Gastronomically speaking, Canary dishes are a faithful reflection of many foreign influences received over many centuries. Most typical are “mojos,” which constitute the perfect accompaniment to fish like “boga.” “Papas arrugadas,” unpeeled potatoes cooked with salt water, are also exquisite. On the other hand, varied pastries also exist in Canary gastronomy: “bienmesabe,” “piononos” and roasted milk are some of the most typical products.

In all towns and villages, traditional religious festivities are celebrated, but standing out, among others, is the pilgrimage to San Benito. A celebration that has become more popular in the last few years, is the one of the colourful carnival. The one from Tenerife has reached international fame because of its spectacular parade costumes. Folkloric music also has a very native personality: “sorondongos,” “isas,” “malagueñas,” and “seguidillas” are most popular.

When looking closer at each island of the archipelago, Tenerife has, for example, an extensive network of tourist footpaths, which allows one to make interesting trips. The abrupt island orography also attracts numerous mountaineers who wish to practice climbing or precipice descending, and offers to paragliders many places to take off. The spectacular contrasts of the island are due to climatic differences between the North, humid and lush, and the South, which is more desert-like. Tenerife has a very steep and escarped geography: the Teide peak, 3718 meters high, is the highest in Spain and is covered with snow during almost the entire year. One can also find precipices, craters, black beaches and natural coves on this island. An example of the fertility of the northern part of the island is the Valley of the Orotava that descends from the limits of Las Cañadas Park to the west coast of the island.

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Carnival en Tenerife

Las Palmas de Gran canaria beach