We were ready to set off on our traditional Boxing Day walk and we´d chosen to hike to La Fortaleza.
When we set off, we discovered that we’re not the only ones who traditionally take a walk on this day as the path that leads from behind the visitor centre was unusually busy with hikers of every nationality. […]
It got me thinking of all the places on Tenerife where you turn a corner or emerge above a ridge and are stopped in your tracks by the drama in front of you. Many of those WOW moments come when I’m out walking and they leave an indelible mark on the memory and an itching to go back and capture it again. […]
When you live on the island of eternal spring it can sometimes be tricky to spot when the seasons change but anyone visiting Tenerife at the moment will spot a couple of things that are a dead give-away that autumn is upon us[…] […]
It’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 Erjos Pools in Santiago del Teide are one of our favourite spots on Tenerife but for many a year events have conspired to prevent us from hiking them. […]
The pretty town of Garachico and the hill hamlet of El Tanque feature in two new video clips… […]
Whenever 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 […] […]
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. […]
Yesterday we broke free from these screens and headed out into the hot sunshine to hike a path we last undertook a few years ago on a damp(ish) morning. My memories of the walk were […]
For many, the south west coast of Tenerife represents the perfect holiday destination, enjoying as it does some of the longest sunshine hours on the island. […]
For those of us who enjoy hiking in Tenerife, summer’s the ideal time to seek out some green trails where dappled forest paths provide shady sanctuary from the sun’s heat. […]
Time to start surfing the web for cheap flights to Tenerife, particularly as the island is currently experiencing a spate of heat waves with temperatures topping 34ºC in many parts[…] […]
We’re heading towards a hot end to the week according to the Spanish Met Office who are showing a yellow alert for the south, west and east of Tenerife on Friday with temperatures rising to […]
You don’t have to be a committed hiker or a keep fit fanatic to enjoy a holiday walk in Tenerife. […]
A big round of applause should go to the alfombristas (carpet makers) of La Orotava who, despite constant rain today, still turned out to complete carpet designs around the town and keep the tradition alive. […]
Unless you’ve been participating in a full sensory blackout programme for the past 2 months or so, you can’t fail to have noticed that things which have lain dormant for a very long time have suddenly become active again, causing consternation and disruption[…] […]
The first time we explored the Anaga Mountains we were completely seduced by their astoundingly dramatic beauty. […]
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