Among the different types of fruits that you will be able to taste during your stay on the Canary Islands, you will find different varieties of mango, pitaya, custard apple and guava.
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The most common are Canarian banana, mangoes, figs, papayas, paraguayan, custard apples, peaches, and avocados.
Tenerife is where bananas, grapes, tomatoes and potatoes are grown in the Canary Islands, many visitors to the island would say, and indeed they are, but many other fruit and vegetables are cultivated there too. It is easy to see why bananas would...
Papas arrugadas [wrinkled potatoes] are, without doubt, the binding ingredient not only of Tenerife's traditional food, but of all Canarian cuisine. A simple dish, based on the small, black potatoes grown on the archipelago itself.
Papas arrugadas [wrinkled potatoes] are, without doubt, the binding ingredient not only of Tenerife's traditional food, but of all Canarian cuisine. A simple dish, based on the small, black potatoes grown on the archipelago itself.
Budgies, Canaries and Finches all love fruit, especially tropical fruits. They will devour bananas, strawberries, apples, grapes, peaches, pears, raisins and melons with gusto, as well as cherries, nectarines and peaches as long as the stones are removed.
Known as the continent in miniature, Gran Canaria enjoys a year-round temperate climate that's ideal for both summer breaks and winter sun. Its diverse landscape includes a dry, desert-like south complete with undulating sand dunes, a lush green north and a cool centre with coniferous forests.
The barraquito is a coffee cocktail unique to the Canary Islands that adds layers of sweetness and alcohol to the traditional morning drink. Local lore suggests it's named after a man who first started ordering the mixture with his meals at the Imperial Bar on the island of Tenerife.
Dragon Fruit or “Pitaya” as it is locally called is an usual fruit that many of you may not be familiar with. It originally comes from Central America and is a member of the cactus family.
The Barraquito is one of the star drinks of Tenerife. Its mixture of liquor, coffee and lemon captivates locals and visitors to the point of wanting to take the recipe home. We head to an iconic spot for the drink, El Camino in Puerto de la Cruz, to learn the secrets of the perfect Barraquito.
Traditional Canarian food can be described in two words: simple and delicious. With the emphasis on freshness, everyday Canarian dishes comprise grilled meats or fish (tuna, parrot fish, vieja, swordfish, sea bass), soups, stews and vegetables - many of which are surprisingly hearty.
A shot of sugar water rich in vitamins and low in calories, pitahaya is a refreshing Tenerife fruit ideal for enjoying at your exclusive residence this summer. Fall in love with the shades of the red variety's attractive color and the sweet flavors of the yellow variety.
Canarian cuisine is very mixed and multi-ethnic, typically Mediterranean but with some Latin American influence. The most famous ingredient is Gofio, which is obtained by toasting wheat or corn flour and is used for breakfast, lunch and dinner, in milk, fish or desserts, enriched with more or less spicy sauces (mojos).
While this bustling Spanish island is widely known for its spectacular beaches and busy nightlife, Tenerife is also considered one of the best places to go stargazing in Europe.