La Orotava walking tour, Tenerife

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La Orotava is very famous on the island! But nice for sure.
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One of the nicest cities in Tenerife! Old 18th century houses, with patios, gardens and carved wooden balconies... The town centre is very small and easy to visit during a walking tour.

Explo History and Description:

La Orotava is located on the north side of the island. The wealth of the town comes from its fertile surrounding fields, with wine and bananas production...

The town was created in the early 16th century, and the wealthiest Spanish colons settled there.

The town centre is still intact. It gathers a dozen of very nice mansions, inspiring a Canarian architecture style.

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Do not miss to taste some "Gofio" when you are in Molino la Maquina. This dish is a sort of mash of corn and wheat.

See the joined map to see the town centre main highlights.

My experience and personal tips:

If you are interested in local production, go for shopping at Casa de los Balcones or Casa del Turista. In these 2 mansions, you can find nice embroideries and potteries...

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How getting there:

La Orotava is on the north side of the island, about 30km (W) from Santa Cruz. Take the TF-5 to get there.

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A tip to eat:

Casa Lercero (Kiu), Calle Colegio 7.
It is worth eating there, for a meal, a pastry or just a coffee !

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