Santiago del Teide

In Santiago del Teide you will find the Church of San Fernando Rey, close to the well-known Casa del Patio. The church is the most outstanding religious building of this municipality located in the southern part of Tenerife. The Church of San Fernando Rey was sent to build in the year 1679 by don Fernando del Hoyo Solorzano who was then the Lord of the Valley. It should be noted that inside you can find religious images of great value and dating from the eighteenth century, another element that characterizes this temple is the dome of half orange. The church of San Fernando is a single-nave construction, with a rectangular plan, with a whitewashed facade and the bell tower is on the left. Standing in front of the church, in the square, you could see a beautiful balcony made of wood, a clear example of typical Canarian architecture. Next to the church you can see the building of the parish house.

Just 5 kilometers from Santiago del Teide is the village of Arguayo, a hamlet that was created by the ancient Guanche shepherds. Currently this construction is known as Centro Alfarero Arguayo and houses the Ethnographic Museum Cha Domitila. The style of property where it is located is a typical house of traditional Canarian architecture with an L shape and composed of an interesting central courtyard and a fountain. Stone was used and the roofs are also the typical ones used in typical Canarian buildings. The pottery center of Arguayo was designed by Luis Ibañez and was inaugurated in May 1986 and the aim is to study and disseminate the evolution that the guanche pottery until you reach the popular one. The center is not only a direct heir of the techniques used by the Guanche people, but also the evolution of aboriginal pottery, from Berber origin, to the Canarian pottery. Even today, the same elements are still being used for the manufacture of the pieces: water, volcanic sand, red ocher and some oil.

Puerto Santiago is a town located on the coast of Tenerife and belonging to the municipality of Santiago del Teide whose main tourist attraction lies in the exceptions that it has of the natural monument of the Cliff of the Giants. Precisely it is in Puerto Santiago where two of these viewpoints are located, from where you can also have views of the island of La Gomera. Its proximity to Los Gigantes has facilitated, in addition, that its hotel offer has grown in recent years.

Los Gigantes is one of the most impressive and impressive Tenerife points. Los Gigantes are located on the west coast of the island of Tenerife, this natural area is an impressive cliff that can reach up to 600 meters in altitude. Some parts of the Giants have up to 30 meters of wall submerged in the waters of the Atlantic and where diving enthusiasts can enjoy a seabed of incalculable wealth. The Cliff of the Giants are part of the Teno Rural Park, the imposing wall that plummets down to the ocean is a must see and one of the symbols of the archipelago. The natural space was known by the Guanches as the Wall of Hell or the Devil, its steep fall and its dark color aroused the respect and admiration of the first settlers of Tenerife. The Giants represent a geological accident of volcanic origin, according to the volcanologists it is of basaltic type, it has small coves and beaches of record, one of them is the one that ends in the descent of Masca, from where it is possible to arrive making the whole descent. It is also possible to spot cetaceans if you navigate through them.

On the main road that joins Tamaimo with Puerto de Santiago you will find the Archipenque Viewpoint, one of the most spectacular of this part from the island of Tenerife. The viewpoint belongs to the Insular Network of Viewpoints and from it you can have one of the most spectacular views of the impressive Cliffs of the Giants. The view offered by this point of Santiago del Teide also allows you to have a nice view of the Los Gigantes marina and see the nearby island of La Gomera in the distance. The viewpoint also has information panels where you can find out what type of marine fauna can be seen in the waters or the height of the cliffs. It is also possible to buy a souvenir in the small bazaar that is in the same viewpoint. A place of obligatory stop.

In Puerto de Santiago, almost at the foot of the impressive Acantilado de los Gigantes is one of the beaches with the best views of the island of Tenerife, the beach of Los Guíos. A place of black and fine sand with generally calm waters, also known as Algiers, perfect for relaxing while in the background you can enjoy the steep cliffs that offer Los Gigantes. The beach is located in the northeast part of Tenerife, not only its views are its attraction, we must add numerous services that visitors can use and enjoy: excursions by boat, water activities, scuba diving or tasting Canarian or international cuisine in the bars and restaurants that can be found in the area. The Los Guios beach has a length of about 180 meters by 20 wide, it is an urban beach that can be easily accessed on foot.

From Puerto de Santiago you can have the most impressive view of the cliff of Los Gigantes, perhaps one of the most interesting spots from where you can also enjoy a relaxing The bathroom is Piscina Natura Puerto de Santiago. The Natura Pool in Puerto de Santiago is located in the area known as Cangrejo Island, also known as Charco of Cangrejo Island. The area surrounding the natural pool is a beautiful corner of the coast of Santiago del Teide, in the Cangrejo Island development. It is sheltered from the strong action of the waves thanks to the concrete walls, which makes it a quiet place to enjoy with the family and the little ones. Around you can enjoy as the strong waves beat the rocks that arise from the sea. To this we must add the spectacular view of Los Gigantes or the sunsets that every day is possible to see. The pool has access stairs to the pool, and although it is well protected there are days where strong waves hit the pool.

Puerto Santiag or one of the most picturesque spots on the island of Tenerife el Charco del Tacón. This coastal population center belongs to Santiago del Teide and is at the foot of the overwhelming cliff of Los Gigantes. The Charco de El Tacón or cave Tacón is a natural space that is accessed through a cave and an opening between the rocks, by what you can see a natural pool where the waves come in and out of the sea. It is a little known place and a fantastic beauty. Despite being a little sheltered, be careful during the days of strong waves since the water enters in a virulent way and can be dangerous, so it is important to keep caution and dive when the water is calm. The Charco del Tacón is the result of whimsical forms that the sea leaves the lava that gave off some of the eruptions that took place in Tenerife.

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