Tegueste Postal Codes: 38280 to 38293 | Norte de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Tegueste is a municipality located in the Norte de Tenerife region of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province in Spain's Canary Islands. Situated in the northeastern part of Tenerife, it lies approximately 10 kilometers from the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and borders the Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Covering an area of about 26.4 square kilometers, Tegueste has a population of around 11,000 residents. The municipality is divided into several distinct neighborhoods and villages, including El Socorro, Pedro Álvarez, and Las Canteras. Historically, Tegueste was one of the nine original menceyatos (kingdoms) of the Guanche people before the Spanish conquest in the 15th century. Today, it maintains a blend of traditional Canarian architecture and modern development, with agriculture, particularly vineyards producing the local Listán Negro grape for Tenerife wines, playing a significant role in its economy. The area is known for its annual festivals, such as the Romería de San Marcos, which celebrates the town's patron saint. For detailed postal code information and services across its various neighborhoods, Tegueste's municipal subdivisions can be accessed through regional postal databases.

Neighboring Regions

• La Laguna
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife