Set on the sea-front, Gara Hotel offers direct access to the natural swimming pools. It has free WiFi and a rooftop terrace with impressive views. Set in an 18th-century country house, rooms at the Gara feature bright, attractive décor with wooden floors. All rooms have satellite TV and a DVD player. Light meal and drinks are served in the Gara’s café, which leads out to the terrace. There is also a massage service. The natural swimming pools, formed by a volcanic eruption, are just 164 feet from the hotel. Staff at the Gara’s tour desk can provide information on the surrounding area, including Mount Teide and Corona Forestal Natural Parks. They can also arrange car and bicycle rental, as well as activities including hiking, paragliding and diving.