Things to do in La Orotava

Beautiful and expansive valley aside, La Orotava is the perfect place to perform paragliding. There is also a paintball centre where you can bond with a bunch of friends and have a paintball game or two! The good thing about La Orotava is that it is close to Puerto de la Cruz, a northern hub for various exciting activities which you can enjoy

Hiking

Being 390 meters above sea level, La Orotava is benefiting from the wet climate and greeneries. With its scenic location in the La Orotava valley (Valle de La Orotava), this area has been the favourite of famous explorer - Alexander Humboldt 200 years ago, and many visitors since. No doubt, the lush area of the valley is great to be explored on foot. You can hike up to the Mirador del Humboldt for an expansive views of the valley. There is a cafe and a restaurant there for your disposal.

Alternative, should you wish to join an hiking excursion exploring wonderful trails around the island such as Teide, Anaga, Masca and the Teno mountains, there are hiking companies offering free transfers from La Orotava.