Walking on La Gomera, the Secrets of the Rainforest
March 24, 2011 12 CommentsAn hour and a half into our route walking through the Garajonay rainforest and we emerged into a clearing to be met with a vision that not only out-wowed the…
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Planning a Walking Holiday in Tenerife
March 17, 2011 1 CommentWalking on Tenerife is rapidly becoming the holiday choice of more and more people as the word gets out about its diverse landscapes, stunning vistas and ancient paths where you can walk all day and barely meet another soul.
A Walking Route Through the Bananas in Isla Baja
January 5, 2011 1 CommentThere’s been one part of the north west coast of Tenerife that has whispered ‘come explore’ for years. We’ve driven passed the area on countless occasions, each time commenting on how good it would be to trek along paths through the forest of bananas, grand haciendas…
Tenerife Walking with Children
November 3, 2010 1 CommentIt’s one of the great things about walking on Tenerife that you can still find so much ‘ undeveloped space filled with surprises that make it the perfect environment for family outings.
The Joys of Driving on Tenerife
September 14, 2010 2 CommentsThere’s no doubt that the easiest way to get to some of the best walking areas on Tenerife is by car. If you live on Tenerife and drive around the island on a regular basis, then you’ll already know that the older roads are a joy to drive on.
Hiking on Tenerife, How Good is Public Transport?
September 7, 2010 No CommentsWhen part of your holiday on Tenerife involves pulling on the walking boots and heading into the great outdoors, you need to know what options you have for getting around independently.
Tenerife Scene of the Week the Hearts of Tejina
August 30, 2010 No CommentsThe Hearts of Tejina fiesta involves three streets, El Pico, Arriba and Abajo competing to see who can create the most elaborate heart from fruits, leaves and pastries and then which street can erect their heart the quickest in the church plaza.
Tenerife Scene of the Week, The Santiago del Teide Valley
August 12, 2010 No CommentsThis week, after staying at the Hotel Señorío del Valle next to the visitor centre of the same name in Santiago del Teide and having a good old explore of the area, I could have chosen any number of images
Walking and Hiking on Tenerife, Some Little Quirks
July 20, 2010 No CommentsWalking in Tenerife is an absolute joy. As long as you keep away from privately owned land, you can walk almost anywhere without being shouted at. But you have to be wise to some of the ‘guidance’ that you can encounter on routes.
Why You Should Trust Directions from People Who Take Wrong Turnings
July 12, 2010 7 CommentsI can’t reinforce the message enough, especially for visitors who have only a short time to enjoy hiking on Tenerife – an awful lot of official walking directions are absolutely useless...
Easy-to-follow directions for Tenerife’s stunning walking locations; ‘Island walks’ routes include interesting detours, refreshment stops, toilets, local information, flora, advice about walking in specific areas, photographs and public transport routes.