Tenerife: north

In the town of Icod de Los Vinos , the most famous Drago tree is 1000 years old. We didn't go into the park itself, we saw it from Plaza San Marcos. Urban enjoyed the playground in the aforementioned square, where the white church stands, while we watched the relaxed islanders. In this town, we also visited the banana museum ( Casa del Platano ). We wanted a little more explanation about this exotic plant. A new museum right next to Drago Park, nicely decorated, full of different types of bananas, all nicely displayed - we were satisfied and then tasted banana jam and wine (and bought both as souvenirs ). We also went to the famous Garachico (the name means: a small rocky island in the sea). We saw the town along the mostly rocky coast (the town's beach has black pebbles) on foot. We walked past the natural pools (closed - they were currently doing some repairs), past the church of St. Ana to windows and docks where everyone is taking pictures. We also stopped for ice cream.

Where did we go hiking? In the not so popular Barranco de Ruiz . My mom said it wasn't anything special. But I liked it . We packed up at the picnic area of the same name. A marked and well-trodden path leads you through the shade (thank God!) to the village at the top of Orilla de la Vera . Here is drink and a beautiful view of Teide. Cacti of various types, shapes and sizes grow along the path. Everything was green, with the sea in the background.

We also went for a walk along the more popular Rambla de Castro . It is a promenade by the sea in Los Realejos. A pleasant flat walk by the sea, a historical area combined with tropical vegetation. A feast for the eyes and the soul. I highly recommend it.

From here we headed further - almost to the far north-eastern part - our base was the town of San Andres.

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