While living in Cambridge, UK as students, an American tourist and his wife chose to visit Tenerife earlier this year, as it is her ancestral home. Not surprisingly, they were told not to by a very well-traveled person who said the island was just too touristy and overbuilt. Thankfully, they disobeyed and discovered the truth.

"We found that to be completely true, in one corner of the island dominated by concrete high-rises catering to hordes of pasty Europeans. Much of the remainder of the island is a reminder of the beautiful creation that God and man can make when they put their minds together."

They also spent some time in my favorite place, Garachico, so don't take my word alone. They found much to recommend it.

A Week in Tenerife

The couple stayed at the converted 16th Century manor, now the hotel, La Quinta Roja, while in Garachico.

| Permalink | (0) Comments | Post a Comment

Add your Tenerife images