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Titolo 4
TF - 28
Santa Cruz
Driving the TF-28 is like rediscovering a Tenerife that's still there, even though few explore it anymore. As soon as you leave the motorway and enter the old Southern Main Road, the pace changes immediately: the curves are more manageable, the hills more natural, and the landscape much more rural. I always drive calmly because this road isn't made for speed, but for observing. From the very first stretches, you begin to see traditional neighborhoods, small orchards, stone walls, and that mix of colors that defines the south: ochres, scattered greens, and the ocean silhouetted in the distance where the terrain opens up.
Every few minutes, something different appears: a huge ravine that forces you to slow down, a quiet village where life moves at a different rhythm, or a high point from which you can see the coast as if it were floating far below you. What I like most is the constant feeling of discovery. There aren't any major signposted viewpoints, but there are plenty of perfect spots to stop for a moment, breathe in the dry air of the midlands, and watch the light change as you travel along the winding road.
The road reflects the island's history: it was once the main artery of the south and still retains that well-worn feel, a constant passage between villages. As I travel along it, I feel the island becoming more real, more tangible, and I imagine what it was like in the past, before tourism, to travel between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos. Here you see banana plantations, old houses, small farms, and people going about their lives at a leisurely pace. When the road finally begins to open up towards the more populated areas of the south, that mixture of nostalgia and satisfaction sets in: you've physically traveled through a part of Tenerife that many don't know, but also through time, following in the footsteps of our grandparents when they came down to this part of the island.
🚦Plaza de África (Taco)
🏁 Las Americas
🗺️ 95 km
⏱️ 2-3 hours by car or motorbike - 6 hours by bicycle
📉 Very high elevation gain
⚠️ Usually no traffic jams
⛽ Several gas stations along the route
🍽️ With restrooms, picnic areas, and bathrooms
🛠️ Roadside assistance nearby
🚗💨 Moderate traffic
🛣️ Suitable for cars, motorbikes, and bicycles
📸 Points of interest: Bridges, rural Tenerife, historic towns
Mess conferma
Where to eat
La Ventita de Cholucas
Arriving at La Ventita de Cholucas in Fasnia is part of the experience. It's located on a farm surrounded by nature, with animals, large trees, and a carefully curated rural atmosphere. It's a family-run, peaceful, and authentic place where you can relax without rushing and the surroundings are as important as the food. Here, you come to disconnect, share a meal, and enjoy the scenery.
What to see
Arco de La Puente
If you truly appreciate volcanic landscapes, the Arco de La Puente in Güímar offers much more than just a curious shape. It's a natural arch carved into volcanic tuff within the ravine, sculpted by erosion over millennia. When you arrive, you don't just see a rocky "gateway"; you understand how water and time have shaped the terrain. It's a little-known spot, incredibly photogenic, and possesses a wild quality that makes it truly special.
Activities
Bajada de la Virgen del Socorro
Every September 7th, thousands of faithful fill Güímar to accompany the Virgin of Socorro from the church of San Pedro to the chapel of the same name on the coast. To the rhythm of the tajaraste, the aroma of basil, traditional music, and a joyful procession, it is an ancient pilgrimage considered the oldest in the Canary Islands, blending faith, history, and island culture in a single day.
Beaches
Nightlife
Shopping
Sports
Barranquismo Barranco San Joaquín
The San Joaquín Ravine, in Fasnia, is one of the most comprehensive and technical descents in southern Tenerife. Its dry riverbed, which remains dry for much of the year, sculpts a landscape of volcanic rock formations, fossil waterfalls, and ochre and reddish walls. The route combines long rappels, narrow passages, and downclimbs, all in an arid and solitary setting that offers an authentic adventure experience unlike the canyons in the north.
Trekking
Ruta del Trillo
The Threshing Route, in La Zarza (Fasnia), is a circular ethnographic trail that pays homage to cereal farming and the small farmers who worked these lands in difficult times. A peaceful walk among threshing floors, traditional terraces, and open mid-altitude landscapes, it's ideal for discovering the agricultural past of southeastern Tenerife.