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El Sauzal - a peaceful destination in Tenerife’s wine region
El Sauzal on the north east coast of Tenerife is the perfect holiday destination for wine lovers in search of sun, relaxation and exemplary wine-tasting. Surrounded by vineyards in the heart of Tenerife’s wine-growing region, and offering beautiful ocean and sunset vistas, the small town of El Sauzal has plenty to offer both families and couples wanting to explore the largest of the Canary Islands. It is 20 km from the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and 10 km from Tenerife Norte Airport.
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El Sauzal - sip wine and enjoy great views of Mount Teide
El Sauzal is just along the coast from attractive tourist hub, Puerto de la Cruz, with is palm fringed beach and bustling centre of bars and restaurants. Although popular with tourists, Puerto de la Cruz does still offer a sense of genuine Canarian life continuing alongside the holiday fun. From El Sauzal it is also easy to reach the other beaches Playa do los Troches, and Playa de San Roque in the quieter north of Tenerife.
Holiday makers seeking more than beach relaxation will enjoy being based within easy reach of lively university town La Laguna (10 km east) and historic La Orotava (10 km south) both full of interesting colonial architecture and in La Orotava’s case, quaint cobbled streets and colourful plazas.
Right on El Sauzal’s doorstep is Casa del Vino la Baranda, a fascinating wine museum and visitor centre, housed in a restored hacienda. It’s a showcase in elegant surroundings, for over 150 wines of Tenerife, with a good restaurant attached. Eat and sip wine on the sun terrace and you might catch sight of Mount Teide in the distance - the highest mountain in all Spain.
El Sauzal - a pleasant town to explore
El Sauzal itself is a friendly, unspoilt town featuring well-kept villas and gardens, churches, plazas and many good restaurants. Worth visiting is the Iglesia de San Pedro in the centre, with its distinctive white-washed dome.
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