Sunrise
Sunrise in Tenerife
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Tenerife.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's Tenerife sunrise time and exact compass direction are shown below, updated daily. The map and compass show you precisely where the sun rises from any point across the island — from the coast to Mount Teide.
Tenerife sunrise appears toward the eastern Atlantic horizon, shifting northeast in summer and southeast in winter. The Anaga Peninsula and southeastern beaches sit directly in line with the rising sun over open ocean.
In Tenerife, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
Mount Teide dominates the island's centre, so visible sunrise varies by coast and elevation. From high ground the sun can appear above the cloud layer before it clears lower coastal horizons.
Best viewing is 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after, especially from eastern beaches or elevated mountain viewpoints.
Tenerife sunrise shifts northeast in summer and southeast in winter, changing which beaches and peninsula viewpoints face most directly into the rising sun.
The Anaga Peninsula gives one of the island's most dramatic sunrise landscapes, while El Médano offers a flatter and more accessible Atlantic horizon.
Best places to see sunrise in Tenerife
- Anaga PeninsulaMap
Remote northeast-facing peninsula with ancient laurisilva forest and volcanic sea cliffs — one of the most dramatic sunrise landscapes in the Atlantic islands.
- El Médano BeachMap
Southeast-facing beach with a flat open Atlantic horizon and consistent easterly light.
- Mount Teide SummitMap
Highest point in Spain; sunrise above the cloud layer is extraordinary, with advance permits required for the summit.
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation