About Tenerife
This Was 2014, a Year on Tenerife in Pictures
At the end of the year it’s quite interesting for us to look back at some of the things we’ve seen and where we’ve been on Tenerife over the previous twelve months. […]
Year: 2014
Days out
Going on a Whale and Dolphin Safari in Tenerife
On this particular trip we were treated to dolphins galore; scores of happy, smiling mammals playing against a backdrop of the Los Gigantes cliffs… […]
Culture
The Best Fiestas, Festivals and Events on Tenerife in December 2014
The week before Christmas can be very quiet before the party starts in earnest from Christmas onwards with the New Year’s Eve street parties in Tenerife’s… […]
Food & Drink
Something Special, Review of Lucas Maes in La Orotava
Despite being known around the island as being one of the best restaurants on Tenerife, Lucas Maes isn’t on the populist radar and that keeps it a bit of a delicious secret. […]
Days out
Island Drives Comes To the End Of An Era
Through trial and error, sweat and ‘creative differences’ we toiled until we had finally produced Real Tenerife Island Drives… […]
Fiestas
Chestnuts, Wine and Sleds for San Andrés on Tenerife
The Fiesta de San Andrés (Saint Andrew) is celebrated across Tenerife on the nights of 29 and 30 November, but the tradition is strongest in Puerto de la Cruz and Icod de los Vinos. […]
About Tenerife
How to Spot a Working Town on Tenerife
The last couple of weeks have reminded us of some of the differences between staying in resorts like Playa de las Américas and resorts like Puerto de la Cruz. […]
Garachico
Review Of Hotel Rural El Patio in Garachico, Tenerife
A handsome and historic, 16th century manor house set in splendid isolation amongst the banana plantations of Garachico’s coast. The perfect, de-stress getaway… […]
Food & Drink
Review of the Grand Hotel Mencey in Santa Cruz
Simply put, we love the Grand Hotel Mencey. We love the style, the vibe, the rooms, the location, the food. It is a classy hotel yet one that has a typically… […]
Food & Drink
Pub Grub at Empire Modern British Restaurant and Steak House in Playa de las Américas
The Safari Centre in Las Américas is home to a few restaurants we’ve fancied trying for some time. On this occasion we had a yen for some comfort food… […]