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Viva la Finca

Two places to stay with the Atlantic in the window

We are a family farm in San Juan de la Rambla, on the north coast of Tenerife: Japanese hens, bananas, papayas, six cats and two places to stay, looking out to sea.

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The pink window of the room, open to the sea, with bougainvillea on the sill

Who we are

Life here moves slowly, and there are a lot of us. Six curious cats, three ducks and about twenty-five Japanese silkie hens, raised with care and respect: they lay our fresh eggs. Right now some twenty newborn chicks are running around, and several will grow into roosters. Of the farm's four roosters, one is in charge: Bartolomeo, Bartolo to his friends, Japanese rooster and undisputed king of the yard. The numbers change with the seasons: this is what we have today, and at other times there were many more. And like any farm, there are plenty of lizards and ants, the odd visit from the neighbours' cats, and few mosquitoes and flies.

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Who lives here

The finca on video

An ordinary day here, filmed on a phone. Pick a video and press play: nothing starts on its own.

More videos on Instagram · @vivalafincatenerife

Photos

  • The north coast, between cliffs
  • Bananas in the sun, no ripening rooms
  • A butterfly in the garden
  • A silkie, up close
  • The ducks on the pond
  • Mangoes growing on the tree
  • Aloes in bloom along the path
  • The village and the sea, from above

Your hideaway in the north

Surrounded by green, with sea views, there are two places to stay: the wooden cabin and the pink room, each with its own bathroom and kitchen. Tell me which one you'd prefer and I'll assign it depending on availability. There's fast Starlink wifi, good for remote work too. The family who lives here welcomes you: nature, slow mornings and the sea in front of you.

The two places to stay

The wooden cabin

Downstairs, in the farm's zen corner, among banana plants and palm trees, next to the treadmill and the punching bag. It's all wood: from the bed, by a big window, you see the banana leaves and the sea behind them.

It has its own kitchen with two burners and its own bathroom, with a hot shower and a stone washbasin. It's the most independent option: your own little house in the garden, for anyone after quiet, nature and moving outdoors.

  • Double bed by the window
  • Own kitchen with two burners
  • Bathroom with shower and stone washbasin
  • Zen corner with treadmill and punching bag
The sea from the bed
The sea from the bed
The cabin's kitchen
The cabin's kitchen
The bathroom
The bathroom
The shower
The shower
The stone washbasin
The stone washbasin
The bed, by the window
The bed, by the window
The cabin among the palms
The cabin among the palms

The pink room

Upstairs in the whitewashed house, with the pink window open to the sea and bougainvillea on the sill. Double bed, private bathroom with hot shower, fridge and a small kitchen with two burners.

Step outside and there's the terrace under the bougainvillea and the porch with the wooden table looking down the coast: the place for morning coffee. It's the brightest option and the closest to the life of the house.

  • Pink window open to the sea
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Fridge and small kitchen
  • Terrace and porch with coastal views
The double bed
The double bed
Private bathroom
Private bathroom
Fridge and kitchen corner
Fridge and kitchen corner
The entrance, in the whitewashed house
The entrance, in the whitewashed house
Terrace under the bougainvillea
Terrace under the bougainvillea
Wooden table looking down the coast
Wooden table looking down the coast
The porch, with the sea in front
The porch, with the sea in front

Both have a private bathroom with shower, hot water, toilet and washbasin, and their own kitchen with two electric hobs, a mini fridge, kitchen utensils and a small set of pans.

PriceOn requestEvery stay is tailored: send us your dates and we'll send you the price.

What's included

  • Double bed
  • Private bathroom with shower and hot water
  • Kitchen with two electric hobs, mini fridge, utensils and a small set of pans
  • Starlink wifi, fast enough for remote work
  • Sea views

Before you book

Minimum stay
To be agreed
Guests
2
Breakfast
Not included: each place has its own kitchen
Pets
Not accepted, but let's talk
Payment
To be agreed: we talk first
Getting here
A hire car is ideal: you park below, by the restaurants in Las Aguas, with no reserved space, and walk up from there. Buses also run from both airports to the entrance of San Juan de la Rambla; from the stop you walk down and then up to the farm.

Ask about availability

You don't book or pay anything here: it's just a question. We'll answer by WhatsApp or email with availability and price, and the booking is arranged directly with us.

Volunteering on the farm

At Viva la Finca we welcome people who want to live close to nature. Volunteers help look after the hens, grow fruit and vegetables and share the daily life of the farm, with respect, learning and teamwork.

What you'll do

  • Look after the silkie hens, the ducks and the other animals
  • Change the straw in the henhouse, clean it and repair the coop and wire mesh so no rats get in
  • Watering day: once a week the water arrives and each plant gets one or two minutes, down to the roots
  • Work in the garden and among the bananas and papayas, and prune with the tools in my workshop
  • Small painting and repair jobs
  • Cook and share meals with the team, and with me, the farm's chef

See a volunteer's day on InstagramA short reel of real daily life on the farm

Among the banana plants, under the northern sun
Among the banana plants, under the northern sun
The patio kitchen, where we eat together
The patio kitchen, where we eat together
The cat and the chick
The cat and the chick
The path between the garden and the house
The path between the garden and the house

The terms

Hours per day
9:00 to 12:00, then lunch
Days off
Weekends and public holidays
Accommodation
I decide, depending on availability: a double bed in the cabin or the pink room
Meals
Simple breakfast; lunch and dinner on weekdays
Cooking
Weekends and holidays: in the kitchen where you stay, with salt, sugar, oil and the basics, which I share. You won't go hungry: what there is gets shared, and for anything else there's the small Minimarket El Roque, a 10-minute walk away
Minimum stay
To be agreed
Places
Up to 2, depending on what's free: guests come first
Requirements
A video call interview and fluent Spanish, Italian, English or Portuguese

Where you live

You sleep indoors in a double bed, in the wooden cabin or the pink room: I decide depending on availability. There are up to two places, depending on what's free (guests come first), so every volunteer has their own space. Nobody sleeps in a tent here.

I want to volunteer

Tell us who you are and when you can come. We'll answer by WhatsApp or email.

White silkie hens on the straw

What grows at the farm

We grow with the seasons. Everything ripens under the Tenerife sun, without rushing, and reaches the table freshly picked. There are no ripening rooms here: our bananas stay in the sun until the very last day, which is why they taste so sweet. The eggs come from our silkie hens.

  • Silkie eggsFew and very fresh: 3 or 4 a day
  • Bananas from the farmRipened in the sun, no ripening rooms
  • Papaya, avocado, passion fruit, guava, mango, dates and olives from our olive treeDepending on the season
  • Tomatoes, green peppers, pumpkin, courgette, sweetcorn and jalapeñosFrom the vegetable garden, in season
  • Parsley, oregano, basil and rosemaryFresh herbs, just picked
  • The top terraceFreshly planted: lettuce, watermelon and much more, in the shade of a beautiful olive tree, with a stunning view from up high

Nothing is for sale here: what the farm gives goes to the family table.

Claudio, host of Viva la Finca and singer

4.500+live shows

Al Cafone Show

Who welcomes you

Claudio: chef by day, Al Cafone by night

Born in Venice, he has lived in the Canary Islands for 18 years: Italian by roots, Canarian at heart. Claudio is the one who opens the farm gate. He cooks with the volunteers (his gnocchi and his carbonara with eggs from the silkie hens are famous), knows every hen by name and sings to Bartolo when nobody is looking.

When he heads to the south of the island he becomes Al Cafone. The Al Cafone Show mixes live music, comedy and the audience, with a different character for every song: from Mambo Italiano and Volare to Purple Rain and It's a Man's World. He plays hotels and restaurants around Tenerife, such as Hotel El Duque in Costa Adeje and Zenzero in Los Cristianos.

Claudio and the farm on Instagram: @vivalafincatenerife

Book Claudio for your hotel or event

Claudio sings at the farm for guests and volunteers: being here is part of the experience. Right now he's touring Tenerife's five-star hotels with a full diary: one or two shows a night, six or seven nights a week, and on Sundays at the GF hotels in Costa Adeje, such as GF Gran Costa Adeje and GF Isabel.

  • The Al Cafone Show: live music, comedy and a different character for every song
  • A live covers set: Bon Jovi, Luis Miguel, Queen and much more
  • Singing lessons with Viva Voz, his own method (below)

Looking for an international act for your country, your hotel, your event or your New Year's Eve party? Claudio wants to take his show to places with the same discerning audience that fills Tenerife's hotels, such as Singapore, Qatar, Miami or California. On the island he also does corporate events, private parties and any kind of event booking. Message him and tell him what you need.

Play: A slice of the Al Cafone Show
A slice of the Al Cafone Show · YouTube

Book Claudio

Viva Voz, his singing masterclass

A method to sing with technique, joy and stage presence, built by Claudio from a lifetime of live performance.

10
classes
1 h 30
each class
Free
the guide
  • TechniqueBreathing, support, vowels and placement: a healthy, free and powerful voice.
  • StyleModern singing and swing: phrasing, rhythm and personality to make every song yours.
  • StagePresence, nerves and connecting with the audience. What almost no teacher covers.

The 10 classes

  1. 01Wake up your voice
  2. 02Breathe like a singer
  3. 03Support and the long note
  4. 04The vowels
  5. 05The mask and vocal exercises
  6. 06Registers and agility
  7. 07Modern singing
  8. 08Swing
  9. 09Look after your voice
  10. 10On stage

Each class mixes a warm-up, the technique of the day, a real song, time on stage in front of the group and a small challenge for home. Venue and next dates: message Claudio on WhatsApp.

I want to sing with Claudio

Free guide: your voice, explained by Claudio

A gift for anyone who wants to sing better: how your voice works, six breathing exercises to start today, what a class is like and the 10 classes of the Viva Voz method (in Spanish). Leave your email and download it. Claudio receives your email and, if you're interested in lessons, he'll write to you.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Viva la Finca?

In Las Aguas, San Juan de la Rambla, on the north coast of Tenerife (Canary Islands), among banana plantations and looking out over the Atlantic.

Where can I stay and what is included?

There are two options: the wooden cabin, downstairs in the zen corner, and the pink room, upstairs in the house. Both have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower and hot water, a basic kitchen with two burners, Starlink wifi and sea views. You can ask for either; I assign them depending on availability.

Is breakfast included?

No. Breakfast is not included, but the cabin and the pink room each have their own basic kitchen with two burners.

How much is a night at the farm?

Every stay is tailored to your dates, nights and needs. Message us on WhatsApp or by email and we'll send you the price.

How do I book?

Bookings aren't made on the website. Message us on WhatsApp (+34 620 483 333) or by email (vivalafincatenerife@gmail.com), or use the enquiry form: we'll answer with availability and price and arrange the booking directly with you.

Is the farm easy to reach?

Honestly: the best way is a hire car. You park below, by the restaurants in Las Aguas next to the natural pool, and walk up a fairly steep path with steps between banana plantations. Buses also run from both airports (north and south) to the entrance of San Juan de la Rambla; from the stop you walk down and then back up. With big suitcases, or even cabin bags, it's hard work. The views make up for it. And worth knowing: the north of Tenerife is another world from the south, yet Adeje is only 45 minutes away by car. Once confirmed we send you the map with the path marked.

What is near the farm?

The farm sits on the old camino real (royal road) of Las Aguas, the seaside neighbourhood of San Juan de la Rambla. Right below it there's a beach of volcanic stones, with waves; sometimes, after the full moon and at low tide, the sea goes calm. Also below are the natural pool and the Cofradía de Las Aguas, where you park. The Charco de La Laja is a 30-minute walk or a 5-minute drive away. The north of Tenerife is quiet and green; the south, with Adeje, is 45 minutes away by car.

Can I volunteer at the farm?

Yes, with up to two places, depending on what's free: guests come first. Work is 9:00 to 12:00 on weekdays, then lunch; weekends and public holidays are free. You get a double bed indoors, a simple breakfast, and lunch and dinner on weekdays. We ask for a video call and fluent Spanish, Italian, English or Portuguese.

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The stay

Is it a farm stay in the north of Tenerife?

Yes: rural accommodation on a family farm in Las Aguas, San Juan de la Rambla, on Tenerife's north coast. Two places to stay with sea views, among banana plants, hens and palm trees.

What's the difference between the wooden cabin and the pink room?

The cabin is downstairs in the zen corner, all wood, with the bed by a big window looking out to palms and the sea: the most independent option. The pink room is upstairs in the whitewashed house, with the pink window open to the sea, the terrace under the bougainvillea and the porch: the brightest option, closest to the life of the house.

Does the wooden cabin have sea views?

Yes. From the bed, by a big window, you see the banana leaves and the sea behind them.

How many people can stay?

Two people per place, in a double bed.

Do the rooms have a kitchen?

Yes. Each one has a basic kitchen with two burners and a fridge, and a private bathroom with a hot shower.

Can I work remotely from the farm?

Yes. There is fast Starlink wifi, good for remote work.

Is it good for a couples' getaway?

Yes: a double bed, your own bathroom, sea views and a quiet farm in a small northern village, with no bars or noise at night.

Is it a hotel?

No. It's a family farm: there's no reception and no room service. There's nature, animals, slow mornings and real farm life.

Are pets allowed?

Not as a rule, but let's talk: message us and we'll see.

What are check-in and check-out times?

We agree them with each guest. Send us your dates and we'll sort it out.

Is there a minimum stay?

It's agreed depending on your dates. Message us and we'll work it out.

How do I pay?

Payment is agreed directly with us: we talk first, then close the booking.

What plugs are used at the farm?

European type F (Schuko) sockets, 230 V; type C plugs fit too. If you're coming from the UK, the US or Brazil, bring an adapter.

Getting here

Do I need a car?

It's the easiest way: you park below, by the restaurants in Las Aguas, with no reserved space, and walk up. Buses also run from both airports to the entrance of San Juan de la Rambla; from the stop you walk down and then up to the farm.

How do I get there from the airport?

From the north or south airport: by hire car to Las Aguas, or by bus to the entrance of San Juan de la Rambla and the last part on foot. When you confirm, we send you the map with the path marked.

Is there parking?

You park below, by the restaurants in Las Aguas, with no reserved space, and walk up to the farm.

Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Honestly, no. Getting here means walking up and down, with steps and steep slopes. Big suitcases are hard too.

San Juan de la Rambla and Las Aguas

Are there surf beaches nearby?

Yes: El Socorro beach, one of the good surf spots in north Tenerife, is a 12-minute drive from the farm.

What to see in San Juan de la Rambla?

From the farm: the volcanic-stone beach right below, the Las Aguas natural pool, the Charco de La Laja (a 30-minute walk or 5-minute drive), the Ermita de Las Aguas with its square, and the viewpoint behind the chapel.

How do I get to the Charco de La Laja from the farm?

About 30 minutes on foot or 5 by car. Check the sea before swimming: with waves, it's better to just watch.

Is there a beach near the farm?

Yes, right below: a beach of volcanic stones, with waves. Sometimes, after the full moon and at low tide, the sea goes calm.

Are there shops and restaurants nearby?

Las Aguas is a small, quiet village of six or eight streets around the Ermita de Las Aguas chapel. The only shop is Minimarket El Roque, on Calle la Cruz, a 10 to 12-minute walk away: it opens Monday to Saturday with a midday break, until about 8:30 or 9 pm, and with its little tables and chairs it doubles as the village bar, where the neighbours meet. Next to it are the chapel, Plaza Pedro Pérez Luis and the Merendero Plaza Aguas picnic area, and behind the chapel there's a viewpoint. To eat out, nearby are the Cofradía Las Aguas and Restaurante Las Aguas, where many people stop on their way to take in the views; at weekends Restaurante El Sótano and Mesón Casa Mi Madre open too. A tip: bring the basics and cook in your place.

Is Las Aguas a quiet place?

Very. It's a small village of six or eight streets around the chapel, with no bars. The neighbours meet at Minimarket El Roque.

North or south Tenerife: where to stay?

It depends on what you want. The north is green, quiet and full of small villages; the south has more hotels and sandy beaches. From the farm, Adeje is 45 minutes by car.

The farm and its animals

Which animals live there?

About 25 Japanese silkie hens and 4 roosters, with Bartolomeo in charge; some 20 newborn chicks, 3 ducks and 6 cats. Numbers change with the seasons. Plus the wildlife of any farm: plenty of lizards, ants, the neighbours' cats, and few mosquitoes and flies.

What are silkie hens?

Japanese hens with soft, hair-like feathers. About 25 live at the farm, with 4 roosters, and they lay 3 or 4 eggs a day.

Who is Bartolo?

Bartolomeo, Bartolo to his friends: the Japanese rooster in charge of the yard among the farm's four roosters.

What grows at the farm?

Depending on the season: bananas, papaya, avocado, passion fruit, guava, mango, dates and olives from our olive tree; tomatoes, green peppers, pumpkin, courgette, sweetcorn and jalapeños; and parsley, oregano, basil and rosemary. The silkie hens lay 3 or 4 eggs a day. We don't sell anything: it's all for the farm's table. Up on the open terrace at the top of the farm we've just planted lettuce, watermelon and much more, in the shade of a beautiful olive tree, with a stunning view.

Are the bananas grown on the farm?

Yes. They ripen in the sun on the plant until the very last day, with no ripening rooms: that's why they're so sweet.

Volunteering in Tenerife

Is there volunteering in Tenerife with food and accommodation?

Yes, at Viva la Finca: a double bed indoors, with bathroom and kitchen, a simple breakfast and lunch and dinner on weekdays, in exchange for working 9:00 to 12:00 on the farm.

What is a volunteer's day like?

From 9:00 to 12:00 you look after the animals and the henhouse (straw, cleaning and repairs to keep rats out), work in the garden, prune with the tools from my workshop and do small painting and repair jobs. Once a week it's watering day: the water arrives and each plant gets one or two minutes. Then lunch, often cooked together.

Do volunteers get days off?

Yes: weekends and public holidays.

Which languages do volunteers need?

Fluent Spanish, Italian, English or Portuguese.

How long can I volunteer?

We agree it with each person. There are up to two places, depending on what's free: guests come first.

How do I apply to volunteer?

Fill in the volunteer form or message us on WhatsApp. Then we have a video call.

Do volunteers sleep in a tent?

No. At Viva la Finca every volunteer sleeps indoors in a double bed, with a private bathroom and kitchen. There are up to two places, depending on what's free.

Claudio, Al Cafone and singing lessons

Who is Claudio?

Born in Venice, he has lived in the Canaries for 18 years. He's the one who opens the farm's door, cooks with the volunteers and, at night, becomes Al Cafone.

What is the Al Cafone Show?

Claudio's show: live music, comedy and a different character for every song. He performs in Tenerife's five-star hotels, one or two shows a night.

Where can I see the Al Cafone Show in Tenerife?

In five-star hotels around the island; on Sundays at the GF hotels in Costa Adeje, such as GF Gran Costa Adeje and GF Isabel.

How do I book a show for a hotel or event in Tenerife?

Message Claudio on WhatsApp (+34 620 483 333) with the event, date and place. He does hotels, corporate events, private parties and celebrations.

What songs does Claudio sing?

In the Al Cafone Show, from Mambo Italiano and Volare to Purple Rain and It's a Man's World. He also has a covers set: Bon Jovi, Luis Miguel, Queen and much more.

Does he perform outside Spain?

Yes, he's open to taking the show to places like Singapore, Qatar, Miami or California, and to New Year's Eve parties in hotels.

Are there singing lessons in Tenerife with Claudio?

Yes: Viva Voz, his own method, in 10 classes of 1 h 30 covering technique, style and stage. For the venue and next dates, message him on WhatsApp.

Do I need experience for the singing lessons?

No. Viva Voz is designed so anyone can sing better, look after their voice and dare to go on stage.

Is there a free singing guide?

Yes. Leave your email in the Viva Voz section and download the free guide (in Spanish): how your voice works, breathing exercises and the 10 classes of the method.

Contact

What is Viva la Finca's WhatsApp?

+34 620 483 333. The email is vivalafincatenerife@gmail.com.

Is there an Instagram?

Yes: @vivalafincatenerife, with daily life at the farm and with Claudio.

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Where we are

Las Aguas, San Juan de la Rambla, on the north coast of Tenerife. Getting here means walking up and down: message us first and we'll explain the way. Right below the farm there's a beach of volcanic stones, and the Charco de La Laja is a 30-minute walk away.

See it on the map

The beach on the map

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+34 620 483 333
Email
vivalafincatenerife@gmail.com
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@vivalafincatenerife
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