La Casita de mi Alma – Das Haus meiner Seele (Tegueste)

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to La Casita de mi Alma on Calle la Audiencia – the name alone caught my attention (it means “little house of my soul” in Spanish, with a German translation thrown in, which you’ll understand once you meet the owners). But stepping through that door was like discovering someone’s beautifully kept secret. This isn’t your typical Tenerife hotel experience, you know what I mean?

The thing about Tegueste is that most tourists barrel right past it on their way to the beaches or up to Teide, but they’re missing out on something special. This little town sits in this gorgeous valley about fifteen minutes from Santa Cruz, surrounded by these rolling hills that are impossibly green – especially if you visit after the winter rains. The hotel itself feels more like staying at a well-traveled friend’s house, the kind who has impeccable taste and actually knows how to make you comfortable. Each room has its own personality (I mean, you can tell someone actually thought about the details instead of just ordering everything from a catalog), and the mix of Spanish warmth with subtle German efficiency is pretty perfect, actually. The breakfast spread is where this really shows – fresh local bread, proper coffee, and they’ll remember exactly how you like your eggs after one morning.

What really got me was how quiet it is here, especially in the evenings when you can hear the church bells from the center of town drifting over. You’re close enough to walk to the main square – maybe ten minutes if you don’t mind a gentle uphill stroll – where there’s this little bar that locals frequent and a tiny grocery store that somehow has everything you need. The owners (and I don’t want to sound cheesy here, but they genuinely care) will point you toward the hiking trails that wind through the laurel forests nearby, or help you figure out the bus connections if you want to explore without dealing with rental car stress. Parking’s never an issue here, by the way, which is honestly a relief after dealing with some of the coastal towns. The whole place just feels… well, authentic isn’t the right word because that’s become so overused, but it feels real. Like you’re experiencing a slice of Canarian life that hasn’t been polished up for Instagram. That 9.1 rating makes complete sense once you’ve been there – it’s the kind of place where small touches add up to something memorable, and you’ll probably find yourself planning your next visit before you’ve even checked out.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $91. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for Max persons: 2

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