The latest news from IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Mencey

By Luke Durden in gastronomic hotels

A new year has begun and at the IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Mencey they have prepared a number of events and activities for this 2015 not to let anyone undecided. This boutique hotel in Tenerife, has years of history and boasts the most amazing stories and guests of all kinds and nationalities.

For those who are planning a holiday of total relaxation in the company of your partner, friends or with the whole family, we list some of the novelties present in the Grand Hotel Mencey.


Spa Sensations
Unrivaled facilities in an incomparable setting, the Spa Sensations of this IBEROSTAR hotel has the most modern facilities to enjoy all the pleasures you expect from a Spa of this category. For only 65€ per month you can enjoy unlimited access to all facilities and activities Spa.

Gourmet Brunch
Sundays without a brunch are not a real Sundays, and if you visit the restaurant and terrace of The Menceyes, much better. A traditional brunch on the terrace of the restaurant, which is part of the Cookery Classroom of El Mencey, has become a social event in Tenerife, that looks to consolidate in the winter months. For just 27€, all those who come to enjoy brunch will enjoy a real gourmet treat at an unbeatable price.

Mencey‘s appetizer
Every Saturday, starting at 12:00am, everyone that would like to do so, can enjoy an aperitif at the Iballa Cocktail Bar Hotel Mencey. At the same time, you can enjoy a range of gourmet tapas, such as bluefin tuna with wasabi caviar.

Mencey‘s Cookery Classroom
We can not forget Mencey’s flagship in terms of gastronomy. Do not hesitate to visit the website of the Mencey’s Cookery Classroom and check all the available cooking courses and the dates that they will be held in this gastronomic space. While designing the courses, they have taken into consideration the excesses committed by the majority of people during Christmas and New Year, so with the cooking courses, we will be able to enjoy light, healthy and surprising dishes to share with your families and friends.

Discover the charm of the fishing village Puerto de la Cruz

By Luke Durden in Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz is an old fishing village that has become through the years one of the most important tourist enclaves of the Tenerife island. Its wonderful weather, the open nature of its residents, it numerous places of interest, and its wide offer of services make this city an ideal destination all the year long.

It is placed on the north coast of the Tenerife island, at the foot of Teide, in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province. Its fishing harbour was one of the main drivers of the local economy and dynamism, nowadays it is a place frequented by bathers and fishing enthusiasts.

Photo by Mundofotos.net

Photo by Mundofotos.net

Visiting this city is a pleasant experience at any time of the year. In summer months, its beaches become one of the main place of interest in Puerto de la Cruz: Jardín beach, Martinez beach and San Telmo beach are the most known ones.   Another very attractive tourist complex is Costa Martinez, an architectural creation that integrated a lake with 5 natural islands where you can find a good variety of establishments, such as several restaurants and casino.

But Puerto de la Cruz is much more than sun and beach. Its numerous emblematic places worth a visit. Among them, stands out the San Felipe Castle, one of the most important fortifications from where the city was defended against the pirates.

El Peñón del Fraile is an iconic symbol of the city visited every year by crowds of tourists wanting to take photos of it. Plaza del Charco is another key point of the city where it is usual to see tourists and residents walking around, drinking something in its terraces or shopping.   The high quality cuisine of Puerto de la Cruz is one of its most outstanding characteristics. There is restaurants for all tastes and pockets, where you can enjoy the  regional, national and international cuisine.

Photo by Sobrecanarias.com

Photo by Sobrecanarias.com

Puerto de la Cruz has also a wide range of hotels, among which stands out the Elegance Hotels chain. This firm possesses three hotels specially designed for families: Elegance Miramar Hotel, Elegance Palmeras Playa Hotel, and Elegance Dania Park Hotel.