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Free Wine and Wild Street Sledding in Icod de Los Vinos
Free wine for everyone and an old tradition of steep street racing make the festival of San Andres in Icod de los Vinos something very special. Local youth with small sledges race down the steepest streets in town while the new wine flows. Wow! What a fiesta! The wineries of Icod de los Vinos are […]
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Clever Solution for Fishing Boats in Icod de Los Vinos
The rugged volcanic coast of Northern Tenerife can be tough. There are only a few places for the local fishermen to secure their boats during bad weather. In the old days, they pulled the boats up on the beach. But when the tourists arrived, the beaches became more valuable as playgrounds and the fishermen had […]
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Our Bold Move to Tenerife
My husband and I had a good life in La Herradura. We rented a very quiet and central flat close to the beach, and I was happy with it. But the winter months can be a little cold and the summers too hot, so why not make it perfect by moving to a place with […]
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Flamenco: Life Experience and Tradition
The flamenco tradition is deeply rooted here in La Herradura. Born out of the AndalucÃa region of Spain with influences from old Muslim, Jewish, and Romani folklore, the dance has become a part of the Spanish identity. The songs and dances are full of passion that comes from the depth of the performers’ soul. It’s far from superficial […]
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It’s Never Too Late for Love and Art
My husband once told me that art is content given a form that communicates with us on a deeper level. Some days ago, I met a lovely couple that reminded me of this, and there is also a sweet love story involved in today’s post. I grew up in a hard toil reality where art […]
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Local Events are Changing the World
All of us want to be healthy. Old habits are hard to turn and we need several pushes in the right direction. I have just been to an event in the old castle here in La Herradura that focuses on a more natural lifestyle. I love this kind of event. La Herradura Natural is an event that brings together […]
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Celebrating the Cross with Flowers and Fiesta
Spain is known as a great holiday destination not only because of its amazing locations but also because of the many festivals happening all year round. Yesterday, a deeply rooted tradition called Cruces de Mayo unfolded in our neighborhood here in La Herradura. It is celebrated at the end of April or the beginning of May on […]