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Güímar
Base in Güímar for 1–2 nights only if you have a car: the pyramids park and the Malpaís reserve need wheels, and buses drop you 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi) out.Base in Güímar for 1–2 nights only if you have a car: the pyramids park and the Malpaís reserve need wheels, and buses drop you 1.9–2.5 mi (3–4 km) out.
Güímar is a working town of about 19,000 people in a dry valley on Tenerife's east coast, 30–40 minutes by road from Santa Cruz. Its draw is the Pirámides de Güímar ethnographic park, the lava field of the Malpaís de Güímar, and the fishing-and-dining strip at Puertito de Güímar. The historic centre is small and quiet; the coast is where you eat.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds on the coast)
- Airports
- TFS · TFN
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Güímar112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Güímar, 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
- SafetyGüímar is a calm residential town and violent crime is rare; the real risks are sun and heat, the exposed Ventanas de Güímar canal path…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (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 (Reina Sofía) (About 45–60 min by car up the TF-1; TITSA line 111 stops on the highway above town.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable, but the pyramids park is about 10 minutes uphill from Plaza de San Pedro and the Malpaís reserve is 4–5 km (2.5–3.1 mi) east.The centre is walkable, but the pyramids park is about 10 minutes uphill from Plaza de San Pedro and the Malpaís reserve is 2.5–3.1 mi (4–5 km) east.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beercaña / tercio€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)€2.50–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideTITSA bus, town to Santa Cruzcheck€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketPirámides de Güímar entrycheckAdult €18 (≈ US$25), child €6.50 (≈ US$8), student €13.50 (≈ US$16)
- Budget bedHostel or guest-house bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, town or coast, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room, town or coast, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (Reina Sofía) (About 45–60 min by car up the TF-1; TITSA line 111 stops on the highway above town.) · TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) (About 40–50 min by car via Santa Cruz; closer for the capital and La Laguna.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Oct (40 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Güímar: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
25 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
18 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
40 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
26 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 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
The centre is walkable, but the pyramids park is about 10 minutes uphill from Plaza de San Pedro and the Malpaís reserve is 4–5 km east. TITSA line 111 runs along the TF-1 highway above town and links Santa Cruz and the south; local lines connect the town with Puertito de Güímar. A car makes the coast, the ravine and the aloe farms practical.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
goDoor to door: About 1 h
TITSA line 111 from the TF-1 highway stop, or 30–40 min by car on the TF-1
The island capital: auditorium, market and the tram to La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
goDoor to door: About 1–1.25 h
Car via Santa Cruz, or line 111 then the tram from Santa Cruz
UNESCO-listed old town; pair it with Santa Cruz in one day.
La Orotava
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Car only in practice: over the Teide park or via La Esperanza, no direct pass from Güímar
Worth it, but the detour eats the day; consider it a separate base.
Puerto de la Cruz
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Car via the TF-5 north motorway, or line 111 to Santa Cruz then a north-coast bus
Long as a day trip; better as an overnight on the north coast.
Icod de los Vinos
cautionDoor to door: 2 h+
Car via the TF-5, or bus with a change in Santa Cruz or Puerto de la Cruz
The drago tree and north-west coast; too far for a comfortable return day.
San Andrés, Tenerife
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Car via Santa Cruz and the TF-11 to the Anaga coast
Beach and seafood at the edge of the Anaga rural park.
Tegueste
cautionDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Car via La Laguna and the TF-16
Wine country above La Laguna; combine with La Laguna, not with the south.
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.
Güímar town centre
Plaza de San Pedro and the streets around it; walkable, quiet at night, few beds.
Puertito de Güímar
Coastal district with the restaurants and ocean views; parking is hard, so a bus or a hotel space helps.
Rural outskirts (Barranco de Badajoz road)
Fincas and guest houses with valley views; you need a car for everything.
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
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, town or coast1 × 2 nights × €90 | €180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| Pirámides de Güímar adult entry2 × €18 · check | €36 |
| TITSA line 111, Güímar to Santa Cruz, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €66 |
| Trip total≈ €181 per person per day, bed included | €722≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunchWeekday lunches are the value meal. | €10–16 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Beer, caña / tercio | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) / €2.50–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Fish main at Puertito de Güímar | €12–22 (≈ US$14–30) |
| Pirámides de Güímar entrycheck | Adult €18 (≈ US$25), child €6.50 (≈ US$8), student €13.50 (≈ US$16) |
| TITSA bus, town to Santa Cruzcheck | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses stop on the highway, not in the centre: expect a 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi) walk or a second bus to reach the town.Buses stop on the highway, not in the centre: expect a 1.9–2.5 mi (3–4 km) walk or a second bus to reach the town.
- Parking in Puertito de Güímar is genuinely difficult in summer and at weekends.
- Many centre restaurants close on Sunday evening and often on Monday: eat at the coast instead.
- The Barranco de Badajoz path is blocked by a landslide about 100 m before the end; mine shafts are sealed and the air inside is not breathable.
- The Ventanas de Güímar canal hike crosses dark tunnels with sharp rock and exposed ledges: not for anyone with vertigo, and take a torch.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Güímar; the US, UK and most others keep consulates in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Las Palmas, with embassies in Madrid (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TITSA Güímar → Santa Cruz: about €4–6 (≈ US$5–7), 30–40 min (check)
- Taxi, town centre → Puertito de Güímar: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Pirámides de Güímar adult ticket: €18 (≈ US$25) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- Una mesa para dos — A table for two (OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah dos)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del guagua? — Where is the bus stop? (DON-deh es-TAH la pah-RAH-dah del GWAH-gwah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
Canary Islands time is one hour behind mainland Spain.
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 Güímar. 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: Oct–May · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds on the coast) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TFS and TFN: last TITSA departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Plaza de San Pedro, the pyramids park, Puertito de Güímar, the Malpaís trailheads.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (pyramids park, Malpaís, Barranco de Badajoz, Ventanas de Güímar) and eat pages with last orders.
- Sunday and Monday closure fixtures so the eat pages can go green.
Sources
- officialAyuntamiento de Güímar
- officialPirámides de Güímar
- officialTITSA — island bus network
- secondaryWikivoyage: Güímar, revision 5293999 (CC BY-SA 4.0)