Drago de Icod de los Vinos

This park is definitely worth a visit. The entrance fee is very reasonable — €5 for adults and €3 for children. It’s a beautiful, well-maintained park that is perfect for a relaxed walk. Everything is clean, green, and thoughtfully arranged. It’s also interesting to see how bananas grow, which is a nice educational touch, especially for children. There is also a lovely lawn with different types of herbs, such as mint, rosemary, and basil, which adds to the overall charm of the place. Unfortunately, the cave located within the park was closed at the time of our visit, but even without it, the park is still very enjoyable and worth seeing. Overall, a pleasant and peaceful spot to spend some time, enjoy nature, and learn something new. A nice stop when visiting Icod de los Vinos.

I visited at 9:00am today and I was totally alone there. It was the best experience I’ve had during my trip to Tenerife!! It was very lovely and magical. It’s bigger than it seems, I spent about 30 mins there and I would spend even more but I was in a rush for a bus. There’s also a student discount if you show your carnet/ISIC.

From the outside, I honestly thought this botanical garden would be tiny, something you could finish in 10 minutes max. Turns out I was completely wrong. Once you’re inside, there’s a lot more to see than expected, and I ended up spending about an hour wandering around. The famous Dragon Tree is already visible from outside and looks huge, but seeing it up close inside the garden is way more impressive. It really hits differently. Besides the Dragon Tree, there are plenty of other tropical plants, and somehow… there are even roosters walking around 🐓. Running into one around a corner definitely startled me for a second 😂. Overall, much bigger and more interesting than it looks at first glance. Definitely worth taking your time instead of rushing through.

I visited briefly as part of a bus tour to see El Drago, the tree over a thousand years old. The short walk to get to it was very pretty with lovely flowers and buildings. There was a few market stalls with lovely hand made items, unfortunately i had no cash with me and card payments were not accepted. There was also a butterfly farm nearby that if we had been able to stay longer, i would have visited.

Impressive and symbolic – but very touristic The Drago Milenario is without question an impressive and powerful tree, full of history and symbolism. It’s beautiful to see how many people are drawn to it and take interest in this natural monument – that alone shows how much meaning nature can hold for us. At the same time, the experience felt very heavily touristic. The site is clearly designed for mass visitors, which takes away a bit of the quiet, respectful atmosphere one might hope for when encountering such an ancient living being. Good to know: If you mainly want to see the dragon tree itself, you can do so from the nearby park next to the church, from a slightly elevated position – without entering the paid area. The view is lovely and much calmer. Also worth noting: There are beautiful dragon trees elsewhere on Tenerife as well. For example, in Los Realejos, you’ll find two stunning dragon trees right in front of the church, freely accessible and embedded in everyday local life – which felt very special and authentic to me.

The Drago Milenario in Icod de los Vinos is a symbol of Tenerife and one of the most famous trees in the Canary Islands. It is estimated to be around 800 years old and is considered the largest and oldest dragon tree (Dracaena draco) in the world. Its resin is known as “dragon’s blood” — a red liquid that has been used since ancient times in medicine, dyes, and even rituals. Unlike other trees, it has no growth rings, so its age is measured by the number of branches. Dracaena draco is native to the Macaronesia region (the Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde, and parts of Morocco). But it is on Tenerife that the tree became a true symbol, appearing on coats of arms and stamps — and where the most majestic specimen still stands. The combination of volcanic soil, mild subtropical climate, and the humidity brought by trade winds from the ocean created ideal conditions for the species. The tree is clearly visible even from outside the park, so you can photograph it at any time.

Very small parkland in a little coastal town. This tree 🌳 holds a lot of value to Tenerife citizens. Costs €5 adults to walkaround the gardens which can be done in 15 minutes.

We thought we were just going to see a tree! (It is impressive) This a lovely park with walking paths, educational signs about plants & wildlife, benches to sit and enjoy. Decent restrooms. Highly recommended exploring. Wear good shoes. There is a cafe (we didn’t try because we ate on the plaza) but it looked very good.