Its neighbour La Matanza is named after a Guanche victory, while La Victoria de Acentejo takes its name from the Castilian win that followed. These days this pretty northern town is better known for its countryside and its guachinches, where good food comes with home-made wine.
Order carne adobada (marinated pork), conejo en salmorejo or papas arrugadas with mojo picón, and drink wine from the vineyards round about.
The welcome is warm and family-style, the kind of place where you quickly feel at home. Try a few and you'll soon have a favourite.
