I dined out every night in Tenerife, but nothing was as memorable as the experience at Guachinche Las Chozas. Truly, this was the best food had within all of the Canary Islands. To understand this place is to know what a Guachinche is: a local makeshift restaurant unique to Tenerife, […]
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Nestled in the northern hills of Tenerife is a charming village called La Orotava. Its winding alleyways are a wonder to wander and get lost, to find the loveliest details. Quaint colonial architecture can be found around every bend, with enchanting wooden balconies. A visit to the historic house and […]
Along the lava spiked coast and through the cactus speckled badlands, hiking within Malpais de Guimar is a treat for those traveling to Tenerife. There are multiple trails and trailheads to explore, combing them covers over six miles of trails. Little shade exists in this landscape, bring a hat and […]
An arrow of white concrete shoots towards the sky in the northeast coast of Tenerife. One of seven along the islands coast, Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse sits on a volcanic platform jutting half a mile out into the sea. Completed in 1992, its modern and angular appearance of climbing columns […]
Mystical and magnificent, the towering Drago Milenario worshipped by the ancient Guanche people of Tenerife is the natural symbol of the island. Native to the Canary archipelago, the dragon tree isn’t exactly a tree, but a tree-like plant in the asparagus family. It grows slowly beginning as a single stem […]
Restricted access? I’m intrigued. What is so incredible about Punta de Teno that visitors are only allowed to drive in three days a week? The western most tip of Tenerife is a dreamy place, can you imagine the sunset sinking behind off shore islands? To get there you must drive […]
The highest point in Spain is not on the Iberian Peninsula, but the Canary Islands. At the center of Tenerife raising 12,198 feet into the sky, Mount Teide dominates the panorama from just about anywhere on the island. Not only a national record, but this volcano is renowned as the […]
The most ancient portion of Tenerife Island is in its northeastern corner, the Anaga Mountains. Precarious twisting roads meandering through humid laurel forests that characterize the peninsula are so dense they darken even the brightest of days. The magical quality of this area has always been understood, and stories of […]
If your perfectly balanced day consists of climbing a mountain then relaxing on the beach, Tenerife has got quite the duo. The Special Nature Reserve Red Mountain, known locally as Montana Roja, is located in the southern part of the island near to Reina Sofía South Airport. The trail can […]
One of the most unexpected and intriguing places in the Canary Islands, Natural Monument Montaña Amarilla is a must see on any Tenerife itinerary. Whether you’re looking for a hike or a lounge, the scenery in this area is incredible around the unique yellow volcanic cone that was formed in […]
A beautiful and bountiful island, Tenerife holds many impressive records both locally and worldwide. Of the seven Canary Islands, it is both the largest and most populated, housing the city Santa Cruz de Tenerife which is the capital of the archipelago. At the center of the island you will find […]
On the southwest shores of Gran Canaria there is a beach with a manmade ocean water lagoon, whose sandy shores stretch half a mile protected from the strong waves of the Atlantic. Playa de Amadores is a well loved beach, popular due to its readily available amenities. There is ample […]
When kitschy kitchen supplies surround a windmill, stop and wander around like you’re Alice in Wonderland on Gran Canaria. Driving down from the mountains to the coast on GC-200 through the town of Mogán you can’t miss Molino de Viento. In the Canary Islands you are likely to see windmills, […]
Fourteen and half million years ago, Gran Canaria was formed in a mayhem of volcanic eruption. All over the island and archipelago, there are signs of the lava flow – but none as breathtaking as from its northwest reaches within Tamadaba Natural Park: the Dragon’s Tail. It’s a bold claim, […]
The Canary Island archipelago has a desert climate, especially noticeable on its western islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. When you get to the continent in miniature Gran Canaria, a bit more green can be found, and even a waterfall if you know where to look. El Charco Azul is a lesser […]