North Tenerife, unfiltered

The island around us

Volcanoes, laurel forests, black-sand bays and turquoise rock pools — all within an easy drive of the hostel.

Mount Teide — Tenerife

Mount Teide

Spain's highest peak and a UNESCO wonder. Sunrise above the clouds is a rite of passage.

Drago Milenario — Tenerife

Drago Milenario

The thousand-year-old dragon tree that gave our hostel its name — a five-minute walk from the door.

Playa San Marcos — Tenerife

Playa San Marcos

A tucked-away black-sand bay with calm water and a handful of family-run seafood spots.

Anaga rainforest — Tenerife

Anaga rainforest

Ancient laurel forest wrapped in mist and moss. It doesn't feel like Tenerife. That's the point.

Cueva del Viento — Tenerife

Cueva del Viento

Kilometres of lava tubes carved by Teide itself. Guided tours only, and utterly surreal.

Charcos of the north — Tenerife

Charcos of the north

Volcanic rock pools where the Atlantic pours in — a secret swim spot for every mood.