Outstanding …
our “organ-pipe cactus” (Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum) will bloom soon with its white flowers, which are up to 5cm long and funnel-shaped. Photo: Our handyman Cristo is competent in a variety of skills, repair and maintenance work.
Tag: Tenerife
City Sightseeing Santa Cruz
At the end of March the City Sightseeing Bus will start offering guided Hop-On, Hop-Off tours in Santa Cruz on their distinct open-top double-decker buses. The new route of around 45 minutes duration, covers Plaza de España, the market Nuestra Señora de Africa and the Ramblas. Hop On and Hop Off as much as youContinue Reading “City Sightseeing Santa Cruz”
Fam trip MAG MAR
Yesterday we received a Fam Trip organized by the touroperator MAG MAR, from Poland. The visitors were travel agents interested in Tenerife north. They visited the Tigaiga hotel, finishing their visit with a dinner in our Restaurante Jardín. They all showed satisfaction with the service and the possibilities our hotel offers for travellers who areContinue Reading “Fam trip MAG MAR”
Butterflies and caterpillars of the Canary Islands
Just discovered a very interesting link http://www.schmetterling-raupe.de/kanaren.htm Worth a visit is the butterfly park Mariposario del Drago (www.mariposario.com) in Icod de los Vinos; only 28km from the Tigaiga. You can see the butterfly’s resting on the leaves of the tropical plants. Sometimes they even rest on you!
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Amazing flower photos!
We would like to thank Mr. Dixon, a professional garden & flower photographer and loyal Tigaiga guest. Mr. Dixon invited our visitors to see his impressive botanical film, with clear close-up shots of blooming flowers rich in colour and detail, taken at a number of locations including Tenerife. He gave a wonderful photographic lecture of plant & flowerContinue Reading “Amazing flower photos!”
Carnaval, carnaval …. in Puerto de la Cruz
Here are some programme highlights 2011: Sunday, 20th Feb: Presentation of adult and child candidates for Queen of the Carnival 2011. Venue: Plaza de los Reyes Católicos. Saturday, 26th Feb: Exhibition of anticue and classic “Mercedes” cars Venue: Avenida de Colón. Thursday, 3rd March: Gala Show to Elect the Carnival Queen 2011. Venue & ticketContinue Reading “Carnaval, carnaval …. in Puerto de la Cruz”
Public investment
In the last five years, public administrations invested € 51 million in Puerto de la Cruz. The repair of roads, pedestrian zones, squares, public gardens as the Taoro Park, public furniture and building facades have been accomplished. And, finally, also the restoration of the coastal path “Sendero de la Costa” is progressing!
Starmus Festival
The STARMUS FESTIVAL is a unique scientific, artistic and musical event that will take place in Tenerife, an astronomical paradise in Spain. The Festival, held between 21 and 26 March, 2011, is the brainchild of Dr. Garik Israelian, an astrophysicist at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (Canarian Astrophysics Institute, IAC) and is timed to honourContinue Reading “Starmus Festival”