Sunset
Sunset in Tenerife
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face west-northwest to see tonight's sunset in Tenerife.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunset.
Today's Tenerife sunset time and exact direction are shown below, updated daily. The map shows the precise sunset line from anywhere on the island — from Los Gigantes to Punta de Teno.
Tenerife sunset drops toward the western Atlantic horizon, shifting northwest in summer and southwest in winter. The west and northwest coasts face directly into the setting sun.
In Tenerife, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.
The western coast has a largely unobstructed Atlantic horizon. Elevated cliff-edge positions extend the visible sunset window and add dramatic foreground.
Best viewing is usually 20–30 minutes before sunset, especially around Los Gigantes where the cliffs catch strong final light.
Tenerife sunset shifts northwest in summer and southwest in winter, changing which western cliffs and beaches align best.
Los Gigantes cliffs create one of the strongest natural sunset foregrounds in the Atlantic islands. Punta de Teno is quieter and more exposed.
Best places to see sunset in Tenerife
- Los Gigantes CliffsMap
Basalt cliffs rising over 600 metres from the Atlantic, creating a dramatic sunset foreground.
- Punta de TenoMap
Northwestern tip with a completely open Atlantic horizon in two directions.
- GarachicoMap
Historic northwest coast town with lava rock pools and open Atlantic sunset views.
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover near the western horizon
- A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos