La Orotava is the place to soak up the authentic atmosphere of Tenerife. This attractive town is characterised by beautiful architecture, picturesque squares and wide streets, set amid a wide valley of banana plantations. La Orotava is well-known for its arts and crafts, and you will find a wide variety of shops selling ceramics, laces, and woodwork produced locally. Small beaches of volcanic sand are accessible within a short drive, along Tenerife’s rugged north coast – and these are generally peaceful and quiet. La Orotava is also the perfect base from which to explore the nearby Mount Teide national park ...

There are three beaches in La Orotava here all of which have dark sand, El Bollulllo, Martín Alonso and El Rincón, they are rarely crowded and beautiful. The centre of La Orotava is old and historical with magnificent architecture, It is declared of monumental and artistic interest and well worth a visit if you are not staying here. There are many beautiful hotels and apartments to rent in La Orotava, ranging from self catering apartments to full board, 3* up to 5* hotels! you can look up on the hotels page to see what's available. Most nightlife is hotel based although there are a few bars and restaurants and shops. If you want a a little livelier then you should pop into the main resort of Puerto de la Cruz, which isn't far away ...

This is one of the most fertile parts of Tenerife, La Orotava valley is an important centre of agriculture, especially for the growth of bananas and grapes, two of the main fruits produced in the island. If you have never seen a banana plantation this is a good opportunity to see how this local good is growth and produced. You can also try any of the local wines, the nearby town Icod de los Vinos, named after the Spanish word for wine (vino), is a perfect place to enjoy a glass of any of the wines.
One of the celebrations in la Orotava, which takes place in November, is in fact a wine festival, the Fiesta de San Andres

Celebrating both the past and the present, La Orotava is one of the top cultural spots in Tenerife island. It's essentially a showcase of traditional Canarian architecture. Lining picturesque squares and wide streets you will find elegant churches, noble homes and the traditional Canarian houses with balconies and shaded courtyards. La Orotava's quaint historical center - in a perfect state of conservation - has been declared of National Historical and Artistic Interest. In additional to its incredible architecture, La Orotava is also one of Tenerife island's cultural and traditional cores. This city has an well-known artisan tradition, making it one of the top spots to shop for some mementos in the form of ceramics, laces, wood work, leather, etc ....