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National parks near Icod de los Vinos, Canary Islands

Teide National Park is the closest national park to Icod de los Vinos, Canary Islands — 15.4 km (9.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 26 min behind the wheel.

Teide is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Garajonay and Caldera de Taburiente make a full day trip — leave early. Timanfaya is better with a night booked nearby.

Icod de los Vinos has a population of about 24,024.

National parks near Icod de los Vinos

Parks ranked by distance from Icod de los Vinos
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Teide National Park15.4 km (9.5 mi)26 minRight on your doorstep
Garajonay National Park58.3 km (36.2 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Caldera de Taburiente National Park119 km (74 mi)2 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Timanfaya National Park293 km (182 mi)4 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Doñana National Park1352 km (840 mi)20 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de las Nieves National Park1433 km (890 mi)21 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra Nevada National Park1593 km (990 mi)23 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Monfragüe National Park1608 km (999 mi)24 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Cabañeros National Park1663 km (1033 mi)24 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Tablas de Daimiel National Park1697 km (1054 mi)25 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Teide National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Teide National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Icod de los Vinos are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Icod de los Vinos
PairApartEstimated drive
Teide → Garajonay62.8 km (39 mi)1 hr 19 min
Garajonay → Caldera de Taburiente90 km (55.9 mi)1 hr 46 min
Teide → Caldera de Taburiente132 km (82.2 mi)2 hr 24 min
Teide → Timanfaya287 km (178 mi)4 hr 40 min

Planning a trip from Icod de los Vinos

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Teide National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Icod de los Vinos?

Teide National Park. It is about 15.4 km (9.5 mi) from Icod de los Vinos, roughly 26 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Icod de los Vinos?

Yes — Teide National Park, Garajonay National Park, and Caldera de Taburiente National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Icod de los Vinos?

10 parks are within reach of Icod de los Vinos, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Icod de los Vinos?

For Teide National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.