San Cristobal de la Laguna
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Fancy to enjoy your next cycling getaway in San Cristóbal de la Laguna? This beautiful town in the northwest of Tenerife, close to the town of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, has the appeal of being a unique case of an unfortified colonial town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. What could be better than starting our getaway around the island of Tenerife from such a picturesque municipality?
Cycle touring in San Cristóbal de la Laguna
San Cristóbal de la Laguna offers the perfect climate for cycling all year round. Experience the road bike routes to Puerto de la Cruz, Playa de las Teresitas or Las Lagunetas, and dare to climb Mount Teide. There are more affordable routes or more challenging ones.
Do not hesitate to cycle to the rural park of Anaga, part of whose region belongs to La Laguna. This rural park is home to the highest number of endemisms per square kilometer in Europe and was therefore declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2015. In addition, it is also part of the Natura 2000 network.
Why San Cristóbal de la Laguna as a cycling destination?
Modality: Road cycling, MTB
Climate: During the year, the temperature varies from 12 ºC to 24 ºC, guaranteeing an always pleasant climate. Rarely below 10 degrees or above 27.
When: Due to a very steady climate all year round, there are no bad weather conditions for cycling in San Cristóbal de la Laguna. From January to May, the temperature is slightly lower than from June to December.
Recommended accommodations: Check our exclusive selection of recommended Cycling Friendly accommodations.
Recommended routes: Puerto de la Cruz / Playa de las Teresitas / Parque Nacional del Teide / Las Lagunetas
Recommended climbs: Pico del Inglés por Las Mercedes / El Boquerón (por Valle de Guerra) / Cruz de Taborno (from Las Carboneras) / El Batán / Chinamada / Rotonda Tejina (through Bajamar) / Geneto
Recommended bicycles: A wide selection of ideal rental bicycles to cycle in San Cristóbal de la Laguna.
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