Experience Tenerife Like a Local

Where are you staying in Tenerife?

Choose your base to discover the best local spots nearby.

SOUTH

Sun • beaches • activities

NORTH

Green • pools • old towns

SANTA CRUZ

Culture • markets • museums

Taste the real Canarian flavors. Tap a dish to see where to try it.

BarraquitoA layered Tenerife coffee with condensed milk, espresso, foam, cinnamon and citrus notes.

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Papas arrugadasSmall wrinkled potatoes boiled in salt and usually served with mojo rojo or mojo verde.

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CherneA prized local fish, often grilled simply and served with potatoes or salad.

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Ropa vieja canariaA Canarian comfort dish made with meat, chickpeas, potatoes and rich flavor.

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Conejo en salmorejoRabbit marinated in a punchy pepper-garlic sauce, one of the island’s classics.

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Carne fiestaMarinated pork pieces, usually served hot with papas and lots of flavor.

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Lapas con mojoGrilled limpets finished with mojo sauce — salty, smoky and very local.

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Calamares fritosFried squid, a simple favorite near the coast.

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Pimientos de PadrónSmall peppers, lightly blistered and salted — easy to share.

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Almagrote CanarioAlmagrote (often called almagrote gomero) is a traditional spicy cheese spread from the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. It’s a strong, salty paste made mainly from aged goat cheese, garlic, olive oil, and peppers.

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Quesillo canarioCanarian caramel custard, silky and sweet.

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Octopus - PulpoOctopus

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