From the sea to the Teide
The classic: from Poris at sea level up into Teide National Park. Endless vertical metres, empty roads and views that make every pedal stroke worth it.
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Kilometre 0 · Southern Tenerife
Poris de Abona
Your quiet base camp and starting point for road, gravel and adventure – routes right from the doorstep.
Real Tenerife · A real base camp
Where your adventure begins by the sea.
Poris de Abona sits on the east coast in southern Tenerife – a small fishing and coastal village that has kept its quiet, authentic character. For cyclists and active travellers it's the ideal starting point: you set off at sea level, with low-traffic roads, long climbs and the Atlantic right at your door. Clip in, explore, recover in peace in the evening – and off again tomorrow.
Starting point
Everything begins at kilometre 0.
From Poris de Abona you can set off in any direction: up to the Teide, into the gravel hinterland or flat along the coast. The short transfer from the airport and the mild climate make the south a year-round training and activity playground.
- 0 mStart at sea level
- 2356 mSummit of the Teide climb
- 20 minTo Tenerife South Airport
- 300+Sunny days a year
Kilometre 0Start by the sea
RoadLong climbs
GravelTracks in the hinterland
BaysQuiet & clear
PromenadeRelaxed strolling
SouthMild climate
Routes from the doorstep
Your playground at the door.
Three classic directions from Poris de Abona – from the long climb to the relaxed coastal loop. Personal route tips and GPX tracks are available on request.
Gravel in the hinterland
Gravel tracks, field paths and quiet valleys off the asphalt. Ideal for everyone who wants to discover the rugged, original Tenerife on wide tyres.
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Coastal loop along the Atlantic
The more relaxed ride: rolling coastal roads with constant sea views, quiet villages and bays to cool off. Perfect for easy days or for getting started.
Ask for route tipsThe village
Small, real, relaxed.
Poris de Abona isn't a tourist resort but a village that has grown over time. Small shops, Canarian restaurants and friendly faces – here you live in the middle of it for a few days, not next to it.
Bays & sea
Quiet bays to dive into.
Sheltered bays with clear water invite you to swim and relax – without the crowds. A quick dip in the cool Atlantic is the best reward after a long ride.
Promenade
Along the water in the evening.
The promenade right by the sea is the place for relaxed walks, a café con leche or the sunset over the Atlantic. Here the sea sets the pace.
Nature & hiking
Mountains and gorges right next door.
Behind the coast the rugged mountain world of Tenerife begins: gorges, volcanic landscapes and scenic hiking trails. For active days off the saddle, the south is a paradise.
Service & excursions
Well supplied, plenty to experience.
Everything you need for the bike and for active days – plus the finest destinations in the area.
Bike rental & workshop
Travelling without your own bike or need service on the road? There are rental and workshop options in the region – we're happy to give you a suitable address.
Ask for a recommendationSupplies & restaurants
A grocery store is within walking distance, plus Canarian eateries and bars along the promenade. Fresh food for long days is no problem.
Beaches & bays
Quiet, sheltered bays with clear water lie right by the village – ideal for swimming and recovering after a ride.
Hiking & trails
Coastal paths along the Atlantic and mountain trails in the hinterland: hikes for every day and every level – a perfect change from saddle and pool.
Teide National Park
Spain's highest mountain and the surrounding volcanic country are a unique excursion – whether by bike, by car or on foot on the trails around the Teide.
Pool, tennis & mini-golf
In the mood for a rest day? The Club Casablanca resort offers two pools, a tennis court and mini-golf – relaxation and family fun right by the apartment.
Discover the resortGood to know
Poris de Abona – starting point for cycling in southern Tenerife.
Why the quiet coastal village is the ideal base for your active and cycling holiday.
Authentic coastal village in southern Tenerife
Poris de Abona is a fishing and coastal village that has grown over time on the east coast in southern Tenerife – quiet, original and far from the mass tourism of the big resorts. Anyone wanting to experience Tenerife away from the tourist hotspots will find Canarian everyday life, small restaurants and a relaxed rhythm by the sea.
Starting point for road and gravel
As a bike base, Poris de Abona is an ideal starting point: you begin every ride at sea level, with low-traffic coastal roads, long climbs up to the Teide and gravel tracks in the hinterland right at your door. The mild climate in southern Tenerife makes setting off possible all year round – from an easy coastal loop to a demanding climb.
Quiet bays, hiking and excursions
Besides cycling, the area offers sheltered bays for swimming, hiking trails along the coast and in the mountains, and excursions into Teide National Park. So your active holiday can be shaped entirely at your own pace – active days and quiet recovery alternate.
Apartment and resort as your base
The fully equipped C13 holiday apartment in the Club Casablanca resort is the quiet base for your cycling holiday in Tenerife. Plan your stay easily and without obligation via Availability & enquiry – we'll get back to you personally and gladly share local route tips.
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