We’ve watched sunrise from the summit of Mount Teide and bathed in midsummer waters at midnight; belted out This Sex is on Fire in bars in Las Américas and cried to Ave Maria at fishermen’s fiestas; downed mojitos in Cuban bars and shared vino del pais with caballeros in the mountains; slept in palatial hotels and under canvas in the pine forest; cross-dressed at carnaval and been spellbound at silent, religious parades; trekked to remote hamlets and followed tapas trails galore. Our Real Tenerife knowledge comes from experience and, as a result, all the photos accompanying articles have been taken by us.

There's no specific local food I associate with March, unless it's a year when Carnival falls in the month. But something local to try which we love are chipirones, small squid which are usually, but not always, lightly battered. In our view they're tastier and more tender than calamari and a good introduction to squid for anyone who hasn't tried it. If you're under the impression all squid and octopus are rubbery, take a look at this on our Buzz Trips website - [Lovely not rubberry].