Basílica de la Virgen del Pino

It is one of the most religiously important churches in the Canary Islands. The Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino stands in the heart of Teror's cobbled old town. The venerated image of the Virgin is kept in a silver canopy in the Camarín — a treasure chamber holding centuries of devotional gifts, jewels, ex-votos and the Green Cross carved from the wood of the original pine. The sculptural works inside by José Luján Pérez, the leading island artist of the 18th century, are utterly captivating and well worth a visit.

The basilica is the centerpiece of a town that is one of the finest examples of traditional Canarian architecture — whitewashed facades and intricately carved wooden balconies line the main streets around the square. On Sunday mornings a market fills the square with local cheeses, mojo sauces and traditional produce among the best on the island.