When searching for a suitable winter retreat, it comes as little surprise that avid gardener Sir Winston Churchill opted for the idyllic setting of Puerto de la Cruz. Even on an island as blessed by nature as Tenerife, from the […]
No matter what type of motorcycle you ride, almost everyone falls off sooner or later and good protective riding gear can help prevent or reduce injuries. Protective gear is most effective in simple falls and slides on the road. However […]
The Botanical Gardens at Puerto de la Cruz, or El Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava, to give them their proper title, have a fascinating, if chequered, history. Conceived by King Carlos III of Spain in 1788, the original purpose […]
Perched 600 metres above sea level in the south of the island, the picturesque town of Granadilla is surrounded by mountains and ravines, its hilly vista a hotch-potch of rural houses, terrace farms and vineyards. Recently, foreigners and locals alike […]
Set on the east coast of the circular island of La Gomera, today’s San Sebastián is the main port of entry for visitors and is a pleasant, laid back little place to explore. No teeming metropolis this, despite its importance […]
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