Canary Island
We flew to the Canary Island of Tenerife in 2004 with Henry's parents, Rosa and Enrique. We leased a condo in Puerto de la Cruz to enjoy day trips around this tropical volcanic island off the coast of Africa. The variety of vegetation was amazing from oceans to forests to volcanic rock. We searched out interesting restaurants to enjoy a mid afternoon desert…followed by wine o'clock and tapas back at the condo.
Jardin Botanico, within walking distance from the condo, was created by Royal Order of Carlos III on the 17th of August 1788. It has a vast variety of plants that are truly inspiring for their age and size. Mt. Teide NP is the highest point on the island with a completely opposite terrain from the coastal areas. The Auditorio (Tenerife Opera House) in Santa Cruz, designed by Santiago Calatrava was a delight to view…disappointed as we were that the Flamenco we held tickets to was cancelled so we did not get to experience the interiors or acoustics.
Schedule
Itinerary Highlights.
Fun things to do.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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18 - April | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Rosa & Enrique Depart Miami 7:10 pm | Rosa & Enrique Arrive Madrid 9:45 am
R & E - Madrid |
Pam & Henry Depart Denver 12:43 pm
R & E - Madrid |
Pam & Henry Arrive Madrid 7:45 am
All Depart for Tenerife 10:20 am - 12:05 pm Tenerife |
Tour NE Peninsula
Tenerife |
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25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 - May |
Jardin Botanico
Santa Cruz-Flamenco Tenerife |
Tour NW Coast
Tenerife |
Tour Mt. Teide NP
Tenerife |
Day Off / Hike
Tenerife |
Depart Tenerife 1:00 p
Arrive Madrid at 4:35 p Avila Hostaria de Brocamonte |
Explore Avila
Mountains south of Avila and Arenas Avila Hostaria de Brocamonte |
Visit wineries on way to Zamora
Toro Zamora |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Explore Salamanca
Hervas Parador Plasencia |
Tour Caceras
Parador Merida |
Tour Roman Ruins around Merida
Parador Merida |
Drive to Trujillo
Explore Trujillo Parador Trujillo |
Drive to Guadalupe
Parador Jarandilla |
Parque National de Monfrague
Parador Jarandilla |
Day Off / Hike
Monastery de Juste Parador Jarandilla |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Drive to Aranjuez & explore Palacio y Jardins
Aranjuez Hostal Castilla |
Depart for USA
R & E at 11:45am P & H at 11:50am Parador Merida |
Happy Travels,
Pam and Henry