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Masca excursion and boat trip to los Gigantes

Sunday, February 1st, 2009
Have you ever dreamt of discovering one of the forgotten cities or lost civilizations in Latin America? Now, you have a chance to discover a mystic place, which is situated closer to you than you could ever think. The Masca Hills“The Forgotten Village” of Masca on the Isle of Tenerife is set in the north western part of Tenerife, just in the heart of the Teno Mountains. Its extraordinary character is stressed by the fact that until 1991 there were absolutely no roads to get there. Masca is an idyllic place, where the time has simply stopped. It is a must especially for walkers and hikers or those who seek for traditional atmosphere of little tapas bars, tiny churches and cosy huts. You may choose from the wide range boat tours from Masca to Los Gigantes (Cliffs ...

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Posted by Anna

Comments: Leave a Comment » Categories: All about Tenerife, Beaches, Garachico, Landscapes, Los Gigantes, Masca, Nature, Naturism

Carnival in every town and village

Monday, February 19th, 2007
Carnival is celebrated in every town and village on the island, though the most spectacular are those in the capital of Santa Cruz and the resort town of Puerto de la Cruz. Some of the smaller towns and villages try to organise their events so as not to clash with the two giant events. But for all of them, carnival follows a traditional pattern of groups of music, dance and sumptuous costumes. The burial of the sardine is another ritual conducted everywhere, though those in Los Realejos, La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz are considered to be the best. Each of the cities, towns and villages sets a theme for its carnival celebrations, this year’s being the ‘World of Fashion’ in Santa Cruz and ‘Paris of the 1920s’ for ...

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Posted by Ken

Comments: Leave a Comment » Categories: All about Tenerife, Carnival, Los Cristianos, Los Gigantes, Los Realejos, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tourism