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Municipality in Canary Islands, Spain
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Vilaflor is a town on the flanks of El Teide on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. It lies off the beaten track and has therefore largely retained its originality. 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.
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Santuario del Santo Hermano 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.
A massive pine tree with an 8 m diameter trunk and height of 60 m.
Iglesia de San Pedro
Catholic church.
Mineral springs at 1400 m above sea level, in a protected nature area. It is bottled and sold by the Duentealta water company.
During the right time of the year this river gorge, about 5 km walk from Vilaflor, is filled with numerous ripe fig, pear and apple trees.
Vilaflor is a popular starting point for hikes, including this one near or on the crater rim south of Teide.
Also known as the lunar landscape.
From the outside inconspicuous, small restaurant with a beautiful, old and cozy dining room with fireplace and excellent Canarian cuisine, casual service. There is also an extra room on the first floor for groups.
The chef of the restaurant of the Hotel VillAlba offers upscale cuisine with a mix of Canarian cuisine and international influences. A reservation is recommended for evenings, open daily, for lunch from 14:00-16:00.
Winery specialized in white and red wines, to taste or to buy.
Decent hotel in a 150-year-old house. Breakfast is available on request €7 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and access to the kitchen.
It has a restaurant.
This 4-star hotel has 23 rooms. Its architecture is in traditional Canarian style. The spa has a swimming pool with indoor and outdoor facilities, Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and massage.
Las Lajas camping site
By car
You can reach Vilaflor from Arona on the TF-51, from San Miguel de Abona on the TF-563 and from Granadilla de Abona on the TF-21. All three roads also have access to the TF-1 motorway.
By bus
The old town centre of Vilaflor is manageably small, but the streets are relatively narrow and sometimes steep.
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