Motorcycles in Tenerife
Tenerife is waiting for you, give it gas!
Tenerife, a theme park for bikers
You are probably already aware of the beauty and diversity of Tenerife’s landscapes, but we don’t know if you have noticed the relief and the layout of Tenerife’s roads. If you haven’t, we’ll tell you that it’s something like the promised land of bikers. Motorcycle lovers in Tenerife are in luck.
The island’s climate, the sinuosity of the routes and the quality of the asphalt make Tenerife the promised land of bikers.
The island’s great climate and the quality of the surface of most of the island’s roads contribute to this love story; although there are numerous winding routes, neglected asphalt is a thing of the past, and now we can travel around the island without fear of leaving a shock absorber or our back in the attempt.
Discovering the Canary Islands by motorbike is one of the best ways to get closer to this rugged land, where forests and volcanoes go hand in hand, and to get in touch with its people and their true way of life. One of the best ways to get in touch with its tremendous landscapes. To feel Tenerife up close.
So don’t think about it too much; here we bring you some of the routes and motorcycle rental points that can come in handy to make your first kilometers in Tenerife. The rest is up to you.
Motorcycle routes around the island
We propose three routes with different durations and routes that represent well the variety you will find on the island.
The Anaga massif: At the northern end of the island is one of the best preserved and wildest territories on the island. We suggest a route of 66 kilometres and just over two hours: leave San Andrés on the TF-12 to El Bailadero; here you will take a detour along the tortuous TF-123 until you reach the tiny Chamorga farmhouse; retrace your steps and head to the Cruz del Carmen Viewpoint; it then descends towards Tegueste (TF-13) and ends in Punta del Hidalgo.
The Great Circular: A good combination for those who want to do many kilometers (about 200, in three hours) and see emblematic places. You can leave Santa Cruz to the south, along the TF-1 to El Médano; return to the motorway and, when it ends in Santiago del Teide, take the TF-82; continue along the TF-42 and then the TF-5 towards Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Puerto de la Cruz, Tacoronte… San Cristóbal de La Laguna would be a good end point.
From coast to coast: We are going to cross the island and cross the Teide National Park, a must for motorcycles in Tenerife, in 95 kilometers and about two and a half hours. The starting point is Puerto de la Cruz; the TF-31/TF-21 takes us to La Orotava, Las Cañadas del Teide and the foot of the cable car; and we started to go down… cross Vilaflor, explore the midlands of Granadilla de Abona and take the TF-64 until you reach the wonderful Médano beach.
- Fun and Surprising
- Hobby
- Single
- Various locations
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- More than 3 Hours
- Moderate
Motorcycle rental in Tenerife
As for motorcycle rental, Tenerife is very well stocked; We have already told you that there is a great passion for motorcycles here…
More than Motos Tenerife RENT: The rental branch of the prestigious dealership of the same name offers an unbeatable rental offer on the island, in terms of the variety of motorcycles available and probably in terms of price as well. And, as the name suggests, here you will also find mopeds, scooters, quads or even the new qooder. You will find them in Puerto de la Cruz.
Motostyle Tenerife: In Santiago del Teide we find another of the essential references about motorcycles in Tenerife. Here you can buy new or used, get parts and accessories, repair and of course rent motorcycles and almost any two-wheeled vehicle; and some quad bikes too, if you want. Due to their location between Teno and Teide, they are the favourites of many regular bikers.
Moto4Fun: This is one of the many options you’ll find in the south of the island. They are an agency specialized in motorcycles, with a passionate staff that will know how to find the naked, the tourer or the scooter that best suits what you are looking for. Its base of operations is located in Costa Adeje, and it is perfect for those who want to explore the nooks and crannies of the south of the island.
"When I'm on my bike I love being alive; when I'm not on my bike I'd love to be alive." – Neil Peart
The perfect place to ride a motorcycle
If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, we are sure that you will not miss this opportunity to experience that excitement of two wheels. So get a bike as soon as you can, put on your helmet and go for miles. We don’t need to tell you, but wrap yourself up; in Tenerife it is very good, but in different areas you can also find fog or rain.
The best thing about motorcycles in Tenerife is probably that the biker microuniverse is very well installed on the island. The community tends to help each other a lot, and other road users are extremely respectful, even in urban areas, of motorcyclists.
We don’t know if you prefer to explore the arid volcanic terrain of the Malpaís de Güímar, climb the legendary path to Masca or be ecstatic among the vineyards of the peaceful valley of La Orotava. What we do know is that you will enjoy it to the fullest, hearing the purr of the engine and watching the asphalt flow under your feet.
The motorcycle can be used to travel short distances in a pleasant and practical way or to make long routes; It can be the highlight of your stay or combine it with hiking trips, visits to museums or quiet days at the beach. Be that as it may, don’t be left out of everything that motorcycles offer in Tenerife.