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Guachinches of Tenerife by area: where to eat real Canarian food
An area-by-area guide to the guachinches of Tenerife: north, metropolitan area, south and the midlands. Where to find homemade Canarian cooking and local wine near you.

Where to eat gluten-free in Tenerife? – Selected restaurants, bakeries and shops
A practical guide to eating gluten-free in Tenerife: selected restaurants, bakeries and shops from north to south, plus where to buy gluten-free products.

The magic and the dangers of the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary coast
The Canary Atlantic, between beauty and risk: what rip currents are, how to spot them and what to do to swim safely.

The gold of the Canaries: everything worth knowing about the Plátano de Canarias
The Canary Banana, from flower to fruit: what sets it apart from a common banana, how it is grown and why it is such a symbol of the islands.

Barranco de Masca: guide to the village, the route and the bookings
Masca in Tenerife, two ways: wander the free stone village, or descend the gorge to the sea. Here is what you really need to know, including the mandatory booking, rules, prices and the return by boat.

The Islands of Eternal Spring? The Complete Guide to the Weather in the Canary Islands
What the Canary climate is really like month by month: temperatures, microclimates and why they are called the islands of eternal spring.

The Best Apps for Travelling to the Canary Islands
Getting around the Canary Islands has its own logic: city buses, inter-island ferries and flights, and weather that shifts from valley to valley. No global travel app solves that. Here are the local apps that actually earn a spot on your phone, and which ones you can skip.

Solar Eclipse: A Celestial Spectacle in the Canary Islands
Everything you need to observe the solar eclipse from the Canaries safely: when, where and how to enjoy this spectacle in the sky.

Gastronomic and Cultural Treasures of Punta de Abona
The culinary and cultural side of Punta de Abona: local flavours, tradition and heritage in this corner of south-eastern Tenerife.