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Garachico in Pictures, from Natural Harbour to Convent Square

Founded in 1496, the northern town thrived as Tenerife's leading port until the 1706 eruption buried much of it, including the harbour basin. Our gallery shows the rebuilt town today.

Johannes Bornewasser

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Garachico, Tenerife — A view over the port town of Garachico in the north of Tenerife. The harbour was completely buried during a volcanic eruption in 1706. As a result, the town went through a difficult period.

Franciscan Monastery, Garachico — The convent in Garachico is still run by Franciscan nuns today. There's usually something going on in the forecourt.

Garachico Market Square — Garachico's market square is the heart of the town. But there is much more to explore: parks, architecture, culture and, of course, the local cuisine attract tens of thousands of visitors to Garachico every year.

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