Mirador del Chirche

Chirche is a small village, which has been declared a Property of Cultural Interest. Village of Chirche stands over an old Guanche settlement, it became known as a hamlet as from the second half of the 17th century. Initially, herding was the base of the economy, followed by rainfed crop farming. The infrastructure needed for these activities, like stone farm terraces, water tanks, pens, wine cellars and wineries are an inseparable part of the landscape. Here you find a large number of elements pointing toward its ethnographic heritage. A threshing floors and tile ovens, which make this small hamlet in Tenerife one of the hidden gems, away from the main tourist areas. Most of the threshing floors and tile ovens in Chirche are located on the Camino de la Campagna, which is the old communication route between the village of Chirche and Aripe. The pathways has been restored and provides an interesting experience for visitors who are interested in a walking holiday.

What is tile oven? A tile oven is a tupe of construction which is rectangular at the base and circular at the top. The ovens found in Chirche are really traditional and were used in manufacturing of tiles. Viewpoint Mirador offers spectacular views of the coast and it is siutuated right above the village. There is also a restaurant.