About Tenerife
The War of the Walls at San Telmo in Puerto de la Cruz
I was baffled after reading reports about plans to destroy an historic wall in Puerto de la Cruz and the outrage they had caused… […]
Year: 2013
About Tenerife
Why We Love All Inclusive Puerto de la Cruz
We finish our cava (an accompaniment to the tapas) and drag ourselves away from nature’s grasp to immerse ourselves once again in the warm embrace of Noche en Blanco […]
About Tenerife
Discovering Tapas Routes on Tenerife
One of the most fun ways to try tapas on Tenerife is to follow a ruta de la tapa, or tapas route. […]
About Tenerife
A Secret in a Tenerife Church
It was a Dan Brown moment. Why was there the crypt of a pirate in a church in La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site? There must be a story. […]
About Tenerife
Tenerife isn’t as Pretty as Mainland Spain
When a Canarian friend commented: ‘Tenerife isn’t as pretty as mainland Spain’ a couple of years ago, we tried to defend the place.
“What about Garachico… […]
Food & Drink
Going Crazy in Puerto de la Cruz, Review of Restaurant Poco Loco
Poco Loco (a bit crazy) is one of those restaurant that proves you don’t have to be in the perfect location to be successful… […]
Culture
Experiencing Fiestas in the Real Tenerife
All we really knew about Benijos at that time was that it produced excellent cheese. When we headed off the main road to Mount Teide and into quiet, rural… […]
Hotels
Review of NH Hotel, Santa Cruz
A moderately priced city centre hotel offering contemporary style and comfort in one of the best locations for exploring Santa Cruz. […]
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The Best Restaurants on Tenerife According to Tripadvisor
The recommendations for the best restaurants around Tenerife provide a perfect example of why Tripadvisor doesn’t always work as a good source of reliable information. […]
About Tenerife
The Abandoned Leper Village of Tenerife
When you get closer to curious town and notice the breeze blocks are jablé you realise that this ghost town has stood empty for a lot longer than it might at first seem. […]