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Castillo de San Juan Bautista and the white Auditorio de Tenerife on the seafront of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Castillo de San Juan Bautista in Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Spain

The Castillo de San Juan Bautista is a 17th-century coastal fort in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, popularly nicknamed Castillo Negro, or “Black Castle”. Even though it looks modest in size, the Castillo de San Juan Bautista was the second most important fort in the defense of the city, after the older Castillo de San Cristóbal. […]

Basilica by the shore in Candelaria, Tenerife, with dark volcanic rocks and a stormy sky in the background.

Candelaria | Tenerife

Whenever we visited Tenerife, we were lucky to stay in a spot that always seemed sunny despite the weather in other parts of the island. This unique microclimate made our trips all the more enjoyable. One day, we decided to explore nearby Candelaria, a town where sunlight bathed the streets, even as dark clouds loomed […]

Teide Viewpoint "Mirador Cruz del Carmen" on a sunny day with clouds in Tenerife

Teide Viewpoint “Mirador Cruz del Carmen” | Tenerife

The Anaga Mountains on Tenerife will make you feel like being in the middle of the forest from Grimm’s Little Red Riding Hood. Thanks to the ancient Laurel Forest, UNESCO included the Anaga Area as a World Network of Biosphere Reserve. A volcanic eruption formed this area 7-9 million years ago. On some mountain slopes, […]

Hiking Trail in the Tenerife Anaga Mountains, with mist and cloudy light

Hike in Tenerife | Spain

If you want to hike in Tenerife, look no further than the Anaga Mountains. My favourite hiking trail was the one we took after driving up to the Mirador Cruz del Carmen, near the town of Las Mercedes. When we arrived at the Mirador, the weather wasn’t good enough for some photos, so we took […]

Roques de García on Tenerife after Sunset near the Teide volcano

Roques de García | Tenerife, Spain

Roques de García is a marvellous first stop when visiting the Teide plateau on Tenerife. The right part of this rock formation is called Roque Cinchado or, more colloquially: Finger of God. It’s a place that has plenty of parking and a nearby hotel. This also means: It’s busier than other parts of the Teide […]

Panorama of the Teide volcano on Tenerife, the Canary Island in Spain

Teide Panorama | Tenerife, Spain

Each time we visit Tenerife, we must go up to enjoy the panorama view of the Teide volcano at least once. I find it magical every time. The drive up there. The changing landscapes once you’re on the high plateau. The feeling of being on a different planet. It’s no surprise that movies such as […]

Path through Laurel Forest on Anaga Mountains in Tenerife, Spain

Laurel Forest on Anaga Mountains | Tenerife, Spain

Walking in the Laurel Forest through Anaga Mountains is like going back in time. These various subtropical trees and plants on Tenerife, once covered the southern parts of Europe and northern Africa some 20,000 years ago. Unfortunately, the woodlands from the Tertiary period are very rare to find around the world.
Tenerife Bugloss on Teide Mountain with a view on La Gomera on a sunny day; Spain

Bugloss on Teide Mountain | Tenerife, Spain

Ever wondered what a bugloss is? A bugloss is a plant that is widespread on the island of Tenerife, in Spain. It usually grows up to approximately 3 meters in height and you can see it on Las Cañadas del Teide. I have always wanted to see them bloom in an inflamed red shade.
The Market of Our Lady of Africa in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (El Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África), Spain.

The Market of Our Lady of Africa | Santa Cruz, Spain

The Market of Our Lady of Africa, had three small squares with different groceries stalls, Canarias products, Spanish tapas, meats and many other local products. The whole design of the place had a very neoclassical colonial style. What I learned later struck a chord; that the architect of the Basilica of the Virgin of the Candelaria was also the exact same architect of this area.
Canary Islands - Taganana in Tenerife, Spain.

Taganana | Tenerife, Spain

Taganana is inhabited by the eldest residents in Tenerife. It is located in the northern part of the Anaga mountains and you can only get there by driving downhill and sometimes involves turning down a 180-degree street which is an adventure on its own. Once you reach the town, the view is completely worth it. The feeling of calmness is remarkably engulfing, and, in some way, a mystical impression is present.
Canary Islands Instituto Cabrera Pinto (previously University), San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.

Canary Islands Instituto Cabrera Pinto | San Cristóbal De La Laguna, Spain

When we were passing one of the main streets in the center of San Cristobal de la Laguna, Tenerife – this ensemble caught my attention. The typical Canary Island building colours are quite intense and really contrasts the century old bricks of the tower. The Canary Islands Instituto Cabrera Pinto was previously the first University on the Island. Under the name, Sant Fernando Literary University, it existed until 1895 and after this date, it was transformed into a secondary school.
Iglesia de la Concepción in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Church of the Immaculate Conception), Tenerife, Spain.

Iglesia De La Concepción | San Cristóbal De La Laguna, Spain

It is noteworthy that San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the previous capital of Tenerife differs distinctly from Santa Cruz. In our opinion, it is a much calmer environment, a little more historic and is a more popular destination for students. The remarkable thing is that these cities have buildings that are still identical to one other. Iglesia de la Concepción (Church of the Immaculate Conception) is almost alike to the tower of the Church of the Conception in Santa Cruz.
Auditorio de Tenerife on a sunny day, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Auditorio de Tenerife | Santa Cruz, Spain

The Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín is commonly known as Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz. This monument is also well-used as a joke named – “The Big Iron”. Despite many criticisms and change of names, it surely remains the VERY significant symbol of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the Canary Islands. In my opinion, it is one of the best representations of modern architecture and as a landmark, becomes real paradise for photographers.
Sunset over Las Teresitas and Anaga Mountains on Tenerife, Spain.

Sunset over Las Teresitas | Tenerife, Spain

On the many coasts of Tenerife, there are rocks, cliffs or black sand beaches and this is due to the volcanic history of this island. Here you see the view from the Anaga Mountains on the famous Las Teresitas beach – one of the few beaches with white sand on the Canary Islands. Fun Fact: Did you know they shipped the sand from the Sahara desert?
Tenerife Teide Observatory on a sunny day, Spain.

Teide Observatory | Tenerife, Spain

The Teide Observatory is located exactly 2,390 meters over sea level. Getting the right conditions at Teide in Tenerife can be very tricky. This is due to the fact that on sea level, you actually have no idea how it is up there. The best way is to check the webcam on the observatory, and if it looks good – you can get into your car and drive up to more than 2000m above sea level.
A Lighthouse in Bajamar in Tenerife, Spain.

Tenerife Splash | Spain

The waves on this particular day were enormous. We watched in awe; hypnotised with the rhythms from our restaurant view. When I was walking around the open pools at sunset, I saw a family standing under the Bajamar’s lighthouse. It was one of those magical moments, which screamed an immediate capture.
A photo from journey to the Anaga Mountains in Tenerife, Spain. Enjoy the beauty of nature on one of the seven Canary Islands.

Sunny day in Anaga Mountains | Tenerife, Spain

Macizo de Anaga or Anaga mountain range is located in the northeastern part of the Tenerife Island. This is the largest and therefore most populated island of the seven Canary Islands. The highest point is Cruz de Taborno with 1,024m of height. UNESCO has announced the mountain range as a Biosphere Reserve.
Enjoy the stunning beauty of the cloud forest in the Anaga Mountain that is located in Tenerife, Spain.

Anaga Mountains in Tenerife – walking in a Cloud Forest

It was a sunny day in which we were hiking in the mountain, enjoying the beauty of Nature. Then I saw these interesting trees and prepared my equipment for taking pictures. I was all set when I suddenly noticed something strange – it was a cloud that moved away. Then another cloud, and another…
Benijo Beach, Tenerife – day on the black sand while observing ocean’s waves.

Benijo Beach, Tenerife – a day in paradise

As the most beaches in Tenerife, the sand of Benijo Beach is black. There are also black stones in the water because of its volcanic origin. As you can see on the picture, these natural elements create out-of-the-Earth scenery and thus make Benijo Beach, Tenerife a photographer’s heaven. It’s owned by the city of Taganana, and its length is 300 m (985 ft).
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