La Orotava 
La Orotava - Overview:
The village of La Orotava lies on the banana plantations of the Valley which bears the same name. This old town distinguishes itself by its magnificent and monumental architectural structures, by its characteristic well-shaded Canarian patios, squares and ancestral mellow houses.
La Orotava also has a botanical garden - 'La Hijuela del Botanico' - with more than 3,000 different tropical and sub-tropical plant species, mainly of south and central American, African and Australian origin.
The town centre also has the Jardin Victoria (Victorian Garden) - a recreational green area with many walking paths, set amid trees and flowers, along with its famous 'Carrara Marble Mausoleum,' designed by the French architect Adolph Coquet in 1882.
La Orotava, Tenerife - History & Sightseeing:
The old historic centre - declared a national monument of artistic interest - should certainly be visited. The Concepcion Parish Church is also a national monument. The Casa de los Balcones ('balcony house') is a jewel of the Island's traditional architecture and La Orotava is also home to the Research Centre of Spanish and American crafts.
La Orotava, Tenerife - Activities:
In the Orotava mountains there are many tourist paths where one can enjoy walking and trekking excursions - some of which reach the great Canadas del Teide, a protected National Park.
La Orotava, Tenerife - Beaches:
La Orotava has three beautiful dark-sand beaches - El Bullulllo, Martin Alonso and El Rincon - all of which are rarely crowded.
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