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Holiday Dress Canarian Style
Each island has its own version of traditional costume, and even within an island there are variations from community to community. In Tenerife traditional dress has evolved over the years, but retains a 17th century feel.
Tenerife’s Last Volcanic Eruption
Lying on a beach in Playa de Las Américas or Costa Adeje it’s easy to forget that the land beneath your sun lounger is potentially unsafe and that Tenerife, like all the Canary Islands, has its roots firmly in a very violent past and for all we know, a possibly violent future.
Sampling Wine in South Tenerife
In April, with the new growth on the vines in the valley just beginning to flourish, the place was deserted. Our visit began in the outside area, where anxious farmers deliver the grapes, all are thoroughly checked and analysed before being accepted and prices confirmed.
Canary Military Museum, It’s Much More Than Nelson
The third of the defeated British invaders, Nelson was the most famous and he is held in an unusually high regard in Tenerife. His adversary General Gutierrez, the military commander of Santa Cruz, glares at him where their polished bronze busts adorn the wall but after Nelson’s defeat they dined together and parted as friends.
Notching Up The Biggest and Best of Tenerife’s Attractions
Some people like to spot trains; some prefer to sight rare birds and many worldwide visitors like to tick off their list of the biggest, highest and longest things to see and do. So, just for the record, here is Tenerife’s claim-to-fame list of attractions for you to boast about.
Follow the Santa Cruz Sculpture Trail
In December 1973 to January 1974 Santa Cruz hosted an International Street Sculpture exhibition featuring works of art from prominent artists such as Henry Moore, Joan Miró and local boys Oscar Dominguez and José Abad. Today those exhibits are still in place and form the basis of a pleasant city walk taking in art and scenery as you go.
Having Family Fun on Tenerife
There are loads of juicy activities to keep all the family happy throughout their holiday on Tenerife. These are just a few of them.
Lapping It Up At Karting Club Tenerife
In my mind I was James Hunt, Damon Hill, and Jenson Button rolled into one but to anyone watching I was probably more like Doris Dawdle on a Sunday afternoon jaunt. I was a little in awe of the 1,200 track at Karting Club Tenerife but loving the feel of speed and power as I guided my 270cc Super Kart around the 13 bends.
Tenerife’s Prettiest Villages
Head north beyond La Laguna and deep into the Anaga Mountains and you’ll discover lots of tiny hamlets nestling at ridiculous angles on cliffs that look like they were drawn by a five year old.
A Walk Through Sleepy Villages
It was early Spring and our way was marked with almond blossoms, meadows full of wild lavender and margaritas, vineyards yet to bud, the occasional finca where a dusty dog barked at our passing, and stunning views at every turn.
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