Hotels in Santa Ursula

Santa Ursula

Santa Ursula is a charming municipality on the northern coast of Tenerife, nestled between Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna on the slopes of the lush Orotava Valley. The town offers spectacular panoramic views of Mount Teide and the Atlantic Ocean from its many elevated viewpoints, including the popular Cuesta de la Villa and La Mancha miradores. With a winemaking tradition dating back to 1587, Santa Ursula belongs to the prestigious DO Tacoronte-Acentejo wine region, producing acclaimed young reds and fruity whites from Listan and Negramoll grape varieties. Visitors can experience the island's most authentic culinary culture at the town's many guachinches, traditional Canarian establishments serving homemade food paired with locally produced wine straight from the barrel. The Rambla de Castro Protected Landscape offers a stunning coastal walking trail along dramatic cliffs and lush subtropical vegetation, passing the ruins of the historic Casa Hamilton built in 1905 as part of a pioneering water conveyance system. The municipality's coastline features volcanic black sand beaches including Playa de Santa Ana, while the nearby secluded El Bollullo beach is considered one of Tenerife's most beautiful hidden gems. The town preserves important heritage sites such as the 17th-century hermitages of Santa Ursula Martir and San Luis, reflecting centuries of Canarian history. Santa Ursula's territory rises dramatically from the shore to 1,794 metres at Morra de Itote, creating diverse microclimates with banana plantations along the coast and vineyards on the mid-altitude hillsides. The north-facing position brings refreshing trade winds and the iconic sea of clouds, maintaining pleasant temperatures year-round with summer averages around 25 degrees and mild winters near 18 degrees. The town provides an ideal base for travellers seeking an authentic Tenerife experience away from mass tourism, with easy access to Puerto de la Cruz and the Teide National Park.