TF-21 Granadilla de Abona to Vilaflor
Where it goes
Granadilla de Abona → Vilaflor View route on Google Maps →
What to expect
From the historic midland town of Granadilla de Abona, the TF-21 zigzags hard up the side of the volcano to Vilaflor — the highest village in Spain at around 1,400 m. In a handful of kilometres you climb out of the dry southern terraces into the dense Canary pine of the Corona Forestal, with the temperature dropping the whole way up.
This is the legendary southern gateway to Teide National Park, packed with steep hairpins and grippy, technical asphalt. The 2025 BMW F 900 GS is a mountain goat on this climb — torquey out of the tightest bends and razor-sharp from lean to lean.
Expect cyclists and rental cars heading up toward Teide, so pick your overtakes on the short straights. In winter it can be cold at the top, so pack a layer; in summer it is the perfect escape from the coastal heat.
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Fascinating facts
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Sitting at an altitude of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level, Vilaflor is the highest municipality in the Canary Islands and one of the highest in all of Spain
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The road enters the "Corona Forestal" Natural Park, the largest protected natural area in the Canary Islands
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The majestic Canary Island Pine (Pino Canario) that you ride through is famous worldwide for its fire resistance and its ability to absorb moisture from the trade wind clouds
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The temperature can drop around 1°C for every 100 meters you climb, making this route a famous local escape during hot summer days
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Vilaflor is renowned for its excellent local wine, grown in high-altitude volcanic vineyards
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