Isla Baja: Garachico, Icod and El Tanque
The Isla Baja, in the northwest of Tenerife, can be seen in half a day on the 5 h 30 min regional tour with hotel pickup. If you want to add Teide and Masca, the long 8 to 9 h circuit is the option; and if you prefer to go at your own pace, Garachico and Icod have walking free tours.
Booking options
Teide, Icod, Masca and Garachico
Paid separately · Meal
Garachico free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
Icod de los Vinos free tour
On site · Voluntary tip
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What changes from one option to another
Regional tour with pickup
Ideal if you do not want to drive the TF-42 or depend on buses (guaguas). It lasts 5 h 30 min, picks you up at your hotel and covers Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, Los Silos and El Tanque. The guide speaks Spanish or English.
Long circuit with Teide, Icod, Masca and Garachico
For anyone with a full day. It lasts 8 to 9 h, includes free time for lunch and brings the best-known places in the north together in one trip. The guide speaks English.
Walk a town with a free tour
The Garachico tour lasts 1 h 45 min and starts at the Puerta de Tierra park. The Icod tour lasts 1 h 30 min and starts at Plaza Andrés de Cáceres. Both are in Spanish. Booking is free and the tip is voluntary.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see on the Isla Baja in one day?
Garachico and its old town, the Castle of San Miguel and the El Caletón natural pools, plus Icod de los Vinos. If the day is short, the 5 h 30 min regional tour covers the essentials.
Does El Tanque have a beach?
No, it is an inland municipality. Its slopes have views of the Atlantic and more than 60% of its territory is protected natural area.
Can I reach the Isla Baja by public transport?
There are TITSA buses, but the Tenerife Tourism source advises going by car. Tours with pickup save you the logistics.
What is the difference between the regional tour and the long circuit?
The regional tour is shorter, with hotel pickup. The long circuit adds Teide and Masca, leaves from the north and takes a full day.