Follow in the footsteps of Dr Who in Tenerife

Dr Who in Tenerife

Millions of TV viewers hooked on the latest series of Dr Who can follow in the footsteps of the Doctor – on the Canary island of Tenerife.

The volcanic landscapes of Teide National Park and the colonial-style town of Garachico in Tenerife are some of the spectacular settings recently see on the BBC One show.

The TARDIS officially landed in Tenerife earlier this year when Doctor Who, played by Peter Capaldi, and his production team spent three days filming.

Fans of the TV cult show may have spotted the Doctor travelling not only through time and space, but also across some of the island’s most breathtaking backdrops, during the first and second episodes of the series.

Dr Who in Tenerife

Dr Who in Tenerife

Out-of-this-world landscapes included the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teide National Park, where he was filmed on the moon-like Mount Teide – Spain’s tallest mountain – as well as the picturesque town of Garachico in the north, famed for its stately homes, convents and churches.

Dr Who in tenerife

Tenerife has also been used as a film set for a number of box-office blockbusters. Famous films shot on the island include Fast & Furious 6, Clash of the Titans and its sequel Wrath of the Titans and, more recently, Ma Ma, a movie starring Penélope Cruz due to be released later this month.

Who wants to go? Here’s how…

Skytours offers seven nights self-catering at the 2T+ Poblado Marinero Apartments from £207 per person. Price based on two adults sharing and includes flights from Doncaster Sheffield airport on October 15 and transfers.

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On the Beach offers seven nights half-board at the four-star Sol Puerto Playa Hotel, from Gatwick on October 11. See On the Beach

Blue Sea Holidays offers seven nights all-inclusive at the four-star Isla Bonita Hotel, from Gatwick on November 23, from £339 per person, saving nearly a third.
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And if you fancy a hike, Inntravel are offering a self-guided walking trip To The Top of Spain. The holiday ascends the southern slopes of Mount Teide. Seven nights B&B, based on two sharing, five dinners, two picnics, luggage transported, route notes and maps, costs from £765 per person.

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