Stories, tips and honest thoughts on life, property and rentals in Tenerife.
A new regional law, a first-of-its-kind local ordinance, and a building-access rule that rules out a big share of El Médano's apartment stock. Here's the current, three-layer picture for owners and buyers.
Read more →Since December 2025, no new vacation rental can be registered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife until the municipal plan is approved. Here's what the freeze means, and what's in the draft ordinance now being prepared.
Read more →Spoiler: it's not a cocktail. A Saharan dust storm turns the sky golden and dusts everything in reddish sand, here's what it actually is and what to do if you're caught in one.
Read more →Around 2,300 vacation rentals operate in Puerto de la Cruz, but reported figures show only 320 have filed the required registration, and just 63 have full approval. A new municipal ordinance is now being drafted, here's what the numbers mean for buyers and owners.
Read more →Even with a fully valid VV licence, your own building's community of owners can now vote to block short-term rentals. Here's how the 60% threshold works, and what it means whether you're licensed or just researching a purchase.
Read more →From landing at Tenerife South to your first steps in Puerto de la Cruz, the route, the options, and why the El Teide shortcut isn't for everyone. First in a series on the areas we cover.
Read more →No agenda, no plan, just a rooftop pool, the Atlantic on the horizon, and a giant inflatable duck taking up most of the swimming space. Some days, this is the whole point.
Read more →Fines up to €300,000, unannounced inspections, platform data used as evidence. Here's how enforcement actually works in the Canary Islands, and what it means whether you're licensed or not.
Read more →An hour of windy mountain roads, sweaty t-shirts, and a white-knuckle grip on the steering wheel. Here's the story of driving up to El Teide as someone who really doesn't love heights.
Read more →Guests decide whether to click your listing within seconds, based almost entirely on the photos. Here's what the data says about professional photography and why it's one of the highest-return investments you can make.
Read more →Since Brexit, UK owners pay a higher tax rate than EU owners on Tenerife rental income, and can't deduct expenses either. Here's the gap explained, plus updated filing dates for 2026.
Read more →Forget fancy food guides. This is the stuff that actually shows up on your plate once you're on the island. From layered coffee cocktails to wrinkled potatoes with mojo, here are three dishes worth seeking out.
Read more →If you're a UK owner thinking about renting out your Tenerife property short-term, there's one document that decides whether you're allowed to do that at all: the VV Licence. Here's what's changed in 2026, and why it matters more than ever.
Read more →Back in 2023 I first got the possibility to visit Tenerife, cause friends of us bought a house there. Honestly, the island is AMAZING. Here's the story of that first winter trip north and south.
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