Gail Hewitt

Top 10 Lighthouses In The Canary Islands

Used to help mariners in the navigation of their vessels, the lighthouse - or Faro in Spanish - is an integral part of sea-life. Located on-shore, they are normally in the form of a cylindrical tower with a light on top. Each lighthouse has a fixed seque... Read >

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Tenerife

Visit Tenerife to see some of the 28 different species of whale, dolphin and porpoise that have been sighted off the coast. The most common sightings are of pilot whales, common dolphins and bottle-nosed dolphins. Most companies offering boat trips, r... Read >

Canary Islands Handicrafts

Embroidery and openwork are without doubt the most important examples of skilled craftsmanship in the resort of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The finest cloths are transformed by the work of the hands of the people of the Canary Islands into delicate lacework.... Read >