Some evenings when I need some fresh
air, I like to go for a drive to the picturesque town of Garachico.
As soon as I see the big rock in the
middle of the sea and a long promenade along the seashore, I get ready for my
niece to stop the engine and walk with me on the promenade..
Further down the path are the amazing
natural pools carved out through the rocks (which resulted after the volcanic
eruptions in 1706), making it a safe place to swim with tropical fishes.
There is even a mini children’s park
where kids can play after the swim.
Garachico was once a port where ships
anchored but this port was completely destroyed during the volcanic eruption.
However the castle with the stone doorway of ‘San Miguel Castle’ still stands
there at the end of the promenade. This is the finest building, a 16th
century stronghold belonging to the Count of Gomera’ that survived a volcanic
eruption in 1706 unscathed.
Further up, there is a natural beach
with black sand and more rocks where people can swim and fish too.
Garachico is a beautiful quaint town
with rustic houses. It is very Spanish in Character with narrow, cobbled
streets with cars parked on the one side of the road. It is still arguably the
least spoilt coastal area of Tenerife.
During festivals, the balconies are
dressed with a certain theme, for example you will find them dressed up
promoting products of the village
There is a plaza in the center of the
town where people can enjoy the traditional cuisine with the glass of local
wine or with the tiny cup of Cortado (strong coffee)
