Explore the diverse surroundings
Playa Bollullo
Two black-sand beaches, Playa Bollullo and Playa Los Patos, are located close to the finca, while Playa El Ancón is about a 20-minute drive away. Playa Bollullo can be reached from the apartment in around 15 minutes on foot, via our gate in the coastal wall and along the scenic coastal path.
At Playa Bollullo, comfortable steps lead down to the beach. At beach level there is a small beach bar serving tasty tapas, while a restaurant is located above. Due to the parking area above the beach, it can become quite busy during the summer months.
Playa Los Patos
Playa Los Patos (“the ducks”) lies directly below the finca. It is currently not officially accessible. In the winter months, the beach is relatively narrow. Naturist bathing is permitted.
Walking and Trekking in El Rincón
The surrounding area offers a wide variety of walking and trekking trails. Below the coastal path, three beaches await discovery. You can also walk into Puerto de la Cruz: reaching the town centre and Plaza del Charco by the harbour takes around an hour and a half.
The walk up to the Vista Paraíso café is more challenging, but the effort is well rewarded with breathtaking views over the Orotava Valley and the sea — as well as the delicious food prepared by the owners.
Walk to Puerto: You can walk along the coast, passing Playa Bollullo and continuing through a ravine that marks the boundary with Puerto de la Cruz, before reaching the La Paz area — the upper part of the town — in around 50 minutes.
Food & Drink
The San Diego Restaurant, open daily and located near Finca El Rincón, is recommended by almost all travel guides. It offers excellent meat and fish dishes, along with outstanding desserts, all at very reasonable prices. Many of our guests end up dining there every day.
Above nearby Playa Bollullo, there is another restaurant. From the finca, you can spot a yellow building at the top of the eastern slope — this is the Vista Paraíso Cafeteria, which offers beautiful views over the valley and a good selection of food and drinks.
In Puerto de la Cruz, Orotava and also in Santa Ursula there is a great variety of very good restaurants.
Further west in the Orotava Valley lies El Monasterio, a tastefully renovated former monastery complex. Set beside a small park on the way to the second “Montañeta” — one of the valley’s two small hills — it is home to several restaurants, and you can walk all the way to the top.
It is especially charming to visit during the day and stay until evening, experiencing the valley in daylight and again as it grows dark.
La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz
La Orotava was originally founded by the island’s native inhabitants, the Guanches — believed to be of Berber origin from North Africa — at a safe distance from the coast due to pirate raids. Puerto de la Cruz developed much later, as the port of La Orotava.
It is well worth exploring the historic centres of La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz, especially around Plaza del Charco and the harbour, for those with a curiosity to discover their charm. Puerto de la Cruz also boasts a fascinating seaside promenade, featuring an artistically designed complex of seawater pools and the famous Café de Paris, known for its excellent German-style cakes.
The city is also home to a botanical garden established in 1788, showcasing a wide variety of tropical and subtropical plants and trees from all five continents. Just outside the town, Abaco — a beautiful Canarian manor house with a spacious inner courtyard — occasionally hosts concerts. For families, a visit to Loro Parque is almost a must.
You can hike up through theOrotava Valley, following the route towards Mount Teide. Along the way, you can often branch off into agricultural areas for gentle walks, or continue higher up into the pine forests. Shortly after the start of the route, a large picnic area known as La Caldera lies on the left, where several particularly attractive hiking trails begin.
On cloudy days, it is often worth climbing higher — above the clouds — where you can almost always enjoy clear blue skies.
Car Rental
We recommend renting a car from Cicar, a well-known Canary Islands car rental company. Vehicles can be collected at all airports, ports, and major tourist areas, and rentals include comprehensive cover with no excess, a second driver, and unlimited mileage. Prices start from €98.44 per week.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE TENERIFFA TOURISM ASSOCIATION