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I’ve been hearing a lot of things about Tenerife this year. Earlier in 2024, I commissioned a new update for Pocket Tenerife , deservedly famous as a winter sun destination. Then, coincidentally, I had several friends who are all planning a break on the island in the upcoming months. They were thrilled when I was invited on a week-long exploration of the perennially popular Canarian island so I could return with plenty more recommendations for them!
These are some of the highlights from my visit, but you’ll find hundreds more in the brand new guidebook.
Teide National Park is the highlight of many an itinerary for good reason. Dominating the heart of the island, its lunar-like landscape is worth exploring whether by cable car, one of the 40 walking trails or just driving up for a spectacular sunset.
La Ruleta Vista Point is a popular spot to watch the sun go down and don’t get disheartened if it is a rare cloudy day along the coast; you’ll be up so high that there’s a good chance you’ll break cloud cover and get a chance to take in the wondrous sunset from all angles. Stargazing is also popular in the park so linger on for some astro tourism activities afterwards.
I delighted my mother with an intricate handwoven rosette table runner from La Roseta in Vilaflor. They have been making the delicate crafts for multiple generations. The pieces are incredibly good value for the love and attention gone into them and, if table runners are not quite your style, they can sew a piece onto a cushion, a tote bag or even make rosette jewelry.
Vilaflor is a charming town to stop over on your drive to Teide National Park from the southern resorts and La Roseta is a couple of doors down from Dulceria Hermano Pedro where you can pick up some traditional Canarian sweets. Nearby Hotel Villalba is also a good stop for an overnight or just a quiet dinner.
In the north of the island in Puerto de la Cruz we stayed in Hotel Botánico, a Thai-influenced five-star resort with tranquil gardens that complement Jardín Botánico just across the road.
As well as housing three excellent restaurants (we ate at La Parrilla which showcases traditional Spanish flavors), its spa is also worth booking into if your budget doesn’t stretch to staying in the hotel. A massage by the pool is well worth the trip.
In the south, amid a hundred other resorts clamoring for attention, we stayed at Tivoli La Caleta. As might be expected in the tourist-heavy area of the island, this felt a little bit more like a “sun holiday” resort but with a chilled vibe. For sun worshippers, there are three swimming pools to choose from and its own stretch of beach to enjoy. Its burnt orange facade gives it a traditional feel and it’s possible to
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