Garachico: Culture, Lava and Holiday Apartments

The villa and port of Garachico are protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural) in the category of a historic ensemble.

History and Culture

The historic centre of Garachico preserves old buildings, monasteries and manor houses from its illustrious past. The Iglesia de Santa Ana is protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural) in the category of a monument.

The Museo de Arte Sacro displays a collection featuring works from the 17th century. The museum is located behind the Iglesia de Santa Ana. The Castillo-Fortaleza de San Miguel castle fortress dates from 1575.

A theatrical route crosses the historic and artistic centre of the villa and port of Garachico, recreating historical episodes with nine actors and actresses. ÁREA GARACHICO has established an independent programme of cultural activities in Garachico that includes cinema, dance, classical theatre, visual arts and music.

The Fiesta de las Tradiciones y Romería de San Roque dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. The overview of localities also includes Genovés and La Caleta De Interian.

Nature

The Reserva Natural Especial del Chinyero nature reserve features young lava flows that are in the early stages of colonisation and plant succession. Roque de Garachico is home to threatened and migratory seabirds, including the little shearwater, Bulwer's petrel and the Madeira storm petrel; it is closed to visitors to protect these colonies.

The Paisaje Protegido de Los Acantilados de La Culata protected landscape is a fossil sea cliff with geological, geomorphological and landscape value.

Coast and Trails

The Piscinas Naturales El Caletón consist of several natural bathing pools, including Las Viejas, Los Niños and Los Chorros, as well as a seafront promenade. The PR-TF 43 Garachico–Montaña Chinyero hiking trail leads from Garachico via the Camino de El Lance through volcanic lava flows to San Juan del Reparo.

For your own planning, historic sites, performance formats, nature observation, swimming, hiking and seasonal crafts can be considered as different types of activity. When comparing a holiday apartment in Garachico, you can check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. Depending on the travel period and preferred room category, these three details help you compare specific offers clearly and narrow down your choice of accommodation.

In Garachico, cultural formats and nature experiences can be considered separately: The historic route and museum represent mediated local history, while El Caletón and the PR-TF 43 mark different focal points along the coast and in the volcanic landscape.

Events and Crafts

The Feria de Artesanía in Garachico takes place every summer in July. Traditional handicraft products from the Canary Islands are exhibited and sold there. Visitors can sample Canarian dishes, wines from the region and traditional baked goods.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tenerife.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Los Rechazos, Los Realejos, Charco del Pino, El Bailadero, San Marcos, Puerto la Madera.