La Tejita Beach – Entrance to Vilaflor loop from El Médano

La Tejita Beach – Entrance to Vilaflor loop from El Médano

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La Tejita Beach – Entrance to Vilaflor loop from El Médano

04:35

84.1km

1,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Reserva Natural Especial de Montaña Roja

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

La Tejita Beach

Highlight • Beach

Playa de la Tejita is located at the foot of the well-known Montaña Roja. It is a mandatory stop if you are visiting Tenerife. The beach has golden sand and …

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4.39 km

View of Montaña Roja and Playa Tejita

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The road from Los Abrigos to El Medano is , although in December very busy, in good condition but at the side of the road you might see lots of glass and small iron pieces. Be aware for punctures.

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36.6 km

Serpentine Road – Carretera General, Tenerife

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Narrow road with good asphalt and lots of traffic in the middle of the day.

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44.8 km

Climb from Vilaflor to El Teide

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The road is pretty narrow, be careful.

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49.7 km

Entrance to Vilaflor

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Vilaflor is well known for the many altitude training camps in the Bradley Wiggins era, Chris Froome with Team Sky.

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53.5 km

Scenic Winding Road to Vilaflor

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Wonderful switchbacks that are fun both up and down. The scent of pine trees, the good asphalt—highly recommended in every respect.

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64.1 km

Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (Granadilla de Abona)

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The Parish of San Antonio de Padua was built in 1617 and again in 1645.

Sadly, the church was burned in a fire, but in 1711, its foundations were used to build the current Church of San Antonio de Padua.

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71.1 km

Granadilla to Abona Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the best roads in the area for its views of the Tenerife landscape and the low traffic it has.

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84.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.7 km

29.8 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.8 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

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Weather

Today

Monday 26 October

32°C

24°C

12 %

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Comments

May 25, 2025,Road ride-Tenerife Sur - (No Teide)

Roadblock at km 1 causes you to walk-a-bike for about 100 mts before km2. Better to seek an alternate route to start

April 4, 2025,Teide 🌋

What a route😅that was probably the hardest thing I've ridden in one go🔥 It was a pleasure up to Vilaflor, the climb winds gently and evenly upwards ⬆️ The town of Vilaflor is the last point for water and a break☀️ which we did, a mistake in my opinion 🤷‍♀️ from here on it was a struggle. I just couldn't …

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May 18, 2023,Tenerife Day 2 - A Little Warm Up Ride

Lesson learnt, check the elevation and always take a jacket if going up! Navigating through the "Brits abroad" areas and the traffic on the main roads was a bit of a fraught start but once on quiet roads heading up things felt a lot nicer. First cafe leche leche of the holiday & a good lunch stop in Arico with …

February 18, 2024,Wiedereinstieg mit Anstiegen 🚵‍♂️☀️

Finally back on the saddle. Back on the road. It was already missing. And you notice that it still needs a few more laps. But not bad for a start. After a break of over 3 months. But you notice it now. 😅

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