History of La Matanza de Acentejo
La Matanza de Acentejo (“The Massacre” of Acentejo) is a town in the north-east of the island of Tenerife. This area has an exceptional wealth of history and natural beauty. It is also of great historical importance, since its name comes from the famous battle of 1494 when the Guanches defeated the Spanish army. With their superb knowledge of the land, the Guanches managed to ambush the Spanish conquistadors. Following the orders of Bencomo, the mencey (king) of Taoro, they divided their men into two blocks. While Bencomo led the vanguard of the battle, his brother Tianguro attacked the Spanish army from one side. The conquistadors got into great difficulty handling their cavalry in unknown terrain and were defeated. After the battle, the colonisers, led by captain Alonso Fernández de Lugo, were forced to withdraw.
A year later, in December 1495, the Guanches faced the Spanish army yet again. The conquistadors won this second battle and named the adjoining town La Victoria de Acentejo (“The Victory” of Acentejo). After the Spanish conquest, La Matanza de Acentejo was one of the most populated places on the island.
Natural heritage
It is history that defines La Matanza de Acentejo, but its vegetation is also spectacular and deserves special mention. And not just for its beauty, but because these are nature reserves. These include the Las Lagunetas and Costa de Acentejo Protected Landscapes, which are inhabited by different kinds of seabirds. Las Lagunetas is also protected on the European level and is classified as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA). This enclave is also of great botanical interest since a highly valued plant known as Lotus Vine (Lotus maculatus) grows there.
The coastal area and the cliffs are covered by scrubland with Frankenia capitata, Canary buckthorn, sea lettuce, Tabaibal cactus and St. John’s Wort. Scrubland with Canary Island wormwood and Rumex lunaria cover the hills, while Fayal-Brezal and pine trees can be seen at higher altitude. Also, from Los Nateros you can enjoy the wonderful views of the farming plots, the Mountains of San Antonio and a chestnut wood.
The northern coasts of Tenerife
Tenerife’s warm climate means you can enjoy the sea all year round. La Matanza de Acentejo has a black sandy beach in the town, known as El Caletón. The beach is 60 metres long and 20 metres wide and is usually very crowded at high season. It also has a place for anchoring boats. If you want to continue discovering the coast, you can find other spectacular beaches in the northern part of Tenerife island, without needing to travel too far.
Accommodation in Matanza de Acentejo
2 Bedrooms, SEA VIEW, HEATED POOL 27ºC, HEATING, Free Wifi, private garden and barbecue (4)
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Private Garden and Barbecue This precious and luminous 64 m² apartment is situated in the heart of a tranquil agricultural estate in La Matanza de Acentejo. Tastefully furnished and with capacity to accommodate up to five people in its two bedrooms, it is the perfect ...
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1 Bedroom , SEA VIEW, HEATED POOL, Heating, free Wifi, big terrace (1)
This pleasant and bright 57 m² apartment is located within a peaceful avocado estate in the north of Tenerife, next to the village of La Matanza de Acentejo. It is part of a small rural complex of only eight homes, offering a warm and relaxing environment with beautiful views of the sea and ...
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2 Bedroom, Mountain view, privacy, HEATED POOL, Heating, Big terrace, Free Wifi (6)
Spacious Apartment with Mountain Views and Private Terrace This spacious and bright 64 m² apartment is located on the north coast of Tenerife, within a peaceful private avocado plantation in La Matanza de Acentejo. It is part of an exclusive rural complex of only eight homes designed for rest. ...
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Side sea view, HEATED POOL, Heating, Wide terrace, Free wifi (7)
Apartment with Heated Swimming Pool and Indonesian Furniture This beautiful and bright 64 m² apartment is the ideal place to enjoy fantastic family holidays on the north coast of Tenerife. Located in La Matanza de Acentejo, it is nestled within a peaceful avocado plantation. Built in 2009 and ...
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One bedroom, SEA VIEW, HEATED POOL, Heating, Free wif, Big terrace, (2)
This fantastic 57 m² apartment with one bedroom is located within an extensive avocado and fruit tree estate in La Matanza de Acentejo. Tastefully furnished and very bright, it is the ideal accommodation for up to three people seeking a refuge in the heart of nature, away from overcrowded tourist ...
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2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, HEATED POOL, Heating, Terrace, Free Wifi (5)
Cosy Rural Apartment Amongst Avocado Trees with Mountain Views This bright and cosy 64 m² apartment is located on an exclusive agricultural estate in La Matanza de Acentejo, in the north of Tenerife. Tastefully furnished and surrounded by avocado trees and other tropical crops, it is the ideal ...
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1 Bedroom, OCEAN AND TEIDE VIEW, HEATED POOL, Heating, balcony, free Wifi (3)
Cosy Rural Apartment with Sea and Teide Views This bright 57 m² apartment offers spectacular views of the ocean and the imposing Teide from the north of Tenerife. Its origin gives it a special charm: the owners, dedicated to avocado cultivation, transformed an old agricultural warehouse in 2009 ...
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SEA VIEW, HEATED POOL, Heating, PRIVATE GARDEN AND TERRACE, Free Wifi (10)
This newly built 50 m² apartment is located in a quiet rural area of La Matanza de Acentejo, in North Tenerife. Tastefully decorated and designed to accommodate up to three people, its design ensures that all rooms face directly outwards. It is the ideal accommodation for couples or small families ...
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House, SEA VIEW, HEATED POOL, Heating, Sun set and rise terrace, Free wi fi(9)
Discover this bright 90 m² house surrounded by a peaceful avocado plantation on the north coast of Tenerife. Although it retains the charm of its 35 years of history, it has been completely renovated to offer modern decoration that tastefully blends Scandinavian and Indonesian details. Its rural ...
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1 Bedroom, OCEAN VIEW, HEATED POOL, Heating, Terrace and Balcony (8)
Apartment with Atlantic Views and Tropical Fruit Trees This fantastic 57 m² one-bedroom apartment in northern Tenerife is the perfect spot to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. With capacity to accommodate up to three people and impressive views that reach the Teide, the property ...
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