Garachico is a town on the northern coast of Tenerife, Spain.
The town itself nestles below a 500m cliff. Garachico and the surrounding area is arguably the least spoilt coastal area of Tenerife with a very Spanish in character.
The May 5, 1706 eruption originating from the northwest rift zone was a major event in the town’s history. Prior to then, Garachico was an important port exporting Malmsey Wine and other local produce. However, a several-week-long eruption poured lava into the old bay and effectively destroyed the town’s livelihood. Lava rocks on the sea with a natural swimming pool.

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