Today we decided to explore the Teide National Park and Mount Teide an active volcano and the highest mountain in Spain at 3718 metres. The drive up to the park was steep and windy and we passed many cyclists who were braving the long climb. We started in sunshine and the arid landscape of the coastal region but soon went through an area with lots of cacti, then a lush area and finally the stark volcanic landscape of the National Park. At times the temperature was as low as 7C and with a strong wind it felt very chilly. The rock formations are extraordinary.
The drive down on the western side was much less steep and easy driving with a very good road surface. Close to Santiago del Teide there was a fantastic rainbow and there was some light rain on our way down to Los Gigantes named after the high, sheer cliffs on the northern side of the town. The rainbow made a repeat appearance here.
Now the LLW was ready for lunch but was not impressed by the eateries in the Los Gigantes area so it was decided to head back to La Caleta and to the little restaurant El Varadero, that we found a couple of days ago. This time it was much busier and very windy. However, the seafood paella was excellent and coming back was an inspired decision. It’s a very casual restaurant but with good quality seafood and excellent value.
The drive down on the western side was much less steep and easy driving with a very good road surface. Close to Santiago del Teide there was a fantastic rainbow and there was some light rain on our way down to Los Gigantes named after the high, sheer cliffs on the northern side of the town. The rainbow made a repeat appearance here.
Now the LLW was ready for lunch but was not impressed by the eateries in the Los Gigantes area so it was decided to head back to La Caleta and to the little restaurant El Varadero, that we found a couple of days ago. This time it was much busier and very windy. However, the seafood paella was excellent and coming back was an inspired decision. It’s a very casual restaurant but with good quality seafood and excellent value.
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