Puertito de Los Silos holidays

Puertito de Los Silos holidays put you steps away from a beach, hiking trails and a traditional Canarian village.

Tenerife without the tourists

Zoom in on Tenerife’s north-west coast on your map – just a smidge further inland than the island’s far-left corner – and you’ll find Puertito de Los Silos. This hidden gem is around an hour and a half’s drive away from the island’s capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with few tourists and a proper small-town feel.

Unspoiled beach days

Puertito means little port in Spanish, and that’s exactly what you can expect here. At the local beach – Playa del Puertito – you’ll find a few sunbathers on the sand and a handful of boats in the sea, but not much else. Pack a picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Classic Canary Island charm

The sleepy village of Los Silos is around a five-minute drive, or a half-an-hour walk, from the coast. It’s filled with traditional Canarian architecture, like a big white 16th-century church. There’s a terracotta-coloured bandstand in the town centre, too – you’ll see it if you dine al fresco at one of the nearby bars or restaurants.

Hilly hiking routes

We’re sure it won’t come as a surprise to learn that Puertito de Los Silos is surrounded by lots of rugged terrain – after all, Tenerife is known for its impressive natural landscapes. Head out on a local hiking route to snap pictures of the Teno mountains between the forest trees.