Garachico Tenerife Review
Garachico on Tenerife’s northern coast is a picturesque town worthy of a visit. Take a stroll around and take in the sites such as the land mark of Castillo de San Miguel, which is a fortress built in 1575 to defend the port against pirates, and is now hosts collection of rocks, sea shells, fossils and stuffed animals.
The main attraction is the former Convent of San Francisco which is on the town’s main square of Plaza Gloriata de San Francisco. The building houses various exhibitions, and also houses the Museo de las Naturales, which has a fascinating account of the 1706 eruption of the nearby Volcano Negros.
You must also take a look at the wonderful Hotel La Quinta Roja which is opposite the Convent of San Fransisco. The building has been restored to its former glory and is well worth splashing out to spend the night.
Approaching Garachico from the south has some dramatic scenery and the road down to the town is steep and very winding.
Garachico was once north Tenerife’s principle port until it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706 and completely blocked up by lava. The town has also been afflicted in the past by earthquakes and plague.
Bring your swimwear with you as there are refreshing lava rock pools along the sea front where you can take a dip when the suns out.
Also worth a visit is the Parque Puerto de Tierra. In these gardens stands the 16th century gateway that marks the former entry in the port of Garachio
Garachico is full of charm and character, and makes an excellent base to explore the mountains of north Tenerife known as Teno Massif. This part of Tenerife was the first to form millions of years ago and is the most inaccessible part of Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport to Garachico Transfer Times
The distance from Tenerife Reina Sophia Airport to Garachico is approximately 73km by road that takes about 1 hour 15 minutes
