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The Art and Delight of Pintxos: Spain's Bite-Sized Culinary Wonders

The Art and Delight of Pintxos: Spain's Bite-Sized Culinary Wonders

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

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Is Tenerife's Climate The Best In The World?

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.

Forest Fires On Tenerife August 2023

Tenerife Forest Fires

Forest Fires On Tenerife August 2023

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

Gordejuela Water Elevator Tenerife

The Ruins Of The Gordejuela Water Elevator

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

The Romeria Fiesta of La Orotava, Tenerife: A Blend of History, Tradition, and Celebration

The Romeria Fiesta of La Orotava, Tenerife: A Blend of History, Tradition, and Celebration

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

Unraveling the Myth: Are the Canary Islands the Remnants of Atlantis?

Myths and Legends

Unraveling the Myth: Are the Canary Islands the Remnants of Atlantis?

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 to Hit 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

Pet Shop Boys Concert In Tenerife 2022

Pet Shop Boys Concert In Tenerife 2022

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

AGATHA CHRISTIE
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PUERTO DE LA CRUZ TENERIFE

AGATHA CHRISTIE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PUERTO DE LA CRUZ TENERIFE

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

The Perseid Meteor Shower Over Tenerife

The Perseid Meteor Shower Over Tenerife

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

Burial of the Sardine, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife 2020

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Burial of the Sardine, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife 2020

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

Fabulous Easy Walk to Secluded Playa Bollullo Beach

Fabulous Easy Walk to Secluded Playa Bollullo Beach

* 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,

Belén of La Orotava Tenerife

Belén of La Orotava Tenerife

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

Car Boot Sale in Puerto de la Cruz

Car Boot Sale in Puerto de la Cruz

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

Tenerife Cigars and its History

Tenerife Cigars and its History

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

Blue Flag Beaches of Tenerife

Blue Flag Beaches of Tenerife

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

Best Adults Only Hotels on Tenerife

Best Adults Only Hotels on Tenerife

There are a few adult only hotels on Tenerife [https://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/accommodation/hotels/adults-only-hotels], but only these get our full recommendation. This our selection of the best there is, having stayed as paying guests at all of these hotels, we wholeheartedly recommend them to you if you are

Matt Damon Comes to Tenerife for Bourne 5 Filming

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Matt Damon Comes to Tenerife for Bourne 5 Filming

The latest instalment of the ‘Bourne’ film franchise and sequel to the ‘Bourne Legacy’ is being filmed in Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz, this month, and will continue for five weeks. The city is being doubled as Athens, with signage changes to Greek in the areas being used for filming,

Fly Club Class with British Airways to Tenerife

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Fly Club Class with British Airways to Tenerife

If you would like to fly to Tenerife in a bit more comfort than the budget airlines offer you, your only option is to fly British Airways Club Class. This exactly what we opted to do on our most recent trip to Tenerife this summer. You may think that flying

Tenerife Flights from London Heathrow Announced

Tenerife Flights from London Heathrow Announced

Iberia Express, the low cost airline owned by the Spanish airline Iberia, has announced new flight routes from London Heathrow to Tenerife starting 29th March 2015, and is the only service flying from the UK’s busiest airport to the island of Tenerife. This may be a more convenient departure

Tenerife Flights Safety Rating

Tenerife Flights Safety Rating

If you are a nervous flyer you may be interested in the new airline safety ratings for 2015 released by AirRatings.com. We thought it would be interesting to list all the airlines flying from the UK to Tenerife and their safety ratings. As you might expect all the airlines

Hard Rock Hotel Comes to Tenerife

Hard Rock Hotel Comes to Tenerife

Hot on the heals of the opening of the Hard Rock Café in Las Americas [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/news/2014/hard-rock-cafe-tenerife-opens] last year, Hard Rock International have announce plans to open a beach front Hard Rock Hotel on Tenerife to be open to guests by mid 2016. The new

Gordon Ramsey's Tenerife Hells Kitchen

Gordon Ramsey's Tenerife Hells Kitchen

TV chef Gordon Ramsey is apparently having some problems with a restaurant trading in Puerto Colon on Costa Adeje [https://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/blog/resorts/costa-adeje/costa-adeje-review] cashing in on his name by mimicking his brand. The establishment concerned is a name alike calling its self ‘Gordon Ransey’s’, using

World Luxury Hotel Awards

World Luxury Hotel Awards

Two of Tenerife’s top hotels have won awards this year in the ‘World Luxury Hotel Awards’ held at a gala awards ceremony in South Africa. The World Luxury Hotel and Spa Awards are accepted as the pinnacle of achievement for luxury and spa hotels across the world, and were

Tenerife’s Best Beaches?

Tenerife’s Best Beaches?

The title of best beaches on Tenerife is very subjective of course and it all very much depends on what we like as individuals. You may prefer busy beaches with plenty of water activities and easy access to bar and restaurants. Or you may prefer the quiet beaches where you