La Orotava, Tenerife’s Stunningly Preserved Colonial Town | Our New Favourite Coffee Spot
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2022
- We rode up to the north of Tenerife to visit one of the best preserved examples of a Spanish colonial town on the island; La Orotava.
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Timeline:
- 0:00: Intro
- 2:58: Lunch Spot at Casa Verde
- 7:00: La Orotava Walk Around
- 15:10: Haba Tonk: The Most Incredible Coffee Spot
- 18:30: Wrap Up
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Locations:
- La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain
- Casa Verde, C. Cantos Canarios, 7, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Haba Tonka, C. Tomás Zerolo, 22, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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I'm a native of Tenerife, even though I know all the places that you show here I really enjoy these videos
I'm from La Orotava and your videos are absolutely incredible. You also help me improve my English while I discover places I didn't even know very well about my country. You don't know how much I appreciate your work.
Great vibe as usual Freddie, and Monika of course. We know it’s all down to Monika 😉
This truly is my favourite channel on UA-cam. Always great content and humour and I've been watching since day 1. I am so inspired by your Bonneville lifestyle that after much consideration I have ordered a 2022 Triumph Bobber which i collect in May and can't wait. Keep it up guys and hopefully we see you around next time you are back in the UK!..
Thanks you so much Darren, that means a lot!🙂
What a perfect time of the year to collect it, and what a bike for life that is. The Bobber’s a work of art as much as it is a bike😍🏍🤘🏻
Thanks so much for the kind words!🙂
Same here amazing content!
HI, NO PLANS , so mooching around in Monika,s re arranged world . Magic you both pull one out of the box , a Honda Hornet , NO Freddie a church . Production at it,s best, on the hoof as we go along . Thank you both and carry on having fun .
It’s a standard 15 minute process every time we go to a cafe; assess each table, the lighting, and then switch tables two or three times😆
@@FreddieDobbs S😇TILL VERY FUNNY
Agreed, Freddie and Monika make my day, i wish i could travel to Tenerife , thus channel is just a wonderful interlude in my day.
Precioso video. Creo, por otra parte, que nos gustaría conocer alguna vez a Mónica, parece encantadora. Saludos.
One more thing I should mention and which I found absolutely funny 😄 was Freddie staring at that Honda Hornet bike and Monika reminding him about the beautiful church behind !! This reflects Freddie’s love for bikes over anything else . It was cute and lovely 😊
Monika is hilarious - ordering Dobby around, he is so shy as it is Monika, how could you !!!! LOL
This morning I had my coffee in my living room while I watched this video. I feel like I went on a mini vacation 😁. I loved everything about this video.
Hola 👋 Freddie and Monika
Such a edutainment vlog ! Loved it 😍 La Orotava receive quite a bit of rainfall I think., that’s why the roofs are constructed that way.. Those tiled roofs are so common in several parts of south India and they look beautiful! And that background music was damn good 👍
This is very interesting and something I hadn’t considered- it does get quite a lot of rainfall so I’m sure you’re spot on!☔️
Awesome video and awesome content Thank’s Freddie and Monika
Just imagine living there and coming out of your front door each day to that beautiful courtyard and to be greeted with the smell of the coffee. Gone to heaven or what! Thanks for sharing.
Monika and Freddie La Orotava is absolutely stunning. I love learning about new places. Amazing video as usual. Thank you for bringing us along
Orotava looks fantastic, love the real Spain (Tenerife) away from the tourist hotspots, first big bike was the great Honda Hornet. Cheers Freddie and Monica
Excellent as usual. Your enthusiasm is wonderful.
Hola Freddie...had a fabulous day in La Orotava, visited all the places in your vlog, even had the same cake in Habetonka. Thanks for the tip. X
That’s my bike!!! Haha I have a 2002 red Honda Hornet and it’s a great bike for cruising and tearing through the hills. The church is nice too. Great stuff you guys.
Perhaps the most beautiful place in Tenerife that you have shown us. Thanks Freddie and Monika. And like what others have said, I enjoy and am inspired by your motorcycle x café lifestyle.
Thanks Freddie , in Tenerife now , will go to that coffee shop tomorrow.
Thank you Freddie and Monika, cheered me up no end watching this video. Looks like you two are having the time of your lives. Can't wait for the next one 👍
Monika has such a lovely voice, she should be in front of the camera more often.
You two should take turns hosting your vlogs.
I’ve shown this to Monika, thanks Tai🙂🙌🏻
You are correct! They both look like movie stars. Monika being on screen only makes the channel better. Maybe Freddie isn’t very good with a camera? What other reason could they have for not showing her?
Nice one Freddie and Monika, beautiful place....
another excellent video the both of you have made...Thank you very much for sharing...
Thanks Freddie for a making my morning tea amazing. To say I am envious of where you are right now is an understatement. So beautiful.
Another wonderful video, you really have found some great spots on the island. You are so going to miss it.. beautiful architecture, well done Monica too.
I had a 1978 VW Golf ( Rabbit in Canada) in that same ugly colour! It was my fist car and still one of my favourites, however, long gone to the rust gods! Great video as always! Will miss Tenerife when you leave!
A great watch as always. You are a breath of fresh air in the world of motorcycling you tube. 👍🏻
Infectious enthusiasm… Well done both.
Great vibes to this.. enjoyed it a lot, thanks
Well done, enjoyed that....really good program about mi pueblo. And riding aTriumph, yeah makes it even better😉
Good idea re the petrol price. Parts of this town look like Lagos. I like the jacket, apart from the furry collar. Good video again.
I love those teapots!
Amazing, I just returned back home and had a coffee at the very same table as you two days ago. Great video.
No way! Great choice🙂👌🏻☕️
I LOVE those old buildings and that style of architecture with the tiled roof! There are a lot of homes in that style in southern California. I dream of living in one someday 😂 Thanks for the beautiful experience!
My biggest regret after visiting Tenerife since 1996, unfortunately not every year, is that I’ve never visited these places. As an amateur photographer is feels criminal that I’ve not been to these places, I’ve always said I’d go but I can’t always drive and feel the distance is too far to go by bus, I have mobility issues so need to be able to stretch my legs up which isn’t always possible on a bus. I know, I can’t do that driving but I can however, stop whenever and for how long I want…..plus, it’s not like there won’t be anything to see along the way.
Great video guys, I’ve missed quite a few but will go back and watch them hen I can. Im so jealous as I’ve always said, as soon as I get out of those plane doors, that I’m home
I totally understand your position Brian; I don’t know how keen I’d be to have to get the buses to these northern towns from southern Tenerife either.
You’re so right though; the beauty’s all around and it feels like home for me too🙂👌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs Hey, it is for you 🤣, at the time though back in 96 I ended up going alone, I’d split up with my girlfriend and had no dependants, lived in a crappy flat with a worse job but had plenty of bar experience, I’d even done a little bit of Relief Manager Work for Boddingtons Pub Company so getting a job wasn’t an issue. My major stumbling block was being on Kidney Dialysis, es it’s easy ( then ) getting the costs covered for a week or two but a different story living there so it just wasn’t the right time. Turned out it was the perfect time to go home, I’d enjoyed a week n the sun, spent my Birthday there ( 11th July ), came home the next day and then, on the 29th July got my 3rd Kidney Transplant, lasted nearly 18 years too, longer than the time I’d been with my GF, we did get back together, and married in 1999 but whilst in Costa Del Sol she forgot who she was married to, she’s still with him as far as I know, got a kid too. We owned a couple of businesses, our house etc and I left with the 2k in the joint account and didn’t ask for anything else.
Now, I may be skint but happily married to my soul mate
Hello Fredie and Mònica.Nice video that shows the typical Canarian architecture. In a sequence you go to a Molino de Gofio and you confuse it with a store or tavern. Gofio is a toasted flour, (first the grain is toasted and then ground) which is very practical as a food since you do not need to cook and you can eat it with milk, with meat or vegetable broths, as a porridge with bananas, etc. You can buy it directly at the Mill or at Supermarkets. It is a food originating from Los Guanches. I take this opportunity to inform you that on April 24, between 10:00 and 13:00 p.m., there is a Fiesta-Pilgrimage in the town of Tegueste and it would be good if you were there because you will discover all the typicality, folklore and idiosyncrasy of the Canary Islands. There is a parade of carts pulled by oxen that give away food and drinks, and folkloric groups singing and dancing. And if they want to continue filming they can continue going down a few kms. to the town of Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo and discover a different North coast area. Greetings.
Ahhhh thank you Pedro! So interesting that it originated from the Guanches😳
Really appreciate you sharing this, and also the upcoming festival- I’ll save this!🙂
We are back in tenerife in 2 weeks added this place to my places to visit it looks amazing
Man..you're living the life now...Great going
Another good vlog thank you. On good Friday tomorrow the town of Adeje hold a live enactment of the Passion in the street up to the Town Hall and Church. This is broadcast live throughout Spain 🇪🇸Never seen any other Vlogger cover this spectacular performance of hundreds of townsfolk . Might be worth considering one Good Friday .
Thanks so much for the heads up!🙂
Beautiful video 💯
Not many channels on YT can make me laugh out loud..especially ...ummm...bike...car...travel...channels (of which there is one). But this did. Several times. Telling ya. You two have the magic and my wife and I wish you both all the luck and love in the world. Love from NZ as always. Take care and ride safe everyone.
Lovely music.
Awesome what a place and those cakes well how could anyone resist , what I love about it is it all seems so chilled ,I am sure it gets busy too but such a dream of a place to be .Cheers guys another great watch . : D
We were amazed too- it has a very sleepy, un touristy vibe🙂👌🏻
I love the Honda Hornet. Great video as always!
Salut Freddie!
I'm happy that you stopped for the VW, my first car ever, mine was a 1978 (same color!) that I bought used when I was in college. Lot of memories in that car 😊.
Love your vidéos , salutations to you both.
Holy krap Freddie and Monika, yours is the GREATEST channel on youtube!!! Motorcycles, travel, lifestyle!!!! What's not to like??? Another BRILLIANT video!!! PLEASE keep posting!!!! If you guys are not given your own Netflix lifestyle and travel series then there's NO JUSTICE IN THE WORLD!!! Much appreciation from a motorcycle rider and enthusiast in Melbourne, AUSTRALIA.
Thank you so much Dave, that means a lot!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Freddie, I used to find myself waiting for the bike/clothing review or comment but actually now just really enjoy the Tenerife tour guiding with you and Monica! Don’t forget your mask though…! 🤣
Cracking video, I’m so glad I found your channel 👏
I’m delighted you found the channel, Giorgio!🙂
@@FreddieDobbs I’m moving permanently to Tenerife later in the year, and looking forward to visiting a number of towns/cafes/places of interest featured in your videos. I can’t wait to explore the island on my Hayabusa, the open roads through the pine forests 🌳leading up to Teide look amazing 🙌 Wishing you and Monika an enjoyable Easter weekend
“Be careful with the wasp…) nice one Monika!
What a lovely place, not been there yet but will try to rectify that later this year!
Hi Freddie and Monika, I'm from La Ortava and I loved your video, now I live in the south of Tenerife. I hope we can meet some day... I follow your channel since you arrived on the island. you do a great job, thank you and see you in the next one.
Thank you so much Damian, that means a lot!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻
Great videos. You should be on the Tenerife tourist board for showing what the island has to offer.
Nice one 👍
Nice one.
Amazing video like usual! How do you keep finding new interesting places to visit? - Every video has amazing footage (and music) and just a lot of genuine fun and culture mixed in
Thanks Oliver! I’m still amazed at how many stunning places there are on this tiny island- it blows my mind!🙂
Beautiful video. Freddie, find another rental…..you give me my Tenerife fix as I can’t get out yet. I’ve been there before and loved it.😍❤️😍
Very good
Amazing vlog we visited HABATONKA so authentic and yummy 😋
Yet another class video, thanks Freddie and Monica
Gofio is a traditional Canarian ground grain, used to make breakfast cereal, deserts and the like. It can be corn, wheat or barley or a mixture. It's on sale in Mercadona or Hiperdino. It's also somewhat of an acquired taste.
Keep living the life you two!
Ahhhhh thanks Stuart, I’ve never knowingly come across it before
Look for the traditionals Molinos de gofio (gofio mill) in rural towns, only few of them are remainding nowadays but they have the better gofio
@@ndres839 In La Orotava and Granadilla de Abona there is Molinos de gofio!!
Nearing the vlog end, that green VW Golf in the background of Bonnie...... 😍👍
Live Long N Prosper 🖖
So nice hey!!👌🏻🚗
superb stuff yet again. def going to head over there for a look around and check out cafe verde. cudos to the tapas government trying to help with the crazy cost hikes were all currently enduring, makes a big difference and we noticed a cespa membership card if you have one gives an extra 10% extra on top. love your channel, right off to check out Orotava😃😃👍👍👍
Fantastic video as always love watching them best v logs ever following you all the time Freddie and regards to Monica love her chuckles. Bill in the UK 🇬🇧 ps wish our government would be so generous by giving fuel discount it's getting terrable expensive over here
Thanks so much Bill!🙂 I’m starting to mentally (and financially) prepare myself⛽️🇬🇧
“It’s a visual feast, I don’t know where to look.” 😂 actually made me laugh out loud. I’m stealing that one.
🤣🤣
Hi! Funny thing im a french expat and I actually live in la orotava, I walk in front of la Casa Verde everyday and never knew there was a coffee/tee/restaurant in it ahah ! Great video btw
Funniest moment is Monika getting you to turn the lights on! 😂 Great content Guys you really do influence people with your videos you are living the dream! I ride a Triumph Thruxton mainly down to finding your channel and wanting a more relaxed biking experience over all out speed! Will be out for a spin later in search of the perfect coffee ☕️! Cuts Dan 👍🏻
Should be Cheers Dan! 😂
another great video! the W800 is going well and seems to be fab for a new rider. i put a little vid up if you want to see it!!
Delighted to hear it- I reeeeeeeeally want to try a W800! I’ll watch your vid🙂👌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs when youre back in the UK, you know where there is one to try. :)
Superb videos always. I would like to dare you for a little video in Spanish. That would be great!
Hi Freddie & Monica - great video as we’ve all come to expect. One question - who decides on the musical accompaniment? It has such a consistently great feel…. takes me back to the 1960’s - chilled out and romantic - brilliant!
Thanks Nigel! It’s always Monika with the editing and music choices🙂👌🏻💁🏻♀️🎶
Cheap fuel! You can’t even get fuel here! Love the vids. Great work both.👍🏻
It’s incredible hey- I was amazed at how generous the discount is!🙂⛽️
Beautiful place Freddie & Monica. I would have laughed for a month if the wask had stung you on the nose Freddie. 😂🤣😅.
My SV just cost £20 to fill up. Oh, how the other half live :-)
cool
So Freddie
so much cake and coffee, burgers and pancakes
The old jeans are looking a bit tight now
mate 😂
Loving your work and sorry Monika but bikes before churches always
You didn’t mention the Honda PCX next to the Hornet Freddie 😃. Had a 2020 model in the same colour. What a fantastic little scoot is was 👍
I am a GIGANTIC Honda scooter fan! 95% of SE Asians can’t be wrong regarding their preferred mide of transport🙂👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🏍
@@FreddieDobbs Yeah they are great. I bought mine new in 2020 and did 2500 miles commuting and sold it 10 months later for £200 more than I paid! Plan was to get the 2021 model but of course supply issues continued during Covid and I couldn’t get another at the time.
Nice one again. Is this La Orotava next to Puerto de la Cruz?
Yes. 10 minutes ride.
Thanks Walter, exactly right!
I would love it if you could review something like the MOTRON REVOLVER 125, for us 125cc peeps :D
I’ll make sure I do, thanks for the heads up!🙂
You look like a young Tim Ferriss!
lights..LOL...the things we do for the ones we love,...LOL
Thanks for another informative and engaging video! Several of the balconies and the church have maroon sheets displayed. Is this part of the Easter religious festival?
I was googling this to try and figure it out, but I never found any info on it unfortunately
Si... Los suelen poner cuando hay procesiones
Soy de La Orotava... Me encantó tú vídeo... Cuando son las Fiestas de La Orotava es increíble , En Corpus Cristi y San Isidro Labrador.. Que hacen una Romería.
Hazme el favor!!
England and Spain have had a very different approach to the pandemic .... something we see in especially in tourist areas.
So true!
Any mark1 mx5s spotted in Tenerife Freddie ?
Hey Freddie! Great vid!
Question for ya, I found a 2003 Bonneville with just over 10000 km for 6000 canadian.
You think that's a good deal?
100% buy buy buy! That is as low a price as you’ll ever see it!
@@FreddieDobbs it's gone lol, I'm considering new if I don't find something similar. They don't last long at that price!
How about adding some property tours to your vlogs, if you can help sell property like you sell the island life, may be a branch for u.? But dont stop the biking please.
Never heard of Habana Freddie 😂
I must’ve gone into auto pilot after learning about cities on Duo Lingo (“Habana” being the Spanish spelling). That is my only possible explanation!😆🇪🇸🤷🏼♂️
@@FreddieDobbs of course! One of the locals now 😉
Please do a review of royal Enfield bullet 350
I really want to- I’ll try and get one🙂👌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs btw loving your reviews man 🍻.
First BOOM
THANK YOU!😃🕺🏾🕺🏾
Ok I'm 2 minutes into this and laughing at you being laughed at, no nasal spray would have helped, lucky you are! I do imagine us living there. Only wish that was turquois blue water, but seriously all the art and plants and architecture and motorbikes and long lost car models, who wouldn't want to live there. Oh and Spaniards saying Hola! My Wife (from Spain doesn't say Hola, she says Whaaat!?!!?
I thought Monika was joking about the bee until I watched the video last night!😳🐝
Are you sure Monica wasn't in the adult movie Le zonde ? Since the last time I asked you I've watched it 6 more times,and in the credits the protagonist is listed as Monique, and the producers name is Freddie von Mcqueen ? Oh and for reference it's not the kind of movie you'd find on Netflix...🤔
Monika just googled this!🤣🤣
First they rise the fuel price, after they "give" a disccount on it. Nothing but hipocresy.
Interesting angle- I always appreciate a counter argument so thank you!🙌🏻
As a motorcyclist I do enjoy much about your channel, however recently it seems to have become more of tourist guide to Tenerife than about motorcycles.
I love all the videos - but the motorcycles around london and England are the best videos
Appreciate the feedback🙌🏻
UK petrol increased by minimum 11p a litre in March 2022.then Gov reduced fuel duty by 5 p a litre....millionaire Sunak whose wife's family are Billionaire! Stay in Spain.. UK is an expensive crap place nowadays ..anyone who can is leaving
Can you back up your claim with facts about people leaving?