Pulpo alla gallega tasted in Tenerife. Galician octopus is one of my favorite Spanish dishes. I always order it when I can. Here we were (my wife and I) in a tasca (a tavern) on the island of Tenerife where I tasted this dish. It was the first time that the potatoes were small and with the skin, normally they are sliced!
Pulpo a la gallega tasted in Tenerife – Pulpo galicien apprécié à Tenerife – Pulpo gallego disfrutado en Tenerife – Polpo galego apreciado em Tenerife – Galizischer Pulpo, genossen auf Teneriffa – Bột giấy Galicia được thưởng thức ở Tenerife
The former Costa Firenze in port in Tenerife. When I was on board the Costa Firenze a couple of years ago I took many photos of the ship while it was in port. Here we were on the dock in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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Costa Firenze is the fifth Vista-class cruise ship built at the Marghera shipyard. Originally designed for the Chinese market by Costa Asia, a subsidiary of the Italian shipping company Costa Crociere, following the COVID-19 pandemic it was subsequently deployed for the European market. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The former Costa Firenze in port in Tenerife – L’ancien Costa Firenze au port de Tenerife – La antigua Costa Firenze en el puerto de Tenerife – O antigo Costa Firenze no porto de Tenerife – Die ehemalige Costa Firenze im Hafen auf Teneriffa – Costa Firenze trước đây ở cảng Tenerife
An elegant building on the Rambla of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. When you arrive by ship in Santa Cruz de Tenerife you cannot miss a stroll along the pedestrian shopping street that is right in front of the port. This is one of the beautiful buildings that is at one of the many crossroads of this street.
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An elegant palace on the rambla of Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Un élégant bâtiment sur la Rambla de Santa Cruz à Tenerife – Un elegante edificio en la Rambla de Santa Cruz en Tenerife – Um elegante edifício na Rambla de Santa Cruz em Tenerife – Ein elegantes Gebäude an der Rambla von Santa Cruz auf Teneriffa – Một tòa nhà trang nhã trên Rambla của Santa Cruz ở Tenerife
Pork sausage in red wine tasted in Tenerife. Some time ago, stopping with the ship in Tenerife, I went to a tasca (a typical tavern) and, in addition to the classic ham and my beloved croquetas, I wanted to try this dish: chorizo in red wine. Very tasty although not unforgettable!
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Abbiamo parlato altre volte di Chorizo, la tipica salsiccia ispanica di carne di maiale e spezie. Fu solo dopo la scoperta dell’America, quando la paprika del Nuovo Mondo fu portata in Spagna, che il chorizo acquisì la tonalità rossastra che lo caratterizza oggi. Questa ricetta ha bisogno di un chorizo poco stagionato e un vino rosso corposo come vini di Navarra, Rioja, Somontano o La Mancha. Continue and learn more on giallozafferano.it
Pork sausage with red wine tasted in Tenerife – Saucisse de porc au vino tinto dégustée à Tenerife – Solomillo de cerdo con vino tinto degustado en Tenerife – Salsicha de porco com vinho tinto degustada em Tenerife – Schweinswurst in Rotwein, verkostet auf Teneriffa – Xúc xích thịt lợn trong rượu vang đỏ nếm thử ở Tenerife
A plate of Jamón enjoyed in Tenerife. In the vast culinary landscape of Spain, few delicacies evoke a sense of tradition and taste like Jamón, Spanish ham. This gastronomic masterpiece, synonymous with excellence and craftsmanship, is a staple in the country's culinary culture, celebrated both nationally and internationally for its quality and complexity of flavour. The history of Spanish Jamón dates back centuries, when the art of preserving and curing pork became an essential part of Spanish gastronomic culture. The first historical traces of this practice date back to Roman times, but it was during the period of Muslim rule in Spain (711 to 1492) that this preservation technique reached new levels of refinement and perfection. Spanish Jamón is produced primarily using the hind legs of the pig, a part rich in infiltrated fat that gives the ham its characteristic tenderness and intense flavour. The production process is an art that requires time, care and mastery. After salting, the legs are hung to dry and mature, which can last from a minimum of twelve months to several years, depending on the type of Jamón and the level of quality desired. There are several varieties of Spanish Jamón, each with its own distinctive characteristics. Among the most renowned are Jamón Ibérico and Jamón Serrano. Jamón Ibérico, considered the most prized, comes from Iberian pigs and offers a complex and deep flavour, enriched by intramuscular fat that comes from an acorn-based diet. Jamón Serrano, more accessible but still delicious, is produced from pigs of different breeds and offers a more delicate but equally satisfying flavour. Spanish Jamón is much more than just a food; it is a true sensory experience. Its succulent and tasty meat, enriched with the right balance of fat, melts in the mouth, giving the palate a symphony of complex flavors and aromatic nuances. It is commonly enjoyed sliced thinly and served with crusty bread and a good Spanish wine, in a celebration of tradition and conviviality. Spanish Jamón is not just a food, but a cultural icon that embodies the essence of Spanish cuisine. Its production has been celebrated and regulated, with consortia and designations of origin working to preserve its authenticity and quality. In addition to being a pillar of Spanish gastronomy, Jamón has conquered the palates of gourmets around the world, becoming an ambassador of Spanish cuisine in international markets.
In conclusion, Spanish Jamón is much more than just food; it is a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship and taste. With its rich history and extraordinary flavour, Jamón embodies the soul of Spanish culinary culture and remains one of its greatest gastronomic delights.
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A dish of jamon enjoyed in Tenerife – Un plat de jambon apprécié à Tenerife – Un plato de jamón que se disfruta en Tenerife – Um prato de jamon apreciado em Tenerife – Ein auf Teneriffa beliebtes Schinkengericht – Một món mứt được thưởng thức ở Tenerife
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The Lechera Canaria statue in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the statues of women with packages on their heads are a tribute to the lecheres, the milkmaids who once carried milk to homes on their heads¹. These statues commemorate the hard work and dedication of these women, who were an essential part of everyday life in Tenerife in centuries past¹. These historical figures are celebrated through street art to remember the traditions and cultural heritage of the island. Walking around the city, you can find many other statues and monuments that tell similar stories, making Santa Cruz a true open-air museum².
The one in the photo is located in San Domenico square in front of the fountain of the same name (fuente de Santo Domingo).
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The statue of the Lechera Canaria, the milk carrier, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife – La statue de Lechera Canaria, la porteuse de lait, à Santa Cruz de Tenerife – La estatua de Lechera Canaria, la lechera, en Santa Cruz de Tenerife – A estátua de Lechera Canaria, a portadora de leite, em Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Die Statue von Lechera Canaria, der Milchträgerin, in Santa Cruz de Teneriffa – Tượng Lechera Canaria, người mang sữa, ở Santa Cruz de Tenerife
¹: [That Lady from Europe](https://www.thatladyfromeurope.com/statue-e-monumenti-di-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/) ²: [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attractions-g187482-Activities-c47-t26-Santa_Cruz_de_Tenerife_Tenerife_Canary_Islands.html)
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Mussels and mussels tasted at the market in Tenerife. Some time ago I went to visit (and eat) at the mercado of Nostra Señora de África in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Among the various dishes we tasted there were these steamed mussels to which only a drizzle of lemon juice needed to be added and that was it. Truly excellent!
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Steamed mussels enjoyed at the market in Tenerife – Moules cuites à la vapeur dégustées au marché de Tenerife – Mejillones al vapor disfrutados en el mercado de Tenerife – Mexilhões cozidos a vapor apreciados no mercado de Tenerife – Gedämpfte Muscheln auf dem Markt auf Teneriffa – Vẹm hấp được thưởng thức ở chợ ở Tenerife
One of the central streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. A short walk in the center of Santa Cruz when the ship docks on the island of Tenerife. This is the street for walking with all the shops for tourists. A classic for sailors!
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a Spanish municipality of 208,688 inhabitants (2022), the main city of the island of Tenerife and the capital of the province of the same name. Together with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it is the capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands and hosts the seat of the local parliament. It is the second most populous city in the Canary Islands. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
One of the central streets of Santa Cruz in Tenerife – Une des rues centrales de Santa Cruz à Tenerife – Una de las calles centrales de Santa Cruz en Tenerife – Uma das ruas centrais de Santa Cruz em Tenerife – Eine der zentralen Straßen von Santa Cruz auf Teneriffa – Một trong những con đường trung tâm của Santa Cruz ở Tenerife – 特内里费岛圣克鲁斯的中心街道之一 – テネリフェ島のサンタクルスの中心街の 1 つ
