Secret Tenerife

Good News for Tenerife Walkers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:08:46 -0500

The press invitation had quite clearly stated that walking shoes and warm clothing should be worn but it seems that for the staff of the local Town Hall, a visit from the President of the…

Sevilla class too much for improved Tenerife

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:19:43 -0500

Sevilla class too much for improved Tenerife:

This was a much better performance from Tenerife, but Sevilla looked a class act full of skill, speed and power, but they were still a little lucky to win 2-1.

Give it a whirl in Los Cristianos

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:08:29 -0500

Give it a whirl in Los Cristianos:

Music, wine and food, what more could you ask for (without being rude) if you take a stroll down to the promenade in Los Cristianos on a Thursday evening, you will find all of these. Arona council…

Relative corruption of PP, PSOE, etc revisited

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:17 -0500

Relative corruption of PP, PSOE, etc revisited:

Every 9th Canarian nationalist councillor has a problem, and the left looks to be in worse trouble than the right nationally.

Black Heritage Gospel Choir

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:13 -0500

Black Heritage Gospel Choir:

Title: Black Heritage Gospel Choir
Location: Santa Cruz Auditorium
Link out: Click here
Description: America’s well travelled and well respected gospel choir comes to Tenerife. An evening of…

All Inclusive on Tenerife – Bring me Another Nail for that Coffin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:12 -0500

All Inclusive on Tenerife – Bring me Another Nail for that Coffin:

You can quote all the arguments why people opt for ‘all inclusive’ deals when they go on holiday, but in the last week I’ve witnessed first hand why for local businesses they are as a welcome in a…

Tenerife's Public Holidays in 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:30 -0500

Tenerife's Public Holidays in 2010:

The Spanish government has today published the labour calendar for 2010, which in the Canaries will include the following 10 public holidays:

1 January - New Year (Año Nuevo)
6…

Events on Tenerife: Walk for Life in Playa de las Américas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:48:01 -0500

Events on Tenerife: Walk for Life in Playa de las Américas:

We receive lots of queries about walking on Tenerife, well here’s the opportunity to indulge in something you enjoy and also do it for a great cause as donations made go to (AECC)…

Framed – San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:08 -0500

Framed – San Cristóbal de La Laguna:

Despite being the former capital city of Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna (its Sunday-best name) still rarely makes it on to the radar of many visitors.

And yet it boasts an old quarter which…

CV Tenerife Sur Volleyball

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:44:19 -0500

CV Tenerife Sur Volleyball:

Title: CV Tenerife Sur Volleyball
Location: Pabellon Grillo, Los Cristainos
Description: Superliga Masculina mens volleyball in the Spanish National League. This week CV Tenerife Sur v Multicaja…

Santiago Del Teide’s Casa del Patio Opens its Doors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:19:36 -0500

Santiago Del Teide’s Casa del Patio Opens its Doors:

18th November 2009 was quite a momentous day in Santiago del Teide.

One hundred years ago to the day, Mount Chinyero erupted high up in the pine forests of the municipality….

10 things I hate about the UK

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:24:38 -0500

10 things I hate about the UK:

Materialistic obsession – the better car, bigger house syndrome
The God-awful weather – can’t argue with that one
It’s become a nanny state – Do this, Don’t do that, etc
Over-the-top political…

Show Jumping

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:18 -0500

Show Jumping:

Title: Show Jumping
Location: Hipica Fañabe, La Plantacion del Sur
Link out: Click here
Description: National competition, from 11am each day.
Start Date: 2009-11-20
End Date: 2009-11-22

Spain Codifies the "Right To Broadband"

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:43:12 -0500

Spain Codifies the "Right To Broadband":

Spain has now codified a “Right to Broadband”, thus following the lead of Finland. Spain’s industry minister announced that citizens will have a legal right from 2011 to be able to buy broadband…

Wine Festival

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:17 -0500

Wine Festival:

Title: Wine Festival
Location: Calle La Noria, Santa Cruz
Description: This years wine harvest is in, best we all try some, just to make sure it’s up to scratch – it’s a public duty really. The best…

Tenerife’s Terrific Tapas – A Crackling Good Meal

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:43:41 -0500

Tenerife’s Terrific Tapas – A Crackling Good Meal:

As ‘sopresas’ go, potato ravioli with angel dust was a particularly unexpected one.

Food and Drink: Third ‘Ruta de la Tapa’ in Granadilla de Abona

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:43:40 -0500

Food and Drink: Third ‘Ruta de la Tapa’ in Granadilla de Abona:

Tapas routes are becoming more and more popular on Tenerife. As the one in Puerto de la Cruz comes to an end, another in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona begins.

22 restaurants in…

Lions Club Christmas Fayre

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:02:43 -0500

Lions Club Christmas Fayre:

Title: Lions Club Christmas FayreLocation: Los Gigantes church plazaDescription: Santiago del Teide Lions will have plenty of early present ideas with clothes, toys and also produce. All the…

Walk For Life

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:37:47 -0500

Walk For Life:

Title: Walk For LifeLocation: Playa de Las AmericasLink out: Click hereDescription: Dig out something pink and wear it with pride. This 3.5 km walk is for breast cancer charities and aimed at the…

Santa Cruise says Hello Sailor – 10,000 times

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:47:47 -0500

Santa Cruise says Hello Sailor – 10,000 times:

Typical, you wait ages for a cruise ship, then 5 come along all at once. To be fair, there is hardly a day goes by when Santa Cruz hasn’t got at least one major passenger ship dropping anchor but on…