that has made its survival possible is linked to the trade winds. If you’re wondering where the name “laurisi- lva” comes from, it refers to the lau- rel tree that dominates this habitat. Other plant species, such as heat- her, ferns, mosses and lichens, ma- ke up this ancient humid forest. This magical place is located arou- nd 90 kilometres from Costa Adeje. You can join guided coach excursi- ons and, once there, explore its tra- ils either on foot or by bicycle. The island is a global astronomical reference Another fascinating fact about Tene- rife that will excite astronomy lovers is that its sky is legally protected, thanks to which light pollution is stri- ctly regulated. The 1988 Sky Law gu- arantees this protection. Furthermo- re, its clear and cloudless skies have earned it the title of a Starlight Desti- nation, which is awarded to the wor- ld’s best stargazing spots. On clear days, from the Teide National Park— at over 2,000 metres above sea le- vel—you can observe 83 of the 88 of- ficial constellations. Consider this starry-eyed plan if you're organising a romantic trip to this island. Pirates, trade and Atlantic routes There are many types of possi- ble holidays, and they can all be fo- und on this unique island with an enigmatic personality. If you’re vi- siting Tenerife with kids, tell them a pirate story. From the 15 th centu- ry until well into the 19 th century, pi- racy was a constant in the Canary Islands, as the islands were a stra- tegic point for trade between Euro- pe, Africa and the Americas. Vario- us trade routes passed through the islands, transporting valuable go- ods that pirates tried to intercept. One of the area’s most famous pi- rates was Amaro Pargo, who was born in the island’s city of San Cri- stóbal de la Laguna. However, the- re were legendary pirate figures of numerous nationalities – inclu- ding English, French and Berber – that your little ones will love to he- ar about.
Beaches "that shouldn't be there"
ecologically permissible. In this way, an old coastline of pebbles, rocks, and black sand was transformed in- to a leisure oasis for families, stretc- hing over an area of 1.3 kilometres. This beach today provides all the ne- cessary services for a comfortable and relaxing day, with access for pe- ople with reduced mobility and baby strollers. The same is true for Playa de Las Vistas in Los Cristianos. Cuisine marked by fusion Tenerife's cuisine fuses its Guanc- he roots with European and Latin American influences. When you try it, you’ll notice that it doesn’t resem- ble any other Spanish cuisine. Lo- cal products, such as artisanal goat cheeses, volcanic wines, ancient po- tatoes, prepared “arrugás” with mo- jo picón or mojo verde, honey, millo (the corn used to make gofio), and bananas add flavour, originality and, most importantly, a sense of belon- ging and community. You can’t lea- ve this island without trying the typi- cal Canarian food in a guachinche, a traditional food establishment usu- ally found in rural areas of the north. For centuries, these family-owned ea- teries have served homemade dishes paired with the best wines from the region. Sancocho, a stew made with salted fish, sweet potatoes and mojo, bubangos, similar to courgettes, ro- pa vieja, arepas canarias, baifo (goat meat), or churros are also common items on the menu.
From hotels with water slides in Te- nerife to golden sand beaches “that shouldn’t be there”… at least, not na- turally. This is the case with Playa de las Teresitas, which has sand that was brought from the Sahara in the 1970s, when such actions were even
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