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Climbing Pico del Teide: the permit and the cable car, step by step
Plenty of people ride the Teide cable car believing it takes them to the summit. It does not. The upper station sits at 3,555 metres and Pico del Teide at 3,715, and the trail between them needs a permit requested in advance. Free, but limited, and easy to miss.
Farmers' markets in Tenerife: which day each one opens
Which day and time every farmers' market in Tenerife opens, how it differs from a flea market, and how to shop well. Cabildo data, with a listing for each market.
The Canary Islands without a car: buses, travel cards and hiking by guagua
You can travel the Canary Islands without a car, and in some ways you travel better. Here's which company runs each island, what it really costs as a visitor, why the free travel scheme isn't for you, and how the bus lets you walk linear routes that a car simply won't allow.
The next solar eclipses visible from the Canary Islands
The eclipse of 12 August 2026 has passed, but two more are coming: 2 August 2027 and 26 January 2028. Both will be partial from the islands.
The best beaches in La Graciosa
La Graciosa is the eighth island: no paved roads, dunes and crystal-clear water in the largest marine reserve in Europe. From the wild Playa de las Conchas to the turquoise coves of the Francesa and La Cocina, we tell you the best ones and how to choose yours.
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2027: when it happens, what is on each day, and what it all means
The Santa Cruz Carnival is not one night, it runs for five weeks. Here is the official 2027 programme gathered in one place, with an explanation of what each gala, contest and parade actually is, plus a few things almost nobody tells you about this fiesta.
Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands: the story, the fiesta and the pilgrim road
The patron saint of the Canaries, the basilica facing the sea, and an image the Guanches found before the conquest.
Canarian fiestas and romerías: what you have walked into, and what to do about it
Fiesta patronal, romería, baile de magos, verbena: what each means across the eight islands, what to expect as a visitor, and where to see what is on.
What to See in La Graciosa: The Eighth Canary Island
La Graciosa is the eighth Canary Island: jable streets in Caleta de Sebo, the silence of Pedro Barba, the Bermeja and Amarilla volcanoes, the largest marine reserve in Europe and beaches from another planet. A complete guide with practical tips and frequently asked questions.