Searching for a rural house in Tenerife is often about seeking respite. But it can also be a different way to experience the island: from the mountains, among vineyards, with your feet on the ground and the sky close at hand. In the municipality of Arafo, far from noisy tourism and close to Mount Teide, there's a place that offers just that: relaxation, yes. But also landscape, history, wine, and silence.
Sleeping among vineyards
At an altitude of over 1,000 meters, within the Corona Forestal Natural Park, lies the Bodegas Ferrera country house . It is a traditional Canarian house, lovingly restored, surrounded by organic crops and open to the valley sky. Here, the air is cleaner, the mornings slower, and the nights darker. You can breathe something different.
The house retains the same materials as always: stone, wood, and lime. It has everything you need for comfort, but without excess. It's a place designed to be lived in, not to be passed over. From its terrace, you can see the clouds descending the hillsides, and on clear days, the sea in the distance.
Rest is only part of the story
Beyond relaxation, staying here allows you to experience the island in a different way . The cottage is part of the Bodegas Ferrera estate, a certified organic winery, opening the door to a series of experiences connected to the landscape, gastronomy, and wine.
You can take a guided tour of the winery , learn about the organic crops, and taste the wines produced at over 1,000 meters above sea level. For those who enjoy hiking, there are trails that depart directly from the estate, passing through pine forests, fields, and natural viewpoints.
It's a perfect place to unwind, but also to discover: the slow pace of the vineyard, the flavors of the island, the relaxed conversation between drinks.
Another way to get to know Tenerife
Staying in a rural house like this is a way to see Tenerife from a different angle. From the trail. From the forest. From the silence. It's well connected to other points of interest, such as Teide National Park, the east coast, and the small inland towns. But the best part is right there: opening the window in the morning and watching the mist move through the vineyards.