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While relaxing by the beach may seem to be all the Canary Islands offer, here at Hotel Jardín Tecina we also include memorable activities that you can enjoy whilst recharging your batteries.

When travelling to one of the world’s favourite holiday sun destinations, you would expect a somewhat homely feeling, but along with the sunny beaches and colourful cuisine, the Canary Islands have many quirks of their own.

Going to a beach on your Canary Island holiday can seem like an easy task, but a lot of the well-known beaches can be tourist-traps that are overcrowded by locals and fellow tourists alike.

When on holiday, many of us travellers like to indulge with a drink or two and, with lots of beverages to choose from, some tourists don’t know where to start.

Amongst all of the festive fun at the Hotel Jardín Tecina, you might want to take some time out to experience some of the island’s many water sports.

Amongst all of the sunbathing and swimming on your holiday to La Gomera, you might want to explore the local wildlife that is on display.

Last week, some members of the team travelled to La Gomera for a few days. This is what our Operations Manager had to say about his time on the island.

The reinstatement of this local ferry route will now make it easier for guests to arrive at the Hotel Jardín Tecina.

As you wait for your ferry crossing from Los Cristianos in Tenerife, here are a few things to do in the area.

As we enter the busy summer season, we are pleased to announce some changes to our relaxing resort in La Gomera.

La Gomera is full of observation decks & viewpoints known as miradors. Here are some of the impressive spots where you can capture some breathtaking photos.

Watch as the beautiful island of La Gomera is brought to life in this fantastic drone footage. Prepare for the wanderlust.

La Gomera is a vibrant island with rich natural beauty, colourful and delicious cuisine, and plenty of reasons to celebrate throughout the year.

Although you can (and should) take some time to explore the beautiful island of La Gomera, you don’t even have to leave the resort if you don’t want to.

Something you are sure to notice is the number of little chapels amongst the landscape of La Gomera. Here are a few charming examples that you might discover.

Untouched by mass tourism and greener than any other Canary Island, La Gomera is home to natural spots that are beautiful and stirring in equal measure.

Whilst we wait for Santa, tuck into turkey and get most of the celebrations over in one day, things are slightly different on La Gomera.

The Gara Restaurant and the Eco Finca Tecina have recently opened at the hotel. Both of these are designed to give guests a taste of La Gomera.

A few months ago, the people of Spain voted from a shortlist of 20 dishes to decide what the seven gastronomic wonders of their nation should be.

The team at the Hotel Jardín Tecina will be able to ensure your big day goes smoothly, making La Gomera a great choice for tying the knot abroad

With plenty to do, Tenerife is a great choice for a day trip from your base in La Gomera. Here are three exciting things to do.

The Bajada de la Virgen is a unique and colourful festival which takes place on the island of La Gomera, over the course of three months, once every five years.

A trip to La Gomera will allow people to indulge their passions and interests on a holiday that can be as relaxing or active as you want it to be.

As the Fred. Olsen Challenge of Spain comes to the Hotel Jardin Tecina again, we look at why this is the perfect place to indulge your passion for golf.

As Fred. Olsen Express applies to reinstate an old ferry route, the journey to the Hotel Jardín Tecina could be getting easier for guests.

A relaxing stay at the Hotel Jardín Tecina is a great way to recharge the batteries, but your holiday doesn’t have to end there. We now have three different ways in which you can extend your break by combining it with a transatlantic cruise…

As the last place that Christopher Columbus stopped before his 1492 voyage, la Gomera played a key role in discovering the New World.

With La Gomera tipped to be a hot destination in 2016, here's why you should choose to visit over the other Canary Islands.

Boxing Day sees the release of the film, 'In the Heart of the Sea'. Here’s how you can see the filming locations for yourself & stay where the cast & crew did.

We take a look at some of the delicious food products which are grown or made in the Canary Islands.

Your journey to the Hotel Jardin Tecina is in three parts. Everything will be organised seamlessly so all you need to do is relax & let the holiday begin.

There are many ways you can make the most of La Gomera's flora and fauna, here are just a few.

A visit to Garajonay is a must during your trip to La Gomera and so here are a few things you can do on your excursion.

The Hotel Jardin Tecina has recently been inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' by travel review company TripAdvisor.

With free places for children at the Hotel Jardin Tecina this summer, it's the perfect destination for a family holiday.

The cuisine of la Gomera is vibrant and has many influences. Here are some of the dishes you can expect to see on the menu.

The Hotel Jardin Tecina is the perfect destination for a romantic retreat. Here are few reasons why.

Here's an update an some of the things that have been happening at the hotel and on the island, as well as a look at some up and coming events.

The Canaries are part of Europe but lie closer to Africa. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to interesting facts.

La Gomera is the perfect destination for a post-Christmas break that goes in search of some winter sun. Here are three reasons to travel to the Canaries during the colder months.

Whilst you are free to do nothing during your stay at Hotel Jardin Tecina, here are some great things to do if you feel like being more active.

A golfing holiday can bring a wealth of health benefits along with picturesque settings and warm weather. So what are you waiting for?

September the 27th is world tourism day and so here is a look at all the thing Hotel Tecina does to support the local community.

Islands such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are well known to us in England, but what about the less popular Canary Islands?

Silbo gomero is an ancient whistling language used by the people of La Gomera. It recently experienced a resurgence after nearly dying out.