Camel Park is a small, friendly farm attraction in the dry south-east of Tenerife, set on terraced land of cactus, palms and volcanic soil a short drive inland from the coast near Arona and San Miguel. The headline experience is a camel ride: visitors climb aboard a dromedary, two to a saddle, and plod along a track through the grounds led by a handler, with views over the farmland towards the sea. Camels have been used in the Canary Islands for centuries, brought over from North Africa for farm work, and the park keeps the tradition alive with a herd that is clearly used to people. Beyond the ride, the grounds hold a collection of other animals, including goats, donkeys, birds and reptiles, plus gardens, a small museum corner with old farm tools and a shop selling produce made on site. It is the kind of place that works for a slower half day, and it suits families with young children who want something gentler than a water park. The ticket we link to is an entry ticket for the park, so check the details to see what the ticket includes, as a camel ride, lunch and extras are sometimes sold in different combinations.
How it works
You buy a dated entry ticket, travel to the park by car, taxi or an organised transfer, and show your voucher on arrival. Opening hours and the timing of rides vary through the week and the seasons, so look at the meeting details when you book. The park is outdoors and mostly flat, with paths that suit pushchairs in the main areas, and there is a restaurant and a snack bar on site.
What to expect
The camel ride is short and relaxed rather than a trek. The animals walk slowly, and a handler leads each one, so it is suitable for most children and for adults who have never sat on an animal before. Camels are tall, and getting on and off feels dramatic the first time, but the staff talk you through it. After the ride, you can wander the paths at your own pace, feed some of the animals where signs allow, watch the cheese and honey displays and let children run around the garden.
Expect a few hours in total, longer if you stay for lunch. Visits are weather dependent only in the sense that midday heat in the south can be strong, so a hat and water are sensible.
Making the most of it
Go in the morning, when it is cooler and the animals are more active, and combine the visit with another stop in the south, such as the Güímar valley or a beach afternoon in Los Cristianos. If you are travelling without a car, a taxi or a transfer from Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos is the simplest option.
Wear closed shoes and light trousers or shorts that are comfortable for riding. Keep in mind that this is a farm, so smells and dust come with the territory, and children should stay close to the animals only when a staff member is nearby.
Good to know
The south-east is among the driest parts of the island, so the landscape around the park looks more like North Africa than the green north, and that contrast is part of the appeal. Bring cash or a card for the shop and the snack bar, ask staff about feeding times if your children want to join in, and remember that animal behaviour is unpredictable, so follow the instructions on the signs. The park is small enough that a visit never feels like a chore, and it makes a pleasant change of pace between bigger days out.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided visit to a farm park with a short led camel ride, gardens and animal enclosures.
Best time
Morning, when it is cooler and the animals are most active.
How long
Allow two to three hours, longer if you stay for lunch.
Tips
Bring a hat, sunscreen and water, wear closed shoes and check what the ticket covers before you go.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families with young children and anyone who wants a gentle, animal-focused half day in the south.
- Families
- A good fit for children of most ages, with a short camel ride, animals to see and plenty of space to run.
- Couples
- A relaxed, slightly different half day, followed by lunch on the terrace.
- Pair with
- A beach afternoon in the south, the Güímar pyramids or a whale-watching trip from Puerto Colón.
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
Good questions
Where is Camel Park?+
It is on the dry south-east side of Tenerife, inland from the coast near Arona and San Miguel, roughly a short drive from the resorts of Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos.
Is the camel ride included in the ticket?+
Park tickets are sold in different combinations, so check the details of the ticket you choose to see whether a ride, a meal or both are included.
Is it suitable for small children?+
Yes. The ride is slow and led by a handler, and the park is small and flat. Very young children should sit with an adult, and staff will advise on age and weight limits.
How long does a visit take?+
Most people spend two to three hours, which covers the ride, the animals and a drink or a meal.
Do I need a car?+
A car is the easiest way, but taxis and organised transfers from the southern resorts make it possible without one.
