"Back to the Island" Isla de Tenerife by agarcia


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Red Teide - Isla de Tenerife
Red Teide

When I was sixteen, I traveled to Tenerife with my high school class. It was the end of the scholar year, the weather was great, I have some money in my pocket; summarizing: I was sixteen... An intense travel, indeed... even an excessive one, sometimes.
Above everything, it was my first experience of parental freedom, of being by myself, facing the world by my own means. I can say without hesitation that that week in the Island changed everything.

But this page is not about that Island.

Garachico streets - Isla de Tenerife

Garachico streets

The Island that was waiting for us was a different one; it was wealthier in sunsets, the air was clearer and much more fragrant, its inhabitants (the native ones, not the imported from Germany) lived a relaxed live that I certainly envied. The same places that only brought boredom when recalled were suddenly full of an unexpected beauty.

Tenerife, this Tenerife, was the best of the possible surprises, though I'm positive the place hasn't changed at all during this past decade. I guess the difference is just that I'm no longer sixteen...

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Apart from the evident (beach, beach, beach), a wonderfully contrasted natural environment.
  • Cons:I'm afraid its evident "Pros" are a magnet to the worst kind of tourists
  • In a nutshell:Hard to believe how underrated it is...
  • Last visit to Isla de Tenerife: Dec 2003
  • Intro Updated Mar 5, 2004
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    Vulindlela Apr 23, 2007 at 4:05 PM Report Abuse

    Thank you for the great photos and tips!

  • misterbroon Oct 9, 2006 at 4:31 AM Report Abuse

    Wholeheartedly agree with the review of El Monasterio. After eating, wander around the gardens and see the "Mini-Zoo" they have up the hill. A great way to help the food go down!

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    bijo69 Aug 21, 2006 at 7:29 PM Report Abuse

    Great page indeed! Still looking for a place to go in Sep....so thanks for the tips!

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    AnitaJRT Jan 22, 2006 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

    Fabulous photo -- great page!

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    Callavetta Nov 6, 2005 at 7:57 PM Report Abuse

    Beautiful pictures! My daughter spent a year studying in Santa Cruz as an exchange student. She loved it.

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    RhineRoll Mar 31, 2005 at 11:14 PM Report Abuse

    Saw your Tenerife pics featured on VT and just wanted to congratulate -- outstanding photography!

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    sprdak11 Oct 29, 2004 at 6:20 AM Report Abuse

    Hello. Interesting travel website! Greetings!

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    sahlenare Jul 27, 2004 at 6:55 AM Report Abuse

    wow - thank you! I once promised myself that I wouldn't go there again. You just changed my mind and I thank you for it! I couldn't even dream that Tenerife had as side like that! Thank you for sharing!

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    zumodemango May 2, 2004 at 2:17 PM Report Abuse

    muy bonito El Teide! hay fotos muy bonitas! un viaje para recordar...

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    andal13 Apr 25, 2004 at 10:42 AM Report Abuse

    Hermoso!!!! No conozco Tenerife, aunque vivo en Islas Canarias... (la calle, claro!) Espectaculares tus fotos, realmente, y tus descripciones, como siempre, muy bellas.

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