Garachico
A colonial town whose harbor was buried by volcanic lava in 1706; its cobbled streets and monastery are well preserved, and the natural seawater pools formed by lava are popular.
Garachico was once the island's most important port. When a volcanic eruption in 1706 engulfed the harbor and half the town, it left behind a field of lava reefs by the sea, now converted into the natural seawater pool El Caletón. The old town has the Castillo de San Miguel, the Convent of San Francisco and cobbled alleys, and is counted among the island's most beautiful villages. The pool closes when the waves are high.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Drago Milenario
- Cueva del Viento
- Masca
- Acantilados de Los Gigantes
- Punta de Teno
- Teide Cable Car
- Teide National Park
- Roques de García