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Holiday Watchdog:
Garachico Reviews
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The resort of Garachico can be found at the west end of Tenerife’s north facing coast. 43 miles north of Reina Sofia airport (Tenerife South Airport).
Formerly the islands principal port, Garachico was partly destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706. It has preserved as something of a backwater yet serves as a cultural and administrative centre for the surrounding villages. Measuring only 1¼ mile by ¾ miles, Garachico has retained many of its old churches and mansions, and avoids much of the traffic congestion found elsewhere on the island.
Garachico is a preference with those who prefer quieter, quainter places or with an interest in local history and culture.
Visitors should not travel to Garachico expecting to find beaches. The town has many naturally formed rock pools in the front of the promenade supplemented by a small public lido pool. A patch of volcanic gravel at the rear of the harbour on the edge of the town serves as it’s only ‘beach’.
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El Patio Hotel
A small family-run hotel near the coast within a banana plantation. Recently converted into a small hotel of immense charm and character, this rambling 16th-century farmhouse stands in the heart of one of the oldest banana plantations in Tenerife, perched above the Atlantic Ocean just outside the historic town of Garachico.
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La Quinta Roja Hotel
Formerly a 16th century manor house. This 4 star hotel offers just 20 bedrooms all of which are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern facilities and amenities. The hotel has a restaurant and cafe providing a range of cuisine. There is also a small spa at the hotel including a Jacuzzi, sauna and solarium.
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San Roque Hotel
An extremely stylish & comfortable hotel in an enchanting coastal town. Once the most important port on Tenerife, the little town of Garachico is today an enchanting backwater of narrow cobbled streets lined with handsome 17th-century manor houses.
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