Every night of June 23rd-24th, for the Noche de San Juan, Los Realejos fires the largest fireworks display in Spain from the cliffs above the Atlantic, on record nationally. The village sits between Puerto de la Cruz and Icod de los Vinos, terraced banana plantations and vineyards climbing toward Teide, with two historic cores, Realejos Alto and Realejos Bajo, linked by cobblestone streets.
Good to know: Authentic village, not very touristy. Perfect for escaping the coastal crowds. 15 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz.
The coastal TF-42 road between Los Realejos and Garachico is one of the island's most beautiful, rarely crowded, with cliffs and open views. It's a good lens for understanding how the north still lives. Stone walls have supported banana plantations for generations, without these walls, the slopes would be impassable and crops impossible.
Agriculture here is not decorative. The Icod-Los Realejos area is the main Canarian banana production zone. Realejos Alto is the historic center with its cafés and Baroque church. Realejos Bajo is newer, with a marina and pebble beach.
Pro tip: Take the TF-42 road the night before the fireworks and stay overnight in the area. The next morning you'll enjoy the village without the crowds. Stop at the small viewpoints between Los Realejos and Garachico, the road is as beautiful as the destination.