traffic; good for inter-island and European flights and convenient for reaching Icod by rental car or taxi.

Larger airport handling many international and charter flights; roughly 1–1.5 hours by car to Icod. Buses and intercity links connect the south to the north but a rental car is often quicker.