When anyone mentions Tenerife’s newest attraction, Siam Park in Costa Adeje, they usually rave about how adrenalin pumping the ‘Tower of Power’ ride is, or which of their mates screamed the loudest when being thrown around like rag dolls inside the ‘Dragon’. What few mention, probably because they’re mesmerised by looming giants’ heads, raging rapids and water chutes which rise vertically into cloudless skies, is how beautiful the place is.
The landscape on the hillside above Tenerife’s south coast has been transformed into a mini Far Eastern paradise which holds as …

Earlier this year visitors to Los Cristianos were intrigued by what looked like railway sleepers being laid along the length of the promenade. Soon Tenerife-based internet forums began to debate what their purpose was and some mischievous workman fuelled speculation and had a bit of fun with tourists at the same time by telling people that they were the tracks for a small train.
By now we all know that they had nothing to do with a tourist train, but were merely the foundations for a chic new wooden walkway which …

Last weekend was what was known as a ‘puente’ in Tenerife. Literally meaning a bridge, it’s the name given to the extended holiday that most people take when the Monday is a public holiday and this one, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is a particularly popular one which heralds the start of the Christmas and New Year festivities.
All the fun of the fair in Puerto de la Cruz
In many towns across the island it’s the trigger for the switching on of Christmas lights and in Puerto de la Cruz …

There is a rule of thumb in Tenerife, that the further up from the coast you go, the cheaper food and drink become. Valle San Lorenzo is a prime example of that, though only a 15 minute drive or bus above Los Cristianos, its long main street has a great selection of traditional Canarian bars and restaurants where the food reminds you of nature and the prices remind you that you have escaped the UK. The secret has gradually seeped out so it´s best to pre book for the international …

For many Brits the credit crunch hasn´t killed their dream of living in the sun, it has focussed their minds on what they really want out of life. Tenerife meets all their requirements, a sunny year round climate, a good mix of other ex-pats and friendly locals, good schooling, a relaxed lifestyle and a safe environment for their family.
A recent survey by Foreign Currency Direct, published in the Your Money section of The Daily Express, showed why 1,000 people are leaving the UK every day. Top of the list with …

Gomasper have helped to shape commerce and leisure in Tenerife as well as provide comfortable homes. The Commercial Centre Gran Sur in Torviscas, Costa Adeje is a perfect example of meeting many needs in one go. There are over 30 shops on 3 floors, many of them top designer names, a Mercadona supermarket, food and drink stops and ample car parking below. A multi screen cinema shows the latest films, including a choice in English and all this is perfectly placed by the side of the main Tenerife motorway for …

They couldn´t sound further apart, the quiet traditional village of Chayofa, with stunning views from its green hills, and Los Cristianos, the bustling doorway to the tourism beaches and nightlife of South Tenerife. The good news is they exist just a few minutes drive from each other, allowing residents of Mirador del Atlantico, Chayofa, the best of both worlds.
Restaurants with fine international cuisine, like La Estancia, have helped to put Chayofa on everyone´s must visit list. Nearby is the popular Jungle Park and the Finca del Arte is a converted …

Maybe a television travel show once a week or a clutch of weighty coloured brochures, that was most peoples window on the travel world. Improved transport and internet views of holiday hotspots have changed peoples habits, Tenerife has changed too, maybe it’s time you had another look at what it has to offer.
The gorgeous beaches are still here, but there are even more of them now, some man made and some refreshingly natural. Better roads have opened up the island, but there are still plenty of surprises from little villages …

Welcome to Gomasper, building homes and so much more Since Gomasper was formed in 1976, we have always moved with the times, so it´s good to be able to welcome you to our blog, where you can keep track of the exciting developments in our past, present and future.
Maybe the name Gomasper is not immediately familiar to you but think of the emergence of modern Tenerife, and Gomaspers history has been entwined with the landmark developments. Pedro Luis Suarez Martin, current owner of the company helped to pioneer early chalets …