Costa Adeje
Last week, our friends who live on the Isle of Bute flew over to Tenerife from Glasgow for a convention for Glasgow Rangers fans in Costa Adeje in south Tenerife. We took the opportunity to go to Costa Adeje for a couple of nights to catch up, as we hadn&
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife can offer so much more if you step outside the usual beach resorts. How about trying something different for a change and spending a few days somewhere else in Tenerife, even if it is only for a few days? We decided to spend the weekend in Tenerife's
food
While Pintxos are not from the Canary Islands, they are available to enjoy in the Olea Pintxos Bar in Puerto de la Cruz in north Tenerife. I want to explain all about them so you can try these tapas from northern Spain for yourself. The world of Spanish cuisine is
history
Whenever I tell someone how long I've lived on the island the usual reaction is "wow, I bet you've seen some changes!" Well, yes and no. Changes are much more apparent when you leave for a spell and then return. But memories can be
trivia
Tenerife, a sparkling gem in the Atlantic Ocean and the largest of Spain's Canary Islands is frequently dubbed the "Island of Eternal Spring." Its unique climatic characteristics make it one of the best places to live or visit, primarily due to its almost unmatched weather conditions.
Tenerife Forest Fires
Update 20th August 2023 Afternoon update The weather is improving this afternoon as the cloud is clearing which will make it easier for the helicopters and water planes to drop water on to the fires. We have seen several helicopters this afternoon already, so hopefully the battle against the fires
history
The Gordejuela Water Elevator (Elevador de Aguas de Gordejuela), or Casa Hamilton, is a historical landmark near Los Realejos in north Tenerife. This industrial relic was established in 1903 by the Hamilton Company. Its primary function was to channel water from the springs of Gordejuela to the banana farms in
With a focus on north Tenerife
In the heart of the Canary Islands, nestled in the northern part of Tenerife, lies the vibrant town of La Orotava. Renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, La Orotava is home to one of the most captivating traditions in Spain - the Romeria Fiesta. A Blend of Christian
The tale of Atlantis, a sophisticated ancient civilization lost to time, has stirred the imaginations of scholars, historians, and romantics for over two thousand years. This tale, first brought to us through the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, continues to fascinate and puzzle us today. The Canary Islands,
Storm Oscar, named by Aemet, Spain's Meteorology Agency, is predicted to cause intense rains and winds in the Canary Islands, particularly the western islands. From early Tuesday morning, widespread, persistent, and locally strong or very strong rains are forecasted, though these will be less intense and frequent on
The British pop duo, Pet Shop Boys, are playing a concert in Tenerife next week at Campo de fútbol "El Peñón" in Puerto de la Cruz [https://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/blog/resorts/puerto-de-la-cruz/puerto-de-la-cruz-review]. The concert date is Tuesday 14th July starting at 21:30. This is the
This is the 8th Agatha Christie Festival, held every two years since 2007, commemorating the visit of the great crime writer and the best-selling novelist of all time to Puerto de la Cruz. She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, as well as
It is now a bit of a tradition on Tenerife to drive up to the caldera to view the Perseid meteor shower, well away from the urban lights to have the best view of the show, with between 70 and 200 meteors per hour at its peak depending on the
The fiesta continued here in Puerto de la Cruz this week with the very bizarre Burial of the Sardine, which celebrates the end of the carnival. Burial of the Sardine, Puerto de la Cruz, TenerifeIt is basically a parody of a funeral procession where the object of grieving is a
* Distance: Round trip 5.6km approx. * Difficulty: Moderately easy, not challenging * Terrain: Some hilly bits and some rough ground * Risk factor: Safe * Landscape: Banana plantations, Barranco, ocean Suppose you like a short walk that is not demanding or dangerous, and you are in the north of Tenerife. In that case,
We became aware of the Spanish tradition of the Belén when we visited La Laguna about three years ago and saw the Belén displays with a Tenerife friend who showed us around. Belén is the Spanish word for Bethlehem, the town in the biblical holy land where Jesus Christ was
Today we went to our first car boot sale on Tenerife. We have been sellers at car boots sales in the UK many times and didn't know what to expect here. There had been heavy rain downpores before the 11am start (which is late by UK standards, often
Most tourists to Tenerife have no idea that cigars are made by hand on the island, and tabaco is grown here in the hills. Cigars have been made since the 1700’s in the Canary Islands and modern day brands include the Goya and Peñamil , the locals call Tenerife cigars
Tenerife has eleven beaches awarded the coveted blue flag for providing safe bathing conditions. Two other beaches are awarded the blue flag only during the high season due to the withdrawal of some services during low season for cost saving. All Blue Flags are awarded to beaches for one year