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Park · Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands
Drago Milenario de Icod de los Vinos
Canary dragon tree of about 18 metres and uncertain age, a symbol of Tenerife, in a park in Icod de los Vinos, 25 km from Puerto de la Cruz.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Drago Milenario de Icod de los Vinos
The Drago Milenario is in Icod de los Vinos, a town in northwest Tenerife, about 25 km from Puerto de la Cruz. It is a dragon tree, Dracaena draco, a species typical of the Canary Islands, Madeira and Cape Verde, which does not form growth rings in the trunk, making its age difficult to determine. It has been called a thousand years old, hence the name 'Milenario'; studies indicate a few hundred years.
The tree is about 18 metres tall with a trunk of roughly 20 metres in circumference at the base, its branches spreading like an umbrella. The sap, which turns red on contact with air, was called dragon's blood and was used by the guanches and by Europeans as a medicine and as dye.
The drago stands inside the Parque del Drago, a garden of Canary plants where you can see the tree up close. It can also be viewed from above, from the square by the church of San Marcos next door.
Icod has a historic centre with Canary houses and wines from the Ycoden-Daute-Isora denomination of origin.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, on the way to Garachico or Masca. Check the park's opening hours.
How to get there
About 25 km from Puerto de la Cruz, roughly a 30‑minute drive along the north road. There are buses from Puerto de la Cruz to Icod.
Tip
View the tree from the square by the church of San Marcos and then enter the park to get closer. Combine this visit with Garachico, 6 km away, with its natural lava pools.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Drago Milenario de Icod de los Vinos
How old is the dragon tree of Icod?
The age is uncertain, because the tree does not form rings. People have mentioned a thousand years; studies suggest a few hundred.
What is dragon’s blood?
The sap of the dragon tree, which turns red when exposed to air and was used as a remedy and as ink.
How to get to the dragon tree without a car?
By bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Icod de los Vinos, in about 40 minutes.