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”
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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 !
London bound
We try to visit the capital at least once a year but the pandemic put pay to that. But we’re making up for lost time and here’s a trip from March 2022. This time it’s Little Venice on our hitlist. Then Paddington Basin. There’s always something new to see in the capital. Nottinghill and marketsContinue reading “London bound”
Holy crap!
As a final farewell to our amazing Greek island tour we round off our trip with one of the more unusual tourist experiences – loitering near Skiathos airport! Now you might wonder why this is a thing . . so brace yourselves! Got it now? . . Skiathos airport is one of very few placesContinue reading “Holy crap!”
Last Alonnisos
It’s been short and sweet stay on Alonnisos so we’re off again, back to Skiathos for the last few days of our holiday. So last looks at the tiny island of Alonissos as we sail off into the blue. We sail past our previous stop, the little white town of Skopolos. If I squint canContinue reading “Last Alonnisos”