Tacoronte - historic place, wine paradise and golfing

Tacoronte is easily accessible by the autobahn/autopista norte and therefore is one of the most recommended places to visit on Tenerife. In this agriculturally characterised area in the North of Tenerife a splendid wine is produced. The quality of this precious, spoiled from the sun, wine makes is understandable, why the idea of a Tenerife wine trademark was born in Tacoronte. Do not miss a dégustation on-location here! There is also a very old golf course in Tacoronte which was established by Brits in 1932 - it is the 18-hole course "Real Club de golf de Tenerife" - and it has its individual charme still today.

Eyecatchers:

To discover the vineyards in the beauiful hilly landscape around Tacoronte with its marvellous garden is really recommended - although, you better do so before the wine tasting. There are always great viewpoints, from where you can take a look onto the volcanic landscape with the Teide and the green valley between Tacoronte and Bajamar. No wonder, thousands of years ago the guanches, the natives of Tenerife, already lived here.

Historic old town of Tacaronte:

In the historic old town of Tacoronte you find the Plaza del Christo and the beautiful church Cristo de Los Dolores. The original Franciscan Order owns a precious art collection with paintings, frescos and a more than 300 year-old statue of Jesus. On the forecourt of the church the annual wine awards of Tenerife take place. The wines are awarded according to year, quality and area of cultivation.Furthermore, you can visit one of Tenerifes most beautiful farmer markets in Tacoronte.

Culinary pleasures

In Tacoronte one usually connects wine tasting with oher culinary delights. Even in hotel and restaurant guides the area around Tacoronte is a synonym for unique, traditional and maritime gigh quality cuisine. Here, you simply have to try the typical dishes of Tenerife. Try the little taverns or Bodegas of Tacoronte, which are recommended by all wine and food enthusiasts. When visiting Tacoronte one should not miss a visit to the wine museum. It is an eldorado of historic argricultural machinery, especially for wine cultivation. The exhibition is quite worth it and the friendly staff answers any question you might have. Furthermore, toghether with information, the tasting of the wine is also mandatory here. Of course, a wine shop to take the best wines from Tenerife home is also open for customers.

• Activities in the area of Tacoronte:
   - Golf: Club Real de Golf de Tenerife
   - Hiking
   - Mountainbiking in La Esperanza
   - Surfing, snorkeling, diving in El Pris or Mesa del Mar

• Theme parks:
   - Loro Park in Puerto de la Cruz

• Attractions:
   - Wine museum Casa del Vino
   - Church Cristo de los Dolores
   - KiChurch Plaza del Christo (with full-size Jesus statue)