Culture of Adeje. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Adeje is a resort that is famous for numerous natural places of interest. Visitors of the city should definitely make a sea voyage on a yacht, during which you will be able to admire the picturesque coast and even see the dolphins. Luxury hotel complexes occupy a significant part of the territory of the city. Many of them were built only 10 - 15 years ago. Some hotels simply strike visitors with their beauty – these are true luxurious mansions surrounded by large parklands.

Siam Park remains the main tourist attraction of the city. This is also the largest water park in Europe. The park occupies the territory of about 185 thousand square meters. In addition to numerous attractions visitors will find there beautiful botanical gardens, artificial waterfalls and beaches, as well as aviaries in which live seals. Art lovers will be interested in visiting Carmen Mota Ballet. Each year the ballet presents several new and enchanting shows, which traditionally amaze and delight the connoisseurs of this beautiful art.

Continue your acquaintance with natural attractions of Adeje by attending an excursion to the picturesque gorge of Barranco Del Infierno. When you climb one of the hills, you will see truly amazing waterfalls surrounded by thickets of exotic plants. The hill also features an unforgettable panoramic view of the city’s beaches. The majority of tourist routes pass along Ifonche trail, the length of which is 7 miles. The climbing here is pretty flat, so no special training is required. Everyone is welcome to participate in the tour. During your walk to beautiful waterfalls, guides will tell you many interesting facts about the peculiarities of the local flora and fauna. Roque del Conde mount is a no less interesting place for walks. The length of the local trails is slightly smaller than in the valley, but nature is also unique and colorful. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In order to meet your cultural needs, it is worth visiting Kulturpark Mariposa, where you can look at modern art creations, which has many interesting works on display. La Musa de Adeje is another great place to appreciate beautiful art creations. This is a gallery where you can explore works of graphic art, sculptural art, as well as design. In addition, there is a workshop in the building where you can learn art from the best artisans.

All tourists will find the historic site Casa Fuerte de Adeje, attractive for its beauty and approach to history. This fortification was built based on the orders of the colonial governor Pedro Ponte, in order to protect the region from pirate raids. The building served this purpose for three centuries. The most important “asset” in Adeje at that time was the sugar factory – it is quite symbolic that it was a “titbit” for pirates. The residence of the governor was attached to the fortress. A castle, a temple, warehouses, grain storage, a bakery, residential buildings, was also built here. That is, everything that was needed for the fortress to be considered a full-fledged manor in which many people can live and work.

There are wonderful religious monuments in Adeje too. One of such is the Camino Virgen De La Encarnacion, a shrine built in honor of Our Lady of the Incarnation, that is, the Virgen De La Encarnacion. The history of this construction is connected with the same Pedro Ponte, a circular “temple” and the gate were built on his orders. This is one of the local pilgrimage points, and since people in Tenerife have a special attitude towards religion, it is not surprising that the place enjoys great attention.

Among other sacral monuments, it is worth mentioning the small chapel Ermita de la Concepción, next to which emanates an extraordinary peace. There are no large crowds here hence the place is loved by those who are in search of privacy and tranquility. Iglesia De Los Menores does not make a great impression at first sight but it will later become a perfect destination from which you should start your sightseeing. A visit to the winery Tierras De Aponte is a well-deserved one which will get you acquainted with the local traditions of the wine industry.

El Castillo Del Duque, built from 1931-1936 by order of the Duke of Abrantes, is today another landmark of the city. The idea behind it was that the monarch of Spain could stop here during his visit to Adeje. However, this did not happen, and then the castle was acquired by the company Entrecanales y Larrarte. Today, this private property having lost its romantic appearance, has acquired a modern and fashionable look. For this reason, it has become in some way attractive for many tourists. Nearby is the Playa del Duque, which is liked more by the locals and tourists. After a cultural pastime, you can safely go for a swim in the crystal clear water or get a tan.