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Natural pools El Caletón
Set of natural pools and pools formed by the lava from the volcano Trevejo (1706) to reach the sea. One of the most popular bathing spots in Garachico, with calm waters and views of the sea.
Canarias / S.C. Tenerife
S.C. TenerifeCanarias
Garachico
S.C. TenerifeCanariasIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
10m
ALTITUDE
1706
ERUPTION
5.000
INHABITANTS
S. XVI
CONVENT
Weather now
Garachico, where sea and medieval stone meet.
Garachico, a town located in the northeast of the island of Tenerife, has a rich architectural heritage in its historic center, very well preserved, from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, which was declared of Cultural Interest in 1994.
Its beautiful cobbled streets invite you to explore the heart of the town, its churches and historic buildings. Garachico was almost completely devastated in 1706, but many influential families decided to rebuild it, recovering its cultural and patrimonial beauty.
Some historic buildings were saved, such as the convent of San Francisco, dating from 152
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What to see
Points of interest
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San Miguel Castle
Coastal fortress of the sixteenth century (authorized by Philip II in 1575, completed in 1587), with a square plan and artillery platform. After the eruption of 1706 it lost its defensive function. Today it is Centr
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Liberty Square
The nerve center of the historic center of Garachico, declared BIC in 1994. Around the square are articulated the Church of Santa Ana and stately buildings such as the Casa-Palacio de los Condes de La Gome
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Roque de Garachico
Natural Monument of about five hectares: rocky islet in front of the coast that shelters migratory birds in danger of extinction. Visual icon of the village and reference from the harbor and the pools of
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Emigrant Viewpoint
Viewpoint with spectacular views over the historic center of Garachico, the Roque and the coast. Tribute to the Canarian emigration and privileged point to contemplate the village that was reborn after the eruption of the
What to do in Garachico
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Garachico is located in S.C. Tenerife, Canarias.
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