THE NORTH a walk through villages and ports

THE NORTH a walk through villages and ports

Palaces, bell towers, cobblestone streets, balconies and rich gastronomy await you in the north of Tenerife. As the birthplace of noble families and great fortunes, a walk through the picturesque streets of these villages and ports will transport you to the splendour of the past centuries.

In the cobblestone streets of the village of La Orotava you will discover the secrets of its history, filled with craftspeople, farmers and landholders.

On our way to Icod de los Vinos, we will make a stop where the grape for the excellent Malvasia wine, highly regarded by European nobility, was cultivated in the past. Here the oldest dragon tree in the Canaries has survived centuries until nowadays.

Further northwest, under majestic cliffs, the charming streets of the village and port of Garachico has risen from the lavas of the Arenas Negras Volcano, and was once Tenerife’s main port.

This is a must-do for lovers of history, tradition and architecture!

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Stop At: Valle La Orotava, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

From awesome view points you will enjoy amazing views of Tenerife´s northern coast and the well known valley of La Orotava which is defined by its characteristic orography of green slopes, attractive villages and banana plantations, which make up an exceptional landscape.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: La orotava, Calle Dr. Sixto Perera Gonzalez, 10, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

A guided walk trough the cobblestone streets of the village of La Orotava will makes you discover the secrets of its history, filled with craftspeople, farmers and landholders.They are all witnesses to a splendid commercial past of great importance.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Icod de los vinos, 38430 Icod de los Vinos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

You will visit the old town of Icod de los Vinos, where palm and dragon trees decorate a picturesque setting of squares, gardens and noble houses. This little villages hides the oldest dragon tree known in the Canaries.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: City council of the town and port of Garachico, Plaza de la Libertad, 1, 38450 Garachico, TN, Spain

Under majestic cliffs, we will take a guided walk through the charming streets of the village and port of Garachico. This village has risen from the lavas of the Arenas Negras Volcano, and was once Tenerife’s main port.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Farmer's Market La Guancha, Ctra. gral. s/n, km 49,1, TF-5, 38440 La Guancha, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

In the event that you book the tour on sundays, you will have the chance to visit a farmers market. The best place to enjoy the local life, discover and taste a wide range of high quality local products grown on volcanic soil.

Duration: 30 minutes