59 days in Canary Islands Itinerary

As one of Tenerife’s oldest port cities, Puerto de la Cruz embodies a hip, island personality, while still retaining its historic fishing village charm.

Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Plaza de Espana, Playa de las Teresitas, &more), Icod de los Vinos (Salon Geografico de Canarias, Parque del Drago, &more) and Mirador El Lagarito (in El Tanque). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 1st (Tue) at Costa Martianez. There's lots more to do: get to know the resident critters at Loro Parque, hike along Sentiero Punta del Hidalgo - Chinamada, stop by Aloe Vera de Canarias, and appreciate the history behind Riscos de la Fortaleza.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Puerto de la Cruz online sightseeing planner.

Valletta, Malta to Puerto de la Cruz is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Traveling from Valletta to Puerto de la Cruz, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Costa Adeje.

Whether you're a sophisticated pleasure seeker with the taste for Canarian cuisine and classy shopping, or a nature lover hungry of adventures, you can have it all on a well-balanced Costa Adeje vacation.

On the 9th (Wed), stroll through Playa de las Vistas, then get to know the resident critters at Zoo Tenerife Monkey Park, and then admire the local landmark of Light and Music Fountain. On your second day here, take in the exciting artwork at Art Gallery La Musa, kick back and relax at Playa del Duque, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Costa Adeje trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Puerto de la Cruz to Costa Adeje by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Maspalomas.

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Maspalomas: Aguimes (Plaza Del Rosario, Los Enamorados, &more), Ingenio (Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria & Finca Canarias Aloe Vera) and Telde (Hipica Canaria, Las Terrazas Parque Comercial Jinamar, &more). Pack the 31st (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Sioux City Park. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at Thai Holistic Massage, kick back and relax at Playa de Maspalomas, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Palmitos Park, and take in the dramatic natural features at Caldera de Bandama.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Maspalomas trip tool.

You can fly from Costa Adeje to Maspalomas in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Agaete.

Explore Agaete's surroundings by going to Guachinche Vina Cantera (in Valsequillo), Arucas (Mirador de Arucas & Arehucas Rum Distillery) and Vega de San Mateo (Montana Cabreja, Mirador Natural de la Cruz y El Montanon, &more).

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Agaete journey builder.

Drive from Maspalomas to Agaete in 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to travel to Tejeda.

Get out of town with these interesting Tejeda side-trips: San Bartolome de Tirajana (Mirador de La Orilla & Bodega Las Tirajanas), Barranco de Fataga (in Fataga) and Teror (MANJARES ISLENOS, Basilica de la Virgen del Pino, &more).

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Tejeda trip planner.

Traveling by car from Agaete to Tejeda takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in January, and nighttime lows around 18°C.