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Cuisine of Canary Islands for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Tenerife The modern cuisine of the Canary Islands is strongly influenced by the tourist industry; many dining places are focused primarily on foreign visitors. There are restaurants of all traditions on the archipelago. International dining places, as well as classic pizzerias and budget restaurants offering visitors fast food and soft drinks are common.
Excursion over cultural sights of Canary Islands - 'must visit' points of interest
No matter which of the picturesque islands of the archipelago you would choose, it will be able to provide a variety of interesting excursions. The most popular is Tenerife; the Pyramids of … Open
Traditional national dishes that have been basic to indigenous people just a few decades ago, today are considered delicacies. You can taste them only in typical local restaurants. Local dining places differ with tapas snacks; they are common for all regions of the country. Tapas are small portions of various treats, including deli meats, seafood and vegetables; all the dishes are decorated in an artistic way.
A significant part of the national menu is occupied by seafood; chefs cook delicious soups and serve fish grilled or fried. The local delicacy is vieja fish; local chefs cook with special care. The taste is reminiscent of classic carp fish. It remains one of the most popular treats. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Canary Islands. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
More than 10 million travelers visit the Canary Islands annually. The archipelago is ready to offer its guests perfect facilities for various activities. Picturesque beaches and numerous … Open
Another interesting treat is dried sancocho fish that is usually cooked with potatoes and garlic. Travelers preferring classic dishes should definitely try tuna salad that is served in almost all national restaurants.
Tenerife Meat dishes are usually served on holidays, but in restaurants travelers have an opportunity to taste them at any time. Pork is often used for cooking; goat and rabbit meat, which is marinated before cooking, is common too. The popular Puchero is cooked of pork and beef with an addition of various vegetables. Locals serve meat in a rather unusual way; it is customary to eat straight from the pan. It’s impossible to imagine local cuisine without spicy mojo sauce served with almost all dishes. Banana liqueur and ron con miel, honey liqueur, are the most notable among drinks.
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Canary Islands
♥   Restaurant 'Régulo' Puerto de la Cruz. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Lucas Maes' La Orotava. Type - Modern cuisine. 16.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Casa Fito' Chimiche. Type - Regional cuisine. 20 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'M.B.' Guía de Isora. Type - Creative. 21.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Rincón de Juan Carlos' Los Gigantes. Type - Creative. 21.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Rincón del Arroz' Los Cristianos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 27.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Las Terrazas del Sauzal' El Sauzal. Type - Creative. 27.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Casa Tagoro' Los Cristianos. Type - International. 28 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Canary Islands

Garajonay National Park

From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map:   Distance from Canary Islands center - 63.9 km.
Evergreen laurel trees can reach a height of 40 meters. According to the researchers, once such forests covered a significant part of modern Europe, but today they are preserved only in the Canary Islands, the Azores and Madeira. In addition, the Garajonay National Park features a lot of endemic plants. The main inhabitants of the rainforest are birds and bats. … Read further

Magic Carpets Street

From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
Check on the map:   Distance from Canary Islands center - 15 km.
Artists use more than twenty shades of sand. In average, a single artistic paintings is created in about 40 days. Amazing pictures of volcanic sand feature impressive size. In 2006, the picture of ​​950 square meters was created. It became the record holder of Guinness World Records. The street decorated with carpets is home to a number of iconic landmarks. Besides the Town Hall, you can see an old church there, as well as tiny old houses, which were built over a hundred years ago. … Read further
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Canary Islands

Tenerife
Another important feature of the national cuisine of Tenerife is an abundance of unique dishes of seafood. Fish is usually boiled and served with spicy sauces, so local dishes are not only delicious, but also extremely wholesome. The most common complement to seafood is mojo sauce; it is noteworthy that all chefs cook it following the unique author's recipe. Gourmets have to ... Open »
Puerto de la Cruz
Economical travelers will like budgetary restaurant Valle Luz, which is located in the complex with the same name. For 5,4 euros only its visitors can get an access to fantastic smorgasbord with number of various dishes. For additional payment there are various drinks, in Valle Luz the wide assortment of beer’s and wine’s types are available. In spite of the small prices, ... Open »
Los Gigantes
El Rincon de Juan Carlos is perfect for a romantic dinner. It welcomes guests until late in the evening and offers them not only an interesting menu but also an entertainment program. The restaurant hall is decorated in a refined style, which makes it a great place for a banquet. At The Tipsy Terrace, guests are invited to enjoy British cuisine in a relaxed, friendly ... Open »
Playa de las Americas
The same attractive and interesting restaurant is the Oriental Garden eating house. In the heart of the menu of the restaurant visitors will find dainty dishes of Chinese, Thai and Indian cuisines. The restaurant features a vast open air terrace which sinks in the wild greenery. The guests of the Oriental Garden restaurant will have a chance to enjoy traditional treats, ... Open »
La Gomera
Fans of vegetarian food will like the La Montaña restaurant, where there the most original vegetable dishes are represented in the menu. Surprisingly, chefs can prepare true masterpieces from ordinary fruits and vegetables. Gourmets will enjoy a large selection of sweet desserts. The Habibi restaurant serves a variety of international cuisine dishes. Flavorous oriental ... Open »
Gran Canaria
When it comes to meat dishes, marinated rabbit remains the undisputed leader here. The preparation of this dish has already transformed into a kind of a ritual. First rabbit meat is marinated with various spices and herbs, and then it’s cooked in clay pots. Sturdy potatoes boiled in salt water are traditionally served as a garnish for the meat. The potatoes look very ... Open »
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