Tenerife’s wineries are one of the most enjoyable ways to understand the island without rushing. Here, wine is not just a glass: it is volcanic soil, trade winds, terraces, local grape varieties, guachinches, families who tend the vines and landscapes that change enormously from north to south.

In 2026, a route through Tenerife’s wineries should be planned carefully: book in advance, choose an area, leave enough time for lunch and organise your driving responsibly. The plan can be elegant, rural, gastronomic or wonderfully informal, and that variety is precisely why it is so appealing.

Why Tenerife wines are so special

Tenerife Tourism highlights how the island’s white, rosé, red and Malvasía wines reflect its distinctive climate and geology. It also states that around one hundred wineries offer the opportunity to enjoy a glass in exceptional surroundings, either at the wineries themselves or in restaurants serving their products.

The attraction lies in the variety. You can taste fresh high-altitude wines, volcanic reds, aromatic whites, Malvasías and wines made from Canarian varieties that are not easy to find outside the archipelago.

Wine regions worth discovering

  • Tacoronte–Acentejo: a classic northern area, with green scenery, vineyards and guachinches.
  • Orotava Valley: perfect for combining wineries, the historic centre, viewpoints and Puerto de la Cruz.
  • Ycoden–Daute–Isora: ideal if you are travelling towards Icod, Garachico or Isla Baja.
  • Abona: a very useful option if you are staying in the south and want to discover high-altitude wines without crossing the whole island.
  • Güímar Valley: combines well with Candelaria, Arafo and the southeast.

How to organise a winery route successfully

First choose an area, then select no more than one or two wineries, and finally add lunch. Jumping from winery to winery sounds enjoyable, but Tenerife’s roads have bends, gradients and viewpoints that invite you to stop. Fewer stops and more enjoyment is the better approach.

If you follow the route by car, decide clearly who will drive and not drink. Another option is to book an organised visit or an experience with transport. And if you are going to a guachinche, remember that many have variable opening hours and it is advisable to call first.

Recommended routes

From Puerto de la Cruz, a beautiful route combines the Orotava Valley, La Orotava and a nearby winery. From Santa Cruz or La Laguna, Tegueste and Tacoronte–Acentejo are very convenient. From the south, Abona lets you take a wine excursion with fewer kilometres and a drier, brighter landscape.

My final advice is not to choose only by the label. Choose for the complete experience: scenery, welcome, food, proximity and a safe journey home. That is what turns a visit to Tenerife’s wineries into a travel memory.

To continue tasting the island in a meaningful way, combine this plan with our guide to Tenerife’s wineries and our practical explanation of guachinches in Tenerife.

Tips for enjoying it more

For food and wine activities, it is advisable to book or call in advance, especially at weekends. Many places work with seasonal produce, limited capacity or very local opening hours, and that is part of their charm.

If wine is involved, decide from the outset who will drive or find an alternative. A route through wineries or guachinches should end with a good memory, not with rushing or last-minute calculations.

Leave room to buy something local: cheese, honey, potatoes, fruit, wine or bread. It is a simple way to take the island home beyond a photograph, and it also makes the visit worthwhile for the people who live there.

What to avoid so the plan works better

Avoid filling the day with too many stops. Tenerife invites improvisation, but every detour, parking search and meal adds time. Choose one priority, two extras and leave room to enjoy them.

It is also a good idea to check the weather by area, rather than only the general forecast for the island. There can be sunshine on the coast, cloud in the highlands and cold at altitude on the same day.

If you are travelling in high season, book the essentials and leave flexible activities until the day. This gives you structure without losing the wonderful feeling of discovering the island at your own pace.

And if your plan depends on events, opening hours or regulated access, check the official source the day before. That small step prevents you from arriving after the best part has finished or when a street is closed.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best area for visiting wineries in Tenerife?

Tacoronte–Acentejo, the Orotava Valley, Ycoden–Daute–Isora, Abona and the Güímar Valley are all very interesting areas. The best one depends on where you are staying and the kind of route you want.

Do you need to book winery visits in Tenerife?

Yes, it is strongly recommended. Many visits and tastings require advance booking, especially at weekends, on public holidays and during busy periods.

Can I follow a winery route by car?

Yes, but sensibly: choose a driver who will not drink, book moderate tastings or combine the visit with lunch. If you intend to taste several wines, consider alternative transport.