Historic paths, religious traditions, protected volcanic landscapes and coastal towns offer a variety of ways to explore Güimar. If you are looking for accommodation in Güimar, you can first decide whether a festival date, architecture and history, or nature and the coast should be the focus of your stay. The places and activities also differ in whether they are tied to a specific date or highlight a different theme.

Paths, pilgrimage and historic sites

The Camino Real del Sur is a historic path that once connected the entire south of Tenerife. Paved sections have survived to this day; the section in Güimar runs between Fasnia and the town center. The route therefore follows a history that connects the south of the island beyond individual places. If you would like to include it in your travel plans, check its condition and accessibility in advance: rehabilitation work and transit conditions may change.

A specific annual date is the Romería del Socorro on September 7. It is considered the oldest pilgrimage of its kind in the Canary Islands and runs from the Iglesia de San Pedro in the town center to the chapel of the Virgin at Playa del Socorro. The tradition also includes a commemoration in the afternoon of the apparition of Our Lady of Socorro to the Guanches at Playa de Chimisay, followed the next day by a procession carrying the statue of the Virgin back to town and the Iglesia de San Pedro. If you are planning your trip around the pilgrimage, check that year’s program; individual program details may vary.

The churches and historic sites also each have their own character. The Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol is a listed monument; its architectural features include a Baroque dressed-stone portal and a 19th-century bell tower. The Capilla de San Pedro de Arriba is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural and houses a carved statue of the Virgen de las Aguas.

The Cueva de Chinguaro is classified as a historic site. According to historians, it is considered the cave palace of Mencey Acaymo. It was also the first shrine to the Virgen de Candelaria in the entire Canary archipelago and is of great archaeological significance. The cultural range thus extends from church architecture and religious imagery to archaeological accounts.

Volcanic landscapes and botanical themes

Malpaís de Güímar is a protected Special Nature Reserve. Its unique volcanic landscape stretches from Montaña Grande to the coast and has been protected since 1987. The area is also home to two historic saltworks, which are still well preserved. They add a cultural and historical dimension to the volcanic landscape: their former use is one of the traces visitors can observe alongside the geological formations. Check trail conditions before your visit, as they may change.

The Parque Etnográfico y Jardín Botánico Pirámides de Güímar offers another way to explore the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands. As an open-air museum, it focuses on these themes. The park includes the Museo Casa Chacona, an auditorium and outdoor exhibitions. Themed paths explore sustainability, native flora and the history of the Canary Islands; botanical collections include, among others, the Jardín Venenoso, the Jardín Sostenible and the Tropicarium. Its scope therefore ranges from the museum and exhibitions to botanical collections. Facilities and exhibitions may evolve; check the latest visitor information before your visit.

The coast and practical planning

Playa del Puertito de Güímar offers a coastal setting with very calm waves. The beach is suitable for families with children and has adapted access for people with reduced mobility. As beach services and access arrangements may change, check the latest conditions before your visit.

Several TITSA bus routes are an option for getting to and around the area: they connect Güimar with Santa Cruz and the rest of southeastern Tenerife. Check routes and timetables before travelling so you can factor bus connections into your plans. This allows you to make the desired focus of your stay and your travel arrangements as separate, practical decisions.

Discover more destinations: El Escobonal, El Tablero, La Guancha, Arico Viejo, Santa Ursula, El Fraile, Puerto la Madera, El Pris.

For the broader travel overview: Tenerife.