Sorry everybody but we just can't help returning to this little gem of an eating place. Known as "The Chicken Shack" the Oasis Restaurant in Adeje remains the prime purveyor of spicy, 'Adeje chicken'.

Don't ask for a mixed seafood platter here because the only thing on the menu is crisp fresh salad, spicy chicken thighs and breasts, chips and locally made wine.

How good does that look?

You will find the Oasis restaurant on the main street of the town of Adeje. It's about ten minutes by taxi or car to the centre of Adeje from Club Olympus. If you ask the taxi driver for the 'Oasis in Adeje' they will deliver you to the door. A bus to Adeje also leaves very regularlarly from the round-a-bout by Club Olympus. Ask any of our team if you need directions.

One person who enjoys the occasional visit to the "Chicken Shack" is Club Olympus In-House team leader Ray Karlsen.

Ray has been a regular here for more than twenty years and is known well by the family who own the restaurant.

Here he is with Lindy the youngest daughter. Unfortunately 'Mama', Lindy's mum and the original owner of Oasis passed away a few years ago but the family tradition continues with most of the staff being family.

For a traditional Canarian meal with fabulous flavour, superb Tenerifian atmosphere and wonderful value for money please give Oasis a try!

Now here is an unusual spot that we found recently. If you are into cheese, then this is the place for you.

This tiny bar is owned by Jonay (Pronounced Hon-ai) who is a master cheesemaker. His cheeses are marketed all over Tenerife, but the really good stuff is kept for this ace little bar in the fishing village of El Medano, about 15 minutes away from Club Olympus.

He makes his own bread, uses only local veg, serves only local wine and local fresh produce for his 'Tapas' and meals. Most days there is live music, most of it courtesy of his guests who bring guitars, African drums, flutes or whatever comes to hand.

He specialises in unusual cheeses such as 'Queso cabra blando' which is a camembert style goats cheese. It is unbelievable!

His strong 'Manchego' cheese made from sheeps milk actually blisters your lips! Both of which are shown below.

The brown-bready looking stuff is actually 'Gofio' , the Canarian cereal which is made into bread, cakes, drinks and so on and has a fabulous earthy taste. Hence the name of the bar which literally means "can of Gofio".

Jam made from 'Prickly Pear' fruit complements some cheeses and is a delightfully natural mix of sweet and sour, awesome.

Inside or outside, the atmosphere is brilliant. El Medano can easily be found by driving from Club Olympus up the TF-1 Motorway towards Santa Cruz and exiting to the right straight after the airport turn-off and drive until you get to the sea. Park and walk right, along the seafront and you will see it.

And if you see Ivan (pictured below) enjoying himself in there, tell him to get back to work!!

Cheers all and "Bon Provecho".

Hedley

A quick reminder about the Oasis restaurant in Adeje, Tenerife.

One of the finest purveyors of the Tenerife delicacy known as 'Adeje Chicken'. Simply spicy chicken, chips, salad and local wine at local prices - outstanding!

and if you are wondering who's greedy hand is reaching over to grab even more delicious homemade chips, we'll give you a clue......

Ray Karlsen of Club Olympus has been a regular at the Adeje Oasis for 25 years! And here he is trying to look all innocent.

If you get a chance to visit this Club Olympus favourite, you will not be disappointed!

Jane and I really enjoy visiting this restaurant right on the seafront of Playa De Las Americas.

There are three reasons that we use Vilaflor, firstly, the staff are extremely friendly and we have got to know them well over the years. Secondly, it's location is outstanding, right on the seafront with views directly out to sea like this below.

This is the view to the right of the restaurant (you can just see the Hotel Bouganville in the middle distance)

and here below is the view to the left.

Jane and I love sitting here and "people watching". Also this is one of the key spots for Surfing in the whole of Europe. The regular wave area is known as the "Spanish Left"  (or in Spanish 'La Izquierda') and it's brilliant to watch the surfers in action (although not much action today!, however if you click on the link above you will be able to watch some surfers doing their thing on this spot on youtube).

The third reason we love this restaurant is of course the quality of the food. It has a very comprehensive menu, specialising really in mixed fish dishes. Everything is 'super fresh' and delightfully presented.

On the left is Jane, in the middle is Charlie Martin (one of our computer tekkies) and I am on the right. Number one son Ivan is taking the shot (you can see his ahemm...hand bag on the table next to his bootful of beer!)

If you are taking a stroll on the seafront and you are on the Los Cristianos side of Las Americas, please call in to see Eduardo (below) and the gang at the Restaurante Vilaflor, they will make you feel very welcome.

Eduardo's son played for the local Adeje football team that is sponsored by Club Olympus. He has since moved back to Holland and is currently having trials with Dutch Club Ajax.

Eduardo and his colleagues will be very pleased to see you and will make sure that you have a splendid time.

Bon Provecho - Hedley

Surf info: Click here

Surfing video in front of Resaurante Vilaflor (great video, horrible music track!) here

A Spanish food favourite is Paella! This traditional Spanish dish (originally from Valencia) is loved by most visitors to Club Olympus. Tenerife is blessed with many fish restaurants and most do a fabulous Paella.

Here is Gabby Rhodes of the Club Olympus "Animation" team about to tuck in to a classical Paella at one of our favourite restaurants, Masia Del Mar at La Caleta.

There is an old story of how the servants of ancient Moorish Kings created rice dishes by mixing the leftovers from royal banquets into big pots to take home. It is said by some that the word 'Paella' originates from the Arabic word 'Baqiyah' meaning 'left-overs'. However most linguists agree that it comes from the name of the pan it is made in. This word comes from the latin 'Patella' which was a flat pan.

No matter where the word comes from, we all agree that it is a firm favourite with locals and visitors!

And of course, there is only one proper way to eat it and that is with natures own spoon, a mussel shell!

Bon Provecho - Ivan

Click here for an original Paella recipe