If you’re going to Garachico for the natural beauty, then head to La Orotava for the culture. Designated a Historic Artistic site in 1976, La Orotava is a beautiful colonial town filled with history. Go there to get a feel for real Canarian heritage. Take in the traditional houses, cobblestone streets and the plethora of iconic churches – Church of La Concepcion and the Church of Santa Domingo amongst many other beautiful churches in the town. The town is also home to the famous annual Corpus Christi festival where the streets are lined with flowers with a different design for each year. It’s one of the oldest towns in Tenerife and you certainly get the feeling of experiencing some of its history walking through the town.
SEE:
Enjoy the beauty of the iconic churches – Church of La Concepcion, Church of Santa Domingo, the church and former monastery of San Agustín
Learn how the flower carpets are made for the Corpus Christi annual festival at the Carpet Museum
For the archictectural buffs, the Town Hall and the Liceo de Taoro are some among many of the historical buildings to marvel at
Enjoy the stunning views of the town from the gardens of Marquesado de la Quinta Roja (also known as the Victoria Gardens)
DON’T MISS:
The desserts at Casa Egan! Make sure that once you’re done with the sightseeing, you head to Restaurante Taoro (Casa Egan) for the best desserts that Tenerife can offer. Your dentist may not be best pleased, but your tastebuds certainly will stay grateful! 
