Garachio Mini Guide
Garachio is on the north coast of Tenerife more than sixty kilometres away from Tenerife Sur airport. That is why Rhino car hire Garachio is an invaluable way of getting around no matter how. Many people you have in your holiday group. Garachico used to be the main port of Tenerife until it was buried by a volcanic lava flow in 1706. The Canary Islands have always been susceptible to volcanic activity but this 18th century incident in Tenerife was one of the most dramatic to befall the area.
The town of Garachio is located below a 500 metre cliff so there is quite an attractive and scenic backdrop here. The town itself is low rise and most of the streets are narrow and cobbled giving it a charming and picturesque feel. A feature of many of the buildings is the wooden balconies which are quite romantic when you see locals sitting out in the evenings. Some of the main tourist attractions are the main church, Santa Ana, Convento de San Francisco, which has a small museum, the Castillo de San Miguel built in 16th century, and for those who enjoy gardens, the Puerta de la Tierra which is full of trees and an old vine press.
Garachico itself, and the area around it, must be one of the least spoilt attractions of Tenerife. The coastal area is composed of natural volcanic rock pools for swimming when the sea is not too rough. Pools have various depths and some are suitable for children though care should be taken.