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Casas de Felipito El Feo

Driving through Guisguey and towards the end of the village and opposite a ruin, there is a track that goes off to the left. Travelling upwards takes you past the Mirador Guisguey and up higher, where it flattens out into a wide plain.

On the plain, known as Llan del Triguero, they used to grow cereals a long time ago. A short distance along you will find Casas de Felipito, also known as Felipito El Feo. Originally a typical farm house owned by, and named after, Felipe Ruiz González. It is now owned by the Cabildo and has been transformed into a beautiful garden and picnic area for all to enjoy.

The area is described by the Cabildo as, “a characteristic example of the majorero’s struggle against atmospheric agents and the aggressiveness of the island territory, to achieve a sheltered and arable area on a soil occupied by limestone and in a very windy area.”

A wall that was originally built to retain farm animals and also to protect the area from the wind surrounds the finca and it’s gardens. Within the walls are windy footpaths leading in and around planted areas, playground, a boules area, and plenty of secluded sheltered areas with bbqs and even pizza/bread ovens.

Los Alares to Tiscamanita

This journey takes you across the back route from the FV-2, through Los Alares, turning left just skirting the edge of Casillas de Morales, to Agua de Bueyes, where we join the FV-20 into Tiscamanita. We stopped for lunch at the Bar, La Amistad, which we can recommend!

There was a heavy calima when driving this route, hence the hills and mountains, which are usually clear and crisp, have their visibility obscured by the dust.

La Pared

Situated on the west coast south of Pajara, you’ll find the small quiet town of La Pared. Apart from a hotel, there are a few apartments, quite a few villas, a supermarket, a restaurant, a bar and a couple of small shops.

La Pared literally means The Wall, and the town was named after the wall that ran from the west coast to the east, separating the two kingdoms, Maxorata (North) and Jandia (South). If you search hard you might even find small sections of the remaining wall!

The main part of the town was built in 1966, when there were great plans for a thriving holiday resort. Unfortunately, those plans did not come to fruit, and the shops meant to line the dual carriageway never materialised.

There are two main beaches; Playa La Pared is the northern most beach, small, with protruding rocks leading down to a dark, gold sand. Just north of that is yet another very small beach and between the two is a flat cliff created from lava flow. This is easily scale-able on foot, and at the top you are rewarded with fabulous views, as well as the cheeky resident Barbary Ground Squirrels.

Playa del Viejo Rey (Old Kings Beach) is the most southern and larger of the two beaches, and is situated within the Natural Park of Jandia. Here you’ll find a beautiful sandy beach to sunbathe on! However, being on the west coast the sea tends to be rough and with undercurrents means, so while it’s great for paddling it is not good for swimming.

Another lava flow jutting out into the sea separates the two beaches. This one is much wider, and you are able to drive your car to the top, where you’ll find a car park.

Above Playa La Pared sits the Bahia La Pared restaurant, which is well worth a visit!

The strong winds and surf mean that La Pared is a haven for wind surfers, and you’ll find some excellent schools there, should you wish to learn.

Being on the west coast you’ll also get some beautiful sunsets!

Just outside the main, more modern, part of the town, lies the cheese factory, Ganaderia La Pared SL. Make sure you pay a visit and purchase some of their lovely cheeses!

The following photos were taken on 28th February 2018, and extremely blustery winter day!

Tefia to Los Molinos

This is the only road in to Los Molinos, taking you from the FV-207 just before Tefia, down the FV-221. If coming from the north of the island, you may wish to just cut the corner off, and turn right just after the village of Tefia. This route will take you past the beautiful 4 sail windmill, an ideal spot for taking some photos! Read more about Los Molinos. As usual, this video is obviously speeded up! In real time this journey takes about 10 minutes.