Welcome to the Canary Island of Tenerife.

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.

Trip Images - Click on an image to view large version

NW Tenerife

Winding Road - S Tenerife

Winding Road - S Tenerife

Pam, Henry, & Rosa - N Tenerife

Icod de los Vinos

Puerto de la Crus

Pam with Smartcar

Jardin Botanico

Jardin Botanico

Jardin Botanico

Mt. Teide NP

Pam - Mt. Teide NP

Henry & Pam - Mt. Teide NP

Rosa & Enrique - Mt. Teide NP

Auditorio - Santa Cruz

Auditorio - Santa Cruz

Schedule

Itinerary Highlights.

Fun things to do.

Trip Itinerary - April - May 2004
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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

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