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. […]
Towns & Resorts
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
Perfect Pizzas at Pizzeria Rugantino in Garachico
Rugantino is no run of the mill pizzeria. There are original paintings for sale on the wall (a not uncommon feature); also for sale was a water fountain… […]
About Tenerife
After Dark, Ten Scenes of Tenerife by Night
Similarly, after dark in Tenerife’s towns and cities is a very different scene than during daylight hours. Even the island’s cities feel small and intimate thanks… […]
About Tenerife
Murder and Mystery in Vilaflor
The old run down mansion that stands forlornly beside the Church of San Pedro Apóstol in Vilaflor has intrigued from the first time we saw it. […]
Food & Drink
Tacoronte Wines Win Gold at San Francisco International Wine Awards 2014
The San Francisco International Wine Competition is said to be the largest and most respected competition in the US so when we found out that a local wine had won double gold there was only one thing to do… […]
Beaches
Our Top Ten Favourite Beaches on Tenerife
Top ten beaches on Tenerife? It’s a subjective and occasionally emotive subject. Everyone has their favourites. In many discussions I’ve read, these tend to be… […]
About Tenerife
Easter on Tenerife, the Sound of Silence
Brotherhood after brotherhood wearing capirotes of royal purples, midnight blues, scarlet, emerald and black, parade silently through streets that come with a… […]
About Tenerife
This Tenerife Resort is NOT for You
The fact is that on Tenerife not all resorts are the same. Not everywhere is a resort for a start. And not all resorts offer the same things. […]