The aristocratic town of La Orotava is Tenerife's most beautiful colonial gem — cobbled streets, baroque mansions and breath-taking views of the Orotava Valley and Teide. A private guided journey through the island's golden interior and north coast.
What to expect
The drive north from Santa Cruz sweeps through the Esperanza forest and then descends into the lush Orotava Valley, where the scale of the banana and flower plantations is staggering. In town, a local guide leads you through the Casa de los Balcones, its carved wooden balconies an icon of Canarian architecture. The Hijuela del Botánico garden offers a moment of shaded tranquility. The journey back via the Mirador Humboldt offers arguably the finest vista on the island.
Good to know
La Orotava is approximately 45 min–1 h from the Santa Cruz terminal. A full-day private tour comfortably covers the town, the viewpoints, and a leisurely lunch in a local restaurant. Confirm return timing with your guide to ensure you are back at the terminal with ample time before all-aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Teide National Park: Summit Cable Car & Volcanic Moonscape
- Anaga Rural Park: Private Guided Hike in Tenerife's Ancient Laurel Forest
- Whale & Dolphin Watching: Private Catamaran from Los Cristianos
- Santa Cruz City Icons: Auditorio, Mercado África & Palmetum Garden
- Museum of Nature & Archaeology (MUNA): Tenerife's Guanche Civilisation