Tacoronte (Canary Islands – Tenerife – Spain) is a rural town of around 24,000 inhabitants in the north of Tenerife. It covers an area of 30.09 square kilometres and borders the municipalities of El Sauzal, El Rosario and San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Its historic centre has been listed as a Site of Cultural Interest; highlights include the Santuario del Cristo and the Church of Santa Catalina.
Given the nature of the land, vine-growing reigns supreme, especially in the El Acentejo area; some of Tenerife’s best wines are produced here (under the Tacoronte-Acentejo designation of origin), and you can taste them by visiting the local wineries.
The name Tacoronte comes from Tagoror, the place where the Guanche elders used to meet. The town was founded in 1496 by the Portuguese Sebastião Machado. The area is home to an important pre-Hispanic archaeological site, Ricos de Tacoronte, in the Barranco de Guayonje.
It’s a great place for nature walks, such as the La Madre del Agua laurel forest in Agua García or the Tacoronte cliffs. The Las Lagunetas and Costa Acentejo areas are protected natural areas. Nearby you can visit some very beautiful beaches: Playa El Pris and Playa Mesa del Mar, famous for their wonderful natural pools.
Don’t miss the San Juan farmers’ market, where you’ll find a wide range of local produce and fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the growers. Throughout the area, numerous restaurants serve traditional Canarian cuisine along with the renowned local wine (Tacoronte-Acentejo).
Places of interest
- Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de Tacoronte
- Church of Santa Catalina
- Playa El Pris
- Playa de la Arena – Mesa del Mar
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