Tea in the Park
After the so-called “Winter of storms” in Tenerife, it’s time to turn our thoughts to spring and lazy Sundays with the colour supplements…TM’s guide to the best places to enjoy tea in the park […]
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Petanque Bowls Them Over In Los Cristianos
It would take more than an invading armada to distract the Los Hermanos Petanque Club from their afternoon’s sport in Los Cristianos. Sir Francis Drake refused to desert his bowls at Plymouth Hoe, and he was threatened by the Spanish fleet […]
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A Valentine’s Day Tale of Star-Cross”d Lovers
It’s little wonder that so many couples find love in the tropical setting and perpetual sunshine ( okay, almost perpetual) of the Canary Islands.
Although cynics may attribute this in part to the size of the spirit measures, clearly the blame lies at the feet of warm sea breezes […]
Feboda – Wedding Fair
Title: Feboda – Wedding Fair Location: Recinto Ferial, Santa Cruz Description: This 3 day event covers weddings and other celebrations, featuring a wide range of exhibitors. Open each day from…
It’s A Dog’s Life – Helping to Care for Tenerife’s Abandoned Pets
According to the news website Canarias24.com, there has been a sharp increase in the number of animals abandoned by their owners in 2009. As the recession has become ‘El Crisis” more people are finding it difficult to keep looking after their dogs, but with less donations coming in, the hard working rescue shelters are struggling to cope […]
Valentine’s Day on Tenerife ““ Top Ten-erife Romantic Restaurants
Think Tenerife is full of cheap and cheerful bars and restaurants serving bog standard Brit food? Think again. There are plenty of stylish contemporary, romantically rustic and historically atmospheric eateries in which to enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner with your soul mate]…]
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Breads Of the World
Title: Breads Of the World Location: Arico Plaza Description: Bread is the staff of life, so come and celebrate it by tasting samples from many different origins. Once you have…
Making tracks around Tenerife’s modern capital
Are we moving? A quick glance out of the window confirms that we are but it’s not easy to tell as the Santa Cruz tram glides silently through the centre…
Painless Prickly Pears
When I first arrived in Tenerife I was intrigued to learn that the fruits of the cactus that are to be found in every nook and cranny on the island are edible. So was my husband who leapt out of the car to pick a few from a roadside plant[…]
The Guachinche ““ an authentic dining experience
We followed the car in front as it weaved around corners and sped down narrow roads. Eventually it screeched to a halt in what appeared to be the middle of…
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