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Tabaiba Guesthouse in Buenavista del Norte

Aerial view of Buenavista del Norte, the location of Tabaiba Guesthouse rural hostel

Tenerife offers more than sun and beach. Far from the tourist hotspots you will find authentic places, unspoilt nature and hospitable people. We have chosen Buenavista del Norte as the location for our rural hostel Tabaiba Guesthouse because we want that our guests discover things outside of conventional travel guides. With us you will live like a local, we recommend you typical Canarian restaurants, motivate you to buy souvenirs and handicrafts in small shops and to taste regional products. Doing this you will therefore help the local economy and experience the Canarian way of life.

Tabaiba, an endemic plant of Tenerife

Sweet Tabaiba on the coast of Buenavista del Norte

Sweet Tabaiba (Euphorbia balsamífera) is a common plant in the southern and western coastal areas of Tenerife. It is a shrub with gray and gnarled trunks that can reach up to two meters. The leaves, which form circles at the tips of the branches, are of light green colour. The Sweet Tabaiba is a species much branched from the base, whose milky juice coagulates in the air after germination and forms a pleasant-tasting gum resin. Children chewed it like chewing gum according to old custom.

This gum resin was also used to wean goat calves (baifos) by gluing it to the goat udder. Furthermore, the wood of the branches, which is light but very resistant, was formerly used to manufacture and seal wine barrels. All in all, the Tabaiba has a high ethnobotanical value due to its diverse uses in the past and has played an important role in the Guanche culture (native inhabitants of Tenerife).

Numerous Tabaiba bush plants also grow on the coast of Buenavista del Norte. This species is typical of the low lying and dry areas of the succulent bush zone Tabaibal-cardonal between 50 and 400 meters above sea level. Similarly, it is characterized by the bright color of its flowers, especially in the autumn and winter months.

What does rural hostel Tabaiba Guesthouse mean?

Rural hostel Tabaiba Guesthouse: typical Canarian village house in the centre of Buenavista del Norte

We have considered for a long time how to describe best our kind of accommodation. Therefore, words like pension, rural hotel, bed & breakfast or hostel came to our mind. However, we have decided for the English word guesthouse. On one hand, it is the right word to appeal to our international guests who come from all over the world. On the other hand, we found the following official definition of guesthouse that exactly matches our concept of accommodation that is “… a private house that has been converted for the exclusive use of guest rooms. The owner usually lives in a completely separate area within the house.”

That is the case at rural hostel Tabaiba Guesthouse. We live in the first floor of a typical Canarian village house. The ground floor was refurbished and converted into a cosy guesthouse with breakfast. In addition, the family, informal atmosphere and the personal service are the main features of our daily work.

Book your room at rural hostel Tabaiba Guesthouse

Do you want to meet us and enjoy a pleasant stay in a typical Canarian house in the northwest of Tenerife? Book your room and get inspired by the magic and the nature of this place. Discover its natural and cultural heritage. With your reservation you will support a sustainable tourism project in a rural area of great ecological value. We are waiting for you!

Your hosts, Karin and Sergio

One of the first things that travellers tend to consider as they plan their next trip to Tenerife is the kind of accommodation. Having a nice place to sleep at night is pretty important, especially when you are far away from home or even in a foreign country. Staying in a cosy and friendly hostel in Tenerife, where you can meet fellow travellers can enrich your experience, above all when travelling alone.

Tabaiba Guesthouse has many advantages, here we present you the 7 most valued by our guests.

1. Hostel in Tenerife with a great location

Views of Teno Rural Park from the roof terrace of Tabaiba Guesthouse: your hostel in Tenerife

Just seven minutes from the bus station in Buenavista del Norte, three minutes from the city centre with supermarkets, bars, restaurants, pharmacy, … and an ideal starting point to the main hiking trails of the Teno Rural Park. Our hostel is well connected with the rest of the island and at a short distance from Las Arenas beach, Garachico, the hamlet of Masca and the famous Punta de Teno lighthouse.

2. Different room types

Different room types in your hostel in Tenerife

In our hostel you can choose between private rooms with private bathroom or a bunk bed with a shared bathroom, to share with your friend or another guest. Also, if you are a group of friends or a small family, you can book your private four-bed-room with two double beds and private bathroom. Find out our room types and choose the one that most suits you.

3. Hostel in Tenerife with healthy customized breakfast

Your breakfast in Tabaiba Guesthouse

Enjoy a homely accommodation with breakfast made from local and homemade products and customized to your needs (also vegetarian or gluten-free). Try our jams or a fresh cake from Karin, your hostess 😊 During your stay, you also have access to a fully equipped kitchen. Start your day with a rich and varied breakfast … and you will surely feel at home with us.

4. Good quality at fair prices

You will find quality and service of a small family-run hostel in Tenerife at the best price. If you are a backpacker who organizes his trip individually and you are looking for a simple and clean accommodation with an informal atmosphere, typical Canarian and different to the common accommodation offer, this is your place. If you come as a couple and/or with your children we also have reasonable prices designed for you.

5. Eco-friendly hostel

Goats herd in the idyllic hamlet of Teno Alto

By staying at our hostel in Tenerife you support a sustainable tourism project that helps reduce the environmental impact. For breakfast you will consume local, homemade products without disposable packaging. You will use low-energy electrical appliances, recycling bins and air dried bed linen and towels. Discover the wonderful surroundings or participate in organized hiking activities with your guide and host Sergio.

By consuming local products and services you will contribute to the economic development of our region and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.

6. Hostel in Tenerife for “Solo Travellers”

Our hostel in Tenerife is located near the Teno Nature Park

You will never feel alone in our hostel, because here you meet people from all over the world. Nevertheless, you decide when you want to mingle with other guests or when you prefer to retire to your private room and relax. Get to know interesting travel experts and gain some valuable firsthand advice about places you did not know before. Learn a lot about other cultures and customs while you practice different languages with people from different countries. New friendships may emerge during your stay.

7. Warm and friendly service

Save time in planning your stay. With us you can book directly your tailor-made hiking tour and get useful local advice on how to enjoy Tenerife.

You need a map of the area? You want to know where to go for dinner tonight? In our hostel you will receive all kinds of support and help in your own language so that you really feel at home.

Are you convinced of the seven reasons to stay in our hostel? If so, book your room at Tabaiba Guesthouse and live an authentic experience. With your reservation you will support an ecotourism project in a rural area of great ecological value. We are waiting for you on your next trip to Tenerife!