Subtropical gardens

Preparing for the “Fascination of Plants Day”

The first international “Fascination of Plants Day” will be held on May 18th (*). In the hotel Tigaiga we are preparing for the occasion and today we planted a “Eugenia unifoliolate” tree and a “Trachycarpus fortunei” palm to increase the number of plant species in our gardens. This action was sponsored by Mrs. Sander, regular customersContinue Reading “Preparing for the “Fascination of Plants Day””

Guests & Friends

The schooner Regina Maris visits the Tigaiga on their Atlantic voyage

Regina Maris left Amsterdam for 6 months sailing with SCHOOL AT SEA: an interesting journey via Canary Islands,  Caribean, Panama,  Cuba, Azores and back to Amsterdam. “The present school system offers too few extracurricular activities. Students don’t, for instance, come into contact with nature” says Monique Touw, instigator of the School At Sea project. ThisContinue Reading “The schooner Regina Maris visits the Tigaiga on their Atlantic voyage”

Puerto de la Cruz & 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”

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

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!”