Vilaflor: The Flower-lined Streets of Vilaflor
Vilaflor, Spain is the highest municipality in the country, located approximately 1500 meters above sea level. This municipality on the island of Tenerife is often overlooked and visited only as a starting point for visits to the famous Teide National Park. But the city is more than a base for excursions. Explore the main square for a taste of much of what the city has to offer including local lacework. Visitors to Vilaflor will land in the nearest Tenerife South Airport (TFS) located only 31 minutes away.
Best Time to Visit
The weather in Vilaflor is perfect starting from March to December. The temperature isn’t too hot, and rainfall is only limited. Fortunately for visitors who want to avoid a crowd, the month of November is the least busy month for tourists in the municipality. This means that Vilaflor, Spain accommodations are mostly vacant and available at a much affordable rate.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the more popular things to do while in Vilaflor is hiking along the Paisaje Lunar Trail or otherwise known as the Lunar Landscape. Visitors will love the views of the pine forests and of the Gran Canaria. A quick visit to the Church of Saint Peter is also a good idea, a place where the city’s one and only saint is honored.
Travelers who plan on going on a trip to the Teide National Park will love staying at the Hotel Spa Villalba. This is a gorgeous hotel that sits amidst pine trees and offers a spa as well as an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. A charming option is Hotel El Sombrerito, which is in the city and offers rooms with a terrace or balcony for guests to savor the fantastic mountain views.