Tenerife is Home to the Canary Islands’ Oldest Patisserie, Founded by a German Pastry Chef After World War
Some businesses start with a business plan. Casa Egón started with a war. Hidden away on one of the steep streets of La Orotava, this...
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The Guachinche in La Orotava Winning Diners Over with Traditional Canarian Food and Big Portions
Finding a proper guachinche in Tenerife isn’t difficult. Finding one that still feels traditional, serves generous portions and doesn’t make your wallet cry afterwards… slightly...
La Orotava’s Historic Braided Vine Technique Moves Closer to Protected Heritage Status
One of Tenerife’s most unique vineyard traditions is now a step closer to receiving official cultural protection… And honestly, it’s about time. A Vineyard System...
La Orotava to Bloom with “Floreciendo el Patrimonio” from May 15th to 17th
La Orotava is about to get even prettier than usual… Which, considering the town already looks like a postcard half the time, is saying something....
This Vineyard-Surrounded Tenerife Guachinche Wins Visitors Over with Traditional Canarian Food and House Wine
If you’re looking for one of those proper Tenerife guachinches that still feels authentic… This is exactly the sort of place people mean. A Classic...
This Tenerife Guachinche Surrounded by Nature Wins People Over with Grilled Meats and House Specialities
Some places feel more like a countryside escape than a restaurant… This is one of them. The Spot 📍 Guachinche Finca El PinoLa Orotava Hidden...
A Guachinche in the Middle of Nowhere (Almost)… And Still Going Strong After 13 Years
Some places you don’t just stumble across… You either know them… or someone tells you. The Spot Las Chozas del Pastor, up in La Orotava....
Teide, the Pope and a Message Beneath Your Feet… La Orotava’s Corpus Carpet Goes Bigger This Year
Every year La Orotava does this… And every year it’s impressive. But this one feels like it’s trying to say a bit more. What’s Coming...
Baile de Magos in La Orotava Rescheduled… And It’s Down to Security
One of the main events in La Orotava’s fiestas has had to move… and not for the usual reasons. The Baile de Magos is being...
XV Feria del Queso de Canarias… Back in Pinolere on 11th and 12th April 2026
If you like cheese (and I do, although my doctor isn’t happy about it!)… this one’s definitely worth knowing about. The XV Feria del Queso...