Know the migratory cetacean species in Tenerife
This is the ultimate guide about cetacean species in Tenerife. Find out more about the whales and dolphins present around Tenerif… Continue reading
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How to spend 7 days in Tenerife
The attractions in Tenerife are different if you travel with family, with friends, with a partner or if you travel alone, but the island welcomes all travelers equally, providing experiences tailored to your situation. However, some tourists want to know Tenerife in a very short time and that is a big mistake. That’s why we recommend visiting Tenerife in at least 7 days… Continue reading
TUI Smile awards in Tenerife
On January 9, the 1st Edition of the TUI Smile awards was held in Tenerife, where recognition is given to people who have stood out for their great collaboration and complicity in the day to day work with the TUI Tenerife team in … Continue reading
10 unknown secrets that you cannot miss in Tenerife
This time we bring you 10 unknown places of Tenerife and activities that escape from the tourist clichés. Do you want to know more… Continue reading
10 activities to do in Tenerife with children at Christmas
The largest shadow cast over the sea, the island of the five climates, three hundred days of sunshine a year. There are many reasons that explain why millions of travellers arrive in Tenerife every year. The island offers a destination full of sunny days and beaches, awesome cliffs and endless things to do. … Continue reading
Whale watching excursion review by Anastasia Prokshits
Looking for the best whale and dolphin watching excursion in Tenerife When I decided to do a whale and dolphin watching excursion on my trip to Tenerife, firstly I did a Google search to see the different companies that offered excursions and compare their services, the comfort of the boat, and the opinions of other … Continue reading
How to Truly Motivate Your Staff With an Amazing Trip to Tenerife
Tenerife is one of those rare travel destinations where you needn’t worry about what the weather will be like, thus allowing you to be able to truly enjoy the outdoors at any time of the year. This has meant that the island has become undoubtedly one of the most popular and best places in the world for a vacation. On virtually any day, during whichever season you choose to stay, you can expect to be able to enjoy glorious sunshine and a bright blue sky… Continue reading
Photos from Sailing Puerto Colón – Marina del Sur 2018
On May 1, 2018, at the Puerto Colón – Marina del Sur Crossing took a place, regatta with 50 vessels, with the purpose of promoting the Sailing between the Ports of the South of Tenerife and promoting the great variety of nautical sports, excursions and gastronomy for the thousands of tourists that visit us every … Continue reading
FREEBIRD CATAMARAN supports II TORNEO DE GOLF charity event, organised by AMATE Foundation.
We have a great pleasure to inform that Freebird catamaran company again supports the Breast Cancer activities in Tenerife. As a partner to BENEFICO AMATE, we are proud of helping to organise charity during golf event: ”II TORNEO DE GOLF – PITCH AND PUTT”. The event took place on 21st of April in Golf Canter … Continue reading
Freebird was present at the christening of the new aircraft of TUI
The event held at the southern air terminal was chaired by Gunther Hoffman, director of TUI Fly Benelux, and was attended by Freebird Catamarans as one of the main providers of TUI excursions… Continue reading
Adeje Seniors enjoyed watching whales and dolphins in Costa Adeje
The senior citizens group of Adeje enjoyed a whale and dolphin watching excursion on the coasts of our municipality. On a sunny morning with a calm sea, they were able to see pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, among other species of cetaceans, being able to experience for themselves the great natural wealth of our coast… Continue reading
Sailing Puerto Colón – Marina del Sur
On May 1, 2018, the Puerto Colón – Marina del Sur Crossing will take place, a regatta in which some 50 vessels will link the ports of Marina del Sur and Puerto Colón. The departure will be made in Puerto Colón, passing by a buoy in Amarilla Golf and Montaña Roja, to finally reach the finish line located in the port of Marina del Sur, in Las Galletas.
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Foreign placement students participate in conservation of cetaceans in Tenerife
On 11th of march, Freebird Catamaran company had organised, an open day was held regarding the responsible sighting and conservation of whales and dolphins in Tenerife. These training programs are the effects of the collaboration between the World Cetacean Alliance, the most important NGO in the world dedicated to the protection of cetaceans, and Freebird … Continue reading
Best Party Ideas To Try On Board Of A Luxury Yacht In Tenerife
One of the best part of partying on board of luxury yachts is that there are no limitations to what you can do! You can throw a party on a luxury yacht for every type of occasion, such as for a business-success party, a birthday party, an engagement party, etc. … Continue reading
How to Truly Motivate Your Staff With a Fantastic Trip to Tenerife
Make sure to put it at the top of your list if you are looking for the perfect place for a trip to motivate your staff. Tenerife has transformed itself into somewhere that should absolutely be at the top of your list for taking a group of your employees.
Here is just a small selection of what Tenerife has to offer when you book a company or group trip to the island… Continue reading
Freebird Catamarán joins the Spanish Association of Marine Waste, AEBAM
Within its commitment to the conservation of the marine environment, Freebird Catamarán has joined the Spanish Association of Marine Waste (AEBAM), an entity of territorial state, non-governmental and non-profit dedicated exclusively to the problem of marine waste… Continue reading
Tenerife For Kids: Fun, Kid-friendly Activities For Families On Vacation
If you’re looking to plan a family holiday with kids in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, don’t miss out to read our recommendations for Fun, Kids Adventure Activities in Tenerife… Continue reading
Everything About Tenerife Whale & Dolphin Watching Trips
Indulge in whale watching, dolphin encounters and an abundance of seabirds while learning from on-board experts and support our conservation efforts. Go through the blog and know everything about whale & dolphin watching trips on Tenerife… Continue reading
Best Times to Spend Your Vacations on The Canary Islands
Most suitable times to plan a family vacation on the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer are the seasons that allure loads of tourists to the Canary Islands, which make accommodations a bit expensive. However, in spring and fall, the Canaries continue to offer the same pleasant weather as the peak seasons, if we exclude the tourist crowds… Continue reading
A Compact Travel Guide to Tenerife
From stunning beaches to whale and dolphins watching excursions, scuba diving to Siam Park…Check out our comprehensive guide to the best tourist places of Tenerife to spend an incredible vacation with your family and friends… Continue reading
Planning Your Trip to Tenerife? You Need To Read This First
Famous for being ‘the eternal island of spring,’ Tenerife is an exceptional weekend getaway destination. The stunning European island is a captivating family destination with remarkable geography; from desert landscapes to lush green mountains and stunning seascapes… Continue reading
The Canary Islands: A Newbie’s Guide to The Mid-Atlantic’s Seven Wonders
Meta Description: El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. Count them. Yes, seven islands! Three may be the magic number, but seven bring to mind images of magnificence and, indeed, wonders… Continue reading
7 Things to Know About The Weather In Tenerife
We always try to avoid mentioning the weather in Tenerife where possible. It’s because it’s a topic that has been done to death. However, it’s important to know the weather of places you’ve been planning to spend your vacation beforehand… Continue reading
Amazing Things You Can Do in Tenerife in the Winter
There is no doubt about it, winter weather across much of Europe can be pretty grim. The skies are grey, the days short and temperatures freezing. This lack of sun and warmth during the harsh months of January and February is enough to make you want to escape on holiday to find some much needed sunlight!… Continue reading
Rent A Yacht In Tenerife For An Awesome Vacation
Book the most popular Freebird Catamaran for a perfect vacation with your friends and family in Tenerife. Chartering the best yacht can make your vacation more fun… Continue reading
Most Adventures Things To Do In Tenerife
The Canary Islands cruises on Freebird Catamaran are ideal for exploring the Spanish archipelago off the coast of Africa. Its seven islands are known for year-round tropical climate conditions. The main islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the most fitting as start points for boating vacations on Freebird’s private & luxury yacht charters and various catamarans for private events on Tenerife… Continue reading
A Thorough Guide To Whale And Dolphin Watching On Tenerife
Here’s a thorough guide that talks about the kinds of dolphins and whales you can see being on a boat trip in the waters around the Tenerife island. A Thorough Guide To Whale And Dolphin Watching On Tenerife. When a week devoted to the marvellous marine mammals commences, your chance to explore the best places in the wild on Tenerife begins as well. … Continue reading
Best Family Excursions On Tenerife For A Memorable Vacation
Tenerife is one of the best holiday destinations, especially for families. On top of all the natural and attractive places on Tenerife, there are loads of stuff for families on vacation. From exploring the magnificent underwater world on a submarine safari tour to riding out with Freebird Catamaran, the place deserves to be on your list of ‘best places to visit on vacations!”… Continue reading
Freebird joins the World Cetacean Alliance
Freebird Catamarans signs the long term cooperation agreement with the World Cetacean Alliance on maintaining an international cooperation to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans)… Continue reading
What to see in Tenerife
Once we prepare our trip to Tenerife, the most important thing is to inform ourselves about the things we can do in Tenerife, independent if we are travelling alone or with our family. We search for them in Google and find ourselves with lots of different activities and places to visit in Tenerife… Continue reading
Respect to marine fauna
Sighting cetaceans is one of the favorite activities of tourists who spend their holidays on Tenerife. Different boats make the excursions, that set sail from the ports of Los Cristianos, Puerto Colón and Los Gigantes. The Cabildo de Tenerife recommends hiring your excursion only with those boats that have the distinctive yellow flag that certifies … Continue reading
Did you know…?
The way to tell a shark from a cetacean is to look at its tail: cetaceans have horizontal tails, while sharks have vertical tail fins. The short-finned pilot whale (or simply pilot whale) and the orca (incorrectly named the ‘killer whale’ because it feeds on other cetaceans) are toothed whales or Odontoceti measuring over 4 … Continue reading
Tenerife, an exceptional place
Tenerife has an endless array of natural treasures that combined with an ideal climate and excellent tourism infrastructure, makes this island a unique place for adventure breaks in a beautiful natural setting. The variety of landscapes and microclimates has generated an incredibly diverse flora and fauna, being Tenerife one of places with the richest biodiversity … Continue reading
Why do they live here?
For various reasons pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins settled down at the south west coast of Tenerife and live here permanently: the food supply, which is abundant; the tranquil waters, protected from the trade winds by the mountainous landscape of the island; as well as the good climate and quality of crystal-clear waters, have created … Continue reading
The difference between whales and dolphins
Generally speaking, although scientifically incorrect, a cetacean is considered a whale if it is over four metres long, and any other cetaceans measuring less than 4 metres belong to the dolphin family. The other Cetaceans comprises two groups: Toothed cetaceans (odontoceti) Baleen cetaceans or whales (mysticeti)… Continue reading
The Teno-Rasca marine strip
The space called the Teno-Rasca Marine Strip is located in the western sector of the island of Tenerife. It covers an area of 69,489.68 hectares and bathes the coastline of the municipalities of Buenavista del Norte, Santiago del Teide, Guía de Isora, Adeje and Arona… Continue reading
