In North Tenerife, Icod de los Vinos is home to the largest and most famous dragon tree, which has a diameter of 20 metres at the base and is 17 meters high. Icod de los Vinos owes its name to the cultivation of the vines in the 16th century. Its historic center has been declared an Area of Cultural Interest.
Playa San Marcos is a beach in Icod de los Vinos. It is a medium sized black sand beach 160 m of length. It’s very sheltered and warm, easy for parking and great for a cheap lunch by the sea front.
Checkout some trips on offer for Icod de los Vinos, which will give you a good feel for how busy the resort is.
When checking out excursions, if you are based in the resort of Icod de los Vinos, be aware that many excursion companies pick up from your hotel in the popular resorts. Many of the cheaper trips, including the free trips, require you to make your own way there or to the nearest pick up point.