Essence of Tenerife : Candelaria, La Orotava, Garachico and Masca
Description
With this tour you will be able to get to know the essence of Tenerife in one day. We will start the day by visiting the coastal town of Candelaria, where the Basilica of Candelaria is located, one of the most important places of worship in Tenerife. The excursion continues in La Orotava. Here we will explore places full of charm and culture such as La Casa de Los Balcones or the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. We will continue our trip in Garachico, a town whose history is marked by a volcanic eruption in 1706. We will walk through its historic center and visit such emblematic places as the natural pools of El Caletón or the Castillo de San Miguel. Here you will have free time to have lunch on your own or taste Canarian cuisine in one of the restaurants that we recommend. After this visit, we will enter the Teno Rural Park. Its winding roads will take us to Masca, a hamlet surrounded by spectacular cliffs that preserves its traditional Canarian architecture.
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Itinerary
Once the pick-ups are finished, you will leave the hotel zone behind, heading for Villa de Candelaria. There you can visit its basilica, inside which is the Virgen de Candelaria (or Virgen Morenita), who is the patron saint of the Canary Islands. You will also be surprised by the imposing bronze statues that commemorate the ancient menceyes (Guanche kings) of Tenerife, and which constitute a national monument.
The excursion continues to the north of the island, where you will take a walking route through the Historic-Artistic Site of Villa de La Orotava. Its streets full of history and beauty will take you to La Casa de Los Balcones, one of the most representative buildings in La Orotava and a center for embroidery and fretwork of typical Canarian costumes.
We will continue with the visit to Garachico, included in 2021 in the list of "MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SPAIN" a town that after being partially destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706 was later rebuilt. It currently has a rich architectural heritage from the 16th and 17th centuries that is very well preserved, which is why its historic center was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1994. You will have free time to have lunch on your own or enjoy the local cuisine in one of the restaurants that we recommend.
On the way back to the south of the island we will enter the Teno Rural Park to visit the picturesque Masca farmhouse, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Tenerife where nature and one of the best examples of traditional architecture are mixed. from the Canary Islands
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please indicate your accommodation in the previous section and we will contact you to confirm the pickup time and the nearest pickup point. Below are the different pickup areas: From Los Cristianos to Costa Adeje/La Caleta: Tuesday and Wednesday. From Playa Paraiso to Los Gigantes: Wednesday. From Golf del Sur to El Medano: Tuesday.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
Alexis guided us through the day perfectly. It was a great day trip, my expectations were 100% met. Thank you
Thank you, Janine, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Alexis made your day so enjoyable and that this tour around Candelaria, La Orotava, Garachico and Masca Valley, four of Tenerife's most iconic destinations, fully met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share them with Alexis. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience in Tenerife!
This was a very enjoyable experience - touring around most of the island visiting some very interesting historical places such as Candelaria and Oratava and seeing some stunning scenery. Our guide gsve us alot of interesting information about the places and Tenerife.
Hello Timothy, thank you very much for your amazing rating and review. We're truly delighted that you enjoyed the tour, and will certainly pass on your words to the guide. We hope to see you soon again for another great tour around Tenerife, so we can show you some more iconic places of this island! 😊
Laura the tour guide and Rico (sp?) the driver were excellent. Laura spoke in English and French and was so fun and knowledgeable and spent pyres between stop offs around the island explaining about the history and geography of the place. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We recommend opting to have a meal at the restaurant they recommend in garachico. We had the best paella I’ve tasted with a view of the ocean. Our favourite Tenerife experience so far.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day exploring the National Park and the north of the island with us. It is great to know that Laura and Rico made your experience so enjoyable. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Laura will be especially happy to hear that her explanations and energy added so much value to your trip. We are also glad you followed the restaurant recommendation in Garachico. Enjoying a delicious paella with ocean views is definitely a highlight. Thank you for recommending us. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Tenerife. 😊
The trip was cancelled 3 minutes before the coach arrived. Complete waste of our time
Dear Traveler, Due to Storm Therese, an official adverse weather warning was issued which forced us to cancel the excursions on Thursday and Friday. Although the alert had been lifted for Saturday, unfortunately the situation changed unexpectedly and the rain returned during the early hours of Saturday morning. We contacted all customers individually first thing in the morning, as early as possible, taking into account that pick-ups are scheduled at very early hours. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding, as the safety of our customers is always our top priority. Best regards,
I loved the return to the island, as a local I learned much more about tenerife on this excursion and it was the first time I went to masca which is beautiful, thanks especially to the guide Peter, the driver and the Atlantic organization, that it is not easy to manage so many stops in such a short time. Amazing!
¡Hola! Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario tan bonito. Nos alegra enormemente saber que, siendo local, la excursión te permitió descubrir nuevas facetas de Tenerife y disfrutar por primera vez de la belleza de Masca. Nos hace muy felices saber que el esfuerzo por organizar una experiencia completa y bien gestionada fue tan bien recibido. ¡Esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura por la isla! ☺️🏝️
Tour is misrepresented no time to see peoples living residence village or their homes No time to see embroidery art craft it in 9ctabio walk up hill to look at museum facade worthless Tour guide talked all about bananas and their growth nothing about people or culture no Canary island history Guide spoke so fast like on fast forward garbled all the time
This tour is worth every penny. You are taken all over the island and have the opportunity to explore the nothern historic part of Tenerife. Peter (our guide) was humourous and knowledgable. This tour involves lots of walking and some steep inclines so wear comfortable shoes. The views along the way are just spectacular and the winding roads demand a very experienced and patient coach driver like ours. The one drawback was the lunch. We were offered to lunch at a Catalonian restaurant for 15 euros which is very reasonable but I would avoid the chicken! Apart from that, it was an excellent tour and a terrific way to tour Tenerife.
There were only two highlights on this trip. The first was the visit to Mount Tiede. Unfortunately we were only allowed a 30 minute stop, which for those who watched the video in the museum left very little time to explore the area around the Roques de Garcia, which gave wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. The second highlight was the trip from the village of Masca back to the main highway. The views were spectacular and the driver’s skills around the hairpin bends is to be commended. However, the bit in the middle was boring to say the least and the trip was overly long (11 1/2 hours from pick up to return). The commentary was repeated in three different languages which was overly loud and annoyed a lot of people as the speakers were directly over your head. Although the tour guide Ivan did his best, it would have been better for him to have announced where the next destination was, and hand out the history of the destination on a sheet of paper for guests to read at their leisure, and then ask question if necessary.
Hello Richard. Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. It is true that on tours of this type, there is sometimes not enough time to discover 100% of all the places we visit. But it is an efficient way to explore the island, which is quite large, in just one day. Our excursions last approximately 8/9 hours, from pick-up to drop-off at the hotel. This time can be more or less, depending on factors beyond our control, such as traffic. On the other hand, as offered, the tour is a regular shared bus tour with a maximum of 3 languages at all times. Our guides try to make the day as enjoyable as possible by giving quite simple information and explanations of cultural and historical interest throughout the tour. Even so, we hope you enjoyed your stay on the island!
Despite a super friendly and hilarious polyglot guide, I regret the little time spent at each stage. Even when preparing, setting out alone and at a run, it is not possible to see more than the local clichés, and completely impossible to immerse yourself in the places. Good to get a first idea and know where to return while taking your time.
Tout d'abord, merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience avec nous n'a pas répondu à vos attentes. Il est vrai que lors d'excursions de ce type, il n'y a parfois pas assez de temps pour découvrir à 100% tous les endroits que nous visitons. Mais c'est un moyen efficace d'explorer l'île, qui est assez grande, en une seule journée. Nous espérons que vous avez apprécié votre voyage et espérons vous revoir bientôt à Tenerife ! 😊
Alonzo & Julian for the best Tenerife Island and Teide National Park tour. Very nice trip full of informations and interesting fact Thank you 🤗
We're thrilled you enjoyed the Tenerife Island and Teide National Park tour with us! Your appreciation for the informative and interesting trip means a lot. Thank you for choosing Atlántico! 🏞️🌟
