Icod de Los Vinos, the village of the Millennial Drago

Known for the fame of its wines in the 16th century, it housed an important sugar mill in Tenerife. Partially destroyed by a fire in 1798, it was carefully rebuilt to take advantage of its green areas. The Millennial Drago is probably the figure that most identifies Icod de Los Vinos. This unique plant species of the Canaries (Dracaena draco) and other islands of the Macaronesia, its age is estimated at about eight centuries and it was declared a National Monument in 1917. Certainly, it is a must-visit, but no less so than a tour through the cobblestone streets and the small squares and fountains of the heart of the municipality. The historic centre, in addition to traditional architecture, also offers the opportunity to taste the rabbit stew with local potatoes accompanied by a good red wine from the area. For dessert, the Icod pastries offer traditional recipes such as trout, donuts, and homemade bizcochones. On its coast, the Playa de San Marcos and the Cueva del Viento stand out, one of the largest volcanic tubes in the world.

From the old town are worth a visit:

• The Chapel of Los Dolores, was part of the old convent of San Francisco and was built in the 17th century. Its delicate cornice and its rococo-style main altar make it a corner of great beauty.
• The Casa de Los Cáceres built in the 18th century, has a porticoed central courtyard with columns, around which all the dependencies of the house are distributed. It is said to have 365 openings between its windows and doors, one for each day of the year.
• The Ermita de San Antonio, which was built in gratitude to the saint for having freed the population from the plague, was founded at the beginning of the 17th century.
• The Church of San Agustín was built in the 16th century and is made up of a single nave with two side chapels. It has two baroque altarpieces and one rococo style, although none are located at the head of the temple. Another curiosity are the two arches built in brick, which may be due to the poverty of the Augustinian monks or the presence of Portuguese in the area, accustomed to brick as a building material.
• The Parish of San Marcos, according to tradition, an image of San Marcos Evangelista appeared on the beach that bears his name before the arrival of the conquerors. Under his advocation a small hermitage was erected in 1500 that soon after was expanded to become a parish. The current aspect of this church is due to the last reforms it underwent in the 18th century.
• Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres, although this square dates from the 16th century, it was successively enlarged to become what it is today. In the 20th century it was enclosed with a neoclassical balustrade and laurel trees were planted.
• Plaza de la Constitución, popularly known as Plaza de la Pila, was surrounded by the houses of the main noble families of the municipality during the 16th and 17th centuries. Currently, some of these buildings are preserved around it, of great architectural and heritage relevance. In the centre of the square there is a fountain surrounded by hibiscus, myrtles and palm trees.