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Churches with a difference on Tenerife
I like churches that stand out from the ecclesiastical crowd. With that in mind, this is a selection of our favourite churches across Tenerife. […]
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Finding Canarian restaurants on Tenerife
Researching a piece about La Orotava recently, I saw some remarks online from visitors who had explored the island to some extent which made me ponder about other incorrect perceptions of Tenerife. […]
About Tenerife
Travelling from Tenerife to other Canary Islands
It’s relatively easy to island hop in the Canaries, ferries and airlines linking the islands, all providing a good service. But choosing the best way to get from Tenerife to another island can depend on a number of factors. […]
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Following in the footsteps of Victorian travellers on Tenerife
For centuries, the main route travellers followed when they arrived by boat at Santa Cruz was quite different. They headed along the north coast, passing through busy little towns, many of which are now considered ‘off the beaten track’. […]
About Tenerife
The charmless historic town of La Orotava
The latest Tenerife location to suffer the Tripadvisor ‘not quite accurate’ treatment is La Orotava in the north of the island. A thread titled ‘Polluted streets & impossible parking’ drew me in because, well, it’s not exactly the way I’d describe La Orotava. […]
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Taking a look at La Paz in Puerto de la Cruz
The narrow lane which links La Paz with the lower town is called the Camino de las Cabras, the route livestock farmers once used to move their goats from the cliffs to sea level. […]
Food & Drink
Comparing Tenerife restaurant reviews
Over a two week period recently we ate at a number of restaurants in various areas of Tenerife. Did our findings match English language reviews on Tripadvisor? Here are the results. […]
About Tenerife
Ten signs you’re staying in a traditional Tenerife town
There are clear differences between traditional towns and purpose built resorts on Tenerife which are obvious when you know what to look for. Here are ten of them. […]
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Ten Tenerife views from a hill
The natural side of Tenerife on the other had can hold its own with any number of destinations. The diverse landscape means you get a wide range of contrasting views within a small geographical area. […]
Special Feature
Escape to the Sun on a Weekend Break in Santa Cruz
While Northern Europe chatters its teeth in the grip of an icy February, the Tenerife capital basks in a very pleasant average of 18°C (64°F) in the shade with a default setting of sunshine. What are you waiting for? […]