A weekend escapade to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

To escape from the cold of this time of year, one of the most desirable options is to take a weekend escapade to the Canary Islands. The temperature of the islands is approximately 21ºC all year round, making it a very desirable destination. Most especially, for people from northern European countries, that find in the Canary Islands a paradise destination in just a 2 or 3 hour flight. The Canary Islands also has the infrastructure and services that are most demanded by tourists looking to enjoy a beach and relax holiday.

In this post, we'll talk about the capital of the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (capital of the autonomous community together with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). The city has a wide range of hotels, tourist services and the ability to practise all sorts of water sports. It is important to mention the number of beaches available to visitors, most especially the beach of Las Teresitas, built with sand from the Sahara dessert.

Cooking Courses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

We will also enjoy one of the best-known celebrations in the world, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. From late January to mid-February, the island of Tenerife becomes a party destination for thousands of tourists, and hotels are fully booked just like the summer season.

If you also want to complete your holidays with other cultural activities, a good option is to book a gourmet hotel in Santa Cruz. The IBEROSTAR Mencey Grand Hotel is an reference on the island, and has an excellent gourmet restaurant that will delight the most passionate gastronomy lovers.

At the same time, the hotel has the Mencey’s Cookery Classroom, a unique gastronomic space on the island where cooking classes are organized with some of the best chefs in the country. You can find more information on the official website of Mencey’s Cookery Classroom or subscribe to their newsletter to keep updated.