Villa Finca El Drago

Villa Finca El Drago Overview

First Impressions

Villa Finca El Drago sits tucked away in La Orotava like someone’s well-kept secret — and honestly, that’s exactly what it feels like when you first pull up. This four-star property has that authentic Canarian charm you don’t stumble across every day, with traditional architecture that actually feels genuine rather than touristy. The moment you step onto the grounds, there’s this immediate sense that you’ve found something special, something that locals probably wish visitors wouldn’t discover.

Location & Surroundings

La Orotava itself is one of those Tenerife gems that most people rush past on their way to the beaches, but staying here means you get to experience the real Canary Islands. The villa’s position gives you easy access to the historic town center — I mean, you can actually walk to those famous wooden balconies and colonial mansions everyone posts about on Instagram. What’s brilliant is the free private parking, because let’s be honest, finding a decent parking spot in these old Canarian towns can be a nightmare. Couples seem to particularly love this area (they rate it 8.6 out of 10), and I get why — there’s something romantic about wandering these cobblestone streets without fighting tourist crowds.

The Property Experience

Villa Finca El Drago has this relaxed, almost residential feel that makes you forget you’re actually staying at a hotel. The game room and pool table are perfect for those evenings when you don’t feel like venturing out — though honestly, the playground suggests they welcome families too, which is refreshing in a place that could easily go adults-only. The whole setup feels more like staying at a friend’s really nice country house, if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and a knack for hospitality.

What Sets It Apart

You know what really impressed me? The attention to detail without the pretentiousness you sometimes get at upscale properties. The staff genuinely seems to care about your experience rather than just going through the motions. The 9.1 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen — you can feel why guests rate it so highly from the moment you arrive. There’s this perfect balance between refined comfort and authentic local character that’s surprisingly hard to find, especially in tourist-heavy areas like Tenerife.

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it doesn’t try too hard. You’re getting that high-end experience without the stuffiness, plus you’re positioned perfectly to explore both the cultural side of Tenerife and the natural beauty of the area — Mount Teide is practically on your doorstep. The fact that recent guests consistently rate the location so highly tells you everything you need to know. It’s one of those places where you’ll find yourself extending your stay if you can, not because there’s so much to do on-site, but because it becomes this perfect home base for discovering a side of the Canary Islands that most visitors never see.

Villa Finca El Drago Accommodations

Reviews of Villa Finca El Drago

• Nadezhda from Luxembourg (10/10)

  It is a little paradise, very well maintained with the attention to every detail.
  
  Quite, very green, amazing view.
  
  Immaculate clean.
  
  Tennis court, swimming pool, nice garden, lots of space. Amazing host.
  
  Close to the biggest supermarkets and commercial centre La villa
  
  Don't hesitate to book!

• Maxine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location
  Beautiful secluded grounds.
  Large heated pool

• Gabriela from Portugal (8/10)

  Beautiful property, heated swimming pool, very friendly host

• Rosalind from United Kingdom (10/10)

  A lovely comfortable spacious apartment within beautiful grounds and well kept gardens. Fabulous views over Puerto. A real haven and loads of facilities for couples and families. Very helpful staff. A special call out for Stefan and Lucy who made arrangements for us and couldn’t be more helpful.

• Vilius from Lithuania (9/10)

  The location is really great for staying in the north of Tenerife. The apartment has garden, ocean and mountain views.
  It is equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay and the villa has wonderful pool area as well as tennis court and sauna. The host was very friendly and solved all the ordinary issues on a timely and friendly manner. Really appreciated.

• Laura from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location was ideal if you have a car and wish to explore the north of the island. The accommodation was really lovely, clean and spacious.

• Sylwia from Poland (9/10)

  Przepiękna posiadłość, bardzo dobrze utrzymana

• Mr from Switzerland (9/10)

  – Gute Informationen wo die Finca genau zu finden ist
  – Freundlicher Empfang, mit Gelände Umgehung wo einem alles gezeigt wurde
  – Saubere Finca und gross genug für uns
  – Neue Sauna

• Saskia from Austria (9/10)

  Die Unterkunft ist ein traumhaftes Anwesen mit einem wunderschönen und gepflegten Garten. Man hat sehr viel Platz im Apartment und es ist stilvoll eingerichtet. Sowohl das Pool und die Sauna, als auch den Billardtisch haben wir genossen. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet und wir haben fast die Woche selbst gekocht. Besonders schön war die Aussicht auf der einen Seite aufs Meer und auf der anderen Seite auf den schönen Garten und den Teide.

• Oscar from Spain (10/10)

  Nos gustó todo, lugar , limpieza, comodidad, ocio, paisaje, todo muy cuidado y muy bien mantenido, y en especial el personal, muy amables y atentos, gracias especialmente a María que estuvo pendiente de lo que pudiéramos necesitar, seguro que volveremos, un saludo!!

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