A Cyclist's Life in Tenerife (Canary Islands)

 

I recently asked my aunt-in-law what are the true symbols of the Canary Islands. Sadly, these things are completely forgotten with the conversion to mass-tourism. Together, we came up with the folllowing list authentic symbols of the Canary islands and of endemic wildlife of Tenerife.

FOOD:

• Corn Flour (Gofio)
• Potaje
• Bananas
• Potatoes
• Grapes
• Honey obtained from Palm Trees (and the drink made from it, Guarapo)

  

TRADITIONAL CULTURE SYMBOLS:

• Mount Teide
• The Spiral from the Guanches
• Traditional Traperas & Costumes:
• Calados (embroidery)

 

 

NATIVE / ENDEMIC  FLORA:

• Canary Island Pine Tree
• Canary Island Date Palm
• Tajinaste
• Retama
• Margarzas
• Violeta del Teide
• El famoso drago de Icod de los Vinos

   

NATIVE / ENDEMIC  FAUNA:

• Pinzon del Teide (blue Canary)
• Guirres / Aguilas (Canary Island Eagle)
• Native Canary Islands Dogs (perros)
• Lizards

  

  

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