Only 6km from Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava is an easy day trip from the resort. Not only the town's name, but also the bulk of its original wealth has come from the prosperous,
lush valley
surrounding it - the town quickly grew as cash crops were developed in the valley in the sixteenth century.
The Town
LA OROTAVA
's well-preserved old town centre, with its network of steep, cobbled streets is particularly known for the presence of twelve striking Canarian-style mansions, the
Doce Casas
- the former residences of the area's leading... read more >>
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