The Tenerife Information Centre Blog

Mar 11, Tenerife Geography

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:05:28 GMT

Tenerife geography owes everything to volcanic activity

Mar 10, Tenerife Jobs - a look at finding employment in Tenerife

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:09:52 GMT

A look at Tenerife jobs on offer - you'll need one if you're living there!

Mar 9, Living In Tenerife - useful advice on property, cars and employment

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:07 GMT

For living in Tenerife, you'll need a house, a car and a job. Find here useful information to help you.

Mar 8, Tenerife Flora and Fauna - species endemic to the island

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:08:20 GMT

Tenerife flora and fauna is diverse and, in many cases, endemic to the island

Mar 7, Tenerife Gay Scene - it's slowly catching up with Gran Canaria

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:31:03 GMT

The Tenerife gay scene is on the increase and may soon rival that of Gran Canaria

Mar 6, Tenerife Culture - a guide to concerts, museums and art galleries

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:41:00 GMT

Tenerife culture is in abundance, found mainly in the north of the island

Feb 27, Paragliding in Tenerife - the island's ideal sport

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:02:01 GMT

If it's ideal conditions for this sport that you're after, try paragliding in Tenerife

Feb 22, Chanajiga Campsite - near Los Realejos

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:14:04 GMT

One of the many legal campsites in Tenerife, Chanajiga is found in the municipality of Los Realejos

Feb 21, Pets - transporting them to and keeping them in Tenerife

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:10:15 GMT

Whether you're wanting to take your pets with you, or are living with them in Tenerife, here's loads of information you might find useful

Feb 21, Carnivals In Tenerife - including some Fiestas

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:22:17 GMT

Apart from the famous Santa Cruz Carnival, there are many other, smaller carnivals in Tenerife and numurous festivals

Feb 20, The Bulls Head - great live band, great atmosphere

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:53:59 GMT

For a venue with fantastic bar staff, superb live music and great atmosphere, visit the Bulls Head at Parque La Paz

Jan 17, Another Holiday! (2)

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:38:44 GMT

It's the evening before we fly. Tomorrow morning, one of the first things we have to do is take our little dog, Max, to the kennels. The flight is at 5:05pm, from Manchester to London, then continuing on to Hong Kong. We arrive Tuesday, around 4:15 in the afternoon. We have two full days there and I know that, next to our hotel, there's a cafe where there's free internet! I'll try and update the blog then. Speak to you soon.

Jan 16, Another Holiday!

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:44:04 GMT

In two days' time, we're jetting off to Australia and New Zealand for just over a month. Tomorrow will be the last chance I get to add content to the website for a while. (If I tried going into an internet cafe and doing it while we're on holiday, Alison would kill me!)

Jan 16, Cycling in Tenerife - a way to explore the island, keeping fit at the same time!

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:22:22 GMT

If you're a keen cyclist, then cycling in Tenerife provides an ideal way to explore the island

Jan 15, Coconut Joe's - a bar/restaurant with entertainment nightly

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:34:53 GMT

The first bar from the road on the La Paz strip in Las Americas, Coconut Joe's is a bar/restaurant that provides good entertainment every night

Jan 14, Moving to Tenerife - advice, information and the possible pitfalls

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:08:52 GMT

Having been through the process myself, here are my thoughts and advice on moving to Tenerife

Jan 14, El Medano - a famous windsurfing centre and also a laid back tourist destination

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:20:29 GMT

As well as a famous centre for surfing and windsurfing, El Medano is a laid back tourist destination

Jan 13, La Loteria - the Spanish lottery and how it works

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:15:33 GMT

La Loteria is big business in Spain. Here's the lowdown on the different games available

Jan 12, The Mariposario at Icod - a butterfly farm!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:02:15 GMT

The Mariposario is a butterfly centre in operation for over ten years, found at Icod de Los Vinos

Jan 10, Tenerife Towns and Cities - a brief guide

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:54:24 GMT

Tenerife towns and cities is as complete a guide as possible, with useful information for holidaymakers and sightseers.

Jan 10, The Sax Bar - a great venue for live music

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:39:36 GMT

If you want to sit down and listen to some good live music, get yourself to the Sax Bar

Jan 10, Tenerife Island Tours - a brief selection

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:03:57 GMT

There is quite a selection of Tenerife island tours available, with something to suit all tastes.

Jan 9, Site Makeover!

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:54:04 GMT

I've given my whole site a long overdue makeover. Hope you like the new look!

Jan 9, Estate Agents in Tenerife - for long lets or buying a property

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:55:14 GMT

If you move to this Canary island, you'll need to know some estate agents in Tenerife. Here, you'll find a list, plus useful information.

Jan 8, Shenanigans Bar - excellent entertainment, cheap prices

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:38:49 GMT

Shenanigans bar on the Patch in Las Americas has one of the best duos on the island in residence plus great cabaret and cheap drinks

Jan 7, Nightlife in Tenerife -there's a lot of it!

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:07:38 GMT

Whether you want to relax and watch some quality live entertainment or let your hair down in the late night clubs, nightlife in Tenerife has something for you

Jan 7, Brewers Droop - providing fun family party nights

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:41:01 GMT

The Brewers Droop is yet another bar on the Patch in Las Americas, providing a full evening's entertainment

Jan 5, English Doctors In Tenerife

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:03:04 GMT

There are not that many English doctors in Tenerife, but I've unearthed a few

Jan 5, Tenerife Hospitals

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:40:39 GMT

A useful list of Tenerife hospitals

Jan 5, Guia de Isora - a sleepy town in the south-west

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:29:07 GMT

Found in the south-west of the island, Guia de Isora is a quiet town, but is local for luxury hotels and a world-class golf course

Jan 4, Carrefour - a huge commercial centre near Santa Cruz

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:14:53 GMT

Frequently visited by residents in the south, Carrefour provides all manner of goods at reasonable prices

Jan 3, The Arona-Adeje Walk - taking in the Barranco del Infierno

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:42:36 GMT

The Arona-Adeje walk isn't too strenuous and you get to see the Barranco del Infierno in all its glory

Jan 3, Warnings and Advice - things you should bear in mind

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:25:32 GMT

Warnings and advice. It's a sad fact of life that your holiday could be spoilt by a theft of your possessions. Here's a bit of advice, written from experience.

Jan 1, Bingo In Tenerife - where you can play legally

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:56:43 GMT

Although bingo in Tenerife is found in many bars, it is actually illegal. Here you'll find details of legal bingo halls.

Dec 31, Pollo Con Ajo - the Spanish take on garlic chicken

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:19:29 GMT

Pollo con ajo is a typically Spanish/Canarian dish found in all native Tenerife restaurants

Dec 31, Garbanzos - the Spanish name for chick peas

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:29:55 GMT

Garbanzos is the Spanish word for chick peas, a common accompaniment in Tenerife meals

Dec 30, The Drunk n Duck - a great night out

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:41:44 GMT

With an award winning duo in residence, plus great cabaret, the Drunk n Duck provides a great night out

Dec 30, Tenerife Entertainers - the island's top acts

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:51:18 GMT

There are many Tenerife entertainers, but some have stood the test of time

Dec 29, The Coastal Walk from Los Cristianos to Las Galletas - relatively easy

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:24:03 GMT

A leisurely coastal walk in the south of Tenerife, with great scenery

Dec 27, Fred Olsen Express - a well established Canary Island ferry service

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:09:28 GMT

One of the oldest established ferry companies in the Canaries, Fred Olsen provides high-speed connections to several neighbouring islands

Dec 26, The Britannia School - a college-type institution found in Los Cristianos

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:30:24 GMT

For pupils from the age of 11, Britannia School in Los Cristianos takes students up to A level and beyond

Dec 26, Los Silos - another picturesque Tenerife village

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:15:25 GMT

Found in the northwest Teno region, the village of Los Silos is the antithesis of "tourist Tenerife"

Dec 23, Christmas!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:09:55 GMT

To everyone who has used my site since it began in June, this year, Feliz Navidad from John at the Tenerife Information Centre

Dec 18, Acciona Trasmediterranea - serving the north of the island

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:28:40 GMT

Acciona Trasmediterranea sails from Santa Cruz and connects to most of the other Canary Islands, plus mainland Spain

Dec 18, Fun facts about Tenerife

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:36:31 GMT

Fun facts about Tenerife that might amuse

Dec 17, Arenas Negras campsite - found in the picturesque north-west

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:32:41 GMT

Found in the volcanic area around Garachico, Arenas Negras is an official Tenerife campsite

Dec 16, Naviera Armas - a ferry service covering the Canaries and the Iberian mainland

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:06:34 GMT

Operating for many years, the Naviera Armas ferry service covers many of the Canary Islands, connecting also with the Iberian mainland.

Dec 13, Shopping in Tenerife - from top of the range stores to street markets

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:22:46 GMT

Whether you need sophisticated goods or a cheap bargain, shopping in Tenerife fits the bill!

Dec 13, Tenerife Clubbing - a guide to Las Americas clubs

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:18:19 GMT

If you want a crazy night out, you have to go Tenerife clubbing and dance the night away

Dec 13, Bowling in Tenerife - a more relaxed sport

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:37:40 GMT

Bowling in Tenerife is a popular sport for the more mature person. There are three centres in Tenerife