Canary Islands • Quiet & Beautiful Playa de la Tejita

Come to Playa de la Tejita, on the south coast of the island of Tenerife, if you would like to escape the masses flocking to the beaches found on the opposite side of la Montaña Roja. The sand here is finer and softer, the water is a bit cleaner and clearer in my opinion, and the…

Canary Islands • New Flavors, Renewed Satisfaction

GELATERIA DEMAESTRI IN EL MÉDANO, TENERIFE This place kept me coming back for more. Who would have thought? I’ve spent a fair share of time in Italy (shoving my face with the best gelato in the world) so that’s saying something. What made this place unique from other gelaterias in the area is that they have new flavors…

Canary Islands • Hiking a Volcanic Peak in Tenerife

If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, and you don’t mind your shoes turning pink, why not hike to the top of this volcanic peak, planted right on the southern coast of Tenerife? Montaña Roja is only 171 meters tall, however, I won’t lie – this hike is a workout. It’s quite steep and trickier than it looks. Be prepared…