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Why go
- A dragon tree about 20–21 metres tall, with a trunk circumference of around 20 metres.
- Three hectares of gardens displaying native Canary Island plants.
- A small volcanic cave displaying an ancient Guanche mummy burial.
- The Guardería de Dragos, where young dragon trees illustrate the species’ development.
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- Wine pressSee the wine press in the park.In Drago Park
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- Picnic areasThe park has picnic areas.In Drago Park
Shorts
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El Drago Milenario (Dragon Tree)RazmafzarTV
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Amazing 1000 Years Old Tree , El Drago Milenario , Canary Islands , T…Asa Tube
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The Drago Milenario — 800 years in 24 secondsOn the Edge recordings
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El Drago Milenario, over 1000 years old!Geology in a Jiffy
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wonderful 1000 Years Old Tree , El Drago Milenario , Canary Islands ,…Asa Tube
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Millennial Dragon Tree Park (Drago Milenario) in Icod de los Vinos - …For 91 Days – Slow Travel Adventures
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El Drago Milenario - aerial viewVladislav Roytblat
History
The Guanches may have revered the tree. The park was designed by Felipe Artengo, Fernando Menis and José María Rodríguez-Pastrana.
- 1907Zurich Polytechnic School professors and students estimated the tree’s age at 2,500 years.
- 1917El Drago Milenario was declared a national monument.
- 1930sThe trunk cavity, which reaches six metres high, was sealed with stones and cement.
- 1975An assessment set the tree’s maximum age at 350 years.
- 1985Arboriculturist Kenneth Alien reopened the entrance and installed a fan to circulate air and deter fungi.
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- 1993A road that passed within a few metres of the tree was rerouted.
- 1996Drago Park was created to protect the tree from car pollution and vandalism.
- 1997–2000Biologists Wolfredo Wildpret de la Torre and Victoria Eugenia Martín Osorio helped select plants for the park.
Interesting facts6
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300 main
The tree has more than 300 main branches.
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140 tonnes
Its weight is estimated at about 140 tonnes.
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The tree appeared on a 1,000-peseta banknote.
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It is a symbol of Tenerife and appears on Icod de los Vinos’ coat of arms.
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Its age is difficult to establish because it does not form rings or renew its bark in cycles.
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1,000 years
Its name combines the Spanish word for dragon tree with an early estimate that it was more than 1,000 years old.
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Tips for your visit
- The tree can be viewed for free from the nearby town square.
- The park offers guided tours in several languages.
Know before you go
- Opening hours: Daily, 08:00–20:00.
How to get there
- On footParque del Drago, Plaza Luis de León Huerta, S/N, Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife.
Sources: El Drago Milenario - Wikipedia · Icod de los Vinos - Wikivoyage (see) · Drago Milenario - Wikipedia · Drago de Icod de los Vinos - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +34 922 81 56 85
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How old is El Drago Milenario?
Its age is disputed, with estimates ranging from about 350 to 1,000 years.
Why is El Drago Milenario’s age difficult to establish?
It does not form growth rings or renew its bark in cycles.
What does the name El Drago Milenario mean?
It combines the Spanish term for dragon tree with an early estimate that the tree was more than 1,000 years old.
Does El Drago Milenario feature in local legends?
Yes. The tree appears in local legends.
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