Holiday Retreats


Hélène van den Broek

I am Hélène and this is my dog Chacho. I left Holland, to start a new life on La Palma.

I love to be outdoor and coach 50+ active people especially woman. The coaching will be 1:1 and based on the activity they personally like.

For example stargazing on the Mountain, cycling, walking, visit special places, making music with locals etc.

 

Surfing Holidays

Ori Surf El Medano

Tenerife Surfing Holiday

Private Surfing for Beginners in Tenerife

Personalized Surf lessons no matter age, gender, size or fitness. Get your private surf lesson with tips and a lot of fun. Surfing equipment included. Minimum 2 participants. Price 65€ per person.


Surfing with Boat Stay

Tenerife Surfing Holiday

Join us in Tenerife for your liveaboard boat holiday. We will liase with your recommended surfing instructors  to ensure your holiday meets your expectations, whether that’s surfing for the whole group, a more relaxed pace with Pitch n Putt for the family or maybe a mix and match holiday with diving, golfing, fishing, riding, walking – it’s all down to you with affordable options living aboard our private yacht.

Sample Prices with 7 day boat stay

 

Swimming With Dolphins

Depressed? Swim with dolphins

swimming holiday with dolphins

Taking a dip with dolphins can be a tremendous therapy for people with depression according to a study published on Saturday in the weekly British Medical Journal (BMJ).

Nature lovers – biophiles to give them their scientific name – have long argued that interaction with animals can soothe a troubled mind but this claim has always been anecdotal lacking the scientific data to back it up.

Seeking to find out more psychiatrists Christian Antonioli and Michael Reveley at Britain’s University of Leicester recruited 30 people in the United States and Honduras who had been diagnosed with mild or moderate depression.

The severity of their symptoms was calculated according to established yardsticks for mental health the Hamilton and Beck scales which are based on interviews and questionnaires with the patient.

No antidepressants

The volunteers were required to stop taking any antidepressant drugs and psychotherapy for four weeks.

Half of the group was then randomly selected to play snorkel and take care of dolphins each day at an institute for marine sciences in Honduras.

The other half was assigned to a program of outdoor activities also at the institute that included swimming and snorkelling at a coral reef but without the dolphins.

Two weeks later both groups had improved but especially so among patients who had been swimming with the dolphins.

Measurable symptoms of depression in the dolphin group had fallen by half and by two-thirds according to the two scales – twice as much as in the non-dolphin group.

In addition a self-rating measurement of anxiety symptoms the Zung scale found a fall of more than 20% among the dolphin group compared with a decline of 11% among the non-dolphin groups.

“To the best of our knowledge this is the first randomised single blind controlled trial of animal-facilitated therapy with dolphins ” say Antonioli and Reveley.

“The effects exerted by the animals were significantly greater than those of just the natural setting. The echolocation system the aesthetic value and the emotions raised by the interaction with dolphins may explain the mammals’ healing properties.”

Swim with the Dolphins

Wild and Free Dolphins

Swimming with dolphins – what you need to know

Villas in Tenerife

Stay safe renting your Tenerife villa

Holiday Villas direct from owner

Find your perfect self-catering villa rental in Tenerife. Book direct with owners and pay no booking fees. Book with confidence in our well moderated group of villa owners. Book ahead or find a last minute bargain.

Private Apartments in Tenerife

Tenerife Villas Direct from Owner

Connecting holiday makers with exclusive Tenerife Villa rentals that turn trips into unforgettable memories.

Blue Sky Golf Rental Tenerife

Blue Sky Golf Rental, certified member of IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators), are specialists in delivering golf equipment direct to your accommodation whilst you are abroad playing golf. They stock the latest, high-end golf equipment from leading manufacturers such as TaylorMade, Titleist, PING, Callaway, Wilson and Powakaddy.

Pick up your rental clubs at the airport or simply order online and they will deliver and collect your equipment for you.

Club Hire Prices

Rental prices start from as little as €30 for 4 days hire.

They have an extensive selection of club options available and the pricing is dependent on your dates of travel and your region. To get live availability and prices for your next golfing trip, enter your destination and dates into the ‘Check live availability and prices’ here.

Horse Riding Adventures in Tenerife

The only British owned and managed trekking center in South Tenerife

Learn to Ride

The unique location of our stables means we have the most fantastic treks with direct access straight to many different bridleways (don’t ride on any roads) – we ride among the wild life and fauna we are blessed – fantastic panoramic views of the Southern coastline.

We have a happy horse policy, where the horses live and play together in large paddocks making them relaxed and friendly, horse welfare is extremely important to us.

Lessons

If you want to learn to ride, improve on your dressage/jumping, we can cater for all levels of riding, children and adults.

Sophie teaches both Jumping and Dressage to a high level, after training in England with 5 Star Eventers. For more information on Lessons call Sophie 650 667087.

Location: Finca Cabuquero, 10, Tf657, Aldea Blanca del Llano, Tenerife

Phone: 646 85 70 24

Email: info@horseridingintenerife.com

Webite: horseridingintenerife.com

Pura Vida Riding Lessons

Pura Vida Equestrian Center offers you a unique horseback ride by the sea in Amarilla Golf. Suitable for all levels. All rides will be guided, at all times, by qualified personnel, includes accident insurance, helmet and supervision for minors.

Riding lessons and tuition available on request.

 

Swimming Holidays

Diving Holidays in Tenerife

Moored at Amarilla Golf Marina it boasts 1 double, 2 singles and sleeps 4 to 6 people. With plenty of bars and restaurants for the evening, it also has easy access for golfers.


Our recommendation for divers is Granadilla Diving.

Granadilla Diving

Granadilla diving also offer accommodation but for those wanting to relax away from the learning, or those with family to entertain, we recommend our yacht  MOOVERS II.

 

 

Diving Holidays

Learn to dive on holiday in Tenerife.

A Diving Club where you can experience Scuba Diving safely for the first time through an approved PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program; improve your existing knowledge and gain experience through PADI certified courses; or for those already qualified, join like-minded fellow divers and club members for a truly memorable diving experience; all whilst having fun in the water with your qualified guides and instructors!

Budget accommodation available.

 Granadilla Diving Tenerife.


Visit Tenerife Boat Holidays

Go at your own pace, beginners try dive or Padi qualifications. Multi function holidays to allow for groups with different interests.