Place to visit
La Orotava, Spain: what it is and when to go
La Orotava is a place of interest in Spain (Puerto de la Cruz), at 363 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. It has articles in 45 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · History
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 363 m
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 1,457 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 28.38988, -16.52357
What it is and where
La Orotava is a place of interest in Spain (Puerto de la Cruz), at 363 m above sea level. It has articles in 45 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Puerto de la Cruz, where this site lists 44 more places to see, 4.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 28.38988, -16.52357; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 1,457 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit La Orotava is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible10:23
- FebPossible11:01
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayBest time13:25
- JunBest time13:48
- JulPossible13:38
- AugPossible13:01
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:18
- NovPossible10:34
- DecPossible10:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hijuela del Botanico, La OrotavaCultural property in La Orotava, Spain142 m
- Casa de los BalconesMuseum in the Canary Islands277 m
- Guachinche Finca el PinoWinery1.9 km
- Guachinche El CubanoWinery2.0 km
- All Saints' Church, Puerto de la CruzChurch building in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is La Orotava?
It is a place of interest in Spain. It has articles in 45 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit La Orotava?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12.
How do you get to La Orotava?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 1,457 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hijuela del Botanico, La Orotava, Casa de los Balcones, Guachinche Finca el Pino. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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