Away from the sandy beaches and the lively tourist areas is the quieter, more rural Tenerife. There are three main districts in the south, the first one being Granadilla de Abona. This is a  picturesque town of 19,000 inhabitants with winding streets where the new flirts with the old without losing its identity. The main activity is agriculture and its wealth is obtained from the growing of potatoes, fruit, cereals and of course, local wine, provided from its own unique vineyards.
At the hamlet of San Miguel de Abona, look out points at Centinela and El Fronton boast magnificent views over the local area. The towns of La Aldea and Las Zocas are famous for their local traditional dishes of rabbit with " Salmorejo" sauce and "Jarea Asada", roast strips of dried and salted fish.
Last but certainly not least, we arrive at Adeje. Home of the "Chicken Shacks", which serve the local delicacy of chicken flavoured in garlic and served with a local mixed green salad, Canarian potatoes and a spicy sauce called, " Salsa de Mojo". Cheap and cheerful, these lovely restaurants provide local holidaymakers with the taste of typical Canarian cuisine. Whist you are in the area, a visit to the Santa Ursula Church and Fortress is well worthwhile. If you are feeling particularly energetic, you can walk the 3.2 km. through the "Barranco del Infierno". Old paths used by goat herds bring you into a ravine of dense vegetation before arriving at "la Cascada", a spectacular waterfall at the end of the trail and a great spot to relax and get your breath back. | 
