The week
D1 arrive & promenade orientation. D2 Teide full loop. D3 beach + whale afternoon. D4 Masca ridge–Buenavista–Garachico. D5 rest: pools, market, siesta culture. D6 wildcard: ferry to La Gomera (San Sebastián + Hermigua) OR the long Anaga day. D7 favourite-things reprise & sunset finale.
Flexing it
Family: swap D6 for Siam Park. Hikers: insert Chinyero and a Teno-Alto cheese hike. Romantics: Vilaflor lunch + stargazing night tour. The skeleton holds; the muscles are yours.
- Two consecutive 'big' days tire more than five spread ones — alternate.
- Groceries on day 1 make slow mornings possible all week.
- Keep the last evening free: golden hour, the good wine, the balcony.
FAQ
Is a week too long for one base?
Not on this coast — nothing on the island is beyond 75 minutes, and unpacking once is a holiday feature.
Which day for La Gomera?
Mid-week (calmer ferries, quieter island); check return times — last boats leave late afternoon (verify schedule).
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