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Four-stop route through Tenerife’s northwest

An alternative route through Tenerife’s northwest

There are routes across Tenerife that allow visitors to discover some of the island’s greatest attractions in a single outing: historic villages, traditional cuisine and spectacular landscapes. One such route takes in the northwest of the island, proposing four stops to enjoy Buenavista del Norte, sample local produce and finish facing the Atlantic Ocean at Punta de Teno.

The idea comes from a video published on Instagram by @ismafeten, which suggests a different route through northern Tenerife for those looking to move away from the more familiar spots while combining heritage, gastronomy and nature in one trip. The plan begins in Buenavista del Norte and ends at one of the most dramatic points on the island. In between, there is a stop for lovers of traditional sweets and another for enjoying the local cuisine.

Buenavista del Norte: heritage and local flavours

The route starts in Buenavista del Norte, one of the municipalities of northwest Tenerife and one of the gateways to the Teno area. The suggestion is to begin with a gentle stroll through its streets, taking in some of the most important heritage sites in the municipality. Standout among these is the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, one of the most representative buildings in the historic centre.

But Buenavista is also a destination closely linked to gastronomy. Among the traditional products of the area are rosquetes (sweet aniseed pastries), sweet potato pastries, Teno cheeses, wines and a range of agricultural produce. For this reason, the walk through the town also serves as a first introduction to the cuisine of the Isla Baja region before continuing along the route.

A sweet stop at El Aderno

The second stop proposed by @ismafeten is El Aderno, one of the best-known artisan bakeries in Tenerife, whose origins lie precisely in Buenavista del Norte. The business began its activity in the municipality in 1991. Its founder, Teobaldo Méndez, started out delivering loaves and rosquetes to different villages in the Isla Baja before setting up his own workshop. Since then, rosquetes have become one of the brand’s most recognisable products and one of the traditional sweets associated with Buenavista.

The stop offers the chance to taste some of these artisan products or to take something along for the rest of the journey.

Canarian cuisine at Bodegón El Patamero

With the stroll and the sweet stop complete, the route continues to Bodegón El Patamero in Las Lagunetas, within the municipality of Buenavista del Norte. The establishment specialises in traditional Canarian cooking, grilled meats and locally sourced produce. Among the dishes featured in the video are roasted aubergine with honey and Teno cheese, breaded asparagus stuffed with melted cheese, and various grilled meats.

This stop allows visitors to recharge before tackling the final stretch of the route while also discovering the cuisine that characterises this part of northern Tenerife. The cooking of Buenavista is closely tied to the produce of its surroundings, including cheeses, wines, meats, fish and agricultural products.

Punta de Teno: a spectacular finale

The final destination is one of Tenerife’s great natural attractions: Punta de Teno. Located at the westernmost tip of the island, the area offers views of the Teno cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean from one of the most unique landscapes in the island’s territory. The lighthouse and the small coastal areas complete a scene that has become one of the most photographed spots in the northwest.

However, getting there requires taking one particular detail into account: access is restricted for private vehicles. To reach Punta de Teno, there is Titsa line 369, which connects Buenavista del Norte with this enclave. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and has a special fare of one euro. The measure helps control the number of vehicles entering this space and reduces pressure on a particularly sensitive environment. Those following this route can therefore leave the car in Buenavista and continue by public transport to the final point of the trip.

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