Carnaval on Tenerife ““ Surviving the Street Parties
If you’ve never been before here are some essential tips worth knowing before taking the plunge into the hedonistic and bizarre waters of a carnival street party[…]
Football + Carnaval + Win = Blue And White Heaven
The sign said Gents, but my eyes were confused. Half time at the Heliodoro and with CD Tenerife 1-0 up against Mallorca, the little boy’s room was full of large men dressed in a full range of dresses, uniforms and even kilts[…]
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California Dreaming Under Santa Cruz Skies
“One Santa Cruz, there’s only one Santa Cruz”¦” Well Hispanic countries have quite a lot of them, but I was unaware there was one in California, and even more surprised to find that the Tenerife capital has been twinned with it since 1974[…]
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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Carnaval is Coming!
Barely have the Ayuntamientos (Town Halls) in Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz taken down the Christmas lights than they’ve been back on their ladder trucks installing the carnival lights.
Aligned to Easter, Carnaval (Spanish spelling) is early this year and many of the run-up events have already started.
Aligned to Easter, Carnaval (Spanish spelling) is early this year and many of the run-up events have already started.
Learning curves in Tenerife north and south
What role do birds of prey perform at Tenerife South airport? How did the island cope with the heaviest rain for eight years? Does Tenerife make the most of its…