Island in the sun.
And a popular one too. Every car rental company was completely sold out. The main reason was that numerous rental cars were sold during the pandemic to reduce cost. Luckily for us we made our reservation weeks upfront.
Landed at Tenerife Airport South our next stop is Garachico for the next 7 days. Garachico is a charming quiet town located at the west coast trapped between a mountain and the Atlantic , far away from the crowded touristic South coast. Garachico got nearly completely destroyed in 1706 by an eruption of volcano Montaña Negra. Traces of lava are visible around town.

It ended up being a good choice and a great base for our day trips. It also had a remarkable art work made of Carrara marble. Tensei Tenmoku ‘a door without a door’ located at the port side. I must admit, it framed perfectly in my viewfinder.

It’s not a big town. Not even half a day and you have seen it all, on a slow pace. The main square is lovely. With a kiosk, church a local market at Saturday and a superb fish restaurant Aristides. Their credo: ‘de la mar al plato’. And that’s exactly what you get, a deliciously made fresh dish!

The best Tapas in town you will find at Mirador de Garachico. Small pieces of art with a terrestrial taste. We stayed at San Roque, a privately owned hotel with a relax atmosphere, knowledgable and friendly staff.