It is worth to make the trip from the barren,tourist laden south of Tenerife to the lush,green north with the stunning landscapes.Hostel Tenerife,a cozy,100 year old typical canarian house is a great place to meet people from all over the world in a yet from mass-tourism unspoilt neighborhood with its friendly people.
Situated in Tenerifes most picturesque, historical town La Orotava, away from the mass-tourism yet only a few kilometers to the beaches(Bus right from the Hostel) in a typical Canarian neighbourhood with its cheap bars and restaurants.
La Orotava is right in the centre of the islands most interesting landscapes(half an hour by car to Teno -, and Anaga Mountains and to Mount Teide National Park.
The owner, a friendly,well travelled Austrian organizes inexpensive hikes and excursiones.