La Orotava
A colonial town in a valley, with well-preserved stone-paved streets on steep slopes, carved wooden balcony mansions and baroque churches.
La Orotava lies in the Orotava valley on the northern slope of Mount Teide and is one of the island's best-preserved historic towns. Must-sees include the carved wooden balconies and courtyard of the Casa de los Balcones, the Concepción church and the Victoria Gardens. During Corpus Christi, the town square is covered with a giant carpet of sand art made from colored volcanic sands from Teide. The old town's streets are steep, so wear comfortable shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jardín Botánico de La Orotava
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Lago Martiánez
- Loro Parque
- Pyramids of Güímar
- Teide National Park
- Basilica of Candelaria
- Teide Cable Car