La Laguna, North Tenerife | The Oldest City on the Island | UNESCO Site

We rode over to Tenerife’s old capital city of La Laguna. This is thought to be the first well laid out Spanish colonial city, with subsequent cities copying the layout, such as Havana Old Town in Cuba.
La Laguna is the first established city in the Canary Islands, and it also has the Canaries’ first university. Such is its importance, the town of La Laguna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It’s a beautiful city for a day trip and has plenty of centrally located, free, motorcycle parking. Lots of coffee shops, restaurants, beautiful buildings, and a huge amount of history. It’s a university town, so it has a great buzz to it.
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Gear for the Day:
DMD Seventy-five Helmet and visor
RST x Kevlar Riding Shirt
Rev’It Alpha Chinos (Sand)
TCX X-Blend Boots
Tobacco Motorwear Rough Ups Gloves
Timeline:
0:01 - 1:52: Intro
1:53 - 4:48: Riding to La Laguna and the motorcycles parked up.
4:49 - 7:47: La Laguna Old Town
7:48 - 10:07: Cafe Palmelita
10:08 - 10:52: Walk around La Laguna
10:53 - 12:48: Gear For The Day
12:49 - 14:06: Ride to the view of La Laguna
14:07 - 15:55: View of La Laguna and wrap up
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Locations:
La Laguna, Tenerife
Coffee Spot: Café Palmelita - La Laguna. Edificio Belén, Pl. de la Concepción, 14A, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
Back in Memphis: The Best Off
Streets of Seville: Jose Barrios
Summer Feelings”: Onda Norte
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[@franciscojavierbritonazco5489]

Nice to see a foreigner showing my island from a different perspective, not the typical beach and sun video. You are showing and discovering the real Tenerife. Enjoy and welcome home! 😝❤️

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it, gracias Francisco!🙂

[@sandradeluis7635]

Your island? Did you buy it?

[@sandradeluis7635]

@@antoniodarosamartinez83 jaja, tú sí que te aburres para contestar a esos comentarios.

[@johndillon5290]

@@sandradeluis7635 🤣

[@Brian-tb1zs]

“3 to 4 hour lunch break ! That quality of life comes first” they definitely have a “proper” view on how to live life ! …Freddie, Monica, we appreciate all the work and effort you put into these great videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ !

[@FreddieDobbs]

Don’t they!🇪🇸👌🏻 Thanks Brian!

[@hetty43]

Yes but then you have to make two journeys to work. Wouldn’t want to be late twice in the one day.

[@FreddieDobbs]

@@hetty43 True!😆

[@pabloglez-dorta5586]

Hi Freddi, as a Spaniard living in Tenerife I can't help but admire all of Monica's work with the camera, the editing and the music. You really show the best face of our island. Congratulations continue like this Your speech is good too, don't be jealous!

[@hectorfr]

Lameculos

[@pabloglez-dorta5586]

Tu de que vas?

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much Pablo! What an island- we absolutely love Tenerife🙂🖤👌🏻 I’ve shared this with Monika- hugely appreciated!🙌🏻

[@TheKnightsShield]

One thing that always impresses me about these videos, is Monika's camera work, it's really good, especially the stuff done on the back of the motorcycles whilst riding down the road. Keep up the great work, both of you. 👍 🇬🇧

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

Good music choices and good editing, nice slow sweeps with the camera

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it- I’ve shared this with Monika!🙂

[@TheKnightsShield]

@@FreddieDobbs You're welcome. Take care.

[@kikeglez93]

Yo vivo en la laguna y nunca me cansó de su belleza 😍

[@petebjerkelund5088]

We were there!... man, I am enjoying riding along on all these videos. Thanks Freddie and Monica.

[@thomascesarz6589]

Another awesome moment with Freddie and the brilliant videography of Miss Monica. For 15 glorious minutes I escaped the walls of my home where I self quarantine with Covid. Thankyou for the slice of cheesecake, with historical commentary flavor of Grid streets, nation flags and the lively promenades of LA Laguna. Be safe, and I look forward to the next adventure. Tom

[@oblahdes]

I can't believe before our 7am to 9:30 am Sunday morning news intake,I have to look for the Freddie and Monica updates! Just so uplifting!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you’re enjoying it!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Mario-xb2fs]

Nice seeing people discovering the cities and not just the beaches of my island. Enjoy!

[@jennand1994]

Thank you for showing off beautiful La Laguna! ❤️ My husband, daughter and I live in la laguna and absolutely love it, cant think of anywhere else to live on the island. Glad you enjoyed your visit. The North has some amazing gems to explore💎

[@93nicd]

Hi Freddie, My girlfriend and I enjoy watching your videos. We love your zest for life and love for travel and experiencing the world. The way you are able to present minded and just see and appreciate things is something a lot of us aspire for. Wishing you both all the best.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m delighted you’re both enjoying the videos!🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words, I hugely appreciate it!🙌🏻

[@johnrussell616]

Great film and what a beautiful city. Shout out to Monica for the filming,editing and wonderful soundtrack. Many Thanks!.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much John, I’ve shown this to Monika🙂

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , living on a Postage stamp size Island in the middle of the Atlantic , every thing is in a short bike ride away . Such diversity , scenery , bikes and top priority , cake and coffee . Great video Monika and thanks for the trip Freddie . Keep them coming and ride and stay safe .

[@FreddieDobbs]

You’re spot on- if really is an incredibly diverse range of scenery, all within an hour’s ride🏝🌋

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica

[@FreddieDobbs]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks Jason!🙌🏻

[@xelnjare3945]

Beautiful episode, looking forward to catching up Mr. Dobbs!

[@Chokkan]

9:54 - Brings a new meaning to the term 'a shot in the dark'. I bet those drinks tasted fantastic after that ride up.

[@anonimato1987]

If you're in Tenerife, La Laguna is a must. Always take a sweater or jacket as it definitely gets chilly up there

[@tazthundercat4553]

Hi, great video as usual me and my wife we love your vlog , and my wife she really impressed with Monika’s photography and making video she does it like professionally well done to her good work , 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much Taz!!

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Freddie and Monica you are showing why myself and my partner at the time, enjoyed going to Tenerife multiple times per year, as the diversity of the island left us in awe each and every time we visited. Of course we had a car not a motorbike.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much- it really is a stunningly diverse island🙂🖤👌🏻

[@sahara1405]

Sunday morning sat with a cup of tea watching your vlog, perfect! Great video, keep on riding and posting your adventures.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it Shane!🙂

[@prunelltalentinmotion9625]

Welcome to my city, where you are always welcome. Excellent review..!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much!🙌🏻

[@ronaldthomas9396]

Excellent vlog today, so enjoyed this morning's escape from my reality!

[@philedwards2679]

Loving the videos Freddie, makes me want to move to Tenerife. Great music 🎶 as well.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Phil!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dougedwardsyachts]

Yes a great soundtrack, great film quality too. Looks a gorgeous city.

[@nestorsiverio503]

Hey, I live there. Gran vídeo, sigue así

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Freddie & Monika, and I totally agree with you Freddie on the BMW 800cc, they would sell out, even I would go for 1. Well done you two! 👍👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Nelio, I’m really glad you agree because I’d even consider buying that BMW too!🙂🖤🏍

[@cromium1718]

I’d be so proud if Freddie rocked up next to my bike and started an impromptu review of it! Nice one Freddie, new subscriber and binge watching all your videos!!

[@Jean-de-lune]

La Laguna looks great - plenty of quality shops, heritage sites and nice bikes. That Honda 500 looks pristine with 65,000 km on the clock. The salt water doesn't seem to affect vehicle metal so badly as in the UK. Look forward to you and Monika's further adventures - has changed my viewpoint on Tenerife.

[@miguelmartinez3905]

As a Tenerife citizen, I really appreciate this video because I think we all here are used to this lanscapes and this city and in some occasions we feel they are places so common in other areas of the world and of course it's not like that. Thanks a lot, great video!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

That means a lot, thank you Miguel!🙂

[@tmuirhead]

That Macbor Rockster is a mirror image of my new Sinnis Hoodlum! Clone!

[@obionecoyle3295]

Another excellent vid. Big shout out to the filming and production manager, Monica 😀👏👏👏 BTW I took a cb500 from Lancashire to Monaco a few years ago and that had 65k miles on it, the engines are bombproof. Another cb500 1999 fully restored now sits in my garage 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks!🙌🏻 Oh WOW- there’s nothing I love more than an epic trip on an everyday machine, and that sounds like a superb trip!😀 I really love those Hondas!🖤👌🏻🏍

[@alexleier]

Great video again. I own the revit alpha chino for 2 years now and I can’t tell you how happy I am with it. It wears really good and protection is almost unnoticed. You will enjoy it a lot you will see.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Alex! That’s great to know you’re happy with them after two years- they feel like they’re made to last for life!

[@pudsboi5203]

Just stumbled across this channel … love it ✌️

[@peterhobbs7609]

Excellent Freddie, keep em coming

[@anonimato1987]

Very well made video. Positive vibes! Keep it up

[@krystofkolda9845]

I love how every motorcycle rider is same... everytime I stop next to other motorcycles I have to go around a check all of em:D

[@FreddieDobbs]

Glad to hear it’s not just me!😀🏍🖤

[@Y_AlienJustice2O99]

thanks for showing our place, greetings❤️😎

[@Juansgh]

Found this video on reccomended and I actually enjoyed it a lot, love when tourists show the place I live cause they always have a different perspective from a typical resident.

[@miguelangel5914]

Bonito video. Me ha encantado. Gracias, thanks.

[@DG-ti9rw]

Brilliant journey I’ve followed your trip to Tenerife as its my favourite place to Holiday I definitely need to see more of the island it looks amazing, keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@brumella]

I just discovered your channel and I love it. I'm from Gran Canaria and my father is a mechanic that specialises in restoring antique and classic motorbikes and cars. We have restored a lot of Triumphs, BMW, Bultaco, Guzzi... He would love your channel but he doesn't speak English 😆😅

[@planesplanes844]

Your videos popped up on my feed a few days ago. Lovely stuff! I am really enjoying them. Your enthusiasm, Freddie, for bikes, cars, coffee, cake, beaches, etc., is refreshing in these challenging times. Nice work both of you :)

[@85PLD]

Good start to the day. Look forward to the next one.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Paul, really glad you enjoyed it!🙂

[@trevorturner7682]

Beautiful and clean looking city , great to see you're both enjoying the change of pace and lifestyle

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Trevor, we’re really loving it!🙂👌🏻

[@triciaslater4783]

First time watching, love it! Music is great too. Look forward to catching up with all your vlogs.

[@mjotd8670]

As a 60 yr old ex-biker (last one being a Triumph Trident 900 ), I am strongly feeling the urge to purchase another bike after watching these videos, Thanks for renewing my interest in motorcycles - great videos by the way!

[@senoritasteffy4324]

Wow, thank you for that fantastic video, Freddie and Monika! I used to live in Tenerife (San Andrés and then Santa Cruz), but I absolutely loved La Laguna! I think you must have done the same walking tour as me - I remember that about La Habana being based on the design of La Laguna. I recognised all those streets, and I think I even had coffee in that cafe. The Anaga Mountains are just amazing, I just looked at them every day and thought "I don't believe I live here". Have you ever done the bus ride from Santa Cruz to Taganana? It goes to San Andrés and from there it takes you through the Anaga Mountains to the other side of the island. If you haven't, I'd recommend it, it was my favourite place on the island! Thanks again, this is the first time I've seen one of your videos, I'll look out for the others 😀

[@marcverdi665]

Freddie and Monika, you have done it again! Thank you for another great video! The content is great, Freddie’s delivery is so inviting and informative, and Monika’s camera work, editing, and soundtrack choices get better with each vlog. And I am ALWAYS waiting for the cake-and-coffee destination! Tenerife is so beautiful and interesting! The colors and landscapes are amazing. I sincerely very much look forward to my Sunday morning coffee and a new video. You never disappoint. Thank you!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much Marc, that means a lot!🙂

[@mikesummers3529]

What a beautiful place never been there

[@mattdavies5706]

Another great video, love the guitar music, very nostalgic.

[@juliaazzz6226]

Love your videos and takes me back to touring with my husband on his Honda Gold Wing. Please can we see more of Monika she is very pretty..

[@jamalet-taheri5221]

as always a awesome v logs to watch with coffee in the morning in london thank you for all the efforts you both do 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it Jamal!🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@ronlabusch6786]

Great video Freddie and Monika well done nice island!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Ron!

[@johnimmins7302]

Another enjoyable relaxing vlog Freddie. The weather is so perfect for motorcycle touring.

[@zachariaszut]

Very good. Thank you for showing La Laguna. Looks really interesting. See you around.

[@richardbarrett-peck8395]

Hello you 2, Another great video and a different ride out La Laguna so clean, perhaps the British tourist has not found it yet, if I go by the lay by’s in the UK. How come you 2 are so slim all I see you do is drink coffee and eat gorgeous cake. Nice to have a shot of Monika, stop hiding behind the lens and go in front for a change. If you carry on at this rate the will be nothing to know or discover in Tenerife with your excellent tour guide. Loved the Saltire hanging as they say you should learn something new every day. Take care

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Richard! You’re absolutely right- this is not a touristy spot, and incredibly clean👌🏻👌🏻 I’m always working on getting Monika on the other side🙂📹

[@DGBYRNE]

Freddie, Love the channel - I've been around for a while, but wanted to say congrats on 20k subscribers. Looking forward to seeing more of the real Tenerife, so when I make my bike trip from Huelva, (I spend a few months a year there), I have my routes sorted :-) Keep up the excellent work.

[@rolandstaines3249]

Buenos dias friddie & Monica a super ride out on your bike to the amazing views with every new blog very interesting. You have taken time to do your research that it makes it great quality & eye catching . Ps . would interesting if there are bike meets & bike clubs for get-togethers and social rides. Thank you . Rolley

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hi Rolley, Really glad you enjoyed it! I’ll try to get some of the Tenerife bike scene videos into the channel too🙂🤘🏻🏍🏍

[@stuartbrown8257]

Loving the Canarian episodes, thank you both for sharing.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Stuart!

[@MrOrchin33]

Great video Freddie and Monica.

[@JeanDar]

Nice to see someone else also covering sides of Tenerife (and the Canarias) than just the beaches. For those wanting to see more places worth visiting in La Laguna, I got them covered in my video. Good work guys! 👍

[@kennick363]

Freddie, as usual good blog still following you on your tour. Keep going 💪

[@robertcostello9473]

Loving watching your adventures. Monica's a great asset, easy on the eye and good with a camera. Living your best life without doubt. 🍻🍷

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much Robert!🙂

[@yocharloydibujo]

hi Freddie! you were walking close to my childhood house in Calle carrera 7:59 Great Video !!!

[@marknewman1317]

Great video, perfect for a Sunday morning.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Mark!

[@tindrum]

You know I am moving to Norwich at the end of the month, it will be such a new adventure for me, and yes this is poles apart but this move you made has inspired me so much, thanks you two!!!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m so glad to hear that! And Monika and I are HUGE Norwich fans (Monika lived there for three years)- beautiful city!🖤👌🏻 The best of luck with your new chapter Bernard!🙂

[@donnaallan2190]

Hi Freddie and Monica , loving the vlogs the combination of the bikes for my partner and we love Tenerife. You are definitely living the dream . Great music and camera work and Monica makes you look like a model for a bike magazine in the pictures . 😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

So glad you’re both enjoying it, thanks Donna! We’re loving every second🙂🇪🇸 I’m very lucky Monika knows what she’s doing with the photography and videography!🙂📹📸

[@anthonybahrawy5183]

I absolutely love your zest for life you have a wonderful way of presenting your video’s keep it up well done 👍

[@andrewkay114]

Awesome video as usual guys, enthusiasm for everyday simple machines, enthusiasm for local history. Love it, just my vibe. Watching from the balearic islands on hiliday, can't wait to be in tenerife next month. Great work both of you, stay safe.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Andrew! Fantastic- I love the Balearics!🖤👌🏻 Enjoy Tenerife next month!🙂

[@embee1706]

Another very enjoyable video! Both the girlfriend and I genuinely look forward to your uploads. Keep 'm coming!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Maurice!

[@mariuspike]

I enjoyed every second of it! Thank you. btw nice to see "the shy camera man" in the video as well :-) i m looking forward for more great content from you two.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Marius!🙂

[@GabrielGarcia-pg1pi]

welcome to my city mate!! I hope you enjoy it!

[@henrysmith5604]

Yet another excellent enjoyable video 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Henry!

[@maggiebasore1438]

I knew that my ancestors from Cuba came from Canary Islands, but, only just this week I learned that they are originally from La Laguna, Tenerife. What a beautiful place!

[@petergarrett3295]

You seem a nise 💑couple work 💪well together fantastic video's 👏look forward to see some more I love tenareef keep up the good work pete in nottingham uk

[@leew6522]

Just got into your vlogs really interesting. Thanks keep em coming !!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Lee!

[@isobelchapman9548]

Freddie, when you get the time please venture to La Orotava, Garachico ( stopping for a minute at what was the old gate into the city before a volcanic eruption) onto Buenavista…one end of this beautiful island to the other. Safe driving to both of you.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Isobel, 100% I’ll do this!🙂

[@peterhollis8291]

Another great video Freddie and Monika, if you keep up the Coffee and Cake lark you will soon need a Harley Fat Boy 😃

[@FreddieDobbs]

Agreed!🤣🤣

[@AudraGirija]

Monika is so resourceful!

[@fauveride]

always good quality video, love em

[@kevinomalley1521]

Loving the channel

[@greerbox]

Another great vlog you two. Sooo jealous 👍

[@unvrs-hg4vu]

Mi isla es hermosa❤

[@habsom1406]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous camerawork. Superb angles taking in the kites, the planes, the architecture, the mountains, the ocean etc. really really professional. Great editing and choice of music too, thank you for all the effort you put into making these videos guys. Nice, interesting link with Cuban town planning too Freddie, and the flags. Loved the Royal Enfield inside the store, well spotted, so sooo cool, thanks Monika for zooming in there, (btw you're really beautiful in your shades 😎). A friend invited me to a wedding in the North a couple of years back, he was getting hitched to native Tenerife girl but I couldn't make it in the end, seeing all this makes me wish I had. You guys have sold it to me, I really have to get myself out there. P.S. really liked those chinos but alas I don't have Freddie's physique!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it!🙂 The north of the island is possibly even more beautiful than the south🖤👌🏻

[@VanD-Dam]

A gear review from Monica would be helpful. Love what you are doing. 👍

[@richardscott5529]

Excellent..

[@crumblymal8479]

Hey Freddie the Enfield looked amazing maybe it gets ridden occasionally one would hope .Superb seeing all the views and who knew the saltire would be used in Tenerife. I also found an old Harley 1950.s model in a hotel lobby just mad what you can find whilst mooching about .buena salud ambos : )

[@FreddieDobbs]

I hope so- seeing old vehicle actually on the street- nothing more exciting than that!🙂👌🏻👌🏻

[@davidjenner1168]

New Sunday morning routine settle down nice cup of tea and watch another great Vlog from Freddie & Monica , one thing that concerns me Freddie does Monica have the same riding kit ! roll on Wednesday for next vlog.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much David! Monika does end up pinching a lot of my gear!😆

[@MultiLaudelino]

Thank you.

[@paddy5141]

Cake and coffee ☕️😂. Good one, I’m in😉.

[@petewebb6952]

Nice one. Lovely, intelligent, pleasant video. Great music too… (UK)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Pete!

[@legosx]

That's a very nice city, I've gone even further on a rented scooter - to the northernmost city of Tenerife - Chamorga. The views on the way are just spectacular. I recommend going there by bike.

[@mohdrahil5753]

The show begins already and I am late for show😄😍😍😍

[@FreddieDobbs]

😆😆

[@agatairenebetancortdiaz8664]

my city its the best !

[@MrJlk1973]

Stunning video again guys keep up the good work 👍 managed to get the triumph scrambler out today in sunny Shropshire 👍 👍 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Jason! Glad you managed to get the Scrambler out🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MrJlk1973]

@@FreddieDobbs hey thanks for the reply ride safe all the best Jason 👍

[@alargao]

If you ever come back to La Laguna, you should visit Santo Domingo Church, where you can see the tomb of a real corsair, Amaro Pargo, a famous and interesting historical figure from La Laguna. The tombstone has even the skull and the cross bones on it. I'm sure you'll find it very unique.

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one guys..

[@TheSpectre223]

Good lineup in that first motorcycle parking, I used to own a CB500 of that era myself, a 1999 S model with the half-fairing, and I also owned a K9 Vstrom 650 of the same era as that blue one. The Strom remains to this day the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden - big wide, well padded seat, soft pliant suspension for the bumps, and loads of leg room. Bit of a boat if you hustled on too much but amazing for touring, and mine was the GT model with the handguards and official colour-matched panniers and topbox. You can't go wrong.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I LOVE these simple old Japanese bikes- built to last, and built to be used every day!🖤💪🏼

[@Somethingabout2wheels]

Loving your Tenerife vids. La Laguna is our go to place to stay when when we visit Tenerife due to the cooler temps. We are lucky to stay in an amazing colonial town house. I normally rent a Royal Enfield 650 twin when there too. You'll see some Tenerife vids on my channel

[@FreddieDobbs]

What a place to stay, and a perfect bike for it🙂👌🏻🏍

[@djrudog1158]

Great vid...thanks

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Grant!

[@Santi_Mancini]

Hi mate! I recently founded your channel and I am really liking it! I appreciate you like the beauties of my country, in Canarias and Barcelona, so if someday you land in Madrid just send me a message and we will bike some nice spots over here! Take care amigo!