San Andres

San Andrés is one of the oldest settlements in Tenerife, located on the northeast coast at the foot of the Anaga mountain range. Its origins date back to the earliest times following the Castilian conquest in the 15th century, although caves and fishing grounds used by the Guanches already existed before then. The area was rich in marine resources and offered natural shelter for small boats, making it a center of fishing activity since ancient times.

The town maintains its seafaring essence: narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and colorful boats stranded on the sand. The church of San Andrés Apóstol, built in the 16th century, is one of its most notable heritage sites, as is the old San Andrés Castle, a small 18th-century fortification that defended the coast from pirate attacks.

Nearby is Las Teresitas Beach, one of the most famous on the island, created in the 1970s with golden sand brought from the Sahara, which contrasts sharply with the usual volcanic landscape.

Throughout the year, San Andrés hosts local festivals that blend religious and seafaring traditions. The best known is the celebration of Saint Andrew the Apostle, which coincides with the tradition of "tablas" (a traditional Spanish table) in Icod de los Vinos and the opening of wineries for tasting new wines, although here the celebrations are more nautical and family-oriented.

San Andrés is a place that allows you to experience a more leisurely Tenerife, where the fishing culture and history of the island are felt in every corner, with the ocean as a constant protagonist.