The Tenerife Information Centre Blog

Jul 30, Tenerife Villas - the ultimate in luxury accommodation

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:20:28 GMT

Tenerife villas - if you want to get away from the usual options of a hotel or apartment, check this out!

Jul 30, Worship In Tenerife - places of worship for different faiths

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:09:28 GMT

Here is information regarding worship in Tenerife, whatever your faith

Jul 30, German Doctors In Tenerife

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:55:59 GMT

German doctors in Tenerife - a complete a list as possible

Jul 29, Your Own Tenerife Business - buying one or starting one

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:37:36 GMT

Your own Tenerife business offers information regarding starting or buying your own business on the island

Jul 26, Spanair Pets Policy - transporting an animal with Spanair

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:01:03 GMT

Spanair pets policy details this airline's requirements for transporting your pet

Jul 25, British Schools in Tenerife closed down!

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:56:35 GMT

Hi, this is John, your genial webmaster. I received some information, via my feedback page, from Maurita, who is the headmistress of Trinity School in

Jul 25, SAS pets policy - transporting your pet with Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:07:28 GMT

SAS pets policy - transporting your pet with Scandinavian Airlines

Jul 24, British Schools in Tenerife

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:22:01 GMT

A brief guide to British schools in Tenerife - there's not that many!

Jul 21, Casa del Vino - a museum dedicated to wine!

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:10:47 GMT

The Casa del Vino is a museum found in picturesque El Sauzal, dedicated to wine!

Jul 21, Tennis In Tenerife - the places where you can play...or learn!

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:05:01 GMT

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a novice wanting lessons, here at Tennis in Tenerife you'll find all the details

Jul 20, English Speaking Attorneys Tenerife - if you need representation in court

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:47:13 GMT

English speaking attorneys Tenerife gives you an (admittedly) short list of attorneys who speak English

Jul 17, Horse Riding In Tenerife - lots of scope!

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:18:47 GMT

There is a lot of scope for horse riding in Tenerife. Here you'll find details of the various venues offering this throughout the island.

Jul 14, Pets - transporting them to and keeping them in Tenerife

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:56:40 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

Jul 14, Vets In Tenerife - useful information

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:48:35 GMT

Vets in Tenerife gives you useful information, should you need treatment for your pet

Jul 8, Hipertrebol - a mysterious supermarket chain!

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:30:16 GMT

Hipertrebol - here is an attempt to crack the wall of mystery surrounding this supermarket

Jul 7, Tenerife Espacio de Las Artes - a giant exhibition centre in Santa Cruz

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:23:28 GMT

The Tenerife Espacio de Las Artes in Santa Cruz is just what it says - a space for the arts

Jul 6, Mercado Nuestra Senora de Africa - a large fixed market complex in Santa Cruz

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:12:41 GMT

The Mercado Nuestra Senora de Africa in Santa Cruz is a large, famous and popular fixed market

Jul 3, Spar Supermarkets in Tenerife - a familiar brand to many people

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:31:46 GMT

Spar supermarkets in Tenerife - there are a number of these internationally known shopping venues on the island

Jun 30, CC GranSur Tenerife - a huge, new shopping mall in the south

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:29:25 GMT

CC GranSur Tenerife is a relatively new, immense shopping area just outside Playa de Las Americas

Jun 29, The Chio Campsite - amongst the pine forests

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:10:40 GMT

The Chio campsite is yet another official area, nestling amonst the pine forests on the west side of Mount Teide

Jun 27, Netto In Tenerife - not for much longer!

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:06:55 GMT

The last remaining supermarkets called Netto in Tenerife are gradually being rebranded

Jun 26, Plaza del Duque - a prestigious, upmarket shopping mall in Adeje

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:24:11 GMT

The Plaza del Duque shopping mall in Adeje is one of the most exclusive areas on the island

Jun 24, Fiesta de San Andres - a celebration of wine!

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:57:26 GMT

The Fiesta de San Andres celebrates the arrival of the new wine - very noisily!

Jun 23, Monarch Airlines Pets Policy

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:43:35 GMT

Monarch Airlines pets policy list the various criteria required for flying your pet with this airline

Jun 23, Virgen del Carmen - the celebration of the fishermen's saint

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:05:35 GMT

The Fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen is a celebration of the patron saint of fishermen

Jun 19, English Lawyers In Tenerife

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:33:25 GMT

For English lawyers in Tenerife, plus those who at least speak English, check this out

Jun 17, Driving In Tenerife - useful information and advice

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:52:19 GMT

Help with safe driving in Tenerife, including information on car insurance claims

Jun 17, Dia de La Cruz - day of the Holy Cross - an important day in May

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:31:06 GMT

The Dia de La Cruz, or "day of the cross", is an important date in Spain's religious calendar

Jun 15, Semana Santa - Holy Week in Tenerife

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:46:33 GMT

Semana Santa, or Holy Week is a major religious event not only in Tenerife, but the whole of Spain

Jun 15, Christmas in Tenerife - the traditional Spanish way

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:58 GMT

Christmas in Tenerife describes the traditional sequence of events in a Spanish Christmas from December 24th to January 6th

Jun 13, Los Gigantes Carnival - another more modest celebration

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:19:54 GMT

Los Gigantes Carnival takes place a bit before the big one in Santa cruz and is very much smaller scale

Jun 13, Los Cristianos Carnival - a more modest event in the south

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:24:46 GMT

The Los Cristianos Carnival, though a more modest affair than the one in Santa Cruz, provides a taste of the celebrations for those based in the south

Jun 12, World Cup 2010

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:16:39 GMT

For the duration of the World Cup 2010, I've put onto my Football in Tenerife page two update noticeboards for all the England and Spain matches.

Jun 12, Corpus Cristi La Orotava - a religious festival with a difference!

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:18:06 GMT

The Corpus Cristi La Orotava celebrations include a famous display of sand and flower carpets

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

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:15:42 GMT

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

Jun 8, Tacoronte Carnival - a little more modest than the big two!

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:40:20 GMT

Tacoronte Carnival is a little more modest than the big two, but noteworthy nonetheless

Jun 8, Puerto de La Cruz Carnival - just as important as Santa Cruz

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:46:26 GMT

The Puerto de la Cruz carnival takes place at the same time as the one in Santa Cruz and is just as big

Jun 7, Tenerife Insects - some of the more exotic ones!

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:29:13 GMT

Tenerife insects lists a few of the more exotic multi-legged species found on the island

Jun 5, Tenerife Lizards - cold blooded vertebrates

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:03:36 GMT

Tenerife lizards gives details of the three species of cold blooded vertebrates on the island

Jun 4, Tenerife Mammals - endemic, warm-blooded vertebrates

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:21:45 GMT

Tenerife mammals includes the few warm blooded vertebrates that are endemic to the island

Jun 3, Tenerife Birds - both exclusively endemic to the island and some visitors!

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:43:20 GMT

Tenerife birds attempts to list some of the endemic species of the island, plus some others, just visiting!

Jun 2, Tenerife Dog Breeds - all two of them

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:32:17 GMT

There are only two Tenerife dog breeds - and they couldn't be more different!

May 31, Tenerife Flora - plants, flowers and trees endemic to the island

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:07:51 GMT

Tenerife flora offers a list of plants, flowers and trees that are specifically endemic to the island

May 29, Guimar - home to the famous pyramids

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:56:47 GMT

Guimar is a village and municipality on the east of Tenerife and home to the famous pyramids

May 27, Chistorras - the alternative Spanish sausage!

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:48:31 GMT

Chistorras are another type of Spanish sausage, less well known than the famous chorizo

May 25, Wheelchair Friendly Apartments Tenerife - useful information and contacts

Tue, 25 May 2010 22:24:17 GMT

Wheelchair friendly apartments Tenerife lists possible complexes for disabled holidays plus some useful websites

May 24, Arico - yet another picturesque Tenerife village

Mon, 24 May 2010 22:26:16 GMT

Arico is both a village and a municipality found in the southeast of Tenerife

May 22, Tenerife Entertainers - the island's longest surviving acts

Sat, 22 May 2010 23:03:34 GMT

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

May 21, Museum of Nature and Man - the prehistory of Tenerife

Fri, 21 May 2010 23:19:02 GMT

The Museum of Nature and Man in Santa Cruz explores the prehistory of the Canary Islands, including Tenerife's original inhabitants, the Guanches

May 21, Television In Tenerife - all the different options

Fri, 21 May 2010 21:46:49 GMT

Television in Tenerife lists all the various options available for receiving TV in Tenerife