Spanish Days In Taganana

Starting with the modern Barcelona and finishing with the traditional small fishing villages, Spain is a stunning place on Earth. The few millions of people that visit it during their holidays every year helplessly fall in love with it, with its beauty and with its outstanding diversity. The list of holiday destinations is very long: there are hundreds of places that deserve your entire attention.

Probably the most difficult thing when visiting Spain is to decide which exact destination to choose, so if you need some help, I strongly recommend you Taganana.

Spending time in Taganana

Taganana is a very tiny town, but it represents the largest settlement in the picturesque Anaga. Situated just 13 kilometers north of the beautiful Santa Cruz, Taganana became famous because it used to be the province’s centre of sugar cane and then wine production. The wine was and it still is very important for Taganana, because it also is for Santa Cruz, the only place in the country where the delicious and much appreciated sherry is produced.

The picturesque landscape attracts many visitors to Taganana: it is located on several ridges and on a few steep hillsides, so you can imagine that the views it offers are absolutely breathtaking. However, this location has brought a few inconveniences along the centuries, as it kept Taganana quite isolated; it was only in 1968 that Taganana was connected to the national road network. Nowadays, it is not difficult at all to reach it: there are numerous buses that leave from Santa Cruz leading to Taganana.

Now, let’s take a look to what the town has to offer. First of all, you are not allowed to miss the beauty of the narrow streets that are lined with absolutely beautiful typical Canarian houses. Then, you have to wander along the coast, visiting the Almaciga and Benijo villages that have a very special charm.

Last but not least, spend a few hours at the beach: Playa de Benijo and Playa San Roque are very popular thanks to the fact that their waters are perfect for surfers and to the fact that they have a wonderful selection of restaurants and bars. The viewpoint known by the locals as Mirador Cabezo Tejo is a spectacular place where those in love with nature and its landscapes will live some memorable moments enjoying the surroundings. You have to stop in Taganana, or else you will lose a beautiful Spanish destination.