Where to find the best views on Tenerife?
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1. Barranco de Erques and Surroundings

2. Lighthouse at Punta del Hidalgo, La Laguna
The guardian of the northern coast silently stands and observes wild waters.
Exact location of this shot is here:
3. Alcalá
The best kept secret beach for tourists: Black sand beach of Alcalá. It’s dominant feature is volcanic rock formation.
4. El Teide National Park, Road TF 21
El Teide National Park takes up a large area. This spot is located on a curve towards El Teide peak from Los Cristianos, via Vilaflor.
Exact location is here:
5. Playa de la Tejita and Montaña Roja
Playa de la Tejita is still uncharted by holidaymakers and is mostly visited by local residents coming here for leisure. This place is also a paradise for those who like to wake up early to take the silhouette picture of Red Mountain, or, Montaña Roja.
6. La Tarta del Teide
La Tarta del Teide is a place on TF 24 Road in El Teide National Park where you can safely stop the car and enjoy this magnificent view. On coastal area you can see old towns like Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava. On days with good visibility, you can see another island called La Palma and its typical double peak.
7. Playa de Troya
Playa de Troya is very popular beach and a haven for tourists. During the day, it’s not particularly suitable for landscape photography. But, just before the sunset, it usually clears up enough to take amazing pictures.
Exact location of this shot is in front of Hotel Troya:
A visit to Tenerife is always very rewarding for a British photographer, especially in winter time. Recovering from cold weather and getting the opportunity to take plenty of awesome shots is a priceless experience.