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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
El Sauzal
Spend half a day visiting San Pedro church, Los Ángeles hermitage and Bodegas Monje winery, then continue north; no overnight needed.
El Sauzal is a small coastal town on Tenerife’s north‑west, split by the TF‑5 highway. Its main attractions – a 16th‑century church, a hermitage and a historic winery – can be seen in a few hours. Use it as a brief stop on a north‑Tenerife itinerary.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (hot, higher tourist crowds)
- Stay
- 0–1 (optional camping) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–€45 excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–€2 |
| Tap water (bottled) | €0.50–€1 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TFN · Tenerife North Airport
- about 15 km (9.3 mi) north, reachable by bus line 012about 9.3 mi (15 km) north, reachable by bus line 012
Typical fares
- TITSA bus La Laguna → El Sauzal
- about €2 per person (check)
- Taxi from town centre to Bodegas Monje
- ≈ €5–€7 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take TITSA bus lines 011, 012 or 054 from La Laguna; taxis rank in the old town and Ravelo. The TF‑5 highway splits the town.
See and do
Known for
- San Pedro Apóstol church
- Hermitage of Los Ángeles
- Bodegas Monje winery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de La Laguna | TITSA bus 011 or 012 from El Sauzal, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Puerto de la Cruz | TITSA bus 101 or 102, about 25 min | About 35 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | TITSA bus 101 or 102, about 35 min | About 45 min |
| La Orotava | TITSA bus 062, about 20 min | About 30 min |
Sleep
- Zona de Acampada de Las Calderetas
- Free official campsite up the hill; basic facilities only.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus line webpages are currently dead; verify times locally (check).
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
El Sauzal is a quiet town; typical tourist safety applies – keep valuables secure and watch traffic on the highway.
One and two days
No timed day plan for El Sauzal yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (optional camping) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- San Pedro Apóstol church
- Hermitage of Los Ángeles
- Bodegas Monje winery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- El Sauzal municipal page: www.webtenerife.co.uk/tenerife/the-island/municipalities/sauzal/
- Wikivoyage: El Sauzal, revision 5239996 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239996
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/el-sauzal). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.