Location: Tenerife
Top Things to do in Tenerife
The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Tenerife, Canary Islands
Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
Restaurants in Tenerife
1. ARTlandya
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 492 reviews
Everybody who wants to experience Tenerife just outside of mass tourism, is able to find a worthwhile goal - very close to the Centre of Icod de los Vinos. The small town with its old and historic towncentre is also known for the Millenary Dragon Tree, the Drago Milenario, which is located approximately three kilometres from ARTlandya. In Santa Barbara, a district of Icod de los Vinos, with quiet, rural ambience, you will find ARTlandya - la Finca. It is an estate with a tropical Park and old, stylishly renovated Canarian houses with different exhibitions. Besides, it is no TOY MUSEUM and no private collection of dolls of all kind. We show you the fascinating world of dollART! ARTlandya is also no dusty museum in the customary sense but dollART from today in rooms from yesterday. Artistdolls and teddy bears on Tenerife? But why not? Tenerife exists not only of nature - the island also offers a lot of culture! ARTlandya is unique in whole Europe - it is a museum for contemporary dollART at the highest international level! A world of experience with DOLLS and TEDDYbears, a world for children and adults!
Reviewed By VladislavVorobev - Malaga, Spain
Absolutely amazing museum with a wide variety of dolls, run by a very wdlcoming family. The visit also includes a lecture about the making of porcelain dolls with illustrstive examples of each step. Just amazing and totally worth visiting!
2. Museo Sacro "El Tesoro de La Concepcion"
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By daviddL5892FV - Bristol, United Kingdom
The personal tour of this museum is friendly and informative. It houses some fantastic collections of artefacts,all given historical context by the enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable tour guide. It gives you a far greater appreciation of La Oratava and the relevance of Catholicism in the area. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this visit, especially as it is the second time we have taken the tour, A drink at the Bar Duquesa makes it a perfect afternoon as you discuss all that you have learnt in the shadow of the church.
3. Salon Geografico de Canarias
4. Museo Historico Militar de Canarias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By 361samk
Very interesting and defiantly worth visiting. My partner don't like museums but loved this one. It is bigger than I expected for a small island. The only missing thing is English translation as it is only in Spanish. Nevertheless, I definitely recommend it.
5. Museo de Historia y Antropologia de Tenerife (Casa de Carta)
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Notable example of an 19th century Canary Islands stately home, whose rooms are mostly used for displays on various aspects of Tenerifè´s rural history.
6. Museo de Malvasia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By judriux - Belfast, United Kingdom
Great experience and woderfull evening in beautiful garden tasting different wines. Special attention to every guest. The guy explained us all about every wine he served. He even made us many nice fotos. I loved to chat to cat named Drago :) Would come back there every evening if I was there. Recommended!
7. Museo Alfarero de Candelaria "Casa las Miquelas"
8. Museo del Pescador
9. Casa Del Carnaval
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Stan36
This gem of a museum had no tourists there when we visited late on a weekday afternoon. Admission was free with our taking the Hop On Hop Off bus in Tenerife. The costumes are magnificent and beautifully displayed along with films and commentary about Carnival. This is not to be missed.
10. Casa del Platano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By dorotea_b123 - Cancun, Mexico
Fantastic place with friendly service. If you have 30min in Icod de los Vinos you should definitely visit this small old plantation. Interesting facts about the bananas, the history and some exhibits from the glory days of the plantation. You can also try (and buy if you want)the banana wines, liquor, marmalades.
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