7 Day Western Canary Islands Itinerary

7 Island Itinerary

This itinerary takes you throughout the Western Canary Islands over 7 days of adventure.

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Best Itinerary for adventure seekers, hiker and those looking to get off the beaten path.

Islands Visited: Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma & El Hierro

Day 1: Arrive into Tenerife

Day 2: Tenerife

Day 3: La Gomera

Day 4: La Gomera

Day 5: La Palma

Day 6: El Hierro

Day 7: Fly from El Hierro to Tenerife to Spain and home

DAY 1 – Tenerife

Arrival into Tenerife

Stay in Puerto de la Cruz or Los Cristianos

Depending on your arrival time, take the evening to stroll the city, have a mojito on the beach and enjoy some fresh seafood.

DAY 2 – Tenerife

Drive the winding roads to Masca

Visit Teide National Park & the tallest mountain in Spain

Enjoy the beach or hop on a sailboat to see whales and dolphins.

For more read the 1 Day Travel Guide to Tenerife

DAY 3- La Gomera

Hop on the ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastian de La Gomera in the early morning, for a full day of adventure in La Gomera.

Ferry Times (1 Hour)

On La Gomera rent a car or scooter and explore the Enchanted forest.

DAY 4- La Gomera

Explore more of the enchanted forest and Roque de Agando with a morning hike.

Lunch at a Guachinche in the park, followed by an afternoon swim.

Before setting off in the evening for the island of La Palma

DAY 5 – La Palma

For one of the most incredible sights, rise early and head up to the highest point on the island by car, Roque de los Muchachos. Watching the sun rise over the mountain and its sea of clouds will be something you will never forget. After catching the sunrise you can explore the observatories and telescopes near the summit, before heading down through the forests of Canary Island Palms. Stop for a walk at the Tilos waterfall before heading back to town for dinner and some relaxation on the beach before calling it a night.

DAY 6- El Hierro

After arriving by ferry. Hop in the car and set out for a hike on the Jinama Trail to the highest point on the island. In the afternoon head to see the mystical juniper trees of El Hierro at El Sabinar for the sunset.

Time permitting visit Charco Azul or one of the other seaside swimming holes for a swim.

Women standing in front of a dragon tree in Tenerife

DAY 7 – Tenerife

Head back to Tenerife today by ferry or plane to depart back home.

The Western Islands are some of my favorite islands for catching perfect sunsets. Check out some of my other resources for planning trips to the Canary Islands .

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