Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Bringing Hi-Tech to High Altitude
One of the problems that the rural hostel Albergue de Bolico at the head of the El Palmar valley has suffered is that broadband would not reach them. The library in Las Portelas got DSL because they had fiber optic telephone cables installed. DSL just reaches me with more finger crossing than technology!
But that additional kilometer or so away from the exchange in Buenavista, had meant that, up to now, the pleasures of fast access were denied the albergue.
Therefore, I am sure they will be delighted that, according to this report, the hostel are currently having a satellite dish installed, so that it can be equipped with high speed internet access and a "telecenter", which will permit users of this rustic accommodation in the Teno Rural Park to access the internet.
This is part of a plan to get rural areas connected, promoted by the Tenerife Island Corporation, in collaboration with the Buenavista del Norte town hall.
There are already centers in Las Portelas, various points in Buenavista, in Teno Alto and, it is proposed that one will also be installed in the village of Masca.
The hostel, which provides a fun alternative to mass tourism, has a capacity for 36 people and prices that start from only around £10 a night. Reservations.
And I must also just take this opportunity to say thank you for the link, as the hostel recently mentioned Secret Tenerife on their news blog.
Find the albergue on the map (Fly there in Google Earth)
Great stuff!
Another great hostel is located in La Orotava. I've been living here two years and didn't even know it existed...
It is located here in the old town of La Orotava and only costs ?13 / night.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/spain/tenerife/16113/
I also have their phone number.
Keep up the great work with your blog Pam! Hopefully we'll keep in touch; I haven't been over to El Palmar in months...