Journey to Tenerife – Episode 792

September 6, 2023

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Hear a few one-week itinerary for Tenerife because the Novice Traveler talks to Justin Barnes from justinandcrystal.com in regards to the Spanish island he referred to as house.

Justin says, “It [Tenerife] actually is a superb combination of so many issues. It has lots of the pure fantastic thing about the Large Island. It has much more the creature comforts such as you would possibly discover in Southern California, or in Honolulu, and all blended along with lots of vacationers from throughout Europe. There’s the Spanish tradition that permeates by means of every part on the island.”

“The island is comparatively straightforward to traverse due to good infrastructure. Every part is reachable and two hours or much less. So I believe slightly than staying in a number of locations, it most likely is smart to simply discover the town that you simply really feel most comfy with. Keep there and take numerous day journeys you’ll be able to both hire a automotive which normally is pretty cheap, or you’ll be able to take the bus. We didn’t personal a automotive your complete time we lived there.”

Justin and his spouse fell in love with Tenerife throughout the first hour of their go to and moved there. They spent a lot of 2021 on Tenerife. They lived in Puerto de la Cruz within the north. Justin defines locations to see beginning there and circumnavigating the island counter-clockwise. He then makes use of these locations to put out a one week itinerary.

The southwest of the island is the place yow will discover the nightlife with lots of golf equipment, lots of cheap bars, and discos. Puerto de la Cruz has a extra relaxed vibe. You undoubtedly really feel like you might be hanging out on a small city in Spain, versus you understand a big get together space.

The middle of the island is the big Teide volcano and the Teide Nationwide Park. Teide is the most important mountain in Spain. As you ascend Teide you go by means of native pine forests till you get to the rocky summit with its large caldera. There are observatories on the prime of the mountain as it’s usually above the clouds. There’s additionally a gondola which you can experience to the highest and mountaineering trails all through the world.

As we begin in Puerto de la Cruz, Justin factors out some viewpoints, seaside swimming swimming pools on the rocky seashores, and botanical gardens. Additional to the west you’ll be able to go to a dragon tree considered 1000 years previous, El Drago Milenario, and the butterfly backyard close by.

The small colourful city of Garachico was the principle port of the island till a volcanic eruption in 1706 brought about a lot of it to be destroyed. Garachico has a sequence of pure swimming pools that make a well-liked swimming spot.

Volcanic eruptions have left different vital options on the islands like lava tubes. You’ll be able to go to one referred to as La Cueva del Viento “the cave of the winds”.

Within the northwest nook of the island, close to Punta de Teno, the principle highway turns right into a winding sequence of change again roads because it traverses some superbly rugged surroundings. For some nice hikes go to the world round Buenavista del Norte and Masca. Only a bit additional south is Acantilados de Los Gigantes “the cliffs of the giants”.

The nightlife and the worldwide airport are within the southwest nook of the island. Right here it’s also possible to discover windsurfing and whale watching boat excursions.

Alongside the south coast yow will discover the Pyramids of Güímar which seem like small historic pyramids, however are at present thought thus far solely to the 1800s.

Within the largest metropolis of Santa Cruz there are some museums that Justin recommends just like the Museum of Nature and Archeology and the Canary Islands Army Historical past Museum. There are additionally the gorgeous gardens on the Palmetum and the Citadel of San Cristóbal. The Citadel of San Cristóbal is positioned in La Laguna. La Laguna’s historic heart is a UNESCO web site.

The east finish of the island is a park, Anaga Rural Park, with plenty of small villages and fascinating seashores. Justin recommends some hikes to distant seashores or fascinating lighthouses.

The isn’t any assure that you’ll fall in love with Tenerife in an hour as Justin did, however fall in love with it you would possibly.

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