Icod of the Wines
The reason behind the fame of the beautiful Icod de los Vinos is Drago Milenario – drago tree, which – as it turns out – counts "only" approx. 800 years. High on 16 m, it has a dome with a diameter of over 20 m.
It's best to start your walk on San Sebastian Street, at Ayuntamiento – the yellow town hall was interestingly connected with the remains of the building of the Order of St.. Sebastian, on the site where it was built. The street leads straight to the Andres de Lorenzo Caceres square, the central point of the city, from where you can see a thousand-year-old tree in all its glory. The Church of San Marcos rises among the dense greenery of the square, considered the most important religious building in the area. Temple built in 1501 r. and rebuilt in the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. it is a mixture of different styles. It houses the Museum of Sacred Art – his treasure is the greatest (2 m in height and 48 kg of weight) in the world, a silver cross made in the filigree technique.
The Plaza de la Constitución right next door is also worth a look, called Pila Beach by the locals. The square is surrounded by beautiful traditional colonial-style buildings. A cobbled street leads to the Parque del Drago. Although the thousand-year-old tree is best seen from the terrace in the square Andres de Lorenzo, persons, who would like to get close to this giant at their fingertips, they should go to the park that surrounds it, where is the reconstruction of the cave inhabited by the Guanches.
Z Icod de los Vinos do Garachico
There are two roads leading from Icod de los Vinos to Garachico. It is worth choosing a longer one, leading inland spectacular TF- 82. More or less 6 km outside the village, Mirador de Garachico is at the junction with the TF-421 route, from which there is a beautiful view of the seaside town below.
There is a restaurant and a gift shop at the viewpoint (Nothing worth staying there, however - the place is one of the favorite stopping points for tour buses). Other types of attractions are provided by the Camello Center specialized in the organization of camel rides along the main TF-82 route, some 8 km behind the viewpoint. Depending on your options and preferences, you can choose a half-hour camel ride or a full-day trip around the area.
Cave of the Wind
The Cave of the Wind near Icod de los Vinos is the largest volcanic tunnel in Europe hollowed out by lava flowing down after the Pico Viejo eruption. In total, the multi-level tunnels measure almost 18 km. The grotto has been made available to visitors, however, visits are only made in small groups (up to 14 people) z przewodnikiem z Cave of the Wind Visitor Center. The interest is quite high, and there are only three descents during the day, therefore it is worth booking a ticket. The trip lasts approx. 2 at; it is best to wear sports shoes and long pants (you have to go on all fours in places) and sweater. To get to Centro de Visitantes, from Icod de los Vinos take the TF-366 road to the El Refugio restaurant and turn left right next to it – after driving a few hundred meters you will reach the place.