ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelDiscover Why Garachico, Tenerife Is The Perfect Seaside Village For A Winter EscapeBySandra MacGregor Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Sandra MacGregor is a North American writer focusing on luxury travelOct 26 06:45am EDTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.Garachico (which was once nearly completely destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the 1700s) offers .. More visitors the chance to explore one of the oldest and most vibrant villages in the Canary Islands Garachico (which was once nearly completely destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the early 1700s) offers visitors the chance to explore one of the oldest and most vibrant villages in the Canary Islands If you’re looking for the perfect winter escape Late afternoon at Plaza de la Libertad in Garachico at the north coast of Tenerife (Canary Islands) Glorieta de San Francisco: This town square is the heart of Garachico’s old town and is located between La Quinta Roja Hotel and the lovely convent of San Francisco Church of Santa Ana: The Parroquia de Santa Ana is the most prominent church in Garachico and its bell tower has stood sentinel over the town for hundreds of years Manor House of the Marquisate of La Quinta Roja The Senses Collection (Casa Solariega del Marquesado de La Quinta Roja): The original building dates to the 16th century but it was rebuilt in the 17th century by the first Marquis of the Quinta Roja It was home to Franciscan monks and now operates as a hotel Casa Consistorial: This stunning 19th century neoclassical building is now the seat of the Garachico town council House-Palace of the Counts of La Gomera (Casa-Palacio de los Condes de La Gomera): This captivating historical building now houses a fascinating selection of art and cultural exhibitions Garachico Natural Pools: One of northern Tenerife’s natural wonders the pools were formed in 1706 by the solidified lava flows from a volcanic eruption that destroyed most of the town La Quinta Roja: A stunning hotel that was once a beautiful 16th-century Spanish mansion the property is the perfect getaway for visitors looking to unwind It boasts a restaurant and a lovely indoor courtyard where visitors can relax to the sound of water fountains and lively outdoor music Both the interior and exterior design reflect the Canaries' distinctive architectural styles By preserving the authentic elegance of the historic details the hotel ensures a great stay and a genuinely remarkable experience Hotel San Roque: A fully restored 17th century house combines modern and unique styles with classical elegance to offer a tranquil haven in Garachico This adults-only boutique hotel prides itself on its amenities and design Any art lover would feel at home in this property given the fascinating pieces featured throughout the hotel There’s even a heated pool carved out of volcanic rock in the center of the courtyard as well as a sun deck where guests can relax Aristides: The menu is dedicated to fish and seafood and fishermen in the area provide the freshest ingredients to the restaurant La Almena de San Miguel: This spot is popular with locals and offers a variety of Spanish dishes Be sure to make a reservation on the weekends Casa Osmunda: An attractive Spanish colonial-style house located at a crossroads The restaurant features traditionally inspired Canary Island cuisine with a modern touch The five-year, €2.6 million project is piloting a series of affordable measures aimed at reducing the impact of coastal flooding and storm surges in the pretty on the north coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.  One major action it has taken is to set up an early warning system so local residents and businesses can prepare for potential flooding. The system uses wave monitoring equipment, cameras, seabed mapping and forecasting tools The warning system - the first of its kind in the Canary Islands - will be combined with other flood-prevention schemes such as installing special “anti-impact” benches along the seafront to act as barriers to diffuse the energy of incoming waves Adapting to the growing risk of flooding under climate change is a major part of the #WaterWiseEU campaign many traditional flooding defence options - such as building sea walls and other hard infrastructure - are too expensive for remote coastal communities There is an ‘urgent need to have effective adaptation strategies in the face of coastal flooding due to climate change in the Macaronesian region’, says Laura Comes Aguilar For example, the project has also reduced the number of car parks in flood-prone areas of Garachico as this can be a major source of damage as vehicles are overwhelmed the project team - which is coordinated by the local authority Garachico and includes other local authorities of the Canary Islands the University of La Laguna in Spain and the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering in Portugal - has analysed data from residents and businesses in Garachico to help them better assess where the greatest flood risks are They have also helped the community develop ‘self-protection protocols’ for the most vulnerable areas alongside plans to alter traffic and pedestrian traffic in flood zones Lessons from Garachico will then be adopted in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife and Praia da Vitória in Terceira Island Azores - and eventually more widely across Macaronesia.  Sign up for our LIFE Programme newsletters The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site With historic towns, cloud-cloaked forests and local tapas, Benjamin Salmon finds that the north of this island challanges all his preconceptions of what a Canary Islands holiday looks like I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice My friend and I drive our hire car from the main international airport in the island’s south and my snobby assumptions initially seem confirmed The busy motorway snakes past resort towns populated by boxy But continuing north, the roads quieten, the altitude increases, and the landscape becomes greener. All of a sudden we’re in what appears to be a Canarian version of Hawaii Cloud-cloaked forests of native laurel trees surround the winding road whilst the volcanic heft of Mount Teide pokes into our fields of vision Read more: Best family hotels in Tenerife The journey into the town encompasses steep roads – it’s a treacherous Garachico’s streets surround a small square filled with residents and tourists enjoying sundowners served from a bandstand-turned-bar Local Dorada beer served cold is just €2.50 for a large glass Read more on Canary Islands travel: The relaxed atmosphere extends to the restaurants; these small and close early but serve hearty Canarian fare alongside tapas (usually seafood) staples a restaurant-cafe-bar combo set just away from the centre of town is the kind of place you want to stumble upon on your holiday fish croquettes (€7.50) and gambas al ajillo (huge prawns baked in infused olive oil) (€9.50) are the stars of the show – so much so that we returned twice just for them the island’s imposing volcanic centrepiece Our guide Dario is giddy with excitement as we wind our way up into the mountains from the coast Facts pour out from him excitedly: Tenerife was actually formed out of three volcanic islands; microclimates areso acute you can see them on different sides of a mountain ridge; a massive eruption in 1492 was seen by Columbus while en route to the Americas The clouds that had shrouded our view of Teide from the coast fall below us as we climb towards the caldera, the miles-wide bowl shaped by volcanic activity over millions of years. Laurel forests turn to pine trees and what once looked like tropical Hawaii now looks similar to the sierras of California “Tenerife’s landscape can be encapsulated in one word,” Dario says he couldn’t be more correct: from the barren beige gravel of where we flew into the south of the island to the dark green laurel forests of the north and the jet-black lava flows on top of Teide The views from above 2,500m stretch to the neighbouring islands of La Palma and La Gomera and the volcano is littered with impressively jagged rock formations formed by hollowed-out magma chambers and ancient beds of lava It’s an environment that looks like a Martian landscape We eat lunch at the only habitable building on top of Teide, a restaurant in the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide hotel The food is a window into a Canarian cuisine I knew little about A local cheese plate is brought out to start followed by tender roasted rabbit bathed in a bittersweet garlic and pepper sauce A delicious bowl of Tenerife’s famous wrinkly potatoes – boiled until tender and then baked in salt to shrivel – accompanied the meal All of this was washed down with refreshing glasses of Canarian white wine The next morning, Dario is ready to show us the island’s history, and so we head to the university city and former capital of San Cristobal de La Laguna. The town is more reminiscent of Cartagena than Cadiz. Dario explains that the city was built in the 15th century as a blueprint for what would become Havana in Cuba Baroque and neoclassical mansions and monasteries Afternoon takes us out the city and towards Anaga forest This peninsula stretching northeast from La Laguna is the wettest part of the island but also the greenest Mountains draped in cloud forests remind me of the world of Jurassic Park A drive of many hairpins takes us across a ridge from mirador to mirador with vistas that make you think you could swing like Tarzan to the other side of the valley enjoying again the simple pleasure of dining on fresh seafood tapas while sipping ice-cold local lager Northern Tenerife has been biding its time for too long With the southern resorts feeling busier than ever Read more: Seven Spanish islands with sun and volcanic peaks that you should make your next holiday destination Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/in_travel/in_europe/image/gallery_mpu_sb","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"iStock-2150327386.jpg","description":"Nature scenic seascape in Canary Island.Landscape in Garachico village.","caption":"Garachico, on the north side of Tenerife, looks out towards the islands of La Palma and La Gomera Garachico, on the north side of Tenerife, looks out towards the islands of La Palma and La Gomera Benjamin Salmon finds that the north of this island challanges all his preconceptions of what a Canary Islands holiday looks like Garachico has scored a long-priced win in the Australian Heritage Cup at Flemington. Young Ballarat-based trainer Dominic Sutton showed his prowess with stayers when Garachico took out the 'second' staying race on Melbourne Cup Day The Australian Heritage Cup (2800m) at Flemington on Tuesday was the race Sutton had aimed Garachico at since taking over the gelding's training earlier this year Garachico ran third in last year's edition behind The Map when trained by Leon and Troy Corstens a stable Sutton was an assistant trainer with at the time Branching out on his own earlier in the season Garachico is part-owned by Sutton's father and followed the newly licenced trainer Garachico ($61) scored a half-length win from the $5.50 favourite Newfoundland with Whisky On The Hill ($6) the same margin away third Garachico came out from France at the end of 2022 in the new ownership as the winner of one race at Evry and Tuesday's outing was his 15th in Australia "It's been a long time coming," Sutton said "He's been a promising stayer throughout his time here and we've just been waiting to get him out to these extended trips "He ran third in this race last year and it was nice to go two better today "We've always had this race sort of circled When you get these horses that love these types of trips there's limited options for them and it's a great race "He loves a big galloping track like Flemington Sutton said winning a race on Melbourne Cup Day for a young trainer was a huge thrill He went close to capturing a Group 1 race when second in the Caulfield Guineas last month while that horse Feroce finished third in the Carbine Club Stakes on Victoria Derby Day "It's been a fast rise coming through the training ranks and to be able to have this calibre of horse to bring to the races on days like today it's just an unbelievable thrill," Sutton said "I feel very honoured to be able to be in this position progressive horses that are coming through but you add another string to your bow by showing that you can train these European stayers and then you get them to the point where they can deliver on the big stage over these extended trips."  The Victoria Racing Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which it is based the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation © 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone The authorities in Tenerife have reassured the public that there is no imminent volcanic eruption despite recent seismic activity near Mount Teide the island will hold a simulation of a volcanic emergency in Garachico this September in collaboration with the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism Cabildo emphasised that there is no scientific evidence pointing to an eruption in the short or medium term despite the fact that monitoring efforts will increase around Teide to ensure early detection of any significant changes Ongoing Volcanic Monitoring and Safety Measures The Canary Islands Volcanological Institute (Involcan) and the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME) are constantly monitoring seismic These agencies use state-of-the-art detection systems to analyse underground changes and respond quickly to potential threats The Cabildo is also working closely with emergency services including the Canary Islands Government’s Directorate for Security and Emergencies to ensure that protocols are in place for any eventuality Our advanced monitoring network ensures that any significant volcanic change will be detected in time to take the necessary precautions." Why Will the Drill Take Place in Garachico The decision to hold the volcanic emergency drill in Garachico is linked to its historical significance The town felt the full force of the eruption in 1706 making it an ideal location for evaluating Tenerife’s response capacity which facilitates European disaster response training involving key emergency and scientific institutions contributing their expertise in crisis management and adapting European emergency protocols to Tenerife’s unique volcanic risks A key element of the volcanic emergency drill will be a preventive evacuation of a district of Garachico testing both emergency services' and residents' ability to respond to a crisis situation authorities will conduct public awareness campaigns Dávila stressed the importance of the community’s participation stating that public engagement is essential for improving communication and emergency response strategies in the event of a real eruption Strengthening European Emergency Response in Tenerife The European Union Civil Protection Mechanism which has responded to global disasters such as earthquakes The experience gained from these interventions will improve Tenerife’s emergency preparedness ensuring both public safety and improved crisis management capabilities locals found an individual who was already dead in Levada do Norte which connects Estreito de Câmara de Lobos to Garachico According to what was possible to determine there is still no certainty as to what happened It could be a local person attending to land The Câmara de Lobos Volunteer Firefighters were mobilized to the scene but nothing could be done to reverse the situation as was the health delegate to declare the death From Diário Notícias No update on the three backpacks found recently Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email ILOILO City – It was the International Day of the Disappeared seven days ago The disappeared or desaparecidos are individuals abducted Western Visayas has seen several cases of enforced disappearance through the years and among the most notable involved activists Maria Luisa Posa-Dominado and Nilo Arado The pair was abducted by armed individuals on the night of April 12 Dominado served as the spokesperson for Panay Island’s Samahan ng mga Ex-detainee Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (Selda) while Arado was the chairperson of Paghugpong sang mga Mangunguma sa Panay kag Guimaras (Pamanggas) their families persist in seeking justice while holding onto hope of seeing their loved ones alive again May Wan Posa Dominado of Arevalo district here still clings to the hope of seeing her mother alive It fuels our strength and drives other families of the disappeared to seek justice and continue the search regardless of how many years have passed,” May Wan told Panay News of Arevalo district and who was the driver of the pickup truck that Dominado and Arado were in when abducted said he sometimes loses hope of ever seeing his fellow activists alive again Garachico was fortunate to survive with his life after being shot and left for dead by the armed men who kidnapped Dominado and Arado “I can’t say for sure if they were left alive because the pickup they took was burnt in Janiuay,” he admitted while traveling back to Iloilo City from San Jose Antique after campaigning for their party-list groups then gunmen approached our vehicle and shot me,” Garachico said One suspect sat in the driver’s side of the pickup and fled with the van from friends suggesting that Dominado and Arado were thrown into a well and burnt “I survived with a gunshot wound to the neck teams of human rights advocates and families have searched for them where they might have been hidden She was in Metro Manila preparing for the bar examination when she learned of the abduction This forced her to abandon her exam preparations and return to Iloilo City the day after learning of the incident May Wan said her mother had received numerous threats before her abduction accused by state forces of being a commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) “She was tagged as ‘Commander Posa’ of the NPA she was an activist who had been fighting for human rights since the Martial Law era (of then President Ferdinand E but neither was her principled stance,” May Wan said But hope springs eternal in the human breast as activists and families commemorated the International Day of the Disappeared they not only remembered the missing but also reinvigorated their call for justice and an end to the brutal practice of enforced disappearances May Wan lamented that under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. 12 activists were reported missing or abducted already since 2022 signalling that the practice of enforced disappearance is continuing to reveal the whereabouts of all the desaparecidos and to stop the practice of enforced disappearances “End the impunity that allows these human rights violations giving state forces the arrogance to abduct and kill violating human rights without facing justice,” she said./PN and website in this browser for the next time I comment Tenerife’s wild northern coast — with its caves craters and historic villages — offers a bracing alternative to the sun-drenched beaches of the south This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK).There are two sides to every story they often picture the island’s south coast — home to a warm dry and eternally summery climate and resort towns strung along the shore The north coast of the largest of the Canary Islands is a different beast: buffeted by bracing trade winds and blessed by Atlantic rain showers wilder and less familiar side of the Canaries — an area where visitors can burrow into the island’s fascinating past mustard-hued towns and shadowy caves that echo with the legacy of the Indigenous Guanches people It’s a place where you can swiftly strike into remote and otherworldly landscapes: head north east on ear-popping mountain roads to reach basalt cliffs teetering over a blue sea the mist-shrouded spine of the Anaga Mountains loom where mighty rock buttresses preside over on silent beaches beaches have long been the primary draw for visitors to the Canary Islands be it blustery beaches for surfers or serene coves for sunbathers — all formed from brooding The creator behind this volcanic geography is Mount Teide — the 12,188ft stratovolcano that lords over the island at its centre It marks the loftiest point on Spanish territory and was once believed by the Guanches to be a domain of the gods Climbing or driving towards the summit affords truly almighty vistas along the heavenly north coast — towns beaches and banana groves shaded by the ever-shifting shadow of the mountain a historic water park designed by the Gaudí of the Canary Islands the old-world Ébano Café is a fine place for a late-morning coffee under the gaze of a 17th-century church was once used by the pre-Hispanic Guanche people Re-emerge to savour the sunset at nearby Charco del Viento a little rocky peninsula with distant views of neighbouring island La Palma where traditional simmered octopus and fresh fish prop up the menu where tours explore wondrously creaky balconies and a palm-studded central patio The adjoining museum hosts demonstrations in traditional ceramics and sand art set a course for homely Casa Egon: a cafe that spills out into a leafy terraced garden with views out to the Atlantic and up to the summit of Mount Teide drive an hour eastwards to San Cristóbal de La Laguna and the Anaga Mountains AfternoonThe Anaga mountains form a long tapering ridge crowned by laurel forests Arriving from busy resorts like Puerto de la Cruz it might feel you’ve crossed a threshold into Middle-earth Driving into this remote corner of the island is a workout for both the arms and the nerves — expect hairpin bends and lurching drops — but the rewards make it worthwhile with tarmac roads terminating in villages of poetic isolation The peaceful hamlet of Afur is a springboard for hikes through a verdant ravine to the remote beach of Playa del Tamadite A little further east is historic Taganana centred on the whitewashed church of Our Lady of the Snows where a smattering of farmhouses cluster in a valley at whose base a lighthouse blinks out to sea while La Bruma is a contemporary outfit with a tapas menu that delivers big on Canarian seafood the nearest island to Tenerife.Photograph by Getty ImagesTop three North Coast day tripsThe north offers plenty of scope for outdoor adventures 2. Mount Teide summitWhether they realise it or not, all visitors to Tenerife travel in the orbit of Mount Teide — the central volcano that’s as high as four Snowdons and whose summit is visible almost everywhere on the island A few brave souls apply for a licence to walk to the top over a few days — everyone else drives most of the way there It’s a 45-minute drive from La Orotava to Las Cañadas del Teide reminiscent of Russian dolls; to cover the last leg as altitude sickness can be an issue at this lofty perch La Gomera Among the smallest of the main Canary Islands La Gomera is Tenerife’s nearest neighbour — close enough to be accessible by 50-minute ferry ride from the quays at Los Cristianos it’s a galaxy apart from Tenerife and its near-million population and even the briefest day trip can give a sense of a little lost world marooned out in the waves Look up to Garajonay National Park as the ferry draws closer amid whose pastel-hued mansions Christopher Colombus stopped to stretch his legs en route to the Americas where the explorer was rumoured to have prayed for safe passage Playa Maria JimenezThis urban beach sits on the western edge of Puerto de la Cruz set between a 17th-century castle and a craggy headland blessed with a smattering of fish restaurants It’s a family favourite but beware of powerful currents (an issue all along the north coast) Playa de BenijoReaching this beach at the extreme northeastern tip of Tenerife entails a hair-raising drive down from the Anaga Mountains It’s a popular spot with surfers; Restaurante Playa Casa Africa Playa de San TelmoA tiny beach at the heart of Puerto de la Cruz with tidal lagoons defined by surging seawater and scuttling crabs the cafe-lined promenade above provides magnificent views Playa el BollulloConcealed by steep cliffs this cove is off most tourists’ radar — you’ll need to walk down a series of stone steps from the surrounding farmland to get there There’s plenty of space for sandcastles and sunbathers or else hole up in the no-frills beach bar Playa de San MarcosBeaches become scarcer the closer you get to the northwestern tip of the island and Playa de San Marcos represents a last hurrah its black-sand strip backed by a number of whitewashed hotels served with mojo rojo and mojo verde sauces.Photograph by Getty ImagesTop three classic Tenerife dishes1 Papas arrugadasThis is the quintessential Tenerife dish The tubers in question will have been sown in fertile volcanic soil before being cooked in heavily salted water (traditionally seawater) they typically turn up in the company of both red and green pepper sauces — mojo rojo and mojo verde Ropa viejaWhile it translates rather unappetisingly as ‘old clothes’ in reality this is a hearty stew made with shredded beef and chicken having travelled across the Atlantic with Canarian seafarers Goat’s cheeseThere are artisanal cheeses galore in Tenerife; largely taking the form of goat’s cheese Look out for other goat’s cheeses from across the archipelago — majorero from Fuerteventura (not dissimilar to manchego) and salty palmero from nearby La Palma Tenerife’s two main airports, the small Tenerife Norte Airport (served by regional flights from Spain) and the much bigger Tenerife South Airport are served by British Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet and Jet2 from several UK hubs Local bus operator Titsa provides a comprehensive network of routes between Garachico Published in the October 2022 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) ","enableAds":true,"endbug":true,"isMetered":false,"isUserAuthed":false,"isTruncated":false,"isEntitled":false,"freemiumContentGatingEnabled":true,"premiumContentGatingEnabled":false,"ldMda":{"cmsType":"image","hasCopyright":true,"id":"010fab94-58e0-44fa-9acf-8e91c1501531","lines":3,"positionMetaBottom":true,"showMore":true,"caption":"Mount Teide Spain’s highest peak.","crdt":"Photograph by Alamy","dsc":"Mount Teide Spain’s highest peak.","rchDsc":{"markup":"Mount Teide Spain’s highest 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Peter Orsel and the series of rock pools it had created where groups of children were now shrieking and splashing about Founded in the 16th century by Genoese merchants, Garachico was once the Canary island's principal port and a centre of sugar production I started up a cobbled side street during siesta time and the farther I climbed away from the cafés and shops on the seafront the more the town seemed to sink back in time I turned a corner and stood looking up at the flaking and appeared to return my gaze with an air of benign indifference and quiet invincibility Mount TeideAna LuiBy this point, I had become something of an expert in the arcane skill of avoiding big tourist developments. I took one look at my guidebook and immediately decided to forgo the entire south of Tenerife in favour of two stunning colonial towns as well as the Santiago Calatrava auditorium in Santa Cruz which gave me a palate-cleansing jolt of 21st-century architecture after a steady diet of ancient stones and lava Post-Bilbao is there a city in the world that hasn't tried to revive its fortunes by throwing money at a fashionable architect then sitting back and bracing itself for the onslaught of visitors con mucho dinero having recruited Calatrava to jazz up this port city with his famously dynamic style They gave him a stellar location - a breezy wide-open space right on the water - and although the result got a mixed reception among critics I don't think I have ever seen a Calatrava building that wasn't white This palette works best in a climate such as Tenerife's which guarantees the perfect backdrop: a clear is it the reincarnation of the Concorde's nose swooping down over Santa Cruz with its gigantic white sails/wings and its pointy beak/nose a dazzling rebuke to all the mediocre modern architecture that surrounds it determined to describe her journey - by boat donkey and horse - through all seven islands In a chapter entitled 'Toilsome Travelling' she writes about a trek across the boulder-strewn region of Lanzarote known as Mal País and remarks with wonderful British understatement that it was 'very bad walking indeed' I tried to imagine her stumbling across this blackened wasteland in her long as the locals shook their heads in amazement at la mujer inglesa ordered a cappuccino and tried to recreate my own journey by following her account of the places we had both seen but every now and then there was a flash of recognition and quite suddenly I was looking at a particular place through her eyes and mine I turned to her chapter on the lava caves of Lanzarote and read 'The grotto forms a high dome whose roof is somewhat broken so that the light penetrates from above through an almost circular opening' - as it still does to this day with the addition of just a few brilliant flourishes by Manrique I ordered another cappuccino and plunged back into Olivia's story with more than 100 years separating our respective journeys light-filled cultural centre in Santa Cruz It plays with the concept of the traditional Canarian courtyard by drawing visitors into its exhibition spaces along criss-crossed paths Expect to be challenged here: this is art as social commentary and its offering runs the gamut of the contemporary Currently showing is Recherchez les femmes!!! featuring audio-visual works by three exciting young French artists Previous line-ups read like a who's who of science: Stephen Hawking One of the founders is astrophysicist and musician Brian May and the bill nods to both of his passions; as well as talks Even though it has been more than a decade since Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava finished the Adán Martín Auditorio de Tenerife its arresting concrete arcs and dramatic white half-moon-shaped roof mean it's still Santa Cruz's most talked-about building The design of the waterside showstopper is often compared to Sydney Opera House and it has completely changed the Canarian cultural landscape with the auditorium regularly holding operatic and orchestral concerts.By Helen Ochyra and Emily Mathieson Here the rooms have polished wooden floors There's also a courtyard pool for sun-soaked dips until those crowds disperse as well as creative comfort food by Danish chef Danny Nielson including white asparagus with truffle oil Address: Hotel San Roque, Calle Esteban de Ponte 32, Garachico, Tenerife, Canary Islands, SpainTelephone: hotelsanroque.comPrice: Doubles from about £175 AbamaBest hotel in Tenerife for: familiesThis is a sprawling behemoth of terracotta sandcastles towering on the cliff edge For those travelling with properly small ones and the mountains of kit they come with highchairs and warmed-up milk or sterilisers The sheer amount of space – 395 acres of Moorish gardens several swimming pools including a family one with fountains and countless inflatables – means no tripping over anyone’s toes or disturbing the peace with a mewling baby you need to box clever and book one of the stylish villa suites and a pool shared only with other villa families the beach club has a buttery stretch of sand – unusual for the Canaries the kids’ club has everything from a fish-shaped library and a sweet ‘relax and nap’ corner to mini musicals and puppet shows chaotic football games and go-karting races And in the evenings (when the kids’ club is open til parents can duck into one of the 10 restaurants headed by renowned Basque chef Martín Berasategui Or forget about supper and hit the rum at the Cuban cigar bar instead INSIDER TIP It can reach 28°C even in winter so it’s a cracking place to come off-season if you’re not bound by term time Address: The Ritz-Carlton Abama, TF-47, km 9, 38687 Guia de Isora Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, SpainTelephone: +34 922 12 6000Website: ritzcarlton.com AbamaAna LuiThis feature was published in Condé Nast Traveller June 2017 Tenerife: Road Trip in the Canary Islands How to do Gran Canaria in styleGran Canaria - best beaches, hotels and things to do The northern coast of Tenerife was declared on alert on Sunday by the Canary Islands Government due to coastal phenomena that caused waves of up to 4,5 metres and tides, according to a report The Spanish DailySeveral beaches such as Bollullo La Orotava and Roque de las Bodegas were closed on Monday morning It is not yet known when the alert will end the Garachico road also had to be closed in a section due to the sea conditions the waves exceed four and a half metres and compromise the safety of the population that passes through there during the day The same swell that has been bringing waves to Nazaré has also arrived in the Canary Islands with these waves This is a similar situation to that of November last year when images of another swell hitting a building in Tenerife A publication shared by DUKE (@duke_surf) the 18 2018 11 has 20: XNUMX PST A swimmer was rescued yesterday morning (Thursday) after falling in a rocky area near the Mirador del Emigrante in Garachico, Tenerife. The incident occurred around 9:30am, leaving them unable to climb out on their own. Firefighters from the Icod de Los Vinos fire station were dispatched to the scene to carry out the rescue operation. The person was safely extricated and handed over to SUC medical personnel who treated them at the scene. The Local Police were also present at the site to assist with the rescue effort. The operation underscores the importance of caution when navigating coastal areas, particularly those with uneven terrain and natural rock pools. HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Tenerife The "penitents" in pointed hoods and religious statues take over the streets for a week of solemn processions Save Visited Rate Review ShareProcesión Magna in Güímar Viernes Santo (Good Friday)Procesión Magna in Güímar is one of the most important and profoundly ingrained religious holidays in Spain Religious brotherhoods carry elaborate processions with well constructed floats that depict biblical themes through the streets as a way for communities to honor the Passion of Christ you can often see locals wearing traditional clothing and listening to melancholic music Semana Santa is especially well-known for its majesty and seriousness in places like Seville attracting tourists from all over the world to see the show The largest island of Tenerife is no exception to Spain's celebrations and its historical cities see countless religious ceremonies and street processions throughout the week leading to Easter The celebration starts on Palm Sunday and continues to Easter Day most congregations have at least one daily procession with a church service the most remarkable day is Good Friday commemorating the death and burial of Jesus Christ Easter customs in Tenerife feature a range of diverse Canarian and Spanish culinary traditions One of them is "potaje de vigilia," a filling stew made with potatoes This meal is well-known specifically for adhering to the Lenten diet restrictions by omitting meat "torrijas" have also become a popular Easter delicacy They are essentially French toast made with bread pieces dipped in sugar and frequently spiced with cinnamon and honey The most memorable processions involve members of different religious brotherhoods These iconic "penitents" are wearing long cloaks with pointed hoods that totally cover their faces and revealing only their eyes Other participants of solemn parades are "Nazarenos" who typically walk barefoot and carry shackles or large wooden crosses it's common to parade huge floats with heavy religious statues through the streets traditionally accompanied with sombre religious music by a brass band The most elaborate Semana Santa festivities take place in the authentic towns of the island and the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife The most famous celebration is observed in San Cristóbal de la Laguna the religious centre of Tenerife and UNESCO World Heritage Site The very special occasion not to miss in La Laguna is its Good Friday evening procession — Procesion del Silencio or the Silent Procession and the town is illuminated solely by candles The pious brotherhood parade departs at around 9:30 pm from the Iglesia de la Concepción A slow pace set by an ominous drumbeat creates a moving and a bit unnerving atmosphere you are never going to forget Easter Sunday brings the joy of Resurrection and so families celebrate with local delicacies like sancocho (salted fish served with potatoes) Bright blue light filtered down through the hole in the ceiling I switched my torch off and let myself be pulled gently to and fro by the swell basking in the otherworldly glow inside the flooded lava tube a 150m-long tunnel through basalt rock a short zodiac ride from the village of Garachico on Tenerife’s northern coast There was too much swell to access the tunnel through its small entrance at 12m opening out at a depth of 20-30m in the midst of a remarkable landscape of columnar basalt we crossed a shelf of rock that dropped away after a short distance down a series of basalt column steps akin to those at the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland the mouth of the tunnel came into magnificent view the light from the distant ceiling hole illuminating the gloom Marine life was limited – a few sponges of various shapes and colours on the walls and some small silver fish I couldn’t identify swimming near the floor of the cave – but that didn’t matter You don’t come to Tenerife for enormous shoals of fish or abundant invertebrates the product of millions of years of volcanic activity on this archipelago off the northwest African coast thought to date back to an eruption tens of thousands of years ago long before Tenerife was first settled by the Guanche people around the first millennium BCE Garachico still bears the scars – both geological and economic – of a much more recent eruption lava poured down the flank of the Trevejo volcano into what was then Tenerife’s most prosperous port town With trading vessels bound for Europe and the Americas now unable to dock in Garachico the commercial centre shifted first to Las Americas in the south A huge new harbour opened to the east of Garachico old town in 2012 but it’s hard to imagine that the town could ever regain its 17th-century status The lava that did so much damage is still visible today in the old harbour and in a series of beautiful natural swimming pools that sit alongside it Garachico may not be a heavy hitter in economic terms these days but it’s certainly a charming spot to visit and dive The 1706 eruption was one of a handful that have taken place on Tenerife in the years since the conquest of the Canary Islands by Spain in the 15th century (the beginning of written records on the islands) you can find evidence of this recent volcanic activity in the landscape it’s the much more ancient volcanism of the island that takes your breath away a site a 15-minute zodiac ride northeast of Puerto de la Cruz two enormous basalt pinnacles tower over a third pillar lying horizontally on the seabed at 36m So uniform and deliberate are these columns of rock that swimming among them on my way to find an unlikely garden of neon-yellow gorgonian sea fans at 38m Not only are these formations entirely natural – a result of very particular cooling conditions – they were also the joint author of The Geology of the Canary Islands with J C Carracedo ‘Sea level rise since the last glacial maximum some 20,000 years ago has drowned them,’ he explains particularly taken together with the towering cliffs you pass on your way to reach them The result of coastal landslides that took place millions of years ago during the formation of the island from three separate volcanoes Each horizontal stripe of paler rock indicates an ancient lava flow event adding to the gradual process that saw Tenerife take shape soaring 600m above sea level and cut through with vertical stripes of rock that reveal the course of magma on its way to the surface long ago ten minutes by boat from pretty Los Gigantes harbour With its combination of rough basalt formations harbouring morays shrimp and scorpionfish; a sand patch that is home to garden eels and schooling bastard grunts; and a glorious natural amphitheatre it’s a dive site that perfectly characterises the Tenerife scuba experience with the addition of some weirdly twisted basalt columns and a couple of yellow gorgonians While those formations are probably a combination of ancient landslides with more recent lava flow on top it’s a different story in the south of the island off Montaña Amarilla – a towering archway that seems to come out of nowhere as you swim alongside a high 180-degree wall – could date back to a large explosive eruption of the now extinct Las Cañadas volcano some 180,000 years ago (you can still see its caldera at the centre of the island Filed under: Europe, Instagram, Print Issues, TravelTagged with: Magazine, Winter 24 Want to access DIVE on your tablet or smartphone Android or PC/Mac image below to download the app for your device Copyright © 2025 Syon Media and writer Kim Dae Joo attended a press conference at the Stanford Hotel in Seoul and answered questions about the show Viewers had pointed out some controversial moments on the show such as the lack of hair covering by the kitchen staff and Lee Seo Jin pointing and using an informal term for “them” when referring to customers “I am aware of the viewers’ comments I became informed of them after reading comments and community bulletin boards “It was the production crew’s lapse in judgment there were parts were unable to be thorough about We film everything at once and edit parts of it to air on broadcast then we could have taken the viewers’ reactions into consideration I think it’s something we need to be more careful with if we were to shoot ‘Youn’s Kitchen’ again.” The show has continuously recorded high viewership ratings and recently achieved its highest viewership ratings yet of 16 percent during its fifth episode Source (1) Some amazing images and videos have been shared on social media, showing spectacular 10-metre high waves in Garachico in the north of Tenerife earlier today, Thursday. They have been taken by a resident of the area and they show the force of the waves breaking against the promenade. In the video you can see waves of between 10 and 15 metres highlighting the power and danger of the sea. It is not the first time that this image has occurred on the island of Tenerife, but it continues to impress and at the same time demonstrate why it is too dangerous to go swimming. Weather warnings are in place across the Canary Islands for adverse sea conditions, and many fishing boats have not been able to go out to sea due to weather conditions. By Lanzarote, the smallest of the islands, La Graciosa, also suffered the scourge of the sea and during the day it was "incommunicado" and cut off from the rest. a swathe of golden sand and a temperate year-round climate Tenerife offers a range of cultural attractions to satisfy every traveller From a resilient town that’s rebuilt itself around art to culinary classes uncovering the secrets of mojo sauce here are the best ways to sample culture and cuisine on Tenerife Throw shapes at a fiesta The Tenerife calendar is filled with fiestas; each barrio (neighbourhood) hosting their own celebration of Tinerfeño culture Los Realejos in the north holds more than 80 fiestas a year and the busiest party months across the island are between May and September with more than 60 in each The largest of all is the vibrant Carnival of Santa Cruz – considered the second-most popular in the world after the one in Rio de Janeiro – lasting for several weeks every February for a more concentrated and calmer experience Tenerife has a cultural calendar chock-a-block with colourful fiestas and celebrations | Courtesy of Spain Tourism Get learning at the History and Anthropology Museum Much of Tenerife’s culture stems from San Cristóbal de la Laguna in the northeast – it was one of the first cities founded on the Canary Islands and remains a historic centre and Unesco World Heritage site The island’s past is often overlooked for the beaches and beautiful walking trails provides a deep dive into island culture through exhibitions and a programme of activities Discover Tenerife’s past at the History and Anthropology Museum in San Cristóbal de la Laguna | Courtesy of Spain Tourism Lap up culture in La Orotava The northern town of La Orotava lies close to Teide National Park; valley scenery and Mount Teide rise behind the town Its stately architecture gives an insight into the area’s grand heritage but the cobbled streets aren’t particularly well-known to tourists the Church of La Concepción and a trail of gofio mills are itinerary essentials here There are guided tours available – don’t miss a museum visit or tastings of the local food Casa de los Balcones is a 17th-century family mansion built in a quintessential Canary Islands style | Courtesy of Spain Tourism Get arty in Garachico This coastal town has faced several disasters through the years – it’s been hit by an epidemic and floods and a major volcanic eruption destroyed most of the town in 1706 flourishing Garachico has won awards for its artistic treasures and fine arts and is known for its Saturday street market where local artists sell unique pieces There’s also a contemporary art museum and the palace of the Marquis of Adeje displaying more of the town’s artistic side there are natural swimming pools on the rocky promenade that are well worth a visit Take a day trip to resilient Garachico to uncover the creative side of Tenerife | Courtesy of Spain Tourism Know your mojo sauces The unofficial sauce of the Canary Islands from papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes) to meat and seafood and can be found in almost every restaurant and tapas bar with the two most popular being mojo verde (with coriander and parsley) and mojo picon (with chilli) If you want to recreate your favourite when you return home join one of the various workshops on the island to learn how to make the traditional sauce for yourself Make sure you order a plate of ‘papas arrugadas’ with a side of mojo sauce | © agefotostock / Alamy Stock Photo Indulge in artisanal goat’s cheese With an abundance of goats roaming the land it’s not surprising that fresh goat’s cheese (typically just a few days old) is the best-loved dairy product on the island The cheese is often cured and smoked in the remote Anaga region but you can order it from most restaurants and grocery stores including queso a la plancha (grilled with honey) and almogrote (spread with tomato The Santa Cruz Food Market is a great place to pick up local foods including cheese Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Lose a couple of hours wandering around the stalls of Santa Cruz Food Market | Left : © Laurence Jones/ljonesphotography.co.uk / Alamy Stock Photo | Right: © Perry van Munster / Alamy Stock Photo Explore the five wine regions Blessed with year-round good weather Tenerife is an ideal spot for growing grapes – five wine regions flourish here as a result The volcanic earth introduces a unique taste; most wines produced here have an intense There are hundreds of wineries across the island – most offer guided tours and tastings that provide an insight into the nuances of Tinerfeño wine production the landscape is ideal for growing grapes and vineyards thrive on mountainsides well above sea level don’t skip a wine-tasting experience while you’re in Tenerife | © Tetra Images Learn more about this underrated Spanish island and plan your own adventure at spain.info Food & Drink The 5 Best Food Markets in Madrid Guides & Tips How to Spend the Perfect 24 Hours in Santander See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Sports The Most Epic Hiking Trails in Spain's Sierra Nevada Architecture Spain’s Most Impressive Bullrings See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Guides & Tips How to Attend a Bullfight in Spain Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd It seems that Park Seo Joon steals hearts wherever he goes On the March 16 episode of tvN variety show “Youn’s Kitchen 2,” the cast wrapped up their last day of operating a restaurant in Garachico The cast faced a record amount of guests after the restaurant was featured in the local newspaper the cast’s next-door neighbor came to eat at the restaurant with her daughter they greeted a group of young girls hovering around the restaurant It turned out that the girls were waiting for a glimpse of Park Seo Joon When the neighbor’s daughter asked where they were heading the girls insisted on waiting by the table to catch a glimpse of the handsome “waiter.” Although the girls were not familiar with Park Seo Joon as a South Korean actor they shared that they had fallen for him over the past few days The show then aired footage of the girls frequently passing by the restaurant to say hi to Park Seo Joon Unfortunately for the girls, it was Lee Seo Jin who came out to serve the neighbor and her daughter the daughter shared with another customer the cute story of Park Seo Joon’s new fan following Source (1) (2) “Youn’s Kitchen 2” is set to open its doors tonight on January 5 at 9:50 p.m Following the popularity of the first season the cast and crew headed out to the town of Garachico on Tenerife Island to see if they could win over the locals with Korean food The success of the first season was mainly due to the show being a new kind of food program that hadn’t been seen before as it set out overseas to introduce foreigners to Korean food There was a thrill in seeing what people thought of bulgogi and whether it was a dish that could be loved globally viewers felt like they were going on a vacation whenever the show aired So how is the second season planning to captivate viewers Here are three things to get you excited for the show An actor we’re used to as a lead in dramas has decided to appear in a variety show he’s stolen the hearts of viewers as he goes from romantic to chic to mischievous depending on what role he’s playing As Park Seo Joon has rarely made appearances on variety shows in the past viewers have naturally become curious to know what Park Seo Joon is like in real life It’s still unclear just how similar or different the actor is from what has been shown through dramas anticipation is high as discovering who Park Seo Joon really is will be a highlight of the show According to an analysis done by psychologist Geert Hofstede on national character it was found that Taiwan is the most similar to Korea in terms of national character This means that Korea and Spain have relatively similar national character Whether this will translate into Spanish people enjoying the Korean food that “Youn’s Kitchen 2” prepared is yet to be seen While “Youn’s Kitchen” was set in a vacation spot “Youn’s Kitchen 2” traveled to a small town called Garachico was giving viewers the feeling that they were on vacation This also meant that the majority of guests at the restaurant were tourists who were visiting from all over the world “Youn’s Kitchen 2” is set in a town which means that many of their customers will be locals who live there This could give the cast an opportunity to get to know their customers on a deeper level which may create an interesting and heartwarming experience for everyone It remains to be seen whether “Youn’s Kitchen 2” will enjoy the same success as its predecessor but anticipation is high for the show due to the success of the first season It may be that the fourth thing to keep an eye on is whether the second season will be able to surpass the first The first episode of “Youn’s Kitchen” will air on January 5 at 9:50 p.m Source (1) Producing director (PD) Lee Jin Joo has opened up about the explosive response that “Youn’s Kitchen 2” has already received The first episode recorded average ratings of 14.1 percent and peaked at 17.3 percent in real-time ratings which is higher than the highest ratings recorded for the first season (average 14.1 percent peaked at 16 percent in real-time ratings) “I’m very grateful and happy for all the love our first episode received we feel a sense of pressure because the ratings were much higher than we could have ever expected and our crew will continue to work hard till the end.” but I think they were a little worried as well I think both the cast and crew felt the same way.” The main dish of “Youn’s Kitchen 2” is bibimbap a lot of foreign customers in the first season had asked if bibimbap was on the menu That memory is said to have influenced the dish’s inclusion in the second season “Yoon Yeo Jung said she’s really confident making bulgogi so we thought she would be okay with making bibimbap if we made bulgogi the main topping we studied what kind of image foreigners have about Korean food and it looked like many people thought of Korean food as ‘healthy food,’ with bibimbap being the main dish they knew There were actually quite a lot of customers who ate bibimbap at our Garachico restaurant because they saw it as a healthy option.” PD Lee Jin Joo concluded with a taste of what viewers can expect from the second episode Yoon Yeo Jung will take on the challenge of making japchae so Yoon Yeo Jung will try to make japchae and add more items for people to choose from The cast will be interacting with even more customers and grow close together.” “Youn’s Kitchen 2” airs every Friday night on tvN at 9:50 p.m and Park Seo Joon as they run a Korean restaurant in the town of Garachico on Tenerife Island Source (1) Since the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on the Island of Las Palmas in 2021 and the large forest fires broke out on the Island of Tenerife last year the Canary Islands has turned its attention to protecting its ecosystems the Canary Islands have launched a crackdown on tourists who have been disrupting nature and stealing keepsakes from its shorelines Britons are warned that they could be fined if they take sand rocks or stones from the Canary Islands back to the UK This news comes after more UK nationals have been taking beach tokens as a reminder of their holiday instead of a magnet and other memorabilia the island's authorities have implemented hefty financial penalties that will see tourists pay huge fines ranging from £128 to a staggering £2,563 According to data published by the airport administrator Aena British nationals accounted for a vast 5.7 million arrivals to the Canary Islands last year more than a third of the 14.1 million international travellers who visited Spain's Atlantic enclave in 2023 If each British tourist took a pocketful of sand home last year the Canary Islands would have nothing left on its beaches this year Lanzarote and Fuerteventura have been listed as the worst affected areas after several natural spaces were threatened by people stealing their so-called souvenirs particularly on 'Popcorn' Beach located near Corralejo on the north of the island Minister of the Environment for Cabildo Samuel Martín said that tourists have caused irreparable damage to the ecosystem has been hit the hardest by tourists taking its famous algae fossils - which look exactly like popcorn Despite signs warning travellers that taking lithic material is a criminal offence Popcorn Beach has lost around 1,000 kilograms of its famous sand to visitors each month Councillor Lola García has since declared that Fuerteventura's ecosystems are endangered Roughly a ton of natural materials from protected beaches in Lanzarote are lost yearly Travellers charged with a minor offence must pay between £128 and £512 in fines For tourists caught trying to smuggle many stones their holiday reminders will most likely cost them the maximum fine of £2,563 officials faced difficulty identifying where the lithic materials originated warned their constituents that they could face huge fines if they also swipe materials from beaches a French man was fined around £2,575 after he was caught stealing 41 kilograms of pebbles and stones from Lampianu beach in Sassari a French couple were also caught stealing materials from Italy's beaches The couple were found with 14 plastic bottles full of sand from one of Sardinia's famous white sand beaches We pick the 10 best cycling routes on the spectacular volcanic island of Tenerife - five for mountain biking and five for road cycling doesn't enjoy quite the same international profile as some other areas of Spain are all more famous among the two-wheeled fraternity To most Brits, Tenerife is probably still best-known as an affordable winter sun destination - with all the attendant snobbery that goes along with that characterisation climbs which can take you from sea level up to 2,000m and an incredible diversity of landscapes and microclimates the island of Tenerife is a cyclist's paradise Bike rental is available all over the island, and it's not just sit up and beg bikes for tourists either - head to Bike Point Tenerife and you'll find carbon fibre road frames with full disc brakes hard tails by BMC and the latest e-Bikes for rent Well there are more world class itineraries than you can shake a stick at Whether you're a lycra-clad road cyclist or a diehard mountain biker you'll find something to enjoy here - so it's no wonder that cycling in Tenerife is becoming more popular with each passing season The ten Tenerife cycle routes we've listed below - five for mountain bikers But they'll give you a flavour of why this small volcanic island is one of the best places in the world to go cycling right now This stunning road cycling route in the north west of Tenerife starts and finishes at the seaside town of Garachico with its biggest climb over the Erjos pass at 1,107m You'll be spoilt for views of Tenerife's deeply ravined mountainscape as you tackle numerous switchback climbs before reaching the spectacular viewing point above Santiago del Teide After that the challenging descending begins in earnest - the final 10 km is mostly downhill back to Garachico Full route information including maps and gpx file a tour of the northeastern 'corner' of Tenerife takes in what is technically the highest mountain in Spain The route takes you up and then back down the mountains and the second half a glorious descent back down Highlights includes the beautiful Rosa de Piedra rock formation and the views from the 2,300m Izaña astronomical observatory in the Teide National Park There are also the lookout points La Tarta as well as the lush Corona Forestal nature park If you're looking for a one cycling route that can take you on a tour of the island and simultaneously all the aspects that make it so popular with cyclists Full route information including maps and gpx file Tenerife might be best-known among Brits as a beach-lounging destination but just wait until this ride becomes more popular If there was a prize for the most challenging and rewarding days in the saddle anywhere in the world this circular road cycling route in the south of Tenerife would certainly be a contender Starting at sea level in the coastal resort of Costa Adeje the first 120km are almost all climbing up Mt Teide past the Izaña Astronomical Observatory to the Las Cañadas del Teide Parador hotel or perhaps something a little stronger at the bar and restaurant before starting your 40 km long descent back to the coast Make sure you've worked on your fitness back at home before attempting to tackle this one Full route information including maps and gpx file With a start and finish in Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz this circular road route in the northeastern tip of Tenerife is one of the island's most popular half-day itineraries After a brief warm up along the coastal road you face a tough switchback climb to the Abicor lookout point Another brief respite later and you'll be climbing again to the Pico del Inglés 998m lookout Take some time to catch your breath here and soak up the fantastic views of Santa Cruz from where the long descent begins through the laurel forests and back to La Laguna and Santa Cruz More information Start/Finish: Buenavista del Norte / Punta del Hildago Crossing the whole north coast of Tenerife this 75km road ride is a coast to coast with a difference Starting on the north-western tip of the island in the town of Buenavista del Norte you'll ride an undulating route on excellent roads with the Atlantic ocean on your left so you'll need a reasonable level of fitness especially the gorgeous views of the Orotava Valley from the Humboldt lookout at kilometre 40.7 Full route information including maps and gpx file Route length: 85km (with 53km of connected trails) With a challenging 85km of trails on its main route and 53km of variants Tenerife's Northern Forest Route is the most extensive on the island It joins up 15 towns in the North and West plus six of Tenerife's protected natural spaces the trail runs over many of the most characteristic landscapes in the county of Acentejo and connects with the rural towns of Agua García The route finishes at the Montaña Cascajo But with a total of 13 derived routes or variations riding it all could be the mission of a lifetime Full route information including maps and gpx file Running entirely within the protected landscape of Las Lagunetas Tenerife's BC-2 mountain bike trail runs from the woodland recreation area of Las Raices to the Forestal Park centre deep in the woods but there's lots of variety along the 6.5km length of this off-road cycling route There is about 395m of gentle climbing all the way and a 3.6km optional extra if you want to stop off at the La Esperanza campsite Staying there is free but you'll need to get a camping permit through the Tenerife Cabildo (Island Council) Offices in person in Santa Cruz first Full route information including maps and gpx file deep in the Corona Forestal Park just east of Arguayo this easy 9.3km mountain bike route follows forest tracks starting and finishing on the island road TF-38 and the first 7km of the route is undulating but generally downhill From about 3km in you'll ride the Pista Canal de Vergara which follows the path of a river which takes you back up to the road and the finish this is a great cycling route to get started on Full route information including maps and gpx file This stunning mountain bike route in the south of Tenerife takes in an incredible variety of scenery Starting at an altitude of 1,250m at the El Contador recreational area the ride takes you on a steady climb through sheltered pine forests which in turn leads you to an area known as the Volcanes Negros (Black Volcanos) With a total of 834m of climbing up to a finishing altitude of almost 2,000m above sea level this cycling route will certainly get your lungs working Full route information including maps and gpx file Tenerife's South MTB Route is long but hugely rewarding The main trail runs to 42.29km but you can also opt for the 38.8km of alternative routes and variants Plenty to put you and your bike to the test properly the route runs through a large part of Tenerife's mountainous southern terrain with spectacular pine forests providing welcome shelter from Tenerife's almost guaranteed sunshine The route has five derived variants for plenty of route options In a palm tree just to the left of the view is a Rastafarian strapped to the higher reaches of the trunk chipping away at the old bark with an odd looking flat-ended chisel The island famed for its high rises and all-year-round holiday-makers was delivering yet another pleasant surprise The barren land we passed on the road to the west of the airport is blighted with cluster after cluster of ugly hotel development But things began to look up as soon as we arrived at our accommodation Garachico's Hotel San Roque is a complete anomaly in Tenerife It has been lovingly created by Dominique and Laly Carayon inside a 17th-century family home with two elegant courtyards Rebuilt within surprisingly strict (for Tenerife) guidelines the Carayons have retained the romance of the old house while imposing a thoroughly modern identity The balconies that overhang both courtyards look classically Spanish you discover the fine lattice work is Charles Rennie Mackintosh the armchairs you sink into to watch a video from the hotel's library are Le Corbusier or Mies van de Rohe The bedrooms and shared spaces are filled with pieces of Spanish modern art A nine-metre-high steel sculpture called the Sentinel by Miguel Navarro dominates one courtyard The charming but discreet staff tidy your room whenever you vacate it and offer guests glasses of wine or tea served in elegant white Villeroy & Boch cups Favourite drop spots tend to be by the side of the mosaic-tiled pool or on the chairs and sofas dotted around the courtyards and balconies The notoriously bad weather in the north of the island was living up to its reputation in the misty hills we'd passed through on our first day Dominique allowed us to borrow a copy of Teno Walks by Miguel Perez Carballo My wife read aloud as I took on the hairpin bends in our car "Walk Number 9: Do not attempt this walk if you are unaccustomed to doing this sort of arduous route almost impossible to describe and requiring tremendous physical effort." we opted for a gentler start and set off an 8km route from the cobbled main square of Los Silos which was just as well as Carballo's directions were unfathomable The route gently ascended into the hills of the Teno national park the vegetation gradually changing from euphorbia past what felt like a natural checkpoint at some disused cottages and into pine woods and paths carpeted with soft needles to whom we gave some impenetrable directions from Carballo's book Another route took us from the Teno village of Lomo da Masca and down to the sea It's an epic walk that most tourists only attempt in the knowledge that a boat will pick them up at the deserted beach at the bottom and take them back to their resort which were slowed and complicated by steep paths and rocky ravine beds we dropped from the reds of geraniums and oranges of cactus flowers down through abandoned agricultural terraces into a narrow gorge the walls were so close we could touch them with both arms a pebbled crescent sitting under mighty cliffs we stripped off and dived in to enjoy the most eagerly anticipated swim of our lives This walk is apparently the most popular in Tenerife but we saw no more than 20 people during the course of our exertions we enjoyed our smoothies over looking the gorge while the Guanchan Rasta chipped away at the old palm bark The owner of the cafe here rents out a cottage called Casa Riquelme which sleeps two and offers an unrivalled rural retreat Garachico's quiet nightlife was just what we needed after those long days of trekking Of the handful of fish restaurants on offer It has two main dining areas - a central courtyard painted and a terrace overlooking the rock pools in the harbour So it was a sad farewell we bade Tenerife the following day Getting there: Monarch (08700 40 50 40, Flymonarch.com) flies London Luton-Tenerife from £190 Where to stay: A double room with en suite bathroom plus breakfast at Hotel San Roque (+ 922 133 435, hotelsanroque.com/) costs £120 A double room at Casa Riquelme in Lomo da Masca costs £32 (+ 922 863 576) custard tarts and poncha (sugar-cane liquor) has energy to spare Where to stay: Quinta Casa Branca (00351 291 700 770, quintacasabranca.pt) is an ex-wine merchant's estate with 29 modern, glass-walled rooms overlooking gorgeous gardens (pictured right). Twins from €160 room-only. Getting there: GB Airways (0870 8509850, ba.com) flies three times a week from Gatwick from £177 Steer clear of the Brit pubs and concrete monstrosities of 'Lanzagrotty' and head inland to sleepy Yaiza twice voted most beautiful village in Spain Where to stay: Finca De Las Salinas (0034 928 830325, fincasalinas.com) is an 18th-century mansion. The restaurant serves Canarian food. Doubles from €104 B&B. Getting there: A charter flight is your best bet. Farebase.net has return flights from Gatwick on October 4 from £159 It's not so much where you go as when: after the summer the rampant commercialism dies down and whitewashed Mykonos Town reveals its charms Where to stay: In a seafront spot Theoxenia (0030 22890 22230, mykonostheoxenia.com), is a 60s design classic recently updated as a boutique hotel. Doubles from €130 B&B. Getting there: Olympic Airways (0870 606 0460, olympic-airways.com) flies via Athens in October from £224.70 Where to stay: Hotel Rural Las Calas (0034 928 661436, hotelrurallascalas.com) is a charming manor house with only six rooms serving local organic food Getting there: Excel Airways (0870 1690169, excelairways.com) has flights in October from £135 Where to stay: Hotel Juliani (00 356 2138 8000, hoteljuliani.com) is a 44-room restored seafront townhouse Getting there: Air Malta (0845 6073710, airmalta.com) has low-cost flights from Stansted from £103 return · All rates are per room per night based on two sharing With the rise in temperatures due to a mini heatwave in Tenerife there's no better plan than heading to the coast for a refreshing dip in saltwater Tenerife has numerous natural swimming spots Volcanic formations have created various natural pools along the island’s coast providing residents and tourists with a unique swimming experience Here are the ten best natural pools in Tenerife to enjoy this summer Located in the municipality of Guía de Isora Charco de La Jaquita is one of the island's most prominent natural pools this pool is nestled among small sandy areas and offers stunning views of La Gomera during sunset several natural pools surrounded by small sandy areas provide an ideal setting for a day of sun and sea Its name comes from the historical practice of soaking lupins (chochos) in saltwater to remove their bitterness Charco del Viento is a popular spot during sunny summer days Known for its unique beauty and clear waters it's a favoured location among locals for a seaside swim Set in the historic centre of San Juan de la Rambla Charco de La Laja is perfect for a peaceful swim in clear waters and visiting during weekdays is recommended for a more serene experience Garachico is home to several natural pools formed by volcanic lava These pools attract visitors with their beauty and unique surroundings allowing for a tranquil swim while admiring views of the old port Charco del Rayo is a fascinating natural pool this pool is perfect for a swim when sea conditions are favourable Jover's natural pool is famous for its crystal-clear waters It is a popular spot among locals and offers stunning views of the island's northern coast Caution is advised due to strong ocean currents The two famous natural pools in Bajamar are one of the coastal highlights of La Laguna these pools can be enjoyed best when the waves are not too strong although the sight of waves crashing against the breakwater is impressive Situated along the promenade of La Punta del Hidalgo with beautiful views of the Atlantic making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the scenery Each of these natural pools offers a unique experience and is an excellent choice for enjoying the ocean in Tenerife Whether you're looking for a peaceful spot to relax or a family-friendly location these natural pools have something for everyone Please remember to act responsibly if venturing out to these pools and observe the colour of the flags that warn if it is safe to go in them or not especially when there are weather warnings in place As it’s a mere 500 years or so since the conquest of Tenerife the island doesn’t boast the sort of architecture or sense of history found in those magical medieval towns in mainland Spain purpose-built tourist resorts younger than a good majority of the people who drink from their pleasure fountains (that’s bars just in case I was being too flowery) There are plenty of towns across the island that boast picturesque quarters and charming old streets filled with lovely examples of colonial architecture These are ten of the most picturesque to be found on Tenerife Although these are my pick of Tenerife’s picturesque towns there are quite a few other locations that could easily have made the list Co-author of 'Real Tenerife Island Drives' & 'Going Native in Tenerife' Input your search keywords and press Enter As one of the most charming towns in Tenerife This particular carnival distinguishes itself from other carnivals through its own version of the popular event "Burial of the sardine", which is celebrated here as Sansusino or San Susino. In Garachico the sardine is replaced by a scary doll and its name is reminiscent of the name of a fish found in the Azores archipelago There are events organized in various towns of the municipality on different days: Garachico The dates for the 2025 carnival in Garachico have not been announced yet This page will be updated as soon as the dates and the schedule are announced Although it can't compare in size with the carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife the celebration in Garachico has a certain charm and pleasant atmosphere since it's mostly popular among locals and not so much among tourists who usually stop in Garachico just for the day during their excursions around the island.  Upvote if you think more people should see this post Netizens expressed their anger and contempt after coming upon instances where foreign customers made racist remarks toward actors Lee Seo Jin and Park Seo Joon on tvN's 'Youn's Kitchen', but which the subtitling and editing staff decided to "edit out".  Many of you will remember that for season 2 of tvN's 'Youn's Kitchen', the cast and crew members opened up a Korean restaurant in Garachico, Spain. The cast encountered tourists/customers from various countries, including those from Spain as well as from Germany, Switzerland, etc.  But according to some viewers, the production staff of 'Youn's Kitchen' attempted to "hide" instances where the customers made racist remarks toward the show's very own cast members.  For example, according to the images below, one male customer "says" to his companion, "There's a handsome Korean man here." However, viewers who understood German pointed out via their comments, In another instance, a foreign customer from Switzerland allegedly also made questionable remarks, which the editing staff chose not to translate at all.  Seeing the incidents coming to light, many netizens commented,  According to some netizens, tvN has since removed clips involving these two scenes from 'Youn's Kitchen' via YouTube.  LOONA yyxy members Yves, Go Won, & Olivia Hye charm readers on the cover of 'Pilates S' magazine DONGKIZ announce their comeback with 4th single album 'Youniverse' ppl should stop using gay as an insult, also gay or not, the actors are much more handsome than those rude customers Europeans are racist af. Anti Asian for sure. They throw bananas at black players in Fifa matches. My friend who’s hispanic said he was treated like dirt over there. But the Koreans idolize them lol Strong waves came crashing into the coastal road in Garachico as there had been no warning that such phenomena were expected At the moment the coastal road in Garachico is closed and it will remain closed until further notice all the damages have been of material nature and no one was hurt as all started to happen at around 2:30 am just some cars parked along the road.  These are some videos posted by locals in Garachico this morning The waves continued until later this morning  Garachico si one of the most charming small towns in Tenerife and was is also considered to be among the most beautiful towns in Spain Tenerife is without a doubt a unique place to visit in the world but if you want to see something really special you should visit one of these natural pools which can be found in different parts of the island Natural pools can offer a unique experience different from swimming in a hotel's pool or in the open ocean the local authorities have also intervened to make them safer for visitors.  Although these places are beautiful and attractive and people can't wait to jump in when they see one they can also be very dangerous and many people have lost their lives by going in when it wasn't safe to do so When there are big waves and the meteorological conditions make the ocean agitated you should not risk going into one of these pools.  you should avoid going over the edge of the pools as a big wave could sweep you into the ocean which is how most of the accidents around natural pools happen Known locally as El Caleton these are the most popular natural pools in Tenerife They are extremely busy during the summer months especially during the weekends when many local families come here to enjoy this part of Tenerife's coastline The pools can be closed during the winter months The natural pools in Garachico were formed as a result of the volcanic eruption in 1706 and nowadays they are one of the top attractions in Garachico Bajamar is a town located in the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. We absolutely recommend a visit to Bajamar to see some of the impressive waves you'll ever see in your life. At this natural pool there are lifeguards on site and you also have access to public toilets The natural pool in Bajamar is also included on the list of Blue Flag beaches in Tenerife Punta del Hidalgo is also located in the San Crisobal de La Laguna municipality just a few minutes away by car from Bajamar This natural pool in Punta del Hidalgo can also be used safely during the winter months (on most days) and the water is of great quality and you also have easy access to restaurants and bars nearby.   Charco de Isla Cangrejo is located in Los Gigantes and it can be accessed through Calle Magnolia.  Even the sight of this place is impressive but if you plan to go swimming here you need to be very careful as there have been several accidents here over the years and some people have lost their lives The natural pool Charco del Viento is located in La Guancha, in the Santa Catalina neighborhood and even if you don't swim here, it is a nice place to visit in the evening, since it's a good place to watch the sunset in Tenerife. Charco La Laja is located in San Juan de La Rambla relatively in the same area of Tenerife as Charco del Viento but please be careful before going in for a swim.  These fantastic natural pools in Alcala are truly fantastic and a great place to swim when the tide is high and they get filled up with water The pools are located close to Playa La Jaquita and there's also a playground for kids nearby which is why it's a popular spot for families.  Cueva El Tancon is a kind of natural pool located inside a cave that gets filled with water in Spanish it's known as a "bufadero" and when it gets filled with water there's no room to breathe a result of the island's volcanic eruptions and unfortunately it attracts a lot of curious people who are probably unaware of how dangerous this place really is.  So please keep in mind that is a very dangerous place which is why access to Cueva El Tancon is FORBIDDEN so we hope that you value your life enough as to stay out and enjoy the other beaches and places in Tenerife where it is safe to swim Too many deaths and tragedies have happened here as well as at the natural pool in Los Gigantes where people get swept into the ocean by the high and powerful waves so please don't risk your life unnecessarily.  Most visitors come to the Canary Islands to enjoy the great weather but there's much more to see in this amazing Spanish archipelago.  In our opinion, the Canary Islands are a really unique travel destination and we recommend to everyone coming here on holiday to go out and explore discover the real villages and towns and enjoy their authentic atmosphere Did you know that some of the villages on this list are also considered to be among the most beautiful villages in all of Spain are features among the prettiest villages in Spain so definitely go visit if you're visiting one of these two Canary Islands Garachico is probably the most charming village in Tenerife located on the northwest coast of the island Garachico is also featured among the most beautiful villages in Spain so you absolutely need to visit if you're in Tenerife Visit Garachico to see the typical architecture and the main square with the church on one side and the kiosk in the center In summer you can also take a dip in the amazing natural pools which are among the best natural pools in Tenerife Teror is a small town in the center of Gran Canaria and it's often seen as one of the most lovely towns in Gran Canaria Teror is also featured among the prettiest villages in Spain the only two villages in the Canary Islands to be featured on the list In Teror you should pay a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine (Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino) which is dedicated to the patron saint of Gran Canaria Did you know that Betancuria is the historic capital of the Canary Islands?  Located away from the coast, in the heart of Fuerteventura, Betancuria is a charming village that every visitor to the island should see You can see lovely old buildings and relax in the church square where there's often live music.   Teguise is considered the oldest town in the Canary Islands La Villa de Teguise as it is locally known used to be the capital of Lanzarote for over 450 years up until 1852 when Arrecife became the new capital city there's a massive market organized and if you want to do some shopping while in Lanzarote the Teguise market is the best place to go Masca is one of the most popular villages in Tenerife although judging by its size it's probably more of a hamlet than a proper village The road to Masca is scary for many people but at the same time it's the most exciting drive in Tenerife so the simple journey to get to Masca is worth the trip there.  which will make for a pleasant walk through the village so it's one of the historic settlements in La Gomera.  In Agulo you get to see the local architecture and the place still manages to retain its charm and pleasant atmosphere Although Los Llanos de Aridane is the most populous municipality on the island of La Palma it still manages to retain the charm due to its Old Town full of old typical Canarian houses.  If you decide to Los Llanos while on La Palma don't skip going to Plaza de España or the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios which is the patron saint of the municipality.