Tenerife Apartment Tour | Barraquito Coffee in El Medano | The Classic Everyday Cars of Tenerife

After fully unpacking, unloading the Bonneville and getting used to our new surroundings, we did an apartment tour of our new property in Southern Tenerife- twenty minutes from the tourist spot of Costa Adeje. I also do a cost breakdown of the apartment.
Afterwards, we went for a ride to a coffee shop to have a speciality of Tenerife- a Barraquito. On the way find a few interesting old cars still on the road. Tenerife is full of old cars- many of them in incredibly good condition, due to the lack of rain and cold conditions. Classic 1990s Mercedes, Vauxhall Novas, Renault 5s- too many old classics to stop for!
We stop off at a petrol station- the first fill up for the Bonneville. The price of fuel in Tenerife is the lowest I’ve seen anywhere in Europe- by a big margin.
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Timeline:
0:00 - 0:33: Intro
0:34 - 6:03: Apartment Tour
6:04 - 9:34: Ride to El Medano and a Vauxhall Nova
9:35 - : 11:19: El Medano
11:20 - 12:36: Coffee Shop and Barraquito
12:37 - 13:40: Ride to Petrol Station
13:41 - 14:47: Petrol prices and a classic Mercedes
14:48 - 15:40: A Renault 5
15:41 - 18:10: Sizzapp rundown and Discount Code!
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Locations:
Coffee Shop: Cafe El Medano. Paseo Ntra. Sra. de las Mercedes de Roja, 1, 38612 El Médano, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
Paradiso: Sum Wave
Moonlight Night: Martin Landstrom
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#tenerife #housetour #tenerifeproperty

[@greerbox]

Let’s pray the German guy is safe and that wherever he was planning on staying survived. What a great apartment and great value too

[@navin70]

Recently stumbled on your series and I’m absolutely loving it. Your production style, music, etc, retro chic, etc. I’m 51 and you’re probably half that but still you drool over cars from the late 80s, early 90s. 5 years ago I retook my motorcycle licence having ridden as a teenager in Malaysia. Enjoying your videos. Keep it up. Looking forward to catching up on your previous videos.

[@Tenmusicman]

Having lived in Tenerife for over thrity years, I enjoyed your video greatly, When sightseeing, don't ignore the other side of the island. There are somer great trips and scenery in the Anaga hills above Santa Cruz, and the areas around Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy your stay in Paradise!

[@emmeyefive7484]

how do you get cash?

[@juststuart]

@@emmeyefive7484 from a bank?

[@brody5211]

@@emmeyefive7484 atm ??

[@DavidJohnston58]

We stayed in Los Gigantes on our last holiday before Covid. Took bus down to El Medano and spent the day there, cracking place. Hope you enjoy your time there, would love to go back again. Our holiday was September 19, 5 months before Covid kicked off, strangely we were warned of a virus in Los Gig and hand sanitising stations were everywhere along with guidance to wash hands frequently and advised use wipes to disinfect surfaces.🤔

[@mikhailnash5281]

Love love the " car spotting" please continue spotting - I enjoy it very much. 😀😀 👍👍

[@jonathanholley8043]

Have just returned from Madeira , plenty of old 190 and 230 Mercedes being used as taxis , all rust free and still running strong.

[@FreddieDobbs]

It’s a very very fine site to see them!😍😍

[@cgee3999]

Yes a Tenerife Car spotting channel😃

[@thejunkcollectors9578]

You’ve got me hooked on those Barraquitos now. Amazing drink!

[@melvinlaycock8851]

Great vlog love it when Freddie just stops to look at cars

[@embee1706]

Ohh wow, what a lovely apartment! It already looks like such an amazing place to ride too. Can't wait to see you explore the island. Word of advice from my girlfriend who's worked on Tenerife for quite some time: bikes do get stolen, a lot. Quite recently the police even cracked down on a large group of criminals stealing motorcycles. They managed to recover 54 (!!) bikes, but I imagine a far greater number of bikes had already been parted out and sold. So please be careful, I'd hate to see something happen to your bike.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Maurice! You’ve opened my eyes, and scared me too! Thank you- I’ll take more care🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@1987mito]

Hi Freddie and Monika! Thanks for the videos I am really enjoying them. Probably you know now, the liqueur that we use on the barraquito it is called Licor 43 and that is why the barraquito it is that great and yeah!! we call Opel to Vauxhall, do not know why hahahaha. Thanks one more time for the videos guys.

[@jamiegoodman2224]

Been looking forward to this video

[@tindrum]

Stunning!!!!

[@jackandrews1318]

They are living the dream!

[@Frida_and_grobi_pug]

We love el Medano... been there once a week to follow the Kitesurfers... have a great time there:-)

[@speedyboolooks]

Stunning ☀️

[@triciaslater4783]

Loved it!!

[@leewhite4887]

Great job Freddie, Keep them coming

[@pookiewookie7679]

Love it! Everything looks wonderful 👍🏼

[@ThirdMonarch]

More than anything i love about this vlog, its nice to see you and monika GENUINELY happy, in a new place. Couldn't be more excited to see what yall get up too.

[@miguelowd]

Hey guys been really enjoying the content you put out. Much love, hope you enjoy tenerife :)

[@stevenroberts5741]

Looks absolutely lovely...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stephenturner8911]

Loved the videos keep up the good work 👍

[@stuartmoles843]

Looks great, looking forward to the content!

[@bcegerton]

I do hope the German guy is safe and well and off La Palma, with hope he’ll come to Tenerife and settle there, be great if you did see him again. I do love Tenerife, I’ve been going since 1996, unfortunately not every year. After you had your Baraquito and stopped off at that “Car Park”, as you took your helmet off, just as you had it down at your side with the view in the background, that would be a photo I’d be proud of.

[@philedwards2679]

Lovely video Freddie, great music as well 👍 The apartment looks amazing, you've both landed on your feet there. Looking forward to seeing more great videos from Tenerife. 👍

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Another awesome video Freddie. Enjoy ☀️🍹🏍

[@kebmel8668]

I love the music guys!

[@neiltoplis8300]

We’ve never been to Tenerife always Lanzarote so looking forward to all your future content. All the best you two 👍

[@hetty43]

Fantastic video. Great information. Top quality and very enjoyable to watch. I know nothing about cars. My second car was a nova you are right they were called Opel in Spain. I first went to Tenerife in 1989. I recall thinking gosh these people don’t have to deal with rust on cars like us. You summed it up well here. We loved Tenerife so much back in 1989 would loved to have done what you did. But then we found other places , other challenges , children. Enjoyed watching your trip by road in Spain. We must have done similar trips down France and Spain maybe a dozen times over the years. Only thing was we had three children in the back. Plus we had an additional boat to figure out what way to get from Northern Ireland to the mainland and back on the return. You edit it all really well. The joy of travel and the freedom to make your own decisions. Keep making the videos. Great quality and thanks.

[@regfendick8542]

My wife and I honeymooned in Playa de Los Americas in 1986 and rented a white Opel Corsa. It was hardly a ball of fire - only a 1.3 - but if you took out the air cleaner it was good for an extra horsepower. Or so I’ve been told.

[@stuart4478]

Greetings from not so sunny south east London ! Loving your vids, the music is quality ! Very much reminiscent of my childhood in the 70’s 🎼🏍👍😎

[@pistolpete6321]

Wonderful place, congratulations, enjoy!

[@SuperDavensuziyoutub]

I lived in El Medano for three months. Love it!

[@paulbarlow3185]

That was a great mini series detailing your trip and thanks for the additional costings. Sounds like you both had great fun on the journey. I thought my biking days were over but your fantastic videos have convinced me otherwise, so Ive just purchased a classic Honda CB400/4 to have some fun on. Looking forward to all of your upcoming Tenerife videos. Take care and have fun you two. 👍

[@markelliott5597]

Awesome video guys, so happy you made it to Tenerife, I went there many years ago and now looking to get out of the UK somewhere in Spain so I'll be looking forward to seeing more of the content of this country.

[@darrenmcallister1307]

Great little tour of your apartment, what a fantastic price!! Hope your both settling in well, look forward to seeing some more great videos. Relax and enjoy the weather!!

[@andyfreer1343]

Enjoyed this video hope to see more

[@colincampbell4983]

Looks like you guys have settled in nicely, another great video.

[@marcverdi665]

The absolute best notification to wake up to on a Sunday morning: Freddie Dobbs’ new video has dropped! Enjoying it as I drink my coffee and eat breakfast. I am so envious yet also inspired! Time to renew my passport. Have fun and be safe!

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica congratulations on your new place

[@garys7828]

Wishing you well on your new adventure. You both strike me you are seizing the day... Enjoying the uploads 😎👍

[@atticusrides5545]

Great flat and lovely weather. Time to explore the island on two wheels 😎

[@MrJlk1973]

I'm not jealous much!! Looks fabulous guys in joy looking forward to the next video 👍 👍 👍

[@daviddoyle5291]

El Medano love sitting there at the Calima Cafe sipping a coffee watching the world go by.

[@marcuswr6114]

Just started watching your channel, love the videos, got a few more to get upto date, always love Tenerife and the Canaries

[@broughy23]

Just found your channel today and I've been binge watching these videos. Love your passion for vehicles and rustless vehicles at that 😂

[@judithjohnston2630]

Lovely apartment..enjoy.. We are looking forward to your journeys in Tenerife xx

[@lindamilford4566]

Hi Freddie I've just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely loving it.

[@Sergio-qk7tl]

Really enjoy watching your videos. Your trip from the UK to Tenerife was amazing and I take my hat off to you both. I've watched all of your uploads and recon they are extremely well done. Looking forward to seeing more as your experience in Tenerife unfolds. The roads there are fantastic on a bike you going to have a great time on the Bonnie. I'll have a look at the SIZZAPP as that looks very interesting. Enjoy and leave us poor Brits to contend with bad weather and naff roads ;-) Thank you guys

[@petebiker]

Just had a Burraquito coffee in Fueteventura after seeing this , your right it is a bit special …. Enjoying the series keep it coming

[@giepmavel4515]

Dude loving your vids! Keep up the good work!!! Even got my wife who’s not super into bikes to watch as she enjoys watching you and Monica on all your travels! Much love from the U.S.

[@roviwoteap2375]

Fab video there. Lovely apartment you got. You’ll be inspiring us all to shut up shop here in the UK and head down to Tenerife with great weather and the cost of living down there. Looking forward to the rest of the series. 🙂

[@leemartin54]

Another excellent video Freddie. Been following you for sometime and always enjoy watching you and Monika and your adventures. Wishing you both a fantastic time on Tenerife and looking forward to more great videos.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much!🙂

[@steveassteveas3532]

What a lovely video and awesome presentation style. Thanks. You've just motivated me to go out on my vn900 despite typical British weather and petrol shortages.....

[@andylee5418]

Your new digs look lovely Freddie & Monica, enjoy your time there.

[@martinnaylor]

Thanks so much for taking us on your journey to Tenerife, I absolutely love the place so I guess that's why KZbin algorithms brought you me to your channel, I was in Las Americas August just gone and looking forward to summer 2022.

[@jannerfox9292]

Lovely video. Best of luck in your new home, flat and area looks beautiful.

[@humanbeing1675]

Wishing you both a wonderful time.... P.S: The soundtrack of your video is lovely. Great taste👍

[@rab5564]

Great video the apartment looks fantastic you are both living the dream your going to have a great 6 months .

[@mikepopelka2349]

Very good job choosing the apartment! It will be interesting to see what things you two will see in future adventures. Best of continued good fortune.

[@Wa-wk6qk]

I like it that you also have car knowledge and tell us car stuff

[@tonywentworth3225]

Living and Loving the Dream!

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one guys, looks brilliant...

[@andrewgoldsby]

Fast becoming my favourite channel on KZbin! Loved your journey down and looking forward to following what you get up to on Tenerife!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Andy!

[@johnericksen5359]

I have enjoyed your videos guys, great adventure, best of luck.

[@DampfunterPalmen]

Nice to watch your journey!! We did the same 21 years ago moving from Germany to Lanzarote in a Ford Explorer. All the best to you two.

[@bluenose7984]

Just found your channel today and watched first 3 videos...Excellent tour guide. I lived in Teneriffe when i was 20 years old, 54 now so it takes me back lol. Thanks for the memories :).

[@NAKROMOTO]

Beautiful landscapes and very cool to watch! :)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you!

[@davidheller3998]

New subscriber. Luv the content 👍

[@steveburden1801]

Fab video as always! I had to message as the coincidences here are amazing! We are bikers who have been following you for some time and are also looking at relocating to Tenerife. We recently did a biking trip to Devon and are now here in Tenerife, but also staying in El Medano, we were really surprised when we noticed your video said the same location. Then we saw you sat on the sea front drinking those lovely Barraquitos and couldn’t believe that we had been sat at exactly the same table only a couple of hours earlier!! Admittedly we didn’t know of the Barraquitos so we must go back and try them before we go home. We will keep watching your videos and look forward to being here more permanently in the future. 😁🤞

[@mariuspike]

Lovely video Freddie and Monika. I enjoyed every second of it and i m looking forward to see more. Thank you

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you enjoyed it, thanks Marius!

[@SirClaes]

Looks like a perfekt hideout through fall and winter! Greetings from 🇸🇪

[@dylanrichards9984]

Looks like you two have settled in nicely, I look forward to the next instalment 🇪🇸

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Dylan- all settled and perfectly in the swing now!🙂👌🏻

[@Mistysmudge1]

Our stomping ground, we have an apartment in Fairways just up the road, (we rent it out) But we were out there the other week for 2 weeks, it was so windy, overcast most of the time and rained lol But it's still great to go there and relax :D The apartment looks great :D

[@jscalow]

I was in Tenerife last month- I am sure you will have a great time living there, I loved it. Really enjoy your videos.

[@ronanmc2112]

Finding a late 90's early 00's Merc that hasn't rusted to bits, even on Tenerife, would be a real find! 😀Love these videos, keep them coming 👍

[@eddale5557]

Ahh Tenerife it is tha heaven on earth a nice place :) I have been there 8 times the last 2o years and i never get tired of it now i have pension so i maybe move down there since i live in cold Norway :) Nice!

[@stevewilson6390]

Go for it ! Make the move and enjoy your retirement.

[@davidjenner1168]

Great content as usual From Freddie & Monica apartment looks amazing and the roads so quite far cry from Belvedere roads ride outs will be amazing enjoy .

[@VigneshDeva-wr7gj]

Lovely video Buddy ✌️🤘

[@1mikefrost]

Excellent trip. Looking forward to the next update. Glad to see you wearing a "correct" Triumph T shirt ! 😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Mike!🙂

[@alandavies1054]

Happy that you got there safely and have settled in well. Enjoy yourselves…live the dream and good luck 🤞👍😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Alan🙂

[@garymiller2629]

Hi Freddie and Monica. Came across your channel while looking at R9t's. Absolutely fantastic. Great viewing, very informative and 'down to earth'. I'm stuck at home, sick, so have been ' binge' watching. Keep it up.,👍

[@tnetroP]

Looks fantastic. It has been so many years since I was in Tenerife. I must go back soon. I was waiting for "I think Barraquito is my absolute dream drink".

[@FreddieDobbs]

I wanted to say it, but I thought “no- calm down Fred”😆

[@markb3180]

Good choice on the apartment Freddie, Monica did you well in finding such a good place.

[@markbikersfit]

what a lovely relaxing place to spend six months away from the U.K. open roads love it all the best to you both great watching 👍🏻😎🏍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Mark, I’m very excited!🙂

[@chromeandthrottle175]

Lanzarote and César Manrique Foundation is a must visit. Enjoy Teide star gazing. Its going to blow your mind. 😁

[@garypinnock1076]

Adore the retro cars shown in your video, really took me back a couple of decades, after passing my driving test my first car was a Metallic Blue Vauxhall Nova SR, boy I wished I’d kept it, it was in stunning condition, 3rd car I had was a Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider in Blue with only 24,000 miles on the clock, so I appreciate & thank you both for taking time out to show your love for cars from our beloved past, once again keep up the quality videos & take care on those roads, looking forward to your next update, take care of each other⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@roverchap]

Love the channel. My kind of lifestyle, just riding bikes in a laid back fashion and heading off for a coffee at a favourite cafe. Not sure about living in Tenerife, though, apart from the weather. Compared to the UK I wouldn't have thought there was much variety in the way of roads, terrain, interest and culture. But you're just there for a few months so why not! Love the riding gear reviews, too.

[@pipebear7036]

Thanks for the discount code Freddie. I ordered a Sizzapp this morning. Great apartment! Best wishes

[@coratheexplorer1824]

Wow i absolutely envious of your life i wish im there now

[@macmackay8579]

I was steered in your direction by my good friend, who highly rates your contribution to international vlogging . Have now watched (and subscribed) I can only concur with his recommendation and say that your videos are both interesting and very well presented.

[@allengreen6885]

Love the Vlog, we had our honeymoon forty years ago at Playa de las Américas at the Las Palmeras Hotel we remember that everything was and i quote "endemic to these islands" according to our tour guide. personally i would not risk leaving the bike or anything unlocked. stay safe keep the vlogs comming as i brings back very happy memories of our honeymoon. Kindest regards Diane and Allen

[@tucker737800]

Really enjoyed all three videos. It’s always the best way to travel. I’m a pilot and regularly fly from Stansted to Tenerife south in fact I’m flying there this Friday morning. It will take approximately 4 hours but I’d travel your way in a heartbeat! So much more enjoyable. Great job and I wish you every success in the Canaries 👍

[@saxon-mt5by]

Wow! El Medano has changed out of all recognition since I was last there... forty-five years ago! It was just the hotel and a few fishermen's cottages then.

[@bonerfi9254]

Vicarious travel is what this channel is all about for me. Love Freddie & Monica's relationship is amazing and the video quality, editing and production is awesome! Really hope the German guy on La Palma is ok. Fingers crossed. Hopefully you'll fortuitously meet up sometime. Loving your channel, guys! Best of luck for the future. 🍻 🍻

[@volt8684]

Hi both, glad to see someone other than me that waxes lyrical over the old cars still on the road. Really excites me. Malta seems to have the oldest. Austins and British Leyland from the 60s. Love this channel to pieces, something for everyone. Beautiful apt

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m really happy to see i’m not the only one, because I am literally beside myself with excitement seeing these cars!! I MUST do a trip around Malta- that sounds really incredible😀

[@rolandstaines3249]

Buenos dias friddie & Monica thank you for sharing your new Adventure in Tenerife Spain very much looking forward to the next chapter . Super nice weather amazing views . Not having to worry about locking your bike now that's something . Best wishes to you both . Rolley

[@FreddieDobbs]

Buenas dias Rolley! I’m still getting used to the more relaxed bike security!😆 Thanks so much, really appreciate it🙂🙌🏻

[@williamwilson9495]

Very well produced,no waffle,snappy so keeps your interest,keep up the good work and hope you enjoy your stay on the island.

[@jasonk7072]

I go to GC a lot and it’s great to see tatty old 80s cars bumbling about. I think they look great all battered and sun faded.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Couldn’t agree more!