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 stunning views of the surrounding mountainous countryside to the black sand beaches lining the town’s… Continue reading Puerto de la Cruz
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Safety Tips for the Biker
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 there is a limit to what protective clothing can do. If you get hit by… Continue reading Safety Tips for the Biker
The land that time forgot
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 of the Gardens was to house examples of flora from all corners of Spain’s then… Continue reading The land that time forgot
The insider’s guide to Granadilla
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 have scooped scores of aging farmhouses in the region’s mountainous climbs. Once you get off… Continue reading The insider’s guide to Granadilla
San Sebastian de la Gomera
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 as the island’s capital. Located at sea level, ‘La Villa’ as it’s known locally, provides… Continue reading San Sebastian de la Gomera