Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife | One of the World’s First Tourist Destinations

[@bobklein1685]

Another classic..Love the music Monika!

[@christopher54179]

Fantastic photography,music. Truely professional Monika. Hollywood calling!! You really portrayed the architecture, nostalgia and vibe. I want to go there.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Christopher- I’ve shown this to Monika🙂

[@jasonadams5187]

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

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Jason!🙂

[@lemonzest222]

Weather in Puerto De la Cruz generally lovely all year round. Living in Santa Cruz throughout winter and regularly visit Puerto.

[@dereksharkey274]

Class,thank you,I am retiring early next year and hope to move to Tenerife,as an Irishman I know Oscar Wilde’s father went to Tenerife to spend quality time in North Tenerife,there are gardens there today,same place he stayed managed owned by a quality man.Top Class,Thank you,Derek.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s so interesting re Oscar Wilde’s father. Really glad you enjoyed the video Derek, and what a fantastic place to retire to!🙂

[@miguelangel5914]

Otro excelente video. Qué gran equipo formáis. Gracias, thanks.

[@barriekeegan1426]

I really hope you are getting paid off the Tenerife tourist sport because you are doing a great job in selling the island fantastic almost makes me feel I want to go out there myself keep up the good work..

[@sharongamble6379]

Loved that, I was last there in puerto in 1979, and yes I can remember the datson

[@FreddieDobbs]

Wow, actually it probably hasn’t changed all that much since then!

[@ritagrechi2663]

so nice. clima. and all clean...so. clean

[@deadbadger4735]

The best Vlog on you tube .... so natural. Thank u

[@markford137]

Hi. My home in the winter time. On our way on 3 dec.only 90 days now. After 20 years life is changing. All the best .enjoy pourto..... 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@geoffjewkes6887]

Going for my 14th Puerto visit next week....fabulous place ❤

[@ericzegeling9489]

Ohh great,,, love puerto,, come there for 25years,, over 2weeks again,, and back to holland in januar✌️💥

[@majordelays4909]

Thanks for the episode, keep up the good work!

[@rob2475]

Hi both! Yeah, my dad had the 120Y hatch back. Quite nippy as I remember, and finished in an Aston Martin esc gun metal grey. Lovely! Another very enjoyable video guys. Well done.

[@Stevesmith90125]

My dad used to have a Datsun 120y bright orange. I passed my driving test in it 1978. Great vid .

[@sahara1405]

Yes I remember the Datsun 120Ys they had a lovely coupe model, all the rage in the 70s. We love Puerto de la Cruz haven’t been since 1979 that’s where we stayed on our honeymoon. Chickens and Pumpkins must be a local delicacy (chicken and pumpkin soup). The local dish was rabbit when we were there. Great vlog thanks for taking us with you, great to see you both back on the Bonne.

[@ojosazules8828]

First car i had after passing my driving test was a family owned Datsun Sunny Coupe..great car..

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it Shane! I feel like the 120Y must’ve disappeared just before my driving life- I just don’t remember them at all!

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Awesome old character the buildings not you freddie 😀 love you choice of music history and wonderful coffee breaks👌 I’m 64 so can remember Datsun my dream car then was the Sport Datsun Z3000c😊 keep em coming awesome reviews

[@gdfggggg]

My mates dad had a Datsun Sunny back in the late 70’s early 80’s, was a rust bucket. Enjoyed the vid.

[@1990-t1j]

Dreadful cars, like so many 1970s cars.

[@leew3211]

Fantastic video Freddie as usual best channel on here at the moment ! I am so shocked at the weather difference between north and south of the island wow Keep em coming pls.... high Monica great job as usual 👍🌞

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Lee! Within the space of one hour ride, it can go from 30 degrees in Adeje to snow up Teide, or 14 degrees in the north east- it’s incredible!🥶🥵

[@gbgarcia17793]

My brother had a Datsun B210 sport in Florida, USA. My wife also had also a Datsun B210 sedan. I'm 57 years old and both cars were driven in the 80's

[@chrisdagnall8666]

I am old enough to remember the Datsun 120 and that one you found was in great condition. It also looked like it had its original hub caps. Great videos keep them coming. 😀👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

I thought so too- incredible how original it was! Thanks Chris🙂

[@mspduk]

So we’ve just booked our summer holiday to Puerto de la Cruz. Looking forward to it.

[@rayfraser1773]

Music is sublime !

[@lynnecartwright3976]

Now now Freddie, you were exaggerating slightly by saying its cold up here...can be cool at times but never cold 🤣.... and thank you and Monika so much for showing my lovely Puerto in such a good way....I love it here ❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve gone so soft- it was 15 degrees and I was acting like it was zero. It’s all relative I guess!😆🌴

[@eddiebirch2067]

You're so lucky lynne

[@Dexxter_slav]

Which month did you go that it was 15? I'm going end of July.. so i hope i don't need any jacket😂

[@andysmith8471]

Another wonderful vlog, Freddie and Monika. Counting down the days before heading to Puerto de la Cruz on New Year’s Eve. I’ve heard that Agatha Christie stayed in Puerto and there are the Agatha Christie steps near to Playa Martianez heading up to the La Paz area of the town. Keep up with your great work. Loved the Datsun!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Fascinating! I’ve just heard Oscar Wilde’s father was a fan of Puerto too🙂 Have a brilliant NYE there Andy!

[@jonathansmythe6273]

Loved it, awesome vlog.

[@johnericksen5359]

Great video guys, enjoying the camera work and editing Monika.

[@creetv4363]

We had one of those Datsuns in red. I was a young kid. In late 70’s Lake District life. 🤙🏽

[@francischeung3877]

Another good video, thanks!

[@ignacioacosta5345]

Hello again Freddie and Monica. Woooow 😂😂😂 what memories you have made me relive seeing that Datsun 120Y. My father had one exactly the same color, but it was not a sw type. It had 4 doors and a short boot. Incredible 😮😮😮, the license plate of the car according to the application that I have installed on my mobile is from January 1, 1979 (it is 42 years and 10 months). I'm sorry to tell you that car has been restored. I remember that my father's car had sheet metal problems and I don't think it has held up so well these 42 and a half years, without going through a workshop. I am very happy that you continue to enjoy my island so much. 👏🏼👏🏼👌👌👌 I hope that you will soon also visit one of the towns considered "most beautiful in Spain" - Garachico. With its great volcanic history. The people that rose from the ashes, like the Phoenix. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔟 I hope at some point I can see you on one of your visits and meet you in person and greet you. By the way, in Puerto de La Cruz, there is one of the two Anglican churches that are in Tenerife. The other is in Santa Cruz. Both very pretty.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I love how cars can take us on trips down memory lane🙂🚗 Garachico is one of the next places we really want to visit- we’re really looking forward to it!🙂 Thanks Ignacio🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@paulhiggins8526]

Freddie I remember these Datsuns on the road back in the 70s , they were the original Nissan brand . My first car was a mini and it was a choice between a Datsun Cherry . The Datsuns were a reliable car for the times . Great vlog again .

[@MrSpicay]

Ur vids always makes me wanna go to Tenerife!!!!!

[@susanglasgow8992]

Loved the music 💞xxx

[@christopherwatts1833]

Love Monikas infectious chuckle. Great choice in music this week. I agree away from the tourist haunts you do get value for money. Enjoy your vehicle trips of the past, loads of character sadly cars of today are quite boring they tend to look much the same sadly. Hope you get to see share any old style bikes.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it Christopher! We just happen to not see many old bikes while filming, but I always have my eyes peeled🙂🏍 Completely agree- there’s something very special about the older cars👌🏻

[@mohdrahil5753]

How can I miss this show🤦🏼‍♂️ I am sorry sir!! And another awesome show we were waiting fo😍😍

[@simongilbert2704]

well done monika ,, brilliant filming ;;

[@chrisburras8283]

Also remember the Datson 120Y estate, my friends dad had one in 1970 really smooth quiet ride. Love the videos and choice of music both of you,

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Chris🙌🏻. I can’t believe how many people have been in a 120Y!!

[@smrangers22]

Great stuff !!! Thx

[@rusnepranciulyte9196]

Love it!

[@volt8684]

Hi both, thanks for the tenerife tour, i have never been. Will change that in future i hope. Its very interesting and beautiful. Savvy Uk car buyers flocked to Datsun models for reliability and they were no more rotten than the fords/ vauxhalls/ renaults and citroens of their day. Thing is they did something about it. The chassis were copies of uk cars leaf springs and all but their engines as in Japanese motorcycles were so smooth and reliable and gearboxes like mk 2 fords, like butter. As a mature person i had several nissans and for the first time in my life as a poorer youth, i dint have to spend time and money on repairs. I also have had german british and japanese motorcycles. The japanese reliability wise do not have a competitor.

[@mjotd8670]

Another cool video guys! Great work

[@biker_dale]

great video, nice to see the North of the island. It may feel cold but it still looks warmer than here at the moment...

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Dale🙂. You’re right, I’m now completely soft- it was 15 degrees in the north and I was acting like I was in the arctic!😆🥶

[@nickj3656]

Ha Ha I learnt to drive in a 120Y , love the videos keep them coming 🙂

[@Nordkapp65]

Datsun 120Y is mid 70's, they sadly rusted away in Ireland, was my favourite car as a kid to own😁

[@oblahdes]

Love it! The Steve and Sean bit caught me , a big fan of them guys of then.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Likewise- I freaked out just at the thought of them both chatting away over a mojito in Tenerife in their absolute primes!

[@oblahdes]

@@FreddieDobbs Ya'll have this gig down pat. The leper colony terrain reminded of Libya edifices /sand back in the 60s. I enjoy the style , bikes, music and the 2 of yours's characters ( my grammar sucks...sorry) . the time you take to respond to all who comment is good karma.

[@FreddieDobbs]

@@oblahdes Really appreciated! :)

[@Rinkydink73274]

Great video Freddie,my dad had an orange Datsun 120y reg MCK 59P 1975 model,bought it in 1981 went to Alton towers in it 1982 and he sold it in 1984,fir a Datsun Violet..

[@FreddieDobbs]

Fantastic- I love how cars immediately take you back to a moment in time so effortlessly!🙂

[@calxtra5361]

Loving your Tenerifian videos Freddie ... i went there in my mid teens and loved it

[@Packaging_man]

Just come across your channel by accident. So glad I did. I’ve been following other vloggers on the island and now I can add you to my favourites to follow. You remind me of the Long Road with Ewan McGregor and Charlie

[@andy_elliott]

Nice video. That 120Y survives because they don't salt the roads in winter. Great car: great engines, gearboxes & electrics, but very prone to rust in the UK back in the day.

[@Flikkiiiii]

Yep my parents had a Datsun two tone brown lol awesome video buddy

[@paul1875]

Another great vlog in a lovely place,i can just about remember seeing Datsuns as a young boy and where i stay there was an old coupe model here just a few weeks ago but it has just been sold and it was the same colour as the one in the vlog.All the best to the both of you 👍

[@prestonmcmichael3207]

We had a light blue Datsun 120Y in the 70's CLS 28R was the reg. I loved Puerto de la Cruz when I visited around 6 years ago. It was November and around 20 deg. Also very cosmopolitan...

[@volt8684]

The Datsun 120y or sunny as it was known was 1200cc 70hp not far off the bonny figures😂. They had square speedo and rev counters. If journos test cars now that dont have 180hp and a turbo they are slow. Those 70s cars still cruised the motorways at 70 and were leaps and bounds ahead of marinas/1100s ans allegros. Love it when u feature these classics, its an extra bit of spice. A bit hurtful when you say can anyone remember them😂😂😂😂yes i can and lots before them😂😂😂. I have had surgery recently and am laid up. I have watched and rewatched your vlog ( my fave on u tube) , its like a drug, i need my next fix. My favourite -- the isle of wight. Monica is doing an incredible production job but i think followers wan5 to see more of her and a little of motorcycle clothing on her and her thoughts on pillionage. Will add more value. You certainly are living the life.

[@hughprice2310]

I remember driving a Datsun 120Y hire car in Zimbabwe in October 1981! Happy day.

[@andersohlsson1198]

I very well remember Datsun. Check out the Datsun 120A as i will remember as a coupe. A bit of a dream car for a teenager in the 70s. Thanks for great videos👍😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Glad you enjoyed it Anders, I’m amazed at how popular the 120Ys were!

[@Bugsy1954]

Hi Fred and Mon, I love your channel great photography and very informative and it’s great to see the sun as it’s dark and dreary here in the uk. I remember my sister in law had a Datsun cherry and yeah I’m old enough to remember all the old crocks that fascinate you over there, but it is good to see them in such good nick over there as they would be scrappers and wrecks if you managed to find one here eh? Keep up the good work both. 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it Colin! Agreed- it shows how important a dry climate is for preserving these old cars🙂

[@speedyboolooks]

My parents had a 120y, remember going to primary school in it! Was a lovely car

[@alexism.a.2830]

Wonderful Puerto de la Cruz. Here were The Beattles, amazing

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve just found out the Beetles were fans- fantastic!

[@andrewknight9080]

Datsun120Y - That's positively modern! I learned to drive in its predecessor the Datsun 1200. Not that I'm old you understand.... Loving the music on this one Freddie. Great content as usual.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I had to Google the 1200- beautiful little car!😍👌🏻

[@wonderingthoughts926]

The thing about Tenerife is the constant change in altitude, pop to the supermarket and it’s 5 degrees different! I’d take 16 degrees and surrounded by palm trees in the depth of the winter over 6 degrees and drizzle in the UK 😂

[@78Outlaw]

Love the Triumph tee, not quite putting a target on your back but at least you’ll see the vitriol coming 😆

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks JB… and agreed!😆

[@kennymcintosh2422]

Great videos, really enjoy your style and presentation 👍, i remember Datsun 120y when they were introduced in uk ,early 70,s i think. that one certainly looks in great condition for its age.

[@simonmckay2818]

My first car ,which I bought with a company bonus in 1970 , was a beautiful Datsun Cherry , the baby sister of the Datsun 120Y. Of course ,at the time , when owning the Cherry , the car we all really wanted was the Datsun 240Z. Simon

[@Steven-Brooks]

Wow Tenerife doesn’t look like what I imagined. You’ve really opened my eyes. Btw cool jacket 🤣

[@FreddieDobbs]

It’s such a diverse little island👌🏻👌🏻 Thanks Steven🙂🧥

[@Andriy182]

Also, my grand-dad used to drive one of these Datsun. A gorgeous white 140Y, if I remember right. One of the cars of my childhood memories…

[@andychurches7280]

I don't think I've ever seen a 120y estate, but I do remember the hatchback version.

[@clique53]

I've seen before but never an estate version

[@marinusmourik9494]

Many in the 80 ties, Netherlands,not many survived because of the corrosion. The same with the early Subaru's, almost none is left because of corrosion.

[@andyb3331]

Yes Freddie you young whipper snapper!! i am unfortunately old enough to remember 120Y`s 😎

[@anthonybahrawy5183]

Yes I remember the Datsun 120’s complete with the original what we used to call the dustbin lid wheel trims ,I myself used to have a Datsun cherry estate with a sliding wabasto roof great little car never missed a beat 998cc it was all,I could afford as I had bikes as well I think it used to do about 50 mpg no matter how hard I drove it .keep doing your vids I absolutely love them 😎

[@bobbyaxelrod5016]

Ha Ha Freddie, I used to have a Datsun 120y in exactly that colour, i think it was called Canary Yellow, But mine was the saloon with 4 doors, eventually drove it to the scrapyard the engine running like a sewing machine but the English weather rotted all the bottoms of the doors and sills. Loved that car. Also The Monestary in Puerto is a fantastic Restaurant complex now with wild birds roaming around the whole place while you eat, Chickens, Cockerals, Pheasants all stand next to you while you eat, Starve yourself before you go the food is fantastic, especially for meat lovers. then walk around the gardens. Go there you'll love it. It's also a popular wedding venue. Look forward to your visit there.

[@FreddieDobbs]

The monastery sounds incredible- 100% we’ll go!🙂 This seems to be a very common theme- bulletproof engines, but everything around the engine would disintegrate!😆

[@juliekitching9033]

O my days PDLC is the business iv been going there for 48 yrs beautiful fauna flora people and food not forgetting Teide lv it💕🤩🥰

[@johnjrs1690]

Top youtuber Freddie I had a Datsun cherry in red fast back in Birmingham. Great car at the age of 18

[@tindrum]

Yeah...I am, I recall those and the Cherry too!

[@rayfraser1773]

Just great editing

[@carlosvictor8679]

hotel marquesa...we stayed there 4 years ago ... lots of history,comfort and charme 🙂

[@richardnapier1992]

You guys should be getting paid by the local govt!! I want to retire there from Australia...when I grow up! What a stunning place and you both do an amazing job of showing it all to us! Keep up the great work. Oh, I think it's about time Monika started in on the clothing bit too my Wife would love some inspiration!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Richard- it’s a really amazing island!🙂 Monika will be demo-ing some really nice ladies jeans very soon👌🏻👌🏻

[@richardbarrett-peck8395]

Hello you 2, I cannot believe the temperature difference between the north and south of the island amazing. Nice to see you put your J Clarkson hat back on, poor Monika trying to get a good shot of the car, personally I don’t think I have ever seen one of those. As always great insight in to life on the island and you did look cold.

[@philiproyffe8022]

Hi Freddie, I remember those cars , mid 70s, maybe, we had mostly 4 door here in Newzealand, still have the odd 1 flying around, great vid as usual, thanks to you both 😁

[@FreddieDobbs]

Interesting- I’ve heard they were popular in NZ and Australia!

[@martycarlton8982]

Love ya work Freddy

[@philedwards2679]

I remember the Datsun 120Y, a few of my mates had them. Complete rust buckets from what I recall. I think they were also known as the Sunny B210. Another great video guys👍

[@Innerspace100]

I remember them from when I was a kid. There were loads of them here in Norway. All but a very, very few are long gone now. Chiefly due to rust, as you pointed out. In fact, pretty much all Japanese cars from the 70s, and also the 80s, were extremely prone to rust. Years ago, I had a 80s Subaru 1800GL estate. And while the engine and drive train was buildt like a tank, the caross wasn't. Thin panels everywhere. It was also sound deadened with some sort of spray foam material that just sucked up moisture... No wonder it rusted up...

[@peterjones2845]

I owned a S Reg 120y coupe, loved it

[@mrglide7078]

Our family car was a yellow Datsun 120Y Coupe circa 1977 'S' reg - the only reason we got rid of it a few years later is because the bodywork virtually disintegrated. I remember going with my dad to collect it from the showroom. Copes I think it was in Bearwood near Brum. It had tinted windows which, in those days, was like wow!

[@barryjones8406]

Hi Freddie and monica video and music great. Regards barry

[@Backwardlooking]

I remember these. Bought an almost new White Datsun Cherry Estate to learn on in 1976. All Datsuns of that period like all cars in the U.K. suffered from rusting. Changed it when I passed that year for a White Mk. 1 Atlas White Golf 3 door LS 1588 c.c.. The fastest Golf prior to theGTI’s introduction. Chocolate velour interior instead of the other car’s black plastic. Sold the Datsun for the same price as purchased.

[@icemodica7118]

Well Freddie, not sure if it's good or bad but I can remember when Datsons were common on the streets of Britain. They were a popular car back then. Very interesting video 👍

[@leewatkeys9065]

Oh Freddie, so excited about a 70’s Datson interior 😂😂

[@rafaelh2504]

Nice videos, always enjoy the scenery of Canarias! By the way, Datsun... Yes, I remember, later know as Nissan (guess I am a bit older, hahaha). Saludos desde Puerto Rico (Caribbean).

[@davethornewell7417]

I admit to being old enough to remember the Datsun 120Y, a former work colleague is still running a 1985 Bluebird estate. I worked in the motor trade in 1974 and served 47 years in the same garage, so I can remember a lot of old classic cars.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I remember the Bluebirds- they must be incredibly rare in the UK now!😳

[@AG-636]

My mum and dad had a Datsun 120Y then they bought a Ford Cortina late 70s great content Freddie 👌🏼

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@brucewhittle9070]

Yes I remember welding new floor plans and sills into a customers 120y they tended to rust with age.How did Monika like the pan American from a pillow perspective ?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve heard the old Datsuns had a fairly serious rust problem😆 Monika didn’t love thd pillion comfort on thd Pan America- she found the seat significantly higher than the rider’s seat and it made her feel uneasy being so high up, and the seat wasn’t that soft. She prefer’s my Bonneville and Harleys for pillion comfort. A flatish, low seat and (ideally) some kind of backrest are important in Monika’s eyes🙂

[@TerrainsAndTraditions]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@stevenrobinson5035]

Wow, those are a proper rot box, can't be many of those left. My dad had a Red 120Y van for his bricklaying business, (basically that estate you seen but panelled) A few years later, I had a MK2 Escort stolen and bought a white 120Y saloon at an auction for £215 to get me back on the road. A week later, the front struts collapsed inwards as they where rotten. We jacked them back into place with a builders akrow prop, welded some patches on and bolted a couple of steel bars across the strut Tops. Drove it like that for 8 mths until the MOT ran out, happy days😂

[@FreddieDobbs]

Brilliant!!!🤣🤣🤣🚗

[@charlottepalmer5958]

its cold and cloudy in july?

[@bsv64]

Hi The Datsun y series were very popular, you had the 120y, 140y, 160y and then you got the 140z and the 160z that were the sporty versions, great cars bullet proof engines quiet quick in the day going back to the late 70's early 80's

[@cristiiiXD]

Hi Freddy! Im actually from Puerto de la Cruz, this leaves are red all year is the type of tree, and i will say the car is from 1978-81 more or less. Great video :)

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for the heads up on the leaves Cristi- they give the streets s beautiful look🙂👌🏻👌🏻

[@robert07787183]

My wife and i drove our 1978 Datsun 100A cherry from Colchester Essex to oropesa del mar Spain in 1985. We had to take the bonnet off and put in on the roof rack with the luggage to stop the engine ftom overheating lol. 2500 miles we did poor thing. Great little car and we loved it.

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is AMAZING!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Memories made- I love it, and thank you for sharing, Robert🙂

[@garypyzer5022]

Drove one in 1985 in orange ,1200cc,how classy is that!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very classy!🙂👌🏻👌🏻

[@adrianramos9644]

Superb video as always Freddie, keep it up! On the number plate subject, if you see TF first it was registered in Tenerife side on the archipelago , and GC in the Gran Canaria side. Also the numbers and letters go on order indicating how old a car is, starting by 00001 then up to 99999 and then 0001 A to 9999 A and so on. Then the newers ones are already going up on three letters like for example CRF and then it would go CRG, this way you can tell how old a car is by its number plate.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s so interesting- I wondered why it’s just “TF” and “GC” plates that I see. I’ll save this- thank you Adrian🙂

[@davidmeade7489]

I had a Datsun 120Y back in 1982 it was a 73 and white, sold as anything but soooooo reliable

[@davidwilson6742]

Hi Freddie great vlog 👍. Me and my wife had a datsun 120y in white .one of our first cars .brilliant car, but because of the great British weather it always needed welding every year . Wish we still had it 😪

[@FreddieDobbs]

So I’ve heard- they would rust at the sight of water seems to be a common input here!😆 Thanks David🙂

[@lesliewilliams8432]

Datsun 120 y and b i rebuilt one for my brother way back when they were reliable but salt did for them in uk i sprayed it blue myself for 10 quid never failed to start no matter how cold when cars were built with the owner in mind not the garage as now great vide as allways princess monica has a nice chuckle 🐈

[@FreddieDobbs]

That is I’m sure why the Japanese killed off British Leyland- they actually started on the frosty mornings!💪🏼💪🏼