Vilaflor

Vilaflor is the highest town of Tenerife, at an altitude of 1400 m above sea level, and straddles the flanks of the El Teide volcano. The town has ca. 1800 inhabitants. At a distance of 25 km from the El Teide cable car, Vilaflor is a popular place to spend the night for those seeking to climb the volcano.

History

Vilaflor de Chasna was founded in the 16th century.

Orientation

Vilaflor is 7 km north of San Miguel de Abona, and 51 km southwest of Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Climate

Vilaflor enjoys a dry summer climate, typical for the Mediterranean Sea. Its summers are warm and dry, and its winters cooler and rainy. The best months to visit Vilaflor are May - September.

• TITSASouth Tenerife is served by the following bus routes 040, 111, 343, 416, 417, 418, 420, 424, 447, 448, 450, 467, 471, 473, 477 and 483.

• Sanctuary of Santo Hermano Pedro

  address: Plaza de San Pedro
  A pilgrimage temple dedicated to Saint Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur, the first saint of the Canary Islands, who was born in Vilaflor. The pilgrimage was built on the site where the house where he was born once stood. Construction started in 1776 but was suspended because of political and religious reforms, and work only resumed in 1991. The Sanctuary was completed in 2002. Some of the relics inside are the skeleton of Pedro Betancur, and the bell he used to summon worshippers to the services.

• Pino Gordo

  address: TF21
  A massive pine tree with a 8 m diameter trunk and height of 60 m.

• Church of San PedroCatholic church.

• Paisaje LunarA geological curiosity created by erosion.

• Fuente Alta

  address: Avenida de la Paz
  Mineral springs at 1400 m above sea level, in a protected nature area. It is bottled and sold by the Duentealta water company.

• El Refugio de Vilaflor

  phone: +43 673 62 55 86
  address: Carretera C 821, 41
  Cheap restaurant with great quality food, some of the best barraquito to be found on Tenerife.

• Bodega Reveron

  phone: +34 922 72 50 44
  address: Camino Quemados 8
  Winery specialized in white and red wines, to taste or to buy.

• Hotel Rural Vilaflor

  phone: +34 600 35 04 90
  address: Calle Dolores, 20, Vilaflor
  Decent hotel located in a 150-year-old house. Breakfast is available on request €7 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and access to the kitchen.

• El sombrieto

  phone: +34 922 70 90 52
  address: Calle Sta. Catalina, 15, Vilaflor
  It has a restaurant.

• Hotel Alta Montana

  phone: +34 922 70 99 95
  address: Camino Morro del Cano, 1, Vilaflor