El Sauzal

El Sauzal is a town with 9,000 inhabitants (2013) on the northwestern coast of Tenerife. == Understand == The layout of the Autopista del Norte divides El Sauzal into two parts: Ravelo, between the highway and the central summit of the island; and El Casco, between the highway and the sea. == Get in == The municipality is accessed mainly by the Autopista del Norte TF-5 . Regular bus transportation services —guagua— are covered by the company Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife, SAU TITSA, through the following lines: Línea 011 – La Laguna - El Sauzal (by C / El Calvario de Tacoronte ) Línea 012 – La Laguna - El Sauzal (through downtown Tacoronte) Línea 054 – La Laguna - Ravelo (by Agua García ) Línea 062 – La Laguna - La Orotava (through the Acentejo Region ) Línea 101 – Santa Cruz - Puerto de la Cruz (by General Highway) Línea 102 – Santa Cruz - North Airport - Puerto de la Cruz (express) Línea 107 – Santa Cruz - Buenavista (by North Airport) Línea 108 – Santa Cruz - Icod de los Vinos (by North Airport) == Get around == El Sauzal has several taxi ranks, both in the old town and in Ravelo. == See == The streets of the urban area are an example of traditional Canarian architecture. The church of San Pedro Apóstol, a Site of Cultural Interest from the 16th century. The hermitage of Los Ángeles, also from the 16th century. 1 Bodegas Monje, Camino Cruz de Leandro 36, ☏ +34 922 58 50 27, fax: +34 922 58 50 27, info@bodegasmonje.com. M 10:00-17:00, Tu-Su 10:00-19:00. Winery in the rolling countryside of La Hollera, overlooking El Sauzal and producing wines since 1750. Oak barrels and modern maceration systems coexist in the winery, creating a special character and flavour of the Monje red, white, and rosé wines, which makes them popular in Canarian cuisine. Wine tasting is part of a visit. (updated Jul 2019) == Do == == Buy == == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == === Camping === The closest free official camp ground is up the hill: 1 Zona de Acampada de Las Calderetas, ☏ +34 922239199. (updated Apr 2023) == Go next == Tegueste – A colonial era town Puerto de la Cruz – The cultural centre of northern Tenerife San Cristóbal de La Laguna – A colonial era capital, with a historic centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Santa Cruz de Tenerife – The capital city