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You thought it was a boring article about how to get gas!? Not at all!

In this article we want to tell you about something special that happens at gas stations in Tenerife.
Although they may look like ordinary gas stations from the outside, inside, some of the gas stations on Tenerife (generally located along the coast) offer excellent dining and their must-have, spectacular views of the sea and the Tenerife coastline. Therefore they have become popular among locals and if you know to pick the right one, you are in for a treat.

It might sound bizarre, but if you happen to hear talk on the island about being at one of these gas stations to have lunch or dinner, know people might be on to something. They are fun local places that give you a true local experience, especially after finishing one of the wonderful but tiring adventures on the island.

For example, What if we tell you that after Hiking on the volcano Teide, on the way back to Nine, you can stop at a gas station to have a very nice Healthy Veggie Burger, and enjoying this VIEW?

Or, What if during a trip heading to the north West of The Island You can Eat this?

And enjoying this landscape!

Prepare your self with a bit of patience, these places are often quite busy, sometimes all the tables are even full. It will be then your task to learn what the peaks and golden hours are, in order to take full advantage of these restaurants.

Ah! don't forget to Tank!

Just returning to the boring blog topic about the cost of living, the price of gas is much lower than in the rest of Europe, for example, in this month of September, gasoline is about 1.25 euros per liter on Tenerife! Renting a car is also usually quite cheap, so you might consider renting a car. At the same time, we encourage you to consider sharing a car with others as traffic on the island is getting busier with more and more tourists renting cars. The bus system on Tenerife is not always the fastest, but it is reliable and gets you to most places. For more natural and of the beaten path destinations, a car becomes a must though.



Now back to what you came here for. We prepared you a list of fun Gas Stations to have a pit stop:

Restaurant Cafe Los Roques

This Gas station is located Between the South airport and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, You can notice it by the particular dome shape.
A big restaurant next to it, offer a great views to the ocean, the always sunny weather makes it spectacular. Food is Also great.

Service Station Barroso

Above La Orotava (Where Nine is). This is the destination to keep in mind , not only to avoid running out of gasoline before reaching Teide, but also to eat with a fantastic view of the valley and the sea.
This station also offers vegetarian dishes, including delicious veggie burgers. We even dare to claim they have one of the best veggie burgers on the island!

Cafeteria El Bohio

located at the height of la Matanza di Acentejo, this fantastic gas station offers a daily menu with fixed courses for only 10 euros. If you want to fill up, and I'm talking about Carbs, absolute must. If you go around lunch time, you would be surprised how busy this place get. This is the place if you want a true greasy local experience.

Rodeo Churrasqueria

A little up from playa Fañabe. If you' are visiting the south of the island, after a sunny day, you're red as a bell pepper, you're deciding to find a place to eat before heading back to Nine, but you're struggling about where to look for a restaurant that isn't a tourist trap, despite being in the most touristy area of Tenerife.
Here for you the right solution : Churrasqueria, that means grill meat style restaurant, I don't think there's anything more to add.

Cafeteria El Mirador

Save the last for the best! Located on top of the surfing beach of playa de el Socorro, this place offers genuine food, stunning and delicious cakes and the view of the ocean is incredible. This gas station is located on the road that connect the north part of Tenerife to the south crossing the mountains, going from Icod de los vinos and Los Gigantes!

In conclusion

Whether you're enjoying a veggie burger at Service Station Barroso, savoring a budget-friendly menu at Cafeteria El Bohio, or indulging in grilled meats at Rodeo Churrasqueria, these hidden gems turn a routine stop into a memorable part of your Tenerife journey. So next time you hit the road, don’t forget to fuel up on more than just gas, treat yourself to a slice of the island's vibrant dining scene!