Tacoronte
town · Spain
Overview
Tacoronte is a town in Spain.
About 24,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 7 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,562 |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Nearest airport | Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), 7 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Tacoronte is
Tacoronte sits in Spain, in the northern part of Europe.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife lies about 15 km to the east, La Laguna lies about 9 km to the east and Candelaria lies about 14 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is the closest airport, about 7 km from Tacoronte.
Alternative gateways include Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 51 km); La Gomera Airport (GMZ, 93 km).
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Find flights to Tacoronte →arrives TFN (6.7 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Tacoronte is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through TFN.
Day trips & nearby
Tacoronte works well as a base. Within about 105 km you can reach Santa Cruz de Tenerife (15 km to the east); La Laguna (9 km to the east); Candelaria (14 km to the south); Güimar (18 km to the south); Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (106 km to the south-east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on Atlantic/Canary time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Tacoronte
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Tacoronte?
- Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is the closest airport, about 7 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Tacoronte?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Tacoronte?
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the closest places, about 15 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Tacoronte in?
- Tacoronte is in Spain.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.