Icod de los Vinos, municipality in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province, Canary Islands, Spain
Icod de los Vinos is a town in northern Tenerife known for its wine-making tradition that goes back several centuries and shaped its character. The center contains colonial-era buildings arranged around a main square, with vineyards and agricultural land surrounding the settlement in the valleys below.
Founded in the 16th century, it grew wealthy through wine exports that supplied European markets and brought investment to the region. Prosperity declined after pirate raids and later when other wine-producing areas took over European trade, shifting economic focus elsewhere.
The town is best explored on foot with a focus on the old quarter, though views of surrounding valleys and fields involve some climbing. Spending one to two hours in the center works well, though exploring caves and agricultural areas requires additional time and appropriate footwear.
A giant ancient tree called Drago Milenario grows nearby and ranks among the oldest living organisms on the Canary Islands. Many visitors make a point to see this remarkable plant that has survived for centuries in this location.
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