HOTEL SAN ROQUE

A small and brilliantly-run hotel with passionate owners and outstanding service, this is a perfect base to explore the beautiful north of the island, and unquestionably offers a more authentic Canarian holiday than a stay in the south. The restaurant Anturium is renowned for its exquisite food and the chef changes his menus daily - serving a fusion of Mediterranean and Canary Island cuisine. Central to the hotel is a courtyard garden and the lovely swimming pool with a poolside bar. There are plenty of quiet sun terraces on the roof and various shaded spots in which to hide away with a good book and refreshing drink.

Suitable for:

• Adventurous adults with a keen interest in the island's history
• Walkers and mountain bikers
• Couples looking for a relaxing get-away
• Families with older children seeking a more authentic holiday (hotel is for over 14s only)

Things to do at the hotel:

• Swimming pool and sauna
• Relax in the Hoffman Lounge - with sofas, library and honesty bar
• Explore the village of Garachico on foot - wander the cobbled streets and find traditional eateries, shops and spectacular architecture
• Swim in the natural sea pools and explore the rugged and dramatic stretch of Garachico's coastline - adjacent to the hotel
• Therapeutic and restorative treatments available in your room

Things to do nearby:

• Great walking on local coastal and mountain paths
• Golf - an 18 hole Buenavista golf course, located 10 minutes away
• Explore the northern coastal roads and villages by car
• Visit one of the five wine producing regions on the island
• Boat trips to watch whales and dolphins