Tenerife Scene of the Week a Snow Clad Mount Teide
December 1, 2010 7 CommentsWith almost perfect timing for the start of December and to get Tenerife right into the Christmas spirit, the spectacular storm that hit Tenerife…
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European Ramblers Association Visit Tenerife
November 22, 2010 3 CommentsLast week members of ERA (European Ramblers Association) arrived on Tenerife to be shown some of the wonderful walking opportunities the island has to offer. The government took the opportunity to promote the new long distance GR 131…
Tenerife Scene of the Week Fiery Sunsets
November 21, 2010 2 CommentsThis has been a warmer than average November so far; there has also been far less rainfall on the north coast than usual. In fact since June there have only been a handful of days when we’ve seen rain…
Short Walks on Tenerife, Through the Bananas
October 17, 2010 5 CommentsIt’s really quite enjoyable to walk around where we live. Living in the middle of a banana plantation, that might seem obvious, but we’d grown used to it …
Tenerife Scene of the Week, the Verdant Orotava Valley
September 21, 2010 1 CommentOur route took us through the forest, descending to the leafy back lanes of Aguamansa where old men stacked the backs of Toyota pick-ups with bedding for animals...
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.
Tenerife Scene of the Week an Idyllic Place to Live
September 6, 2010 4 CommentsThe little hamlet of Pinolere sits cosily nestled into the green slopes of the upper La Orotava Valley. Dotted around the place are little stone huts with thatched roofs; typical agricultural outhouses…
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.
Fresh Drinking Water on Tenerife
August 19, 2010 2 CommentsWhenever we’re asked for advice from hikers about what to take with them when they set off exploring Tenerife’s fantastic trails, top of the list is always ...
Walking TipsWalking Tips for Tenerife Don’t Forget to Think About Your Toes
August 18, 2010 2 CommentsThis might seem obvious and simple, but anyone planning to do any decent walking on Tenerife should make sure that toenails are cut before setting off. Many walks in Tenerife involve quite steep ascents, which isn’t a problem for the nails. But what goes up must come down…
Walking Tips
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.