Awards & travel industry

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”

Subtropical gardens

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!

Subtropical gardens

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!”

Events

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”

Puerto de la Cruz & Tenerife

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!

Events

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”