Icod de los Vinos Travel Guide

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Icod de los Vinos featuring a small town or village
Icod de los Vinos
Icod de los Vinos
Icod de los Vinos featuring a park
Icod de los Vinos which includes a garden

This distinctive town delights with its natural beauty, historic architecture, local monuments and world-renowned lava caves.

Icod de los Vinos is a picturesque Tenerife village nestled between volcanic mountains and the ocean. Intriguing monuments, ancestral houses, beautiful scenery and one of the biggest lava caves in the world combine to make this an enchanting destination. Be mesmerised by its natural beauty and enjoy its friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

The town was established in the 16th century as a wine-producing village. The volcanic landscape makes the soil perfect for grape vines and banana plantations, both of which are still present throughout the surrounding countryside.

Wander the town to see its celebrated religious architecture, which includes San Augustin Church, Espiritu Santo Church and Cristo del Calvario Sanctuary. Check out San Marcos Church on the Plaza San Marcos and admire the old houses and pretty flowers in the Plaza de la Pila.

Opposite San Marcos Church lies what is perhaps the town’s most famous landmark: the El Drago (the Dragon Tree). Said to be the oldest living tree in the world, it was named for the red sap that drips from it when the bark is pierced. In times past, the sap was used for healing and mummification.

Take a 10-minute excursion out of town to reach the awe-inspiring Cueva del Viento. This unique eco-attraction has one of the biggest lava caves in the world. Strap on a head torch and explore this geological treasure and learn about the El Teide and Pico Viejo volcanoes.

Other curious attractions in the area include the Artlandya Doll Museum. Examine the dolls and toys on display and chat to the owner about how dolls are made. Learn about navigation and the discovery of the Canary Islands at Salon Geografico de Canarias.

Icod de los Vinos is located in the northwest of Tenerife. The town can be easily explored on foot, but consider renting a car or using taxis to reach the surrounding attractions. Bus services operate from Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz and Playa de las Americas.

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