Route Through La Guancha and Icod de los Vinos
Northern agricultural history dotted
Presentation
On our route through La Guancha and Icod de los Vinos we will be visiting two of Tenerife´s northwestern municipalities characterized by their agricultural landscapes and verdant hills of Canarian pines. Visitors will discover that these two cities are replete with art and history and afford spectacular views of Mount Teide and the Atlantic Ocean.
Places of interest
La Casa de la Pradera Picnic Area
Location: Carretera Forestal. La Guancha
Cueva del Viento Lava Tube
Location: Camino El Almendro. Barrio Cueva del Viento. Icod de los Vinos
Tel:922 815 339
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00. Visits to the Cueva del Viento are at 10, 11, 12 and 14:00. Advance booking is required Please note: – It is necessary to wear hiking shoes, preferably boots. – The estimated duration of the visit, which will include driving to the cave from the Visitor Center, is 1 hour and 50minutes
Comarcal de Icod Winery
Location: Calle Cueva del Rey, 1. Icod de los Vinos
Tel:922 124 414 / 670 243 354
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a 16:00 hours. It is necessary to reserve by phone
El Lagar Recreation Area
Location: Carretera La Guancha-Casa Forestal, 2ª pista forestal, right., km 9
Opening hours: Winter until 19:00 hours. Summer until 21:00 hours.
Route points
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The Barrio of Santa Catalina is the oldest population center in La Guancha. Situated on the coast. Its most remarkable features are the traditional Canarian architecture and the Chapel of Santa Catalina.
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The city center of La Guancha has exceptional examples of typical civil and religious architecture of the islands.
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Located in El Topete in the municipality of La Guancha, this lookout offers breathtaking views of Mount Teide, Icod de los Vinos and the entire north of the island.
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The Historic Center of Icod de los Vinos was declared Heritage of Cultural Interest in 2004 under the category of Historic Sites and offers visitors the chance to discover its traditional wealth by exploring its streets and buildings. Our route will take us along cobblestone ways that lead to numerous places of great historic and artistic value: churches, convents, manor houses and gardens among others.
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The village of Las Abiertas, whose origins date back to the eighteenth century, is located within the pine forest in the higher regions of Icod de los Vinos.
