Located in the sublime and highly sought-after Canary Islands, La Orotava is a destination that will appeal to nature lovers as well as those who want to spend quality time relaxing by the beach. To get to La Orotava, it's best to rent a car. The nearest airport is Tenerife, which is about twenty kilometers away. A car is all the more necessary as La Orotava is a town located at approximately 400 meters altitude, at the foot of Teide natural park. It will be useful for visiting the surroundings and the island itself if you feel like it.

1- Visit the banana plantations

Category: €€€ / Cultural

Description: Upon your arrival in the Canaries, you won't be able to miss the hundreds of hectares of banana plantations. This is the largest banana production in Europe: more than 150,000 kg of bananas are produced per year. During this visit, you'll walk through thousands of banana trees, accompanied by a guide. You'll also meet local producers who will explain how their agriculture works. Of course, you won't leave without having tasted at least one of these organic bananas. You'll even be able to drink a shot of banana liqueur.

2- Discover the highest peak in Spain

Category: €€ / Thrills / Sports

Description: The Tenerife region has a unique natural heritage in Spain. You can bathe in the turquoise blue water or walk the winding trails of Teide National Park. It's one of the most visited national parks in Europe. It also houses Spain's highest point with its volcano of the same name, Teide, with a summit reaching 3,715 meters. This park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, allows you to perform a number of activities, including hiking in an opportune setting. The hike will be done with a local guide who knows perfectly the some 30 trails that lead to Teide Peak. When you reach the top, you'll be able to admire the view over the entire island.

3- Discover Los Arcos by canyoning

Category: €€€ / Unusual / Thrills / Sports

Description: Physical activity lovers are in heaven with this type of outing. In addition to exercising, you'll be able to admire the impressive geology of this canyon. You'll be accompanied by an expert guide who will also tell you the history of this place. After warming up, equipment installed and your guide's instructions given, you'll start descending the rocky walls. You'll descend several, discover different landscapes as surprising as each other, and your eyes will thank you. It's nonetheless important to mention that this activity is reserved for people aged at least 12 years. If the weather doesn't allow you to do the activity, you'll be able to postpone it to a later date or receive a full refund.

4- Discover La Casa de Los Balcones

Category: € / Cultural

Description: The island of Tenerife is renowned for housing beautiful historic houses like La Casa de Los Balcones. As its name suggests, this house has several balconies worth seeing. This house, which now serves as a museum, was built in 1632. Several relics from the Canaries are displayed there, such as artworks and ceramic embroidery. You'll also be able to contemplate the magnificent purely traditional interior decoration. The building spans three floors, it has five balconies and a very pretty patio adorned with plants.

5- Discover the vineyards and THE viewpoint of La Orotava

Category: €€€ / Unusual / Gastronomic / Cultural

Description: When visiting a country, its gastronomy and specialties should be taken into account for a good visit. Before learning more about La Orotava's vineyards, you'll go to Humboldt viewpoint, the most famous in the city. Once you arrive at this place, your guide will be able to tell you the history of the Canary Islands in an idyllic setting. Your visit will continue at the Gofio museum, located within Lercaro palace itself. The museum is intended to showcase one of the elements used in a large majority of dishes, gofio. It's a flour made from roasted cereals. To conclude this visit in the best way, nothing beats a good tasting of local wines. You'll realize the particularity of these braided rope vineyards. You'll discover the history of these century-old wines since Shakespeare references them in some works. You'll have the opportunity to taste three wines accompanied by a small snack.