Güímar Postal Codes: 38500 to 38591 | Sur de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Güímar is a municipality located in the Sur de Tenerife region of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province in Spain's Canary Islands. Situated on the southeastern coast of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, Güímar occupies a strategic position between the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the north and the popular tourist destinations of the south. The municipality covers approximately 102.9 square kilometers and has a population of around 21,000 residents, making it one of the more populated areas in the southern part of the island. Güímar is administratively divided into several smaller districts and neighborhoods, including the historic town center, coastal areas, and agricultural zones. The municipality is perhaps best known for the Güímar Pyramids, a series of six rectangular step pyramids whose origin and purpose remain subjects of archaeological debate. The area features diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to mountainous terrain, with agriculture (particularly banana cultivation) and tourism serving as important economic activities. For those seeking postal code information for Güímar's various districts and neighborhoods, detailed breakdowns are available to facilitate accurate addressing and mail delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Arafo
• Fasnia
• Candelaria