Tenerife

Para los amantes de caminatas y los que le gusta conocer más, al viajar a Tenerife,  visitando los alrededores,  les dejamos aquí más detalles sobre La Caleta (esta vez), un “must” para todos que se quieren quedar con paisajes y momentos agradables, grabados en sus recuerdos.

Se encuentra en el sur de Tenerife, a unos 15 minutos en coche de Los Cristianos, y a 1 hora de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Fuera de la costa turística de Adeje, más tranquila también, dispone de una playa de origen natural con 75m de longitud y 7 de ancho, de arena dorada y picón, de aguas tranquilas.

Es un pueblito costero que hasta hace 20 años era habitado exclusivamente por pescadores y trabajadores locales. Desde entonces los alrededores se han ido poblando con casas y urbanizaciones de chalets y adosados, casi todos de extranjeros que residen unos pocos meses al año en la isla.

En general las casas de La Caleta son de construcción muy sencilla, de bloques de cemento, de dos plantas. Casi el 100% de las casas originarias están pintadas de blanco, lo que da una imagen bastante limpia del poblado. Aparte de la pesca, que sigue siendo una fuente de ingresos considerable para la gente que vive desde hace decenios aquí, las ocupaciones principales son el turismo, concretamente la restauración. Existen varios restaurantes que son visitados por gente local y de los alrededores casi como un ritual. Los pescados y mariscos que se pueden degustar ahí son de primera calidad, un placer para el que disfruta de los frutos del mar. Desde platos internacionales como bogavante, pulpo o calamares, hasta los más autóctonos chocos, chernes y viejas.

El restaurante la Vieja, aunque sólo tiene unos pocos años de vida, ha sabido atraer a una población local además de haber logrado venderse a un turista deseoso de probar platos típicamente canarios. De decoración moderna con mucha presencia de hierro y colores blancos y azules, La Vieja tiene una amplia terraza con vistas a la pequeña cala del pueblo (de ahí el nombre). En el interior tiene dos zonas con un mayor número de mesas. En su menú encontramos básicamente platos de pescado y marisco, como los típicamente regionales “salpicón de atún”, “croquetas de pescado”, “chopitos”, etc.

Cerca de La Caleta se han ido construyendo hoteles (entre cuales nuestro HOVIMA Jardín Caleta) que están ya a menos de 1kilómetro, los cuales no abogan por mantener las costas intactas, sino que cubren toda la costa con toneladas de arena para el disfrute de los turistas. 

¡Hovima Hotels les invita a un paseo que no olvidarán fácilmente, por este maravilloso pueblo de pescadores!

In the Canary Islands, mojos or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These mojos can be red or green and sometimes spicy, as is the mojo picon. Serve this sauce as canarios do - to accompany a meal, or serve it as a tapa with home-fried potatoes or patatas arrugadas – wrinkled potatoes

Mojo in "canarian" language means passion. Its ingredients are the essence of the earth, all natural...These sauces are  great, great Grandmother’s secret recipe....
The taste of Mojo was enjoyed at canarian festivals using a mixture of Canary Islands and Moroccan flavours. It’s versatile like people here, ready for the taste of life, passion and love.
We want Mojo to enhance your favourite dishes like chicken, fish and meat. It is also great for pasta and salads.
The flavours will dance in your mouth. Don’t forget the tantalizing antipasto full of natural ingredients that can be enjoyed with crunchy bread - great for any occasion!

MOJO PICON ANTIPASTO  – an addictive Cocktail of stuffed spanish olives, oven roasted peppers, baby mushrooms and artichoke hearts, plunged into the original Mojo Picon Sauce. Simply indulge with bread or let your passion Run Wild!
MOJO PICON SAUCE  – the original Mojo to accompany fish, potatoes and chicken. A traditional Canary Island sauce which is part of everyday life embraces the flavours of cumin, paprika and garlic. It’s versatility enhances, meat, game, seafood and salads.
MOJO VERDE  – definitely not a pesto, but a Sensational green spanish sauce harnessing the vibrant combination of coriander, parsley and garlic. This explosion of flavours are accompanied by a hint of freshly chopped chilly. A sauce with magnificent zest to awaken fish, chicken and pasta dishes.

Recipe - Mojo Picon

(you can also watch this video in the link  as follows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRZzq3r9cDQ)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
•    4 dried red peppers – bell or any other non-spicy red pepper
•    1-2 slices stale white bread – crusts trimmed if very dry
•    3-4 cloves garlic, peeled
•    1/4 tsp ground cumin
•    2 tsp red pepper flakes
•    1/2 tsp coarse salt
•    1 cup extra virgin Spanish olive oil
•    1/4 cup (approximately) water or chicken broth
•    Spanish sherry vinegar to taste

Preparation:
This red pepper sauce recipe makes about 1.5 cups.
Soak the dried red bell peppers in a bowl or pan of warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften and rehydrate them. After soaking, drain water and remove the stems.
Slice the garlic cloves. Break bread into quarters and set aside.
Process the peppers, cumin, garlic slices, hot pepper flakes and salt in a food processor or blender to create a paste. While blending, drizzle in olive oil gradually. Alternately add small pieces of the bread and small amounts of water or broth until the sauce is thick, but not as thick as a paste. Add 1-2 tsp vinegar or more, according to your taste.
If you will not use the sauce the same day, store in a glass jar, (such as the jars made for canning), then cover the sauce with olive oil, seal tightly and refrigerate.
Serve with potatoes, meat or fish.

We hope you enjoy it, and remember your holiday in Tenerife with our tipical food, while preparing it at your home, at any time you whish!

Las vacaciones en Tenerife significan clima cálido, comida deliciosa, gente amable, cultura y, sobre todo, una gran cantidad de agua. La persona que visita Tenerife tiene muchas oportunidades de experimentar actividades en el agua y con el agua. Usted puede tomar un baño en una de las hermosas playas o bucear en lugares maravillosos.

Actividades para los más pequeños como la banana acuática o jet skí y el parapente para los más mayores las podrás encortrar en las principales playas de la isla. Quién quiere más experiencias con el agua debe visitar el "Aqualand" o el "Siam Parque" (parque de agua más grande de Europa). La “torre de la energía” y la caída "Dragón" son de visita “obligada”.

Una actividad muy recomendable es una travesía en barco. Como por ejemplo en un barco con fondo de cristal, en un barco pirata o ve con un catamarán a pequeñas calas que solo puedes llegar en barco, ver los delfines y las ballenas en el sur-oeste de la isla entre Tenerife y La Gomera. La mayoría de los tours comienzan en uno de los siguientes puertos: Las Américas, Los Cristianos o Los Gigantes.

Tenerife ofrece algo para todos los gustos. Ven a la isla de la eterna primavera y disfruta de tus vacaciones.

HOVIMA hoteles.

Every year thousands of Englishmen do their holiday worldwide. Popular destinations are Mallorca, Greece, Italy and Turkey.
But also the Canary Islands are becoming more and more popular. Above all, Tenerife is a very popular destination. But what is the reason?

The largest of the Canary Islands not only offers warm temperatures the whole year, but is also extremely varied and diverse.

For hikers, sportsmen, divers, sunbathers and culture enthusiasts. Tenerife offers something for everyone.

Hikers should make their way into the Anaga mountains, or climb Mount Teide, Spain's highest mountain and the landmark of Tenerife. Pack your walking shoes and a photo camera. You will need both ;)

Also sports fans will enjoy their stay. For cyclists there are many beautiful and varied routes, which often also offer beautiful designs for a snapshot with the camera. Jogger can use the wide beach promenade or the beach to pursue their hobby. But also for high performance athletes Tenerife offers just the right furnishings.

You are on an island in the Atlantic. You are surrounded by water. The ideal place for snorkelers and divers. Ask for the best diving spots and discover the fascinating underwater world.

Or do you just want forget your day-to-day stress and enjoy the sun on the beach? Black or bright sand? On Tenerife you find both and the sun shines the whole year and provides pleasant temperatures, even in the cold winter months.

When you want to see something else than sand and sea, rent a car and explore the island. Worth seeing are primarily Masca, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Icod de Vino, Garachico, La Laguna, Santa Cruz and of course the Teide. But these are just some of many interesting places.

Find out by yourself what makes this siland so special and come to Tenerife.
The sun is already there;)

In approximately 2 weeks the best time for pupils will start. Summer holidays!
And like every year the same question: Where do we go?

A lot of people have already booked and looking forward to their well-deserved and long awaited holiday. For the spontaneous and undecided amongst you we have a very interesting tip.

TENERIFE.
The largest island of the Canarian Archipelago is known as a miniature continent.
This island offers an incredible environmental and cultural diversity. Sandy beaches with crystal clear water, green meadows and valleys in the north and huge mountain whose center is the volcano Teide.

The whole year you have pleasant temperatures between 18 and 28 degrees.

Especially the south of the island, with its beautiful weather and its many beautiful beaches, is a popular destination for families and water sports enthusiasts. The green north of the island, offering a lot of amazing places, is an attractive place for explorers and culture enthusiasts.

Plant lovers should not miss the Botanical Garden of Puerto de la Cruz. Plants from all around the world bloom here in all shapes and colors.
If that is not enough, you should go to Icod de los Vinos to see the Drago Milenario. This dragon tree is a landmark of Tenerife and is estimated to be over 500 years.

Hikers should take a detour to the Anaga mountains. Laurel forests and the cave village Chinamada twill be rewarded for your efforts.

A "giant" sight awaits you at the cliffs of Los Gigantes. A 500 meters huge cliff line grows up in the sky .A unique picture.

City fans will not be disappointed.You have to visit the island's capital Santa Cruz with its stunning Auditorio de Tenrife. But also one of the most beautiful beaches of the island “Las Teresitas“ is very close to the capital.
Those who prefer to explore the old Tenerife should go to Masca, a small mountain village or to La Orotava, a beautiful traditional town.

But what would be a Tenerife holiday without the Siampark or the famous' Loropark?
One of the most beautiful zoos of the world, which houses the world's largest parrot collection.
But also tigers, monkeys, reptiles, penguins, tropical fish and other animals can be seen there.
A very special experience are the shows of orcas, sea lions, dolphins and of course the parrots.
Your children will never forget that day and on the next they will ask again to go their.


These are just some places you can discover on Tenerife. Our online travel guide offers you a small overview.

Still undecided? We hope not! ;)

Come to Tenerife and enjoy an unforgettable time on the island of eternal spring. Pamper yourself at our hotels and enjoy your holiday on Tenerife.

This summer Tenerife will be filled with great concerts and festivals for all ages and tastes.

On 4. June the singer Ana Belen and the pianist Rosa Torres Pardo present their track "Musica Callada" in the symphony hall of the auditorium ('Adán Martín') in Tenerife.

On 11. June the band “Maldita Nerea "from Murcia will act in the square behind the Auditorium of Santa Cruz.An opening act will be done by “Funambulista“.

A completely different style of music is presented by "Tangerine Dream ". This band was nominated 7 times for the “Grammy” and will act on 24. June in the “Palacio de Arte y Congreso magma "in the area of Costa Adeje together with Brian May as an guest artist at the " Starmus Festival”.

For the youngest will be the musical "SpongeBob SquarePants, the sponge that can fly.” in the auditorium" Adán Martín "of Tenrife on 16. 17. and 18. June.

In July, a number of artists will come to the island. We start with Michael Bolton and Kenny G. on

8. July on the golf course of Costa Adeje with their tour "One World, One Love ".

Another attraction in the south of the island will be the concert of Juanes in the football stadium of Adeje on 30. July. He will present his new CD P.A.R.C.E.

The program of the auditorium "Adán Martín" of Tenerife will start on July 6 with "40, the Musical, " which will end on 10 July. The musical contains a selection of about 100 of the most successful songs in pop history.

On 14.July there will be the debut performance of the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. Together with the group "Los Sabandeños" they will present traditional canarian music.

This unique act will be performed under the guidance of Víctor Pablo Pérez, the volunteer director of the orchestra.

The month will end with a performance of James Blunt, a british singer who will present his third album “Some kind of trouble” on 28. July in the symphony hall.

In August two of the world's best DJ's will visit the island.

Dj Tiësto will act on 6. August in the "Heineken Canarias Sun Festival" on the golf course of Costa Adeje. Also David Guetta will visit the island. He will act in the "Arona Summer Festival ".

But not alone! Rinocerose, Roger Sanchez, The Zombie Kids, Bikini invaders and Jesy La Ley will accompany him. This festival will take place on 12. August in the football stadium Antonio Domínguez in Las Americas (Arona).

On March 1st 2011 the city of Santa Cruz exposed its first Tourist bus. At the ceremony were the mayor of Santa Cruz, Miguel Zerolo, Ángel Isidro Guimerá of the “Sociedad de Desarrollo” of Santa Cruz, the head of Titsa, Juan Carlos Pérez Frías and the President of City Sightseeing, Enrique Ybarra Valdenebro have been. It was given a great importance to the 5 buses that disabled people also can take easily the opportunity to use this new offer.

The travel times are daily available from 10.00 am to 18.00 pm on every day of the year.A whole round trip takes about 45 minutes if you stay the whole time in the bus. There are 14 stops in the city. Some of them are;

Plaza de España, Mercado de Nuestra Señora de Africa, the port (important for tourists who want to go further by boat), Cuartel de Almeida (with the Tiger Cannon), Parque García Sanabria, Las Ramblas, Plaza Pedro Shwartz (better known as Plaza Militar), Auditorio Adan Martin, Corte Inglés (shopping center), and finally the stop for buses and trams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zRyapS5eSY

The price for a daily ticket of sightseeing is 6 € for children and residents, and 9.99 € for non-residents and adults. Tickets are available at tourist information offices in Santa Cruz, the Sociedad de Desarrollo and at local hotels and at various other places.

¿ Llega el momento en el que los niños tienen vacaciones y no sabes qué hacer ? ¿ quieres ir de vacaciones con los niños y no sabes dónde ? ¿ quieres conocer las mejores playas aptas para niños?

Si estas son tus preocupaciones , tenemos el destino adecuado para ti, TENERIFE, rodeado por playas de agua cristalina y con infinitas actividades de ocio para toda la familia.

Tenerife dispone de 400 km. de costa acantilada y playas, de norte a sur, de arena dorada y negra, alguna muy concurridas y otras más tranquilas.

Gracias al clima primaveral del que disfrutamos en la práctica totalidad del año, las playas de Costa Adeje , de fácil acceso y en perfecto estado, son un reclamo para los visitantes. Las mismas están dotadas de todos los servicios necesarios para que los visitantes disfruten de sus merecidas vacaciones en familia, como por ejemplo fácil acceso a las mismas, alquiler de hamacas, duchas, etc así como innumerables servicios de entretenimiento como motos acuáticas y otras actividades náuticas.

Las mejores playas acondicionadas para ir con niños en Costa Adeje son :

• Playa de Troya. Es la playa más veterana de Costa Adeje, también conocida como Playa de Las Américas. Tiene una arena fina y de color dorada, y dispone de todos los servicios indispensables para disfrutar de una jornada de playa en familia. Debido al gran número servicios que ofrece (motos acuáticas,embarcaciones de pedales,terrazas,restaurantes..) su nivel de ocupación es alto. Ver Mapa de la Playa de Troya.

• Playa del Duque. Playa de aguas tranquilas ,de fina arena dorada situada en una de las zonas más nueva de Costa Adeje y rodeada de un precioso paseo litoral que une más de 8 playas, donde nos acompaña una agradable brisa marina en nuestro paseo. Posee todos los servicios necesarios para pasar un agradable día en familia. Cuenta con servicio de hamacas y sombrillas, parking, restaurantes, bares, duchas, vestuarios, baños y teléfono. Ver Mapa de la Playa del Duque.

• Playas de Torviscas y Fañabé. Estás playas forman un extenso litoral de fina arena dorada y aguas tranquilas, junto a una completa gama de servicios y a un gran ambiente de continua diversión. Posee seguridad y vigilancia, con puestos de Cruz Roja y de la Policía Local. Además tiene fácil acceso para personas discapacitadas. Ver Mapa de Playa de Torviscas y Fañabé.

• Playa de la Pinta. Situada junto al Puerto de Colón, uno de los principales puertos deportivos de la isla. Cuenta con una amplia gama de actividades náuticas tanto para adultos como para niños. Es una de las playas más elegidas para ir con niños debido a que posee una preciosa arena dorada y sus aguas son muy tranquilas, además dispone de servicio de vigilancia,sombrillas y hamacas, bares,duchas,vestuarios,acceso a minusválidos ,parada de taxis y autobuses.... Ver mapa de Playa de La Pinta en Tenerife.

Pero no soló se puede ir a la playa en Costa Adeje, existen gran cantidad de actividades lúdicas para hacer que tus vacaciones sean inolvidables.

Excursiones organizadas para descubrir la fauna marina, podrás disfrutar de avistamiento de ballenas pilotos o contemplar las maravillosas vistas desde el mar de los acantilados de Los Gigantes.

Además la isla cuenta con gran cantidad de parques temáticos, donde encontraras desde primates y camellos hasta espectáculos con delfines, que harán las delicias de los más pequeños de la casa.

Agradecimientos:

Foto tomada por Daimen.Richard y compartida en Flickr.

There are a few "MUST" in Tenerife you might consider not missing out, when you plan your holiday here...Besides all the atraccions we mentioned in the first article about Tenerife, here are some others...

Tacoronte: This picturesque village is located at the edge of an impressive steep coast is also famous for its excellent red wines.

In Candelaria, a well known place of pilgrimship, is located the church consecrated to the island's patroness, Basílica de la Virgen de la Candelaria

La Orotavais an extraordinarily nice town with manorial houses in the island's traditional style. Particularly well-known are the Casas de los Balcones, 17th. century buildings with those typical balconies of Canarian pine-wood. The best time to visit Orotava is during the celebrations of Corpus Christi, when the streets are covered with earths of six different colors which are found in the surroundings and ornamented with innumerable flowers.

The town is located in the really paradisiac valley Valle de la Orotava. When the peak of nearby Teide is still covered with snow flowers are in full bloom here. Scientist Alexander von Humboldt, after whom is named a viewpoint here, reported that he was on his knees in front of so much beauty when he visited Orotava.

Güimar, located in a valley, is surrounded with breathtaking canyons and large plantations of bananas. Here we find the Ethnographic Park Pyramids of Güímar a complex of six step-pyramids which are oriented astronomically to the summer and winter solstices. The pyramids have been discovered in 1987 and show great resemblance to those found in Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, Peru and Mexico. The origins of the pyramids are still uncertain and subject to discussion among archeologists. In the opinion of the great explorer and anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl, who was involved in the early researches, they may have been constructed by voyagers who sailed the Atlantic in ancient times and possibly may have established a link with the pre-Columbian civilizations of Central and South America.

Close to Güimar there we find the small village Los Realejos, with the island's oldest church and several monuments of interest.

Icod de los Vinos is popularly called the "Town of the Mythological Dragon Tree". This mighty thousands of years old tree was a sanctuary of the Guanches who believed it had magic forces. The town itself is a nice settlement with buildings in colonial style and is well known for its wine production.

Garachico is a small village of unique beauty with a port that once has been the most important at the whole island. Close to it there are beaches of black sand with beautiful natural basins.

Santiago del Teide shows an extraordinarily nice landscape with an impressive steep coast, the so-called Acantilados de los Gigantes.

With all this to be seen you won't regret having chose Tenerife for your holiday!