Looking for some new things to do here in Tenerife this year. Here are some new arrivals which might just tempt your appetite.

For something very different, why not join in mushroom collecting? This unusual venture is being organised by Quimpi Camps in association with the Mycological Society of Tenerife. The idea is to arrange outings to gather mushrooms in the woods of La Esperanza. lunch, lectures etc. This will appeal to all nature lovers, especially those fascinated by the world of mushrooms and fungi, of which they are thousands throughout the world. Guides are available in English and German. Mushrooms days coming up include January 14th and January 22nd. Special trips can also be arranged for groups. Telephone 922 297 238 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Once a month in Tenerife, Delicatessen Tenerife offers the most exquisite hiking experiences accompanied by the delicious flavours of almonds, figs, chocolates, speciality biscuits, fish, sweet potato fritters etc. These walks are designed to intermingle with nature, taking in our island’s heritage, delicacies, food, history, traditions, culture etc. Various parties are involved in the organisation, including Tourism of Tenerife and Tenerife Rural Foundation, and the walks take in all locations, including Garachico, Los Silos and Santiago del Teide. More information on www.elcardon.com

 

With the arrival of the new year, the award-winning spa at the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque in Costa Adeje is offering a novel combination of  diet, fitness and physiotherapy under the name of “Balance”. The regime includes physiotherapy, fitness and dietary advice. The programme has been devised by leading physiotherapist Michael Novotny and resident personal trainer Efren Modales with all ages in mind. The idea is to strike a balance between fitness and health for the body and mind. A great way to overcome the excesses of the festive season!

 

 

On December 17th, the famous Humboldt viewing point opened a restaurant on the ground floor of the Mirador in La Orotava. This restaurant is destined to become a benchmark for haute cuisine in the Canary Islands under the expertise of chef Pedro Rodriguez Dios. His culinary ethos is “Canary: Modern and Free” and the visitor will be able to enjoy the very best of fresh Canary cuisine and a panoramic view over the north of Tenerife. Telephone 681 092 267.