Canary Islands are a small place with a rather small population, small wine production, small goods export… The one thing they think big around here is Carnival. Especially the one in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It’s the great party, a … Continued
Travelling to faraway countries, exploring new cities and discovering foreign lands is often the tourist first choice. We tend to leave behind all that is geographically close to where we live, our own town, the region we live in. One … Continued
One of the first things I’ve noticed when I arrived in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has been the incredible amount of statues, sculptures and monuments around the town. Every square or crossroad hosts one: characters more or less historical, modern … Continued
In the north-east side of Tenerife, there’s the greenest part of the island: Anaga Rural Park. This incredible area has been recognized by UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2015. The park was born with a volcanic eruption that happened about 7-9 … Continued
Garajonay National Park occupies the central-north side of La Gomera, one of the smallest of the Canary Islands. Very much loved by Germans and hippies, this island is known for its wild rustic style and peaceful forests. Garajonay National Park … Continued
For trekking and hiking lovers, in Tenerife there’s a special place called Teide. It’s an active volcano that can be climbed from bottom to summit (3.718m) in a single day. Teide is the second volcano I’ve climbed, following Mount Kilimanjaro, … Continued