Food & Drink
Tapas on Tenerife, the Many Flavours of the Humble Croquette
Just about every time we go out for tapas on Tenerife, you can bet croquetas (croquettes) are going to figure. They’re one of the crowpleasers of the tapas scene. […]
Month: April 2015
Days out
Mixing Visitors With Work on Tenerife
Normally we pick friends and family up from Tenerife Sur Airport and drive home as quickly as possible. This time we decided to break the journey up with lunch… […]
Food & Drink
Sunset Scene, Review of El Calderito de la Abuela in Santa Ursula
As well as having an attractive atmosphere that is instantly welcoming and relaxing, the menu at El Calderito de la Abuela manages to mirror the décor in that… […]
Days out
The People of PuebloChico, Tenerife’s Model Village, Need Some Love
The entrance through a mock up of the Paisaje Lunar is a great introduction to Pueblo Chico, and an exhibition of dolls in carnival queen outfits in the ‘cave’… […]
Food & Drink
The Secret Garden, Review of Restaurant Finca El Patio
We first visited Finca El Patio many years ago and were completely charmed by the rural hotel located on a back road between Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava and… […]
About Tenerife
Tenerife’s Most Famous Goatherd, Saint Hermano Pedro
Amongst the many sculptures and statues in plazas and in front of churches across Tenerife, it would be easy to write off the ones of Hermano Pedro as… […]
Food & Drink
Five Star Chic, Review of Gran Melía Palacio de Isora, Alcalá
It’s difficult to define the style of the Five Star Chic, Review of Gran Melía Palacio – at times you can see the colonial influence, at others there’s a calming, Far Eastern vibe. […]
Hotels
Review Of Hotel Rural San Miguel, Tenerife
An immaculately restored 17th century manor house and adjoining farmhouse, the Rural Hotel San Miguel oozes character, and each room has its own personality… […]
About Tenerife
The Mystery of the Stone Buildings in Teide National Park
Why are there a collection of small stone buildings in the centre of the volcanic plains in Teide National Park? It’s the question we asked ourselves when we… […]
Food & Drink
A Slice of History, Review of La Tasquita de Nino in San Miguel
Just over ten years ago we were totally charmed by a visit to La Tasquita de Nino, and also to San Miguel de Abona, which has remained one of our favourite towns in… […]