As dusk settles in we head back for a bit more exploring of Teide national park. It’s a unique lunaresque landscape of craters, volcanoes and rivers of petrified lava, surrounding the ever present silhouette of Teide Volcano that stands at 3,718 m above sea level. The park is 18,990 hectares and is located in theContinue reading “Back to Teide”
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Puerto de la Cruz
The black volcanic sands of Puerto de la Cruz are next on our itinerary. Scorchingly hot on this sunny day, it doesn’t seem to put off the hordes of sun worshippers! The colour contrast with the dark sand, bright blue skies and navy sea is impressive. But there’s also plenty of lush greenery to enjoyContinue reading “Puerto de la Cruz”
La Orotava
La Orotava is just one of the pretty little villages you can find in Tenerife if you move away from the crowded coast. The historic quarter stands at an altitude of 390 m (1,280 ft) and was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1976. Its streets are sprinkled with buildings full of heritage. The typical balconies adorning the façades ofContinue reading “La Orotava”
Mount Teide
Now we head to pay our respects to the iconic grand old master of the Island. Teide, or Mount Teide, is an impressive volcano and its summit is the highest point in Spain. If measured from the ocean floor, its height of 7,500 m (24,600 ft) makes Teide the third-highest volcano in the world and is describedContinue reading “Mount Teide”
Vivid Vilaflor
The highest village in Tenerife is our first stop of the day as we head to Vilaflor on route to Mount Teide. The pretty town is a tranquil haven, surrounded by rural landscapes and pine trees as far as the eye can see. The town is also full of gorgeous flowers, many of which wouldn’tContinue reading “Vivid Vilaflor”
Awesome Anaga
Anaga National park is a stunning natural wonder in Tenerife. Anaga Country Park covers much of the mountain range located on the north-west of the Island. With an expanse of almost 14,500 hectares (35,800 acres). Anaga is a wonderland of mountains with sharp peaks and deep ravines covered with carpets of laurel trees and dottedContinue reading “Awesome Anaga”
Tenerife 2022
I’m going back to Tenerife for the first time in 24 years. This time I’m avoiding the tourist traps of Playa de les America and seeking out the roads less traveled. We’re starting in Santa Cruz the capital of the island. From here we hop on the tram to visit the UNESCO world heritage cityContinue reading “Tenerife 2022”
Beachey Head
Beachey head is our last trip of our short Easter holiday. It’s a bright and breezy day to enjoy the stunning views.
Brighton rocks
We’re heading to the achingly hip town of Brighton today. Everywhere is a riot of colour and bustle, especially in The Lanes. I’ve wanted to see the Royal Pavilion for years!! Then there’s the iconic pier too. Plus more colourful street art than you can shake a stick at. Plus a swift visit to thisContinue reading “Brighton rocks”
Easter break
A family break during Easter 2022. We’re staying in the tiny hamlet of Amberley. Enroute we stop off at the pretty cathedral town of Chichester. The traditional seaside resort of Bognor Regis is much nicer than I had imagined !