Parque del Drago

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The Parque del Drago is the protected home of Icod's Drago Milenario, also known as the Drago de Icod: an ancient dragon tree beside Iglesia de San Marcos that turns a short town-center stop into one of north Tenerife's most memorable walks. Inside, you get close views of the tree, endemic plantings, and a compact route through the old ravine.

For most first visits, start with the standard entry ticket, because it is the simplest way to see the tree up close, follow the interpretive route, and keep the stop easy to fit into a wider Icod day.

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6 tips for visiting the Parque del Drago

Check the square first

If you are undecided, start in Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres beside Iglesia de San Marcos, where you can catch a free partial view of the tree. That quick preview tells you whether you want the closer botanical route inside the park. It is a small local trick that keeps expectations clear, and makes the paid visit feel more intentional.

Go early or late for photos

If clean photos matter to you, aim for the first part of the day or the final hour rather than the middle of the old-town walking window. The route is short, so even small crowd swings feel obvious around the footbridges and main viewpoints. That way you spend more time looking up at the canopy, not waiting for clear frames.

Plan 45 to 90 minutes

The marked route is only about 0.76 km (0.47 mi) and low difficulty, so you can loop it quickly. Most visitors are happier with 45 to 90 minutes once they add the panels, the cave replica, and a pause in the square outside. This keeps the stop satisfying without squeezing the rest of Icod.

Book ahead only on busy dates

If you are visiting on a normal weekday, same-day entry is usually straightforward. If your priority is a smooth stop on a weekend, holiday period, or coach-heavy day, book ahead and remove ticket-desk guesswork. So you can focus on the tree instead of the line.

Use the panels too

The star is the Drago Milenario, but the walk gets richer when you actually stop at the flora, fauna, and geology panels. They explain why the park includes young dragon trees, laurel planting, and ethnographic corners instead of one isolated photo point. So you leave with context, not just pictures.

Add only one bigger stop

If you are driving inland, pair the park with Teide National Park or Teleférico del Teide. If you want a gentler heritage follow-up, head instead toward Casa de los Balcones. Keep it to one major add-on, so north Tenerife still feels like a day out rather than a checklist.

How to plan a Parque del Drago stop in north Tenerife

This works best as a deliberately compact stop: one simple ticket, one short route, and one smart follow-up in or beyond Icod. Keep the day small, and the tree feels memorable rather than rushed.

Start with the simple entry ticket

Best for most first-time visitors: choose the standard park ticket and treat the stop as a compact walk, not a package attraction. It gets you the close tree views, the short botanical route, and the interpretive material without overcomplicating the day. If your priority is the essential experience with the least friction, start here. Book now.

Use the square as your preview

Great when you are unsure how much time to give the stop: begin at Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres or by Iglesia de San Marcos, where you can catch a partial free view before entering. That tiny preview helps you decide quickly whether you want the closer angles and plant route inside. It is a useful local trick, especially on a day when you are balancing several north-Tenerife ideas.

Keep the visit to one calm hour

For most travelers, the sweet spot is not a long attraction session but about 45 to 90 minutes between the route, the panels, and the old-town setting outside the gate. Families, first-time island visitors, and anyone stacking more than one stop usually enjoy the park more at this pace. You see enough, without turning the day into logistics.

Build one smart follow-up

If you are already driving the inland road, Teide National Park or Teleférico del Teide makes the strongest volcanic contrast. If you want a slower heritage follow-up, Casa de los Balcones fits more naturally after Icod. Leave Cueva del Viento, the coast, or other extras for only one additional slot, so your route still breathes.

Why the Drago Milenario stays with you

The appeal here is not only age. It is the combination of a living symbol, a ravine garden, and an old Canarian town center all pressed closely together.

A living symbol in Icod

The Drago Milenario is not hidden in open countryside; it rises almost inside the historic center of Icod de los Vinos, next to Iglesia de San Marcos. That setting gives the stop its emotional punch. You are not just visiting a tree, you are meeting one of the Canary Islands' strongest natural symbols exactly where the town lives around it.

The numbers make it real

Official island sources describe the tree at about 17 m (56 ft) high and roughly 20 m (66 ft) around the base, with current age estimates around 800 to 1,000 years. Those figures help explain why the canopy feels almost architectural when you stand below it. It is the rare natural landmark that still looks improbable after you know the measurements.

More than one tree in a fence

The wider park matters. Around the dragon tree, you walk through more than 3 ha (7.4 acres) of Canary plant life, ravine paths, and bridges, with young dragon trees, cardones, tabaibas, laurel planting, and ethnographic corners along the way. That broader setting keeps the visit from collapsing into one quick photo and exit.

1917, 1985, 1993, and the 1990s

The calm you see today was shaped over time: National Monument protection in 1917, major conservation work in 1985, the nearby road diversion in 1993, and the creation of the current park in the 1990s. Knowing that sequence changes the visit. The tree feels less like an accident of survival, and more like a place people deliberately chose to protect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time should I plan for Parque del Drago?

For most visitors, 45 to 90 minutes is the sweet spot. A quick loop can be done in about 30 minutes, but the panels, the cave replica, and the old-town setting reward a slower pace.

Is the paid visit worth it if I can already see the tree from the square?

Usually, yes. From nearby Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres you get a free partial view of the crown, but the close route, endemic garden, and interpretive sections sit inside the ticketed park.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

Not necessarily. Same-day purchase is usually fine, but weekends, holidays, and busier tourism windows are easier if you book ahead.

What is inside the park besides the tree?

You also get young dragon trees, Canary endemic planting, a laurel section, ethnographic corners, an old wine press, a cave replica, and large panels about flora, fauna, and geology.

Is Parque del Drago a good stop with children?

Yes, especially if you want a short, low-stress nature stop in the middle of Icod. The route is short and low difficulty, and the cave-replica / interpretive areas give children more to look at than one single viewpoint. Just do not treat it as a full-day attraction.

What is the best time of day to visit?

Early or late usually feels best if you care about calmer viewpoints and cleaner photos. In autumn and winter, the park can be especially easy to fold into a slower north-Tenerife day.

How do I reach Parque del Drago without a car?

Bus lines 363, 108, and 460 connect Icod with other parts of Tenerife. Once you reach the town center, the park is a short walk from the stop near Plaza de la Constitución and Iglesia de San Marcos.

What pairs well with Parque del Drago on Tenerife?

For an inland volcanic contrast, pair it with Teide National Park or Teleférico del Teide. For a slower heritage day, Casa de los Balcones fits better. Inside Icod itself, the old town and nearby squares are the easiest natural continuation.

General information

opening hours

As of March 2026, the latest dated operating sheet lists the park daily from 8 am to 7 pm. Other Tenerife tourism pages still show older seasonal hours, so double-check the live schedule if you are planning a late-day visit or arriving on a holiday.

address

Parque del Drago
Plaza de la Constitución, 1
38430 Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife
Spain

tickets

As of March 2026, the latest dated tariff sheet lists nonresident adult entry at EUR 5, nonresident students and pensioners at EUR 3, nonresident children at EUR 2.50, resident adults at EUR 2, and resident children at EUR 1. Same-day purchase is usually manageable, but weekends and holiday periods are easier if you book ahead.

how to get there

The entrance sits on Plaza de la Constitución beside Iglesia de San Marcos in Icod's historic center. By car, Puerto de la Cruz is about 20 minutes away and Santa Cruz de Tenerife about 50 minutes via TF-5. Bus lines 363, 108, and 460 connect Icod with the north, Santa Cruz, and the south; from the town stop, it is a short walk to the park.

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