Western Tenerife

Friday, midday

Check into the Hard Rock Hotel (doubles from £158, www. hardrockhoteltenerife.com), a sparkling modern abode in the quiet resort of Playa Paraiso.

1pm

Stroll along the new walkway that connects Playa Paraiso with Costa Salvaje, its up-and-coming sister resort.

1:30pm

Enjoy the picnic you picked up at the wee supermarket outside the Hard Rock Hotel with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the neighbouring island of La Gomera for company.

5pm

Ease back along to Playa Paraiso stopping off at any bar or café that catches your eye for an aperitif.

7pm

Dine in at Ali-ole. Canarian cheese and Spanish hams are delicious tapas starters, followed by raciones of octopus with Canarian mojo sauce and peppers stuffed with rock fish. Best washed down with the local Tajinaste white wine.

Saturday, 9am

Relax by the massive pool at the Hard Rock Hotel’s famous Beach Club, with its huge lagoon and live DJS.

Midday

Time for a light lunch in the informal Beach Club restaurant.

1pm

Arrange a transfer up to the picturesque mountain village of Masca and then spend the next few hours working your way down through the famous gorge in search of the beach.

5pm

Catch a boat back to the port and resort of Los Gigantes enjoying epic views back to the 1,000m high cliffs you have just descended from.

8pm

El Rincon de Juan Carlos (www. elrincondejuancarlos.com) is not just the finest restaurant on Tenerife. This Michelin star wonder is also one of Spain’s best places to dine. Splash out on the multi course tasting menu with matching wines. Sublime.

Sunday, 9am

Enjoy a beauty or massage treatment in the Hard Rock Hotel’s award winning spa, or tour the hotel checking out all the famous rock and pop memorabilia. ■ Easyjet (www.easyjet.com) fly to Tenerife South from Edinburgh with returns from £104.03. Holiday Autos (www.holidayautos.com) offer car hire at Tenerife South.