A while ago we ate in a restaurant which had one of those map place mats. It wasn't the typical Tenerife map you find in quite a few trad and casual restaurants, it was more interesting in that it highlighted areas by their gastronomic specialities in jaunty, cartoon fashion.
We’re currently working on a Slow Travel project which involves writing about various destinations around Europe. This includes mentioning highlights in specific locations. Where cities are concerned, a museum or two tends to be among the attractions. It got me thinking about Tenerife museums, especially as a press release from Tenerife Turismo about the Eco...
I like churches that stand out from the ecclesiastical crowd. With that in mind, this is a selection of our favourite churches across 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'.
In theory it should be relatively easy on Tenerife to find one of the magical works of art constructed by resident Italian artist Luigi Stinga. His eye-catching creations are impossible to miss, dominating whatever landscape they occupy – a giant lizard slithering down the steps in Garachico; Poseidon bossing Playa Fañabe; a thoughtful muse sitting on a wall in...
Fountains on Tenerife come in all shapes and sizes; they don't have to be big to impress, they just have to have something which makes them stand out from the crowd. For me that has to involve a certain amount of individuality.
Considering the great majority of people who visit Tenerife do so to spend (hot) chill out time on its coast you’d be forgiven for thinking there might not be a lot of quiet coastline left to explore. From Los Cristianos, tourist developments have continued to spread further west so that Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and the resorts of Costa Adeje are so...
Just about every visiting travel writer gets taken to Bodegas Monje, subsequently it's the Tenerife vineyard which gets most mentions in travel articles...
Some of the most interesting restaurants on Tenerife lie off the beaten track. Tacoa Cerveceria in El Sauzal is one such example.
There's no denying Terrazas del Sauzal is a bit pricey for an everyday lunch but it's equally undeniable that everything about it is top notch. For us, it was the perfect birthday lunch venue...