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Grouper fish, the best known fish in the Canary Islands
April 24, 2024
The grouper is a robust fish, with a large mouth and...
Why does the Canary Islands have this name?
April 19, 2024
There are many theories, as well as legends, that try to explain...
Moral, the new commitment to gastronomy in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Icíar Pérez and Juan Carlos Pérez-Alcalde met when they were students at the Hotel Escuela in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and since then they have followed the same path in their culinary career. Now, they welcome their most personal project after years of work. "Moral arises at the right time in our careers, we felt it as the next professional step we should take, by desire and knowledge. It was a project that had been in our heads for some years and it came naturally," they both explain.
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Moral, the new commitment to gastronomy in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
30 April 2024
Icíar Pérez and Juan Carlos Pérez-Alcalde will soon welcome...
Grouper fish, the best known fish in the Canary Islands
April 24, 2024
The grouper is a robust fish, with a large mouth and...
Why does the Canary Islands have this name?
April 19, 2024
There are many theories, as well as legends, that try to explain...
Get to know the 6 essential Canarian foods
12 April 2024
Through gastronomy you can always get to know a land ....
The most impressive castles in the Canary Islands
10 April 2024
When we think of Spanish castles, we always think of...
The menceys of Tenerife, the guanche kings of the island
April 5, 2024
Mencey was the term in the Guanche language with which...
The best hamburgers in Tenerife to try this spring
April 3, 2024
From the classic guachinches, to Japanese food, Italian...
Spring in the Canary Islands, the best recipes
March 22, 2024
The Canary Islands is much more than our excellent coastal areas,...
The death of Doramas, the aborigine of Gran Canaria
20 March 2024
Doramas was an aboriginal warrior and warlord from Gran Canaria known...
Filming in the Canary Islands: from Netflix to the big screen
March 15, 2024
The Archipelago is a natural scenery in great demand in the...
Le Good Market, the largest urban market in the Canary Islands
13 March 2024
Le Good Market is one of the most important urban markets in...
Get to know the Chinijo archipelago: the islets of the Canary Islands
March 1, 2024
Seven are the islands that make up the Canary Islands or at least...
Las Canteras: among the best beaches in the world 2024
February 28, 2024
Every year, the famous recommendation website Tripadvisor awards, to...
The most important volcanoes in the Canary Islands
February 23, 2024
The archipelago of the Canary Islands has a completely different...
The beach clubs in Gran Canaria that you can not miss
February 21, 2024
Gran Canaria is, together with Tenerife, the largest island in the...
Michelin Star restaurants in the Canary Islands in 2024
December 8, 2023
The Canary Islands shone once again at the Gala of the...
The Canarian pig breeds of the Archipelago
29 November 2023
The Canary Island pig or black pig is a breed of...
The Millenary Dragon Tree of Tenerife
November 22, 2023
Legend has it that when dragons died, they became...
Arehucas, the oldest rum factory in Europe
November 15, 2023
Destilerías Arehucas is a century-old Canary Islands industry dedicated to...
New Repsol Soletes in the Canary Islands
November 8, 2023
On October 19, the Repsol Guide presented its latest...
The giant lizard of El Hierro, an endemic species
November 3, 2023
The giant lizard of El Hierro is one of the...
Olivine and its legend in Lanzarote
November 2, 2023
Olivine forms part of the main component of the terrestrial mantle.....
The second edition of Inspirational Chef Program Gran Canaria 2023 comes to a close
October 4, 2023
Benito Gómez and Juan Carlos Padrón, together with their teams,...
The canary mackerel in the waters of the Archipelago
September 22, 2023
There are two species of canary horse mackerel that are fished...
The sweet tabaiba, a sign of identity of the Canary Islands
September 14, 2023
The sweet tabaiba or Euphorbia balsamífera is a native species of...
3 villages of Lanzarote that you can not miss
August 25, 2023
Lanzarote is synonymous with volcanoes, lava fields, black lands...
Alexander Von Humboldt and the Canary Islands
August 23, 2023
250 years ago Alexander von Humboldt was born in Berlin. A...
Suspiros de Moya, a Gran Canarian delicacy
August 4, 2023
The confectionery in Moya on the island of Gran Canaria...
Viewpoints to go by car in Gran Canaria
August 3, 2023
Gran Canaria is a truly beautiful island that, because of its...
Laurinaga's curse in Fuerteventura
July 28, 2023
On the fascinating island of Fuerteventura, we find a...
Pella gofio, a tasty Canarian dish
July 26, 2023
The pella, pella gofio or gofio ball, is a...
Firgas: The Village of Water in Gran Canaria
July 19, 2023
Firgas is, for many of the people who know it,...
Teide Violet: the volcano flower
July 12, 2023
The Teide Violet or viola cheiranthifolia is a plant...
Which is the best hotel in Lanzarote?
July 5, 2023
The natural and scenic richness of this territory, in any of its...
The canarian huesera and traditional folklore
7 June 2023
The huesera canaria is a percussion instrument of various...
Hotel Puntagrande in El Hierro: one of the smallest in the world
May 26, 2023
It is called Puntagrande, but in reality the least important...
Learn the history of the seguidillas canarias
May 19, 2023
The seguidillas canarias are one of the traditional musical genres...
Enjoy the best hotels in the south of Tenerife
May 17, 2023
Tenerife is a dream vacation destination for tourists from all over the...
The best rooftops in Las Palmas
May 12, 2023
Few plans can be as stimulating as enjoying a few days of...
Canarian folklore, a seal of identity
10 May 2023
Some musicologists affirm that Canarian folklore arises from the...
Guava, from the tropics to the Canary Islands
April 28, 2023
The guava is a tropical fruit, native to America. Its...
Canarian dances, tradition of the Archipelago
April 27, 2023
The most widespread and most popular Canarian songs and dances...
Get to know Tejeda in Gran Canaria
April 21, 2023
Tejeda is located in the central peak of the island...
Get to know the PDO Tenerife Honey
April 19, 2023
Miel de Tenerife is the honey produced by bees...
Enjoy surfing in Fuerteventura
April 14, 2023
Surfing in Fuerteventura and its kilometers of paradisiacal beaches...
Canary Islands Legends: The cry of Ferinto
April 12, 2023
Its uniqueness and landscapes make the island of El...
Canary Island cheeses and the traditional cheese factory
March 31, 2023
Cheese is a basic and fundamental product in the...
Canary stone and traditional stonework
March 15, 2023
Stone is the material that has most influenced...
The spectacular sunsets in Tenerife
March 8, 2023
Enjoying an incredible sunset is one of...
Why should you try Tenerife wine?
March 3, 2023
The Canary Islands are home to some of the world's most...
The best beaches in Gran Canaria
March 1, 2023
Gran Canaria has some of the most popular beaches in...
The naife or handmade canary knife
February 1, 2023
The naife is, without a doubt, the star product of...
Comparsas in Tenerife, Carnival history
January 27, 2023
The "comparsas" in Tenerife are groups of musicians, singers and...
Discover Vilaflor on the island of Tenerife
January 11, 2023
The pretty village of Vilaflor, located in the south of...
International Music Festival of the Canary Islands
January 6, 2023
The International Music Festival of the Canary Islands is an international...
The tradition of the Three Kings in the Canary Islands
January 4, 2023
Christmas is the time of the year when...
Canarian winter recipes
December 28, 2022
Both the Canarian gastronomy and its recipes are characterized by diversity and external influences. The...
Canarian Christmas markets
December 23, 2022
The Canarian Christmas markets are made up of stalls selling...
Las Canteras sand Nativity Scene, Christmas with the family
December 21, 2022
The Belén de arena Las Canteras, located on the beach of...
Canary chestnuts or autumn in the islands
December 16, 2022
Autumn is time for Canarian chestnuts. Chestnut trees, known as...
Christmas in the Canary Islands and its traditions
December 14, 2022
During the last months of the year, especially around...
Hiking in winter: 3 routes in Tenerife
December 9, 2022
The Canary Islands have a large number of unknown landscapes, not only...
Canarian Christmas desserts
December 7, 2022
Canarian cuisine is home to a wide variety of unique dishes...
The Canarian dialect and our particular accent
November 25, 2022
Guagua, millo, potatoes, gaveta, gofio, cotufas or roscas .... These are...
Visit Valle Gran Rey in La Gomera
November 23, 2022
La Gomera is full of charming places such as picturesque...
Pineapple from El Hierro, the tropical fruit of El Hierro
November 18, 2022
In the eighties of the last century, the cultivation of...
The white gold of the Canary Islands salt mines
November 16, 2022
The quality of the waters that bathe the coasts of...
The canary cochineal, history of the islands
November 11, 2022
The canary cochineal is an insect of great importance for...
The art of Canarian basketry
November 9, 2022
Throughout history, the Canary Island palm tree has...
Autumn in the Canary Islands, seasonal vegetables
November 4, 2022
Among the benefits that the different seasons bring us, the following are...
Organic agriculture by Ascensión Robayna
October 31, 2022
Ascensión Robayna cultivates the land of Lanzarote with the aim of...
Iván Cerdeño and Padrón brothers, avant-gardism and innovation
October 28, 2022
Poemas by Hermanos Padrón, located in the emblematic Santa Catalina,...
La Geria: a spectacular agricultural landscape
October 26, 2022
La Geria is one of the most characteristic agrarian landscapes of the...
Historical eruptions in the Canary Islands
October 21, 2022
The Canary Islands are part of an archipelago of...
The canary fretwork, emblem of island craftsmanship
October 19, 2022
Canary fretwork is a traditional handicraft work of the...
Canarian desserts, delicious for those with a sweet tooth
October 14, 2022
Almond, cinnamon, cheese, lemon and even sweet potato. All of these...
Four restaurants in Lanzarote to visit
October 12, 2022
The island of Lanzarote is possibly one of the most important...
Cattle trawling and the Canary Island cattle breed
October 7, 2022
Cattle pulling is a traditional sport practiced in the Canary Islands, and there are...
The devil of Timanfaya, a popular legend
October 5, 2022
Many photos taken in Timanfaya could pass for landscapes of the...
SeBE, an oasis in Lanzarote
September 30, 2022
SeBE is, without a doubt, an oasis in the middle of...
The flute or herreño whistle, a typical sound
September 28, 2022
The flute or herreño whistle is a wind instrument...
Denomination of Origin of Canarian cheeses
September 23, 2022
The Archipelago surprises the palate with its great variety and...
The best surfing beaches in Tenerife
September 21, 2022
Thanks to the geographical location of the Canary Islands and the spectacular...
The different species of Canary Island goat
September 16, 2022
Although there are three breeds of Canarian goat on the islands, the...
Fauna and flora of El Hierro: a unique island
September 14, 2022
The island of El Hierro, like the rest of the Canary archipelago,...
Canary mushrooms, autumn delicacies
September 9, 2022
The abrupt and rugged orography of the westernmost islands...
The best viewpoints in La Palma
September 7, 2022
The particular geography of La Palma has favored the possibility...
The popular Fiesta del Charco in Gran Canaria
September 2, 2022
The Fiesta del Charco or the Embarbascá, in the...
The delicious Canarian jams
August 31, 2022
In several posts we have already talked about fruits grown in...
The gastronomic vision of the CanaryFoodies
August 26, 2022
Who has not yet seen on Instagram a post of...
The aboriginal calendar or how time was measured
August 24, 2022
Between the municipalities of Artenara and Gáldar, about 20...
The natural monument of Los Órganos of La Gomera
August 19, 2022
A little less than an hour by boat from Tenerife...
Milk figs or canary figs, are there differences?
August 17, 2022
The fig tree is a tree of great importance in the landscape and...
Theme parks in Tenerife for summer fun
August 12, 2022
Enjoy a day at the beach, walk along one of the...
Plans for a dream summer in Lanzarote
August 10, 2022
Lanzarote is synonymous with volcanoes, lava fields, rock formations and...
Gofio ice cream, refreshing for summer
August 5, 2022
Gofio is the star product of the Canary Islands, the...
The popular festival of the Branch of Agaete
August 3, 2022
Although August 5 is the main holiday in...
The best cocktails from the hand of Nayra Suarez in Pikza
July 29, 2022
For several months now in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria...
The canary drum, a different instrument on each island
July 27, 2022
The canary drum is a popular instrument that is manufactured...
The famous Plantain of the Canary Islands, a unique product
July 22, 2022
Plátano de Canarias is an institutional brand under which...