Category Archives: Living on Tenerife

Life in General on the Island

Mercado del Agricultor

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

It is common knowledge that in general I hate markets.  Having lived on the island for 7 years I have to admit I have not once been the the Sunday Market in Los Cristianos as looking from the outside in, … Continue reading →

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Confused? – You will be.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Yesterday OH and I went to the Ayuntamiento in Arona to get a Certificado de Viajes; this is the document that allows discounts to European nationals who are resident in the Canary Islands.  After taking a ticket and waiting for … Continue reading →

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Cherimoya – delicious!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

I love my fruit and since living here, I have some exotic favourites. Well to me they are exotic as I hadn´t heard of or seen some of them when we lived in the UK.  Here you can buy these … Continue reading →

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Panaria – Los Cristianos

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I had arrived early for a bit of pampering with Tif at Spa Mantra and knowing she is usually busy decided to wait in the new bakery/coffee shop, Panaria which is opposite her premises in Los Cristianos. Since it opened … Continue reading →

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Markets – home and away

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Whilst I don´t like the markets where you can buy the entire range of Gucci, Burberry or Louis Vuitton knockoffs, I am a sucker for a good fruit and veg stall.  I do my shopping at the weekly Farmers markets … Continue reading →

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Parking!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Parking on many streets in Tenerife’s towns isn’t always easy.  I am thinking of places like Candelaria and La Laguna where the side streets can be narrow and parked cars make it even tighter. But that is a doddle when … Continue reading →

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Horsing around!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

I was having a clear out on my laptop and came across these photos which I know my grand-daughter will love but  hopefully others will like them too.  They are taken in and around the Caldera del Rey Stables which is just … Continue reading →

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Island plants

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

It has taken a good 12 months to take pictures of these, probably longer when I think of the number of times I said  ’Damn forgot the camera’. There are some real beauties amongst these even if I don´t know … Continue reading →

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Sand Sculptures – Los Cristianos

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Last year, I posted a piece that included a picture of a sand sculpture on Los Cristianos beach. There is something mesmerizing about a well-crafted sand sculpture. I’m not talking about the first time you flipped a plastic bucket over … Continue reading →

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The Christmas ‘Belenes’ in Tenerife

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

The Christmas holiday season in Tenerife is a truly magical affair. Although it doesn’t get going until seemingly the last minute, the Canarios throw themselves whole-heartedly into the spirit of things and the festivities finally culminate on the 6th January. … Continue reading →

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