This 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…
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There are apparently 11 species of dragonflies in the Canary Islands, but not being an expert on the subtle differences between them I’m not going to make an idiot of myself by trying to name this one.
Las week has got to be one of the weirdest weeks for weather that you’ll find on Tenerife and proof that there are only two certainties in life. We all know that rain at the coast on Tenerife just doesn’t happen in August on Tenerife…or do we?
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This 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
Opened in March 2010, the beautiful Rural Hotel Señorio Del Valle in Santiago del Teide is the ideal place to base yourself for one or two nights to explore the valley’s excellent walking trails.
Here is an advisory press release issued by the Tenerife Cabildo on Wednesday 11 August: As of today the Island Corporation’s ban includes no lighting of fires of any kind in recreation and BBQ areas…
Recent NewsAEMet have issued a severe weather alert, level yellow, for hot weather temperatures in the south, east and west of Tenerife for Wednesday 11th August.
Recent NewsThe news about one of Tenerife’s most popular walks isn’t good. The Barranco de Infierno in Adeje closed last August for a bit of TLC for a month…and has never re-opened.
Recent NewsIt’s going to be a very hot week in Tenerife with forecast readings above 28C for most of the week – in real terms you can add a few degrees to that. Santa Cruz looks as though it’s going to be…
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Despite being less than a thirty minute drive from the main resorts in the south west of Tenerife, there were very few visitors at the Dia de la Trilla.
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