Enchanting Monasterio Montaneta makes Tenerife holidays unforgettable

The Monasterio is a term used by expats of Tenerife insiders and is now an important must-see attraction for Puerto de la Cruz and Tenerife. This comprises the built-up area as well as the elevation Montañeta with its magnificent views. In 1987, it was declared natural monument as well as protected space for its geological uniqueness.

The so called Mesón Monasterio the biggest building by the entrance gave the park its official name.

Did you know that the name Mesón represents two restaurants one of which is named Hacienda with a Bodega in the cellar and a wine press on street level  

Last built was Restaurante El Mirador for eating out up the park's main road with views to kill for, come rain or shine.

Locals often call the legendary former retreat of monks La Montaneta (little mountain) del Fraile of Los Realejos.  It takes only a few minutes by car to get to it from the top of the street Carretera Las Arenas. Besides, the Titsa bus 390 from Puerto Cruz stops by its entrance at the bus stop Montañeta.

Charming history of the place in a shoe string

Initially, the Monasterio Montañeta was only a large Finca a farmstead that hardly resembled a priory from outside.

Antonio the Gomeran a shrewd monk founded it in honor of the patroness of the Canary Islands the  Black Madonna. , more than two centuries ago.

Humble monks also found refuge there later on , as has been testified here during Tenerife's most devastating floods el Aluvión by the Hurricane Gonzalez.

The Monasterio Park business

This applauded monastery "theme park" was inaugurated in 1993 with a revamped and stunning Medieval section.

There, you constantly discover new pieces of art and local craft

works of farm life.

It was remodeled by an excellent local architect for and on behalf of the Puerto de la Cruz German company called Columbus S.A..

This firm also owns the Tenerife cafe with most Paris flair,  Rancho Grande a restaurant with breath taking sights to San Telmo beach and  Cafe Restaurant Columbus on the Puerto Cruz main townsquare.

Realejos Park for children, adult fun and breakfasts in style

There, waiters serve a yummy Conejo (rabbit) dish with red Aurotava wine in an oasis of abundant pink Bougainvillea, Geraniums and Ivies in the depicted main patio of the semi shaded Monasterio inner yard. Colorful tiles on walls and typical rural gadgets in all kinds of nooks add to the delight. Tilandsias that grasp their plant energy from air and sun cling to tall palm trunks. All oozes the blessing of fresh and unpolluted country air.

Several more eateries to take your pick

Find their names sign-posted by the entrance of the estate without any problems to locate them.

Eating out there with the choice of four large restaurants and several bistros and/or bodegas is a top Canary Island treat.

Charming details at El Monasterio

Small children like the monastic gardens for their poultry, baby chicken, peacocks, ducks and swans.  Little ponds within this park contain gold fish as well as water tortoises that linger happily on hot summer afternoons.

Unfortunately the farm animals, such as donkeys and ponies may now only be seen by outsiders from an upper level.

This seating corner may not be the only one, by the way.

Location and reservation data of the theme convent theme park of La Orotava Valley Tenerife North

Example for: Restaurant Meson Monasterio
Carretera La Montañeta, 12

38410 La Montañeta Los Realejos
Tel: (34)922340707

Reservations: reservas@grupocolumbus.com
Parking for 200 cars as well as for coaches

This almost free standing Monasterio estate with its fairly sized volcanic cone was not in danger during the 2007 August wildfires, by the way.
The elevation's with its tiny white chapel the only one on a Tenerife cone can be spotted from far from the TF5 freeway and even from the Mercedes forests. It's a prominent landmark and looks almost like an over-sized Mount of Pueblo Indians of South America. It can be made out from La Orotava and, of course, from many areas in Puerto de la Cruz.  It's just  above the village La Vera and three minutes by driving from the biggest Orotava shopping center by Puerto de la Cruz la Villa Alcampo a mere 15 minute taxi drive from Puerto de la Cruz.

Hotel on top of a mountain

Don't mistake Mount Las Arenas by the TF5 freeway with its Hotel Las Aguilas for the Monasterio  hill.

By the way, Spain's highest peak Tenerife mount Teide 'where the little mountain is looking up to', is only about 10 times taller with its 3718 meters or 12199feet.

Coming to think of it,  trips to the Realejos Montañeta are ideal from Tenerife North. They are also easier to plan than excursions to Teide.

Geological history of la Montañeta de Los Frailes the Monasterio Mountain of Los Realejos

This volcanic cone of 370m height and a surface of 25,7hectares dates back to 1430 when two more nearby cones ( Las Arenas and La Gañania) came into being.  Slag in the form of little Lapilli stones and Basilica was deposited as far as the coast. They also caused the harbor called Puerto de Orotava to shrink by volcanic deposits.

How get to Meson El Monasterio Tenerife?

See Mount Montañeta of the monk as a landmark in areal Orotava Valley and Realejos photos, which show how close it is to Puerto de la Cruz.

A convenient excursion place from La Longuera

What is up there that so many climb the mountain La Montaneta of the monks nowadays?

For more photos and fun please, see a review of Tenerife walking with two Swedish girls' at and, from the never forgotten monk's place back to Puerto de la Cruz.

The typical Tenerife details in the Monastery oasis are Tenerife culture features worthy of museums.

Things to do in Tenerife for little children at el Monasterio

From Monasterio back to Tenerife attractions

The chapel on a volcanic cone a destination of a Romeria Fiesta on May 3 which belongs to El Monasterio

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