Location: Tenerife
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Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
Restaurants in Tenerife
1. Puerto Street Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By lovetotravel1704 - London, United Kingdom
The street art is located on the side of buildings throughout La Ranilla, the old Fishermen’s District/ PDLC’s Old Town. There is an eclectic mix of modern art, some very large murals and some smaller and much less noticeable, so it’s fun to keep your eyes peeled. La Ranilla, is very close to Plaza Charco and the Port area, it is mainly pedestrianised and on the flat. As well as the public art there are colourful buildings with balconies, charming cottages and lots of inviting restaurants. This was my favourite part of town. A hidden gem of an area and well worth exploring. Highly recommend.
2. Village of Abades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By finglaspete - Dublin, Ireland
Only by chance did we end up here, we were on one of those diving excursions and had about a 45-minute drive from Los Cristianos. First impressions, normal Tenerife Spanish coastal village. Generally very dry landscape, a nice sweeping beach, not too crowded. A few eateries dotted around, mostly serving the normal Spanish fayre. Most of the time we were there, there wasn't much going on other than the activity at the diving centre we were visiting. A couple of us weren't diving, and it was recommended that we went up the hill at the back of the village to see an abandoned leper colony, my god! what a place. I am so surprised that the local tourist organisations don't cash in on that place, or at least use it for movie sets or something. I was told at the time that it was going to be bulldozed down and an apartment resort was going to be built on top of it. I understand about the financial gain, but this is a somewhat historical site and represents a time in Spain's dark past. I was also told by locals when I was there that they didn't like having it there and would be glad to see the back of it. I understand the financial gain aspect of this whole thing, but it is the human way to be greedy and strive to prosper. I suppose the next thing will be star-spotting apartments at the top of Mount Teide, or maybe mow down Parque de Retiro in Madrid and turn it into a big water park, because the locals don't like the vagrants sleeping in it. Money makes the world go round. I know if I come back to Tenerife in the future, the chances are the Leper colony won't be there, and it will be another one of those Grandad/Grandchild things where he says to the kid, 'I was here before you were born and it looked nothing like this!' Then we'll go to the water park, then down to the authentic Chicago pizzeria followed by a few pints of Guinness in the Irish pub. I will reminisce about the time I came to Abades all those years ago, and think about what a quaintly, authentic, beautiful, sleepy village I remember it being before. Whilst being made to fill out an American style feedback form about how much I enjoyed my experience at Murphy O'Leprachaun's ranch bar and roadhouse. There will probably be a bitter taste in my mouth.
