Discover Escalona: History, Trails and Holiday Rentals

Escalona (La Escalona) lies at an altitude of around 1,000 metres above sea level. Part of Escalona (La Escalona) lies within the protected landscape area of Paisaje Protegido de Ifonche. For planning your own trip, altitude and landscape can be considered separately, just like history and religious culture.

History

The origins of Escalona (La Escalona) date back to the 16th century. In the 17th century, the settlement of Escalona (La Escalona) became established; its first inhabitants were simple farmers and shepherds who frequently moved their homes between Vilaflor and Arona.

The historic Camino Real led from Chasna through Escalona (La Escalona) and continued towards Arona. From Vilaflor, the historic Camino Real descended towards the port of Los Cristianos. One of Escalona’s (La Escalona’s) main roads is still called Camino Real.

Dates and trail names offer different ways of approaching the local history, without requiring you to commit to a single perspective.

Culture and Festivities

The new Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol in Escalona (La Escalona) was inaugurated in 1985. The Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol contains depictions of Santiago Apóstol, Nuestra Señora del Pilar and Christ.

The Fiestas de La Escalona honour Santiago Apóstol on 25 July. Traditional celebrations in La Escalona include a religious service in honour of Santa Ana on 26 July. The celebrations in La Escalona include religious services and popular events attended by numerous people.

A multifunctional venue provides space for cultural and continuing-education events, lectures and meetings.

Trails and Connections

The Camino del Hermano Pedro route runs between Jama and Vilaflor via La Escalona, passes through La Escalona and takes place every year on the last Saturday in April.

The TF-567 road to the protected landscape area of Paisaje Protegido de Ifonche begins in La Escalona and ends in the hamlet named after the landscape area. The different details concerning the route, date and connection can be set out side by side for personal planning.

For personal planning, these details can be compared with your preferred festival, trail, nature and cultural themes and arranged chronologically.

TITSA route 342 connects La Escalona with Arona, Vilaflor, Parador de Turismo and Las Cañadas del Teide. TITSA route 482 connects La Escalona with Vilaflor, Arona, La Camella and Los Cristianos.

Those organising their cultural impressions can consider local history, the church and festivities as separate focal points. For trails and landscape, on the other hand, the Camino Real, Camino del Hermano Pedro and Paisaje Protegido de Ifonche can be considered alongside one another. This makes it possible to compare the different facets of Escalona separately.

When choosing a holiday rental in Escalona, travel dates, the desired room category and cancellation conditions can be considered as separate criteria. This accommodation information stands alongside the local information. Depending on your priorities, history, religious culture, landscape, historic trails, festivities and public transport connections can be weighted separately.

For the general travel overview: Vilaflor.