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Vilaflor
Spend a night in Vilaflor as a base for easy access to Teide hikes and the Sanctuary of Santo Hermano Pedro; one day is enough for the main sights.
Vilaflor is the highest town on Tenerife (1,400 m) on the flanks of Teide National Park. It offers cheap rural accommodation, easy road links to the volcano and a few cultural sites. A single overnight stay lets you hike early and avoid the limited bus schedule.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cool, rainy)
- Airport
- TFS
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vilaflor091 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vilaflor, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyVilaflor is generally safe; watch for steep streets, occasional fog, and limited bus service after dark.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 062 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (EU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTFS Tenerife South Airport (25 km (16 mi) by road to Vilaflor).TFS Tenerife South Airport (16 mi (25 km) by road to Vilaflor).
- Getting aroundCar is the most reliable: TF‑51, TF‑563 or TF‑21 connect to the TF‑1 motorway.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TFS Tenerife South Airport (25 km (16 mi) by road to Vilaflor)TFS Tenerife South Airport (16 mi (25 km) by road to Vilaflor)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (56°F)56°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C) low), wettest Nov (71 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vilaflor: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (56°F)56°F (14°C)
5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C)
49 rd
Feb
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
51 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
34 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
24 rd
May
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
3 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
1 rd
Sep
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
34 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
71 rd
Dec
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
56 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the most reliable: TF‑51, TF‑563 or TF‑21 connect to the TF‑1 motorway. Buses run limitedly (line 482 from Los Cristianos, line 342 from Costa Adeje, line 419 via San Miguel de Abona). Walks in the village are short; streets can be steep.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Teide Cable Car (Plaza de España)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Drive TF‑21 to the cable‑car base, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min; park and take the cable carDrive TF‑21 to the cable‑car base, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min; park and take the cable car
Start early to avoid crowds; cable‑car runs every 30 min.
Sanctuary of Santo Hermano Pedro
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk 10 min north from the town centre
Open daily; free entry.
Fuente Alta mineral water springs
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk 5 min east along Avenida de la Paz
Visit the protected area; bottled water shop on site.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Rural Vilaflor
150‑year‑old house, double room €40, breakfast €7
El sombrieto
€50, includes restaurant
Hotel Alta Montana
Single €50, double €70
Hotel Spa Villalba
4‑star, spa facilities, traditional Canarian style
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed (check)
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Bus services are infrequent – check times in advance (often only one round‑trip per day).
- Roads to the volcano are narrow and steep; drive cautiously in winter fog.
- Accommodation can fill quickly on weekends; book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 062
- General emergency (EU)
- 112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vilaflor. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cool, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialVilaflor official website
- secondaryWikidata – Vilaflor
- secondaryWikivoyage: Vilaflor, revision 5239810 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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