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Autumn in Tenerife smells like chestnuts! Check out where and when to try roasted chestnuts in the north of the island – from La Orotava to Icod de los Vinos. Learn about the traditions, varieties and unique atmosphere of Canarian autumn. <\/p>\n

Chestnuts – the autumn symbol of northern Tenerife<\/h2>\n

Did you know that there are chestnuts in Tenerife? What’s more, roasting them in the streets is one of the many Canarian traditions. Although many people associate the roasting of chestnuts with the fiesta of San Andr\u00e9s<\/strong> (November 29), in fact the aroma of roasted chestnuts is in the air throughout autumn<\/strong> – from late October through December. <\/p>\n

It is the northern part of Tenerife<\/strong> – the area around La Orotava, Tacoronte, El Sauzal, La Victoria de Acentejo, La Laguna or Icod de los Vinos<\/strong> – that then turns into a fragrant paradise for chestnut lovers. Street stands appear along the roads, in plazas and in small towns, and locals eagerly reach for the warm, sweet chestnuts served in paper bags. <\/p>\n

Why is the north of Tenerife famous for its chestnuts?<\/h2>\n

Tenerife, despite its hot climate, has ideal conditions for growing chestnut trees in the northern regions of the island – at altitudes of 400 to 1,000 meters above sea level. It is there, in the Acentejo<\/strong> region, that dense chestnut forests grow, which for centuries have been an important source of food for local farmers. <\/p>\n

Today, chestnuts have not only culinary value, but also cultural<\/strong> value – they are part of the identity of the people of the north. In La Victoria de Acentejo or La Orotava, events are held every year to promote this tradition and remind people of its importance to the local community. <\/p>\n

You’ll visit northern Tenerife, including the city of La Laguna, on our roundtrip tour with a Polish guide \ud83d\udc49 check it out here.<\/a><\/p>\n

20 varieties of chestnuts in Tenerife<\/h2>\n

There are about 20 varieties of chestnuts<\/strong> in Tenerife, each with a slightly different taste, size and texture.
Among the most popular are:<\/p>\n