Arico Postal Codes: 38580 to 38593 | Sur de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Arico is a municipality located in the Sur de Tenerife region of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, within the Canary Islands archipelago of Spain. Situated in the southeastern part of Tenerife island, Arico occupies a varied landscape that extends from the mountainous interior down to the Atlantic coastline, featuring both traditional agricultural areas and modern developments. The municipality covers approximately 178 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 residents, making it one of the more sparsely populated areas of southern Tenerife. Arico is administratively divided into several distinct population centers, including the main town of Arico el Nuevo, the historic settlement of Arico el Viejo, and coastal areas such as Porís de Abona and Tajao. The municipality's economy traditionally relied on agriculture, particularly potato cultivation and vineyards, though tourism and services have become increasingly important in recent decades. For those seeking postal code information for Arico's various neighborhoods and settlements, detailed data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Granadilla de Abona
• Fasnia
• La Orotava
• Candelaria