FINCA LA PLANTACIÓN _Agroturismo

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up that winding Camino el Bollullo road – it’s one of those narrow Canarian mountain paths that makes you wonder if your GPS is having a laugh. But honestly, stumbling onto Finca La Plantación was like finding a secret that the locals have been keeping to themselves. This place sits right in the heart of La Orotava’s agricultural zone, and I mean actually in it – you’re surrounded by working banana plantations and those terraced plots that have been carved into the hillside for centuries.

The whole setup feels authentically Canarian in a way that’s getting harder to find. It’s not trying to be fancy (it’s a solid 3-star spot, nothing pretentious), but there’s something genuinely special about waking up to the sound of rural life starting up – roosters doing their thing, farmers heading out early, that particular quiet you only get in agricultural areas. The owners clearly know their stuff when it comes to agrotourism, and you can tell they’re proud of showing off traditional farming methods. I spent way too much time just wandering around learning about banana cultivation and the volcanic soil that makes everything grow so intensely here. The location puts you about 15 minutes from La Orotava’s historic center – close enough for dinner in town, but far enough that you’re not dealing with tourist crowds at your doorstep.

What really got me was how this place manages to nail that sweet spot between rustic charm and actual comfort. The buildings have that traditional Canarian architecture (you know, the wooden balconies and whitewashed walls), but everything works properly – good hot water, decent WiFi, rooms that actually stay cool during the day. Parking’s no problem, which is honestly a relief after navigating those mountain roads. The 9.4 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve been there; it’s not about luxury amenities, it’s about an experience that feels real. I mean, where else can you have breakfast surrounded by banana trees and then hike up toward Teide National Park in the afternoon? The owners are the type who’ll sit down and actually tell you about the best hiking trails, or which local restaurants in La Orotava serve the best papas arrugadas – not the tourist traps, but the places where families go on Sundays. If you’re looking for a pool scene or nightlife, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to understand what rural Tenerife actually feels like, and you appreciate staying somewhere that’s been thoughtfully developed rather than just thrown together, Finca La Plantación gets it right.

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• Estimated price from: $117. Studio with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

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