10 Things NOT To Do in The Canary Islands
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10 Things NOT to Do in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, see nine million tourists annually. Before you can enjoy the gorgeous oasis and beautiful mountains of this archipelago of islands, here are 10 things NOT to do during your trip.
1. Don’t Purchase Electronics
If you find yourself in dire need of a new electronic, the islands aren’t the best place to make a purchase. Some electronics shops sell bootleg products, or they try to pass off second-hand items as brand new.
2. Don’t Agree to a Timeshare
They have a selling tactic that includes a scratch-off ticket, and you will always be a winner! These offers will push you to redeem your prize at a local hotel. Then, you’ll be scammed into signing a dishonest timeshare contract with a hefty fee.
3. Don’t Ignore the Beach Signs
The red flag means no swimming. Even if the water looks calm. When the yellow and green flags are waving, it’s best to stick to the patrolled areas. Also, be cautious of jellyfish in the springtime. Avoid swimming and walking around with your shoes off.
4. Don’t Visit Cruz de Tejeda
If you’re looking for sweeping views of the mountains and beaches, skip out this area entirely. Since it’s just 5,000-feet above sea level, there isn’t much of a view. Instead, head out to Mirador del Barranco del Carmen, La Palma to see stunning views of the rugged coastline.
5. Don’t Get a Late Start to See El Teide
If seeing Tenerife’s legendary volcano, El Teide, is on your to-do list, make sure you head out early in the morning. To avoid the crowd, try to arrive by 9 a.m. the latest.
6. Don’t Confuse a Pickpocketer for Someone In Need
Gran Canaria is a relatively low-crime area, but a common tactic is for pickpocketers to pose as beggars. They will get really close to their victim and quickly reach into their pockets to snatch their money and possessions.
7. Don’t Fall for the Puerto de la Cruz Scam
You’ll notice a lot of the locals walking around with pet monkeys, snakes, and parrots. They’ll sometimes place the animals on a child’s shoulders and allow the parents’ to take a photo. After the picture is taken, they’ll demand an insane amount of money.
8. Don’t Go to the Tenerife Beaches
If you want golden sand to wiggle your toes in, the beach in Tenerife shouldn’t be on your list. Since it’s the site of a volcano, most of the beaches are full of black sand that will scorch your feet! For a real sandy beach, head to Los Cristianos instead.
9. Don’t Take the Train Ride In Corralejo
They promise to take you on a tour. After boarding, you’ll realize the tour simply consists of a quick trip around Corralejo’s back streets, and travelers have complained that the tour guides aren’t very knowledgeable.
10. Don’t Accept “Free” Food
Vendors selling slices of pineapple will allow you to “try” a slice - only to demand you pay them up to eight Euro per piece! Just remember, nothing is free. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
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WHAAAATTT??!!! 😹😹HAHAHAHA sorry, I'm from Canary Island and we don't have snakes or monkeys that we use to cheat😹we're normal people, not scammers. Canary Islands are incredible, but the security measures are here to help the tourists and local people, for our security. Please, don't ingnore them. So, if you have any problem you can call to the police and they'll help you. And please, don't do videos if you don't have any idea of our islands. Thank you.
@stackercoding2054
6 жыл бұрын
Este tio vino, le timaron en todos lados por que no se entera ni de media seguro, y ahora hace este video xDDD
@jfnapier6706
5 жыл бұрын
I visited there a month ago and we were approached by a guy offering pictures with a papagayo in Costa Adeje. We walked away. I was also offered a tiny pineapple for $8 euros. (even though I had seen this video) Don't make eye contact with the pineapple sellers lol
@Morganecfc
5 жыл бұрын
@Timo Kuusamo ik I went saw some elephants
@melissaday4924
5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree im from Tenerife and Gran Canaria and none of this is true.
@stillchill8886
4 жыл бұрын
Tomoko Kuroki sounds like what a scammer says
I’m from Canary Islands and I know all the islands pretty well. Most of the things that the guy explains aren’t true at all. So please, if you wanna visit the islands look for reliable facts.
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
Im also canarian and I can confirm 100%.
@nooba2064
2 жыл бұрын
@@9ightdreamer would u suggest a swede to move to canary Islands of Marbella. I want to escape the Cold
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
@@nooba2064 Right now it is kinda cold since its winter but I recommend it if they really want too.
@nooba2064
2 жыл бұрын
@@9ightdreamer Kinda Cold whats that?😃 In Sweden we had -20c last week
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
@@nooba2064 Right now is °18. Its not too bad theres just rain for now because its winter
I traveled to Tenerife recently and the only thing I agree with is number 5. Don't worry to much about the rest if you have common sense
This video should be called : " 10 lies about the Canary islands" . OMG the author of this video has clearly never been in the islands lol
@adrianpiotrowskisuarez3232
5 жыл бұрын
So true.
@gabeitches2206
5 жыл бұрын
It is true I go their five times every year
@Herr_Artago
5 жыл бұрын
So true, I'm from Gran Canaria and this guy is absolutely clueless. Don't go to Cruz de Tejeda and go to Barranco del Carmen in La Palma, that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever read, both places aren't even in the same island, you need an airplane or a boat! And he's never been to Cruz de Tejeda, that's obvious.
@gabeitches2206
5 жыл бұрын
Armando Tapia i know I go their like 5 times every year
@neringamorkeliunaite8459
4 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me what I need to know because I’m going there in September so tips would be really nice
Video full of lies. what he has described has nothing to do with reality.
WTF, has this person even been to the canaries?
@kewlguy
5 жыл бұрын
Yaiza König ive been Tenerife
@salmonella1073
4 жыл бұрын
he has probably never left his own country! he's such a liar that he probably has a video that the earth is flat, just like his brain.
I live in Canary Islands and this list is a big lie.
@liaarteaga5453
5 жыл бұрын
Kabir Ahuja Morning how is it there I would like to live there when I’m older
@msmvgv
5 жыл бұрын
@@liaarteaga5453 that's a good idea if you could afford it.
@PaulaLopez-dh9vw
5 жыл бұрын
De acuerdo contigo~🔥❤💚 I from Gran Canaria
@tylerthompson6046
4 жыл бұрын
How can an U.S. citizen live there ? With no $$ ?
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
Im canarian and I agree 100%
I'm convinced this was written by someone in Gran Canaria, based off the 'don't go to the Tenerife beaches'. The black sand is the appeal, and it wasn't imported like the 'golden sand' on some of the other beaches
And the award for worst Spanish pronunciation goes to...
@captaindiego228
4 жыл бұрын
Si Jajajaja el es estupido
@martinlee5604
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. If he can pronounced the "j" in Tejeda correctly, why not the "j" in Corralejo?
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
Im recently starting to pronounce spanish names in a spanish sounding accent and Its more of a habit now lol. And since I speak English and Spanish I pronounce silent letters in words wrong(mostly names with silent letters)
Cruz de Tejeda has fantastic views of the mountainous interior of Gran Canaria; you only have to walk (that's right, walk!) down from the road for a short distance. From the restaurant I visited there - it was a clear day - the sight of El Teide (pronounced correctly, please) on neighbouring Tenerife was absolutely stunning.
This is totally false. Canary Islands are so bautiful and you will have a great time there, the climate is amazing, the beaches are stunning...
This is ridiculous... I guess the guy never went to the Canaries, grabbed all the small scam stories he could find on Google for the last 30 years and invented the rest.... There are a few scams on the most touristic areas but they are super easy to avoid. And much less than any average resort in Europe... "don't go late to El Teide"? Seriously? Ok Guys believe it or not, but I also recommend to avoid making the Everest ascend in shorts and sandals :D
@cn9630
4 жыл бұрын
Petrus Saranadze MOST are not true? LOL
just by the way he pronounces ‘Teide’ you can tell he’s never been to the canaries lmao this dude really messed up
@salmonella1073
4 жыл бұрын
yeah I almost died laughing when I heard how he pronounced it! I had to replay it because with that horrible pronunciation, I couldn't figure out if he was still referring to Canary Islands or a place by Adelaide,Australia. I've traveled to many lands on planet earth, if I were to publish a video, you can be sure I'd learn and practice proper pronunciation before narrating like an uneducated, ignorant, untrustworthy, non - traveling buffoon too lazy to do the research!
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
Its not pronounced 'Teid' its 'Teide.'
Did he really call it “el teid “...another thing, there are loads of gold sand beaches in tenerife
This video is clearly sponsored by a tourist sector with the purpose of discrediting the Canary Islands. The funny is that the producer of the video has not seen the islands.
I Love canary Islands!
What?? "Don't go to Tenerife beaches, go to Los Christianos" Los Christianos IS South Tenerife tf. Guys Tenerife has absolutely amazing clear water beaches with soft sand, not how Balears or Carribean but not far from Balears!
Dude i got a pic with a parrot and it wasnt that much like they charge u alot to get it FRAMED...
I was there, and nothing was so bad like in this video!
I've Lived in tenerife for over 10 years and I've only ever seen monkey's and snakes in loro parque
@zombievirus13
2 жыл бұрын
Same
I’m going their next year can’t wait
I have personally visited canary islands many times and i call this "list" total BS.
We bought a new Nindendo DS in Gran Canaria about five years ago and it still works perfectly. I don’t live in Gran Canaria but I have been traveling there a lot and these ”facts” are full of shhhht.
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
Theres a store named 'Electron' which is an electronic store that sells some standard electronic devices and they work perfectly fine and yeah that fact is fake. Im canarian so I can comfirn these facts are technically lies.
This video is utter tripe, been there a few times ( got family go there a heck of a lot) and it is a beautiful place, friendly people and there are some amazing beaches. Also Los Cristianos IS in Tenerife you eejit!
I’m from the Canary Islands and this video has no truth to it at all 😂
@Superyiyo47
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly, sounds like he has never set foot there.
This list is a lie, i live in Tenerife. QUE LOCO!!!
Cruz de Tejeda is great for hiking -.- There is plenty of great views.
I adore fuerteventura, locked the keys of the car in the car and an absolute gentleman (guarda civil) came to my rescue, he couldn't have been more helpful, I thank him very much.
"El Teid"
@juriukkonen6875
3 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭
Oh haha that happened to us once in Europe. Two guys approached with doves and offered to take pics then demanded $20 each for the photos on our own phones)) begging for money to feed the birds, then becoming a bit aggressive. I bet in any country something like this might happen. But...we still love these pics!! 😂 But werent ready to pay 40 bucks for them)))
I went their five times last years and I’m going in 6 days
That's really cool!
@jayslam6061
2 жыл бұрын
Horrible information
You have to visit Cruz the Takes a is one of the most beautiful town in gran canaria
I love gran caneria and Tenerife. Would love to move there
Don’t go to the beaches in Tenerife go to Los Cristianos 😂
1. Never had to buy any electronics whenever I have been there, but I'm sure there are reliable shops- although I do believe there are some more unreliable once, mostly because I have seen fake clothing brands before there. 2. What even is this bs, honestly. Never experienced this, and doubt anyone ever has, in special, on the canary islands. 3. Surely you need to watch the beach flags- as some beaches can get rough. But you should probably do that anywhere around the world. There are indeed some jellyfish around there, but not many. And also not very dangerous ones. Not walking around with your shoes off is a totally unnecessary precaution. 4. Never been to the first one, but doubt it could do any harm. Also seems a unnecessary thing to list. 5. Never climbed it, but seems like a personal preference. 6. Another thing that I don't think is necessarily related to the islands, but something you should be aware of anywhere in the world. 7. What even is this one. Took multiple photo's without a problem. Beautiful place btw, worth the visit. 8. Another thing that I believe is a personal preference. 9. No clue about this 10. Doubt they would do this, but again, could happen anywhere.
Absolutamente todo lo que se dice en este video es mentira, todo lo que se dice es simplemente ridiculo, no sé cuales pueden ser los intereses que les mueven para hacer algo así, intentando destruir la imagen de uno de los principales destinos turísticos de Europa y del mundo (está dentro de los cinco lugares con el mejor clima del mundo, pero, sí, a veces también llueve, nosotros también necesitamos agua). Si todo lo que se dice en este video fuera verdad... ¿por que cada año vienen más turistas? y por qué la mayoria de turistas que visitan estas islas son repetitivos? ¿sabes cual es el porcentaje de turistas que repiten cada año en estas islas? Las islas canarias son 8 y cada una es diferente, en algunas destacan las grandes playas de arena blanca, en otras hay playas de arena dorada y también hay playas de arena negra, por supuesto, ya que estas son islas volcanicas... Quien haya hecho este video... ¿ha estado alguna vez en Canarias? ¿sabes que, aunque estan situadas a más de 1500 km del continente europeo... somos europa y por lo tanto, las normas, las leyes y lo niveles de calidad son los mismos que en el resto de europa, con las logicas diferencias por ser unas pequeñas islas alejadas de dicho continente? Las instituciones públicas deberían investigar este tipo de acusaciones, y sin se demuestra que son falsas, deberían tomar medidas legales.
@pandaislove6865
6 жыл бұрын
Canarias Media Film este video no ha sido hecho para decir que canarias no merece la pena visitarla, son una serie de consejos que hay que tener en cuenta para los turistas que visitarán el archipielago, unos son ciertos otros no. En ningun momento el video ha dicho que no sea un buen destino para pasar las vacaciones, guardemonos el orgullo un poquito. Pd: soy canario
@canariasmediafilm7911
6 жыл бұрын
¿Puedes decirme cuales son los consejos ciertos? ¿y cuales son inciertos? ¿realmente eres canario y conoces la realidad de archipiélago? ¿como puedes decir que son consejos a tener en cuenta si tú mismo reconoces que son inciertos? Yo también soy canario, vivo en canarias y tengo una visión bastante realista de este tema y repito que nada de lo que en este vídeo se dice tiene que ver con la realidad...pero ABSOLUTAMENTE NADA, quienes han realizado este vídeo pretende compararnos con lugares tercermundistas que desgraciadamente hay muchos en el mundo, pero NO es el caso de canarias. Sólo hay que leer los comentarios que aquí escriben los que han visitado canarias y verás como lo desmienten y alucinan con lo que ven en el vídeo. Monos, serpientes, comida gratis... donde está todo eso? no caminar descalzo por la arena? medusas peligrosas?. Como dije en mi anterior comentario, espero que se tomen medidas legales contra este tipo de ataques malintencionados que dañan la imagen de un lugar y afectan a la economía de una sociedad que tiene en el turismo su principal medio de vida, con un nivel de calidad que hace que cada año nos visiten más turistas. Esto no se consigue en un lugar como el que describen en este vídeo.
Tejeda has some of the best views around, granted is not the highest point which it is only a few kilometers up the road. There you can see the well where they use to store snow and bring it to Las Palmas by mule. You will be rewarded with great views and if you go into the village you can stroll and enjoy delicious pastries and anything Almond related.
Pmsl! It cracks me up when he says ''El Tee-day'' and ''Corra-ledgo'' Should be El Teide {'tay-ee-deh', pronounced like 'tidy') and Corralejo, [Corra-le-ch-o} {, 'ch' as in 'loch'}' ) pmsl! Geeeez, this guy's pronunciation in Spanish is reeeally bad! I mean, fair enough, maybe he doesn't speak any Spanish, but if he's going to make a KZread clip, claiming to know stuff about the Canary Islands, you would think he could at least say the names of the places right!
@joelfernandez354
5 жыл бұрын
Its not pronounced tidy like many people believe, its pronounced "tey-dee"
Thanks for the info bro😂
Tenerife is fukin AWESOME & the local people are cool too. That's why I've found it easy to make lasting friendships with local & homeless people who have shown me good quality cheap local places to eat & visit!!!!
Only point 5 is pretty accurate - go before 11am to Teide "Tay-de"
And about the animal thing it's a lie. I don't even really know where did he took that from🤣🤣🤣
I remember requesting this hundreds of times like a year ago about time eh
i live in puerto de la cruz and ive never seen a damn monkey , if you wanna see one go to loro parque
Does anyone know the name of the music in the background of this espisode.
To those who are from the islands or have visited before, where are the best places to go star viewing? :) I'd love to know. Thanks!
This is a big load of bs
Do one for St Lucia
Just back from a week in maspolomas on Gran canaria and I had no problems whatsoever just a few people trying to get sell you the usual tourist type stuff and inviting you into their bars or restaurants if you politely tell them no they leave you in peace, unlike turkey where they harrass you like mad
Honestly you can go to visit teide at any time of day, its just better to go in the summer because in winter the access roads can be closed from the heavy snow
I have been to fuerteventura corralejo many times now. I have never seen a train, I have never seen people giving "free food", I have never seen people with animals on the street. The only tip I would agree with is to avoid buying electricals.
So much no reall facts....we owners the house in Puerto de La Cruz and this video shows so much bad things.....never would follow any single step on this video....love Tenerife and hope people will find peace in this beautiful island❤️😂
What not to do in Puerto Rico. That will be real interesting.
When I went to Fuerteventura, We stayed in Correlejo and we walked into the centre almost every day and when there, I'd beg my dad to go on it but kept saying "We'll do it later." and on the final full day we had, he said if I wanted to go on it but I wasn't the happiest so I declined! Good thing I did! 😅
Well I went to a hotel in furetevetura and the buffet was free
@jamiemaddison3814
5 жыл бұрын
there is a difference in taking food and getting a buffet in a hotel you paid for
@jazzhands7771
5 жыл бұрын
Where? I think you mean Fuerteventura..
Los Cristianos is in Tenerife... -Sam
@atlantickingdom300
4 жыл бұрын
Becouse it is, DUH
Every single item on this video is ABSOLUTELY FALSE. 😡
the only thing that happened to me in my 3 years of residence was the attempt of a seller of media markt to sell me a used mobile on the cashier.they changed my device, put it in a bag and gave it to me.I naturally returned after 10 minutes and announced that I would call the police, ask for the video and move legally. after this, with no objection, they have given me the normal device.
You can walk without shoes in the beach we all do it here and even in the streets near the beaches and nothing happens
Don’t go to Tenerife for beaches go to Los cristianos in Tenerife And because teide created the Canary Islands that means that all the islands are volcanic
Wow
Da mucha pena que gente como esta monetice en youtube haciendo vídeos como este. No tenéis vergüenza
@9ightdreamer
2 жыл бұрын
Exactamente.
I got off of holiday in Tenerife yesterday bad timing 😂
I'm going in August
I'm an a American would like to visit the Canary Islands but if this is true I don't see how any tourists would even come here
I am canarian and I swear this guy is just telling random stuff. I have never seen snakes, parrots, unicorns or lions in the puerto De la Cruz. All of that is in the zoo “el loro parque” and when you get there they take you a photo with a parrot, at the end they give you the photo and you choose to buy it for 5€ I think or to leave it. The beaches in tenerife are naturally black sand, but it’s not itchy, the only difference is the color. I really recommend going to “playa la arena” in puerto santiago and to “playa Jardín” in el Puerto De la Cruz, those two are of my favorites beaches. No one has never offer me something for free, except in the supermarkets, and if they did they won’t charge you and if they do just don’t pay them WTF.
Do not talk if you dont know im from gran canaria and you can see el roque nublo and el roque de los monjes and maria ventaigua its the most beautiful view in the world.
Does anyone know the name and location of the cave pictured at the end of the video please?
@mattyboolay1694
5 жыл бұрын
Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote
@ClareW23
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you Matty
madeira island
Don't take your company group or group back to those places the same week if you don't like.
I’m going in the summer so thank you for this
@shSh-gn5kr
6 жыл бұрын
what_ellie_saw I live there
@shSh-gn5kr
6 жыл бұрын
what_ellie_saw Some things doesn't true, other as "don't ignore de beaches signal", and you could try don't stay very later in the teide are true, if you will do Trekking, This is in case you get lost, there's almost no coverage, but the people it's very good, it's most the canaries islands is famous for her friendly people and the beautiful places.
Los Cristianos is in Tenerife tf ??
@gummigabb2003
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah right
@Superyiyo47
3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed
great channel, im from tenerife, i like your channel, i make travel videos too..greetings to you
@Maaaaaaaarcoooooooos
4 жыл бұрын
... Really? 😅
Pls make Croatia
Not buying electronics in the Canaries, what is this guy on about? This is Spain, which belongs the EU, there are plenty of legal stores to buy electronics, from small business to big chains such as Mediamarkt. No one is going to rip you off, unless you go to a dodgy place to buy your electronics. Skip Cruz de Tejeda and go to Barranco del Carmen??? Are you aware that Cruz de Tejeda is in Gran Canaria and Barranco del Carmen in La Palma and both islands are hundreds of miles apart? Besides, Cruz de Tejeda is beautiful, you can go to el Parador Hotel and enjoy a breathtaking view while having a beer, a coffee or dinner, they also have a Spa there. On weekends there's a small flee market with local products. And Cruz de Tejeda is a crossroads in the heart of the island, where many amazing hikes start and it's also a nice stop for many car trips in the island. Have you guys ever been to Gran Canaria? Your ignorance about the Canary Islands is appalling. Please, learn how to pronounce the names of places, it's not 'El Teid', we pronounce all letter, so you have to say the e at the end. Spanish 'j' is pronounced like an English 'h', so you should say 'corraleho' not 'corralejo'. Have you even been to the Canaries mate?
No electronics? Wtf are you talking about we have plenty shops, just dont go to the indian one bruh comon sence
Don’t go off site for a stroll down to the sea when there’s no beach there me and my dad nearly got attacked by wild dogs
Bali or Indonesia pleaseee
Don’t go to the Tenerife beaches and then says go to Los cristianos beach In Tenerife 🧐
OMG you clearly never been there, not true what you present!!
Very informative.
DONT VISIT CRUZ DE TEJEDA, WTF
things not to do in the netherlands!
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Oh my god that happens to me them time shares
The first one and second one aren't true
@nick260682
4 жыл бұрын
Most of this rubbish isn’t true. It’s a ridiculous video.
The last one really disgusts me. I guess there are scammers everywhere now.
I like this fiction
I'm canarian and isn't like that. Come on of course you can buy electronic devices here. Everything depends on the shop but here are official shops so you won't have any problem
Do what not to do in the UK you did london but not the uk or if you want to do another uk city do Birmingham:)
The Canary Islands were not named after a bird called the canary. They were named after a breed of dogs!
yep it's a lie and i just taste free food and no one say i need to pay for it.
Three year old electric razor that cost 20 euro even cut all my hair during covid ....
As a fellow human it's a very annoying thing that that you gotta keep your guard up 24 hours when you're trying to enjoy yourself In a vacation
how about copenhagen?
People forget this video, its 90% lies or just plain wrong, even wrong islands in some things
So glad this was posted as we booked a Holiday to Them.
Only the time share thing is true
Sunorma