TENERIFE - WARNING!! DO NOT DO THIS! - 3am WALK THROUGH VERONICAS BARS. SHOCKING FOOTAGE!!

[@COLSPLACE44]

This video was filmed & published in June 2023. For a similar video filmed in July 2024 on my channel A click here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOyZ6dnitScodEsi=9mxzU98uFSfvMA4O

[@margopaton3240]

I heard the sound of the waves as you passed the beach. Very relaxing. I’ve never seen this area. It seems quiet so far. Thanks for your video. You’re pretty brave to tackle that walk early in the morning

[@akvs9]

Can we just appreciate the amount of dedication Col puts into these videos? He really risked his life here just for our education and safety. I was so anxious watching this video! 😬

[@philwanadoo7435]

lol

[@sallybutton6237]

Don’t be so ridiculous 🙄

[@anthonyrichardsjones6261]

No he dosent, I've just came back from 6 weeks in Tenerife and went to Veronica's about 3/4 times a week maybe more lol, saw a few drunken dickheads getting into fights but I never got any trouble at all....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tenerifetez2104]

Hi Col, I can not believe this video around Veronicas in the early hours of the morning maybe you deserve an award for filming this, it's not a place I would venture around at this time. Keep up the good work. Tez.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Tez - thanks so much for watching. Seen your videos - i was wanting to show a balance of how things are. I know you know the area well & hopefully that was achieved. Thanks again 👍👍

[@johncollins4446]

Hi Col, I lived there for 14 months, I wouldn't walk that route at that time of the morning, personally I would rather take a taxi to where I was staying.

[@atlanticblue2665]

How dangerous is it? Have any murders taken place there?

[@susanmcloughlin3930]

Can't believe you walked around there at that time on your own glad you survived it col but thanks for sharing 👍 ❤❤

[@sharondawkins9445]

Brave col thank for uploading this 🙋‍♀️

[@geekiejesus8482]

My friend - You have balls of steel doing this! I went here around 20 years ago and some very sketchy things happened. Now im planning to almost, create a pilgrimage to where I once went and my anxiety is a little on edge watching this!

[@lainey1279]

Blimey Col…..you were brave or nuts for doing this, but good on ya for doing it. I watched the whole vlog right to the end 👍 Top man 😊

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks so much Lainey - probably more nuts! Just thought i’d show something different 😁

[@AlVlogs1603]

Nice one Col braver man than me at that time as usual if you look for any trouble you will probably find it no matter where you are.

[@drone_kev]

I don’t get the tittle. What was the issue ? Did I miss something. ?

[@petenchelleuk]

Hi Colin, just got your video notification ,really looking forward to watching this ,seen the first 30 seconds but will watch the rest later as busy today cheers PnC

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hey cheers Pete - just thought i’d do something different 😆😆 👍👍

[@petenchelleuk]

@COLS PLACE different is good 👍

[@patrickmoran4171]

@@petenchelleuk have enjoyed your lanzarote videos. I love sitting down in matagorda but stay in PDC. I personally not mad on old harbour but different strokes for different folks but cheers

[@petenchelleuk]

@@patrickmoran4171 thank you for your kind words

[@Angela-HiveEleven]

I was in Tenerife in 2021 and went to playa to take a look OMG we couldn't get any taxi to stop, even when we waited at an official taxi stop and this was during the day... We had to walk to a hotel and ask them to call us a taxi so we could get back to our hotel ...thanks for this

[@clairelouise1486]

I been going there for the last 31 years and have done that walk. I don't get this video or the point in this video

[@snip3rtig3r]

Could tell you were nervous bro lol you must’ve mentioned that gimble plenty lol FairPlay tho mate and very educational keep up the good work

[@aaronbuchanan-Belfast]

Really love your videos col. Ive never been abroad in my life never left belfast ever!! Im 43 now!! This video makese wanna bite the bullet and go. Its so chilled out watching this. Defo a new fan! Thanks Col.

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@aaronbuchanan-Belfast cheers Aaron - mainly Tenerife I go to but there will be other places soon. Definitely bite the bullet & go - there’s some great places out there. A lot of people who watch this & other Tenerife channels have even met up. Speak soon 👍👍👍

[@reedsfromleeds6347]

Hi Col I’m glad that went without any trouble, no vloggers I watch would do that a big pat on the back from me, we’ve been going to Tenerife over thirty years and my wife had her bag snatched opposite the anchor bar she had nothing of value in it except her cigarettes and lipstick, I hope the colour suited him and someone tried picking my pocket outside the Mediterranean palace hotel, it hasn’t put us off we love Tenerife

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks so much - it happens the world over I reckon. Even here in Bournemouth. Given the numbers of visitors to Tenerife i dont think its that bad but sadly we have to be mindful. I lived to tell the post-vlog tale anyway 😆

[@peteppms1174]

Haven't been to Tenerife for years, does Mrs T's Bobbys and Busbys still exist?

[@COLSPLACE44]

The buildings they were housed in are still there but the bars themselves have changed names/ownership a long time since - those great days are gone sadly! 😉😉👍

[@peteppms1174]

Thanks for replying, like you say, they were the great days @@COLSPLACE44

[@triciaslater4783]

So glad you were safe. A very good vlog Col! The voiceover was a good idea.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Tricia - yea the music was loud & distorted on the phone mic so it had to be done unfortunately - i thought bad language was going to be the issue but only 1 person swore at me - the working girl on the railings!!

[@andrewb9790]

Been here twice and never had an issue, visiting again in early December staying in Las Americas. Never felt in danger at any point ... But thats not to say nothing will ever go wrong.

[@voicevoice2053]

Why the big build up? Normal walk through the place. Safe as any European town/city at night. British streets at weekends at club/pubkickout time much more risky.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks for watching - agreed about UK being more risky. Point of the video is to show it how it actually is, as opposed to how it’s portrayed on DB etc because of its reputation 👍👍

[@autumn5852]

⁠@@COLSPLACE44what’s ‘DB’ and what’s the reputation? I’ve only heard of it as a party place, which obviously has its own things, but I’ve never heard anything bad about it.

[@joniin1]

jajja trust me hes right many are up to no good im a local💪🏼

[@John-pk9rw]

This is not in Europe learn geography

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@John-pk9rwGeographically speaking, Tenerife is located closer to Africa than it is to the rest of mainland/Northern Europe. However, as a Canary Island, it is a province of Spain, governed by Spain & is part of the Spanish economy. Spain is part of Europe & is a member of the EU. So in actual fact, Tenerife, along with the other Canary Islands are also classed as being in Europe. Check with any geographer & they will confirm this for you. 👍

[@TinaR622]

Great vlog Col and fascinating to see. It’s so different at that time of night….I’ve never been out after midnight in Tenerife so interesting to see what’s it’s like. You were brave, glad you didn’t get any trouble 😀👍

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Tina - its a different scene altogether isn’t it? Inside the bars is safe enough, its just the lurkers hanging round in the shadows thsts the problem. 👍

[@blu.ivy23]

💯💯💯❤​@@COLSPLACE44

[@myworldmytimes7632]

Brought back some memories I lived down in Tenerife in the mid 90s Veronica’s was just as mad Bobbys bar was the place 😎👍🏻 good vlog 👍🏻

[@COLSPLACE44]

Bobbys & Busbys - the glory days but sadly long gone!! 🙏

[@markchristopher8515]

Great footage thank you for sharing with us all.

[@sheenaseymour2676]

Really enjoyed this walk wow it took me back almost 18 years loved it very nostalgic for me, thank you 💜💜

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@sheenaseymour2676 Thanks so much - this was filmed in June last year. I have just uploaded a similar walk i did last week 😁

[@sheenaseymour2676]

@@COLSPLACE44 i will watch my friend it's so cool to see where I have actually been real time and yet it's just a memory, but the memory really takes over and it's amazing for me 💛

[@mariegould5755]

Really good video, very helpful, thank you ❤

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@mariegould5755 thanks for watching Marie 👍

[@delpaddy6091]

Plus why did you start filming over a mile away from the Veronica’s strip ?

[@COLSPLACE44]

Because the video was not exclusively about Veronicas.

[@SuperSimon62]

Great work colin fantastic vlog and your channel is certainly becoming unique and great content its great see in people always looking for new ideas on there channel.give yourself a well done for this one you nailed it

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hey Simon thanks so much & ftom someone like yourself, this means a great deal. As edgy as it was, i actually enjoyed putting this 1 together as its a subject I’m into due to my work etc. thanks again. I’m keeping up with your great content too bud 👍👍

[@irishmusico]

I have done that walk at all times of the day or night in every state. Once you get past the Dubliner you need to keep your wits about you at that hour. I used to live close by and I saw everything that went on there. As far as the pickpockets are concerned. They will pick on the easiest targets so if you look confident they will pass you by and go for the drunkest person. If you think you are being followed the best thing is to let out a shout and attract attention to yourself because they don't want to be identified. The walk from Los Cristianos at night is a nice peaceful one. Just be aware of your surroundings. Johnny is a cool guy.

[@Johan-rg3vo]

What is age profile in bars in Veronica's strip? Heading over soon, myself and wife late 40s?would we be welcome or feel uncomfortable?

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@Johan-rg3vo hi - its mainly under 30 but that said you do get a mix of ages, especially early evening. Its only really after 1am it tends to be younger people left. In fact, theres a bar in the centre called Yordis which shows sports on tv, open during the day which attracts all ages. You won’t be made to feel unwelcome at all. If you are there late at night, just be aware there is a pick-pocket issue so keep valuables hidden away & don’t let anyone come to close or any unexpected contact like hugging etc.

[@truebluedots4776]

I other words he's saying sew velcro strips onto pockets against the pick pocketers 😂

[@martinofleeds]

Isn’t Magic Bar open till 3am?

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@martinofleeds Not too sure bud tbh.

[@Rc-Mad-Ness]

Dame lost Americas looks well different from when I went when I was 18 years old 35 years ago 😂 never forget that holiday 💯👌🤙🇬🇧

[@Grandpas51]

Great idea to show Tenerife at nicht. Love it and subbed!

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Seppe 👍👍

[@philwanadoo7435]

Not tenerife, just the veronicas. Nothing to do with Tenerife even if its located on the island.

[@jackiewheatland9691]

OMG Col 😮 scary at the end !!! Well done brave man 😎

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Jackie - brave or crazy?? 😂

[@jackiewheatland9691]

Maybe a bit of both 😂😂

[@aileenbyrne8941]

What day of the week did you record this?

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Aileen - this was filmed on a Sunday morning 👍

[@aileenbyrne8941]

@@COLSPLACE44 thanks! I seen that later in the video in the end!

[@annemarieelton2069]

Col we watched this vlog on our last night at hotel & think you were brave to film alone at night You said you were going to show a different side & you certainly did with this one Well done ! The place you passed side of The Best Hotel (we stayed there) is Soul Kitchen & also stayed at Vulcano And of course you found a few Irish at Veronica’s strip lol Really great vlog Col xx👍👏🏻

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks so much Anne - I’m looking to show the balance - especially the Veronicas area - groups of youngsters enjoying themselves safely but at the same time, an awareness of the possible dangers & how to avoid them. Inside the bats down there is fine - nice atmosphere, good varied music etc - just the dodgys who lurk outside that bring it down. By being aware of it, the negative can be turned positive. Good for the island we all love! Thanks for all yours & Davids support - definitely made new great friends! ❤

[@Weebay_213]

Great video quality actually mate* just curious, is there a crack problem like every else?

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@Weebay_213 Thanks for watching - yep like most resorts with a strip of bars like this, it’s there if you want it. That said, theres no no-go area & you’re pretty safe everywhere as a tourist.

[@stephenmoody3305]

You where showing your minerals there Col, very brave. The GoPro coped well with the dodgy/poor light conditions and the sound recording on them is always impressive considering the camera size. I have a GP 10, I used it earlier this month during our weeks stay in Los Cris. My favourite settings "Cinematic Linear + levelling stabilization", it looks a treat when walking through the streets and pavements etc. Good work.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks for that feedback Stephen & the tech info. New to gopro here so much appreciated. The more I use it, the more I like it i must say. Less cumbersome thany iphone & gimbal. Cheers 👍👍

[@thornbird6768]

​@@COLSPLACE44 long bloody walk 😅 good vid though

[@triciabrodie1015]

that was scary to watch,. Thank you for doing it,I think you were very brave. I never ever went to Veronicas at night,Hated los americas even in the day time. Many years ago I used to walk back in Los cristianos on my own back to the apartment I was in at 3/4am in the morning. I must have been mad,It was scary I will be honest. I do not advise any lone female do this,Taxi rank is best or try and keep together with others. I will add this was about 12 yrs ago I did this,would never do it now. Glad you got back safely and I love your videos

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks so much Tricia. I think its just like the UK mostly - sad as it is it’s a case of being aware late at night. In 1 respect, Los Cristianos was scary because it was so quiet & nobody around whereas on Las Americas, although there were a few dodgy characters lurking, there was also plenty of tourists etc still milling around

[@thornbird6768]

I've never been to Tenerife but I have been to Magaluf which looks similar but not as spread out ! One thing I am surprised at is how much is closed ! I thought it was a 24/7 party town .

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@thornbird6768 Hi - the Veronicas strip is similar to the Magaluf strip a few years back - mainly 18/30 etc. In this walk, most of the area is closed due to the time. It’s only really Veronicas & Starco opposite that stay open to the 4-6 am times 😁

[@angelaaustin8171]

Hi I was there 4yrs ago its a lovely place to have an hoildays. But not were you went .I flet sorry for you there by them clubs .but loved the carma done you proud well done.mems for me 😢but love tenerife

[@yvonnechambers2100]

Omg Col i was scared for you watching this vlog, so dark in places. Glad you got from A to B safe and sound. Great vlog tho. If you do go to the Bar City Centro go upstairs to the bar Inn the Pink. Judith is a wonderful hostess, she is dutch and gives very strong measures. Have struggled down the stairs after 2 drinks😅 😅😅

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Yvonne - thanks for watching! Yea it was a bit iffy at times but worth doing just to show people 😁 - thanks for the tip on the City Centro. Next time I’m over I’ll definitrly visit. Might even do a vlog on it & give the bar a little bit of publicity. 😁

[@heathermccarthy9642]

Great vlog Col. Brave man. All this well beyond me at stage in my life. Certainly different from you. Well done. Guess you see some strange things jereyst night.

[@COLSPLACE44]

😁 thanks Heather - its a whole new world there after dark! 😆

[@monument4852]

No different from late night in my city ! And most in the UK ?

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Michael & absolutely spot on what i was trying to get across. Veronicas in particular has an inherent bad name & my view is that if you take the same care you do on a night out at home, then theres no problem. However if you go out & get trollied with a week’s wages in euros & an iphone hanging out your pocket then youre asking to be targetted! 👍

[@frasercampbell6606]

Mate what did i miss?? Try Kilwinning on a Saturday night!!

[@COLSPLACE44]

Never heard of Kilwinning - sounds Scottish & probably a bit too cold for me 😁😁

[@dawnwilliamson853]

Idk if its just me or if other people feel the same but when abroad were ever you are it's beautiful through the day, the picturesque views of Palm 🌴 beautiful blue seas and skies. Then at night you have the hussel and bussel, people laughing having fun and the lighting i like that too another different vibe. Now Idk about 3 am in the morning it's a heck of a lot different it's almost a bit spooky nobody really about your a man on your own idk how your feeling but I certainly couldn't do it.

[@Susetimel]

Yes same at home now

[@chasefilm1]

The Veronicas early 90s. Bobbys and Busbys 🎉🎉 great memories although i did fall from top to bottom of the stairs 😂🎉

[@colourcascade7600]

I worked for Linekers and was going out with the owners daughter 😅

[@colourcascade7600]

I worked for Linekers and was going out with the owners daughter 😅

[@denisepearson5212]

Heard you’ve booked for June hope you have time to visit puerto

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Denise 😁 - yep 2wks so definite trip oop North in the plans. Hope to see you! 😁 x

[@denisepearson5212]

@@COLSPLACE44 yep just let us know and we can meet you

[@cp8791]

Guy thinks hes reporting from Syria, its Tenerife ffs

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@cp8791 Thanks for watching!

[@pauljohnson7810]

Are you SAS trained

[@COLSPLACE44]

😆😆 thanks Paul - nah just a bit nuts & on a missin now & then! More to come mate 👍👍

[@andywrong3247]

Col trained with the Scottish ambulance service lol.

[@glennmcallister2509]

Nice video. Going back to Tenerife on the 15th May.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Nice 1 Glenn - great time of year to go. Dont let this video put you off anywhere - it was purely for awareness & you’ll have a great time 👍👍

[@glennmcallister2509]

@@COLSPLACE44 Cheers Colin. Yes this will be my 3rd time there. Going with my wife. Although I don’t plan to be out that late. Great place Tenerife.

[@susan7553]

Just came across your video found it really interesting. Not a place id go to if how ever i did parts of your walk i wouldnt be out walking alone. Only been abroad twice never been to Tenerife though. Ive been following things about Jay Slater that went to Tenerife but as had a sad ending 😢

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@susan7553 thanks Susan. It is an amazing island with something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit.

[@AngieAitch]

Hi Col, new watcher from Yorkshire here. I know you survive as its not a live...that doesnt sound right haha. Anyway, I'm not scrolling on, im enjoying seeing a place i visited over 30 years ago, and it was dark...we did get very very drunk, i was hanging next morning and was flying home. ughh! Ta for the vlog x

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@AngieAitch 😆😆 thanks Angie - hope you enjoyed what you saw & yea i lived to tell the tale! I’m in Tenerife several times a year so plenty more to come! If you see this in time, try catch me on my live stream tonight ( tuesday) 730pm - from a ‘surprise’ location 😁😁

[@timmyturton1035]

Fair Play to you Col. I’ve walked about few times at stupid o’clock in the morning when let’s say I was a bit intoxicated in the past but yeah a few ladies of the night let’s say ran over and pushed me over. So I definitely learned to have my wits about me after that. It’s just a pity the Police and authorities aren’t more on it to stop the dodgy characters that are lurking about at night. Glad you got back safe and were relatively left alone. A good Vlog and informative. Although stay safe. Not worth having anything bad happen to you for the sake of a Vlog dude. 😎👍🏼

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Timmy - to be honest, i only ever go down there if i’m out with others. Youre bang on about police presence - in years gone by there used to be little armies of police, armed with batons etc & ready to pounce. Nowadays you hardly see any! 👍

[@philwanadoo7435]

@@COLSPLACE44 If there were no intoxicated brits there wouldn't be all that. Why do you think Amsterdam tries to deter british tourists ? Besides veronicas are the worst place in Tenerife, should be put down.

[@wavyboyo]

Is the north worth exploring?

[@COLSPLACE44]

North Tenerife drfinitely worth a visit. Slightly milder climate & its a lot greener but plenty to see & do - Puerto De La Cruz, Santa Cruz, Masca. Its all approx 45-60 minutes drive by car or plenty of buses 👍

[@wavyboyo]

@@COLSPLACE44 so if you were to spend a week in Tenerife and want to be around a 25-40 crowd. Which would be better north or south

[@COLSPLACE44]

For entertainment/nightlife definitely south. North is more cosmopolitan, restsurants, more Europeans. South has a wide variety of nightlife. For 25-40 age group maybe try La Paz bars or the Patch in Las Americas - i’ve done vlogs in both areas. Los cristianos has decent bars for all ages as fors costa adeje as well. Veronicas does have all ages but music wise is targetted to 18-30.

[@marclfc3486]

Great work mate just watched it all another great and unique idea, loved it, hope you don’t do it too often as would worry about your safety but glad you came through this ok, can’t wait for the next upload 👌

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Mark - thanks for watching - no it’s not something I would do too often! I do go to Veronicas but usually when I’ve got company with me & then it’s not too bad 👍👍 - hope youre well & thanks for the support! 😁

[@marclfc3486]

@@COLSPLACE44 your smart enough and don’t need my advice anyway I know, I’m good be better once Liverpool sort themselves out roll on the end of the season

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@marclfc3486 mate I’ll second that one. Been a non starter this year. We’ll be back. Class is permanent!

[@adamtatler3722]

I started going to Tenerife in 2013 and Veronicas strip used to be safe at night we used to stay there all night drinking beer and talking to the locals but from 2016 it started going down hill with prostitution muggings and pickpockets it's very dangerous at night even the police officers are a bit weary of the place

[@autumn5852]

Why do people go if it’s so dangerous? It’s weird when there are so many other places to go to such as Ibiza

[@Rob-ws2kh]

I got mugged there in 2006 it’s largely always been the same

[@autumn5852]

@@Rob-ws2kh 😢 I hope you didn’t get hurt. It’s like that all over the world if you go t the right places.

[@rogbow69]

Been to Playa over 40 times and I have never been out at that time of a morning and I never will

[@taniaryan3696]

You’re brave Col . The build up geez I’m anxious

[@lynnerowlands5052]

Morning Colin yes I think that you are crazy and off your head. There is no way I would do that. Xx the sound and picture qualityxx is good

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Lynne - was worth it though to show what it’s actually like!!

[@lynnerowlands5052]

@@COLSPLACE44 oh yeah it was worth it to see what it's like if a night x

[@lynnerowlands5052]

@@COLSPLACE44 I don't like going by there of a day. All you have is that horrible smell of drugs xx

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@lynnerowlands5052 yea its not the most nicest at anytime. Shame really - if it was cleaned up it wouldnt be so bad.

[@lynnerowlands5052]

@@COLSPLACE44 we had that wen we were at the hotel Palm Beach. We could not sit on the varnder because that is all you could smell. It get on my chest and I would start coughing xx

[@megancosgrove]

Great vlog Col, Veronicas is definitely a sketchy place especially when you’re on your own😂

[@COLSPLACE44]

😂 thanks Meg - did you get down there much? I think inside the bars is fine. Usually a good vibe but its just the dodgys who linger around outside

[@megancosgrove]

@@COLSPLACE44 I used to go a lot a few years ago with my friends, i prefer quieter places now though 😂

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@megancosgrove sign of getting old that is Meg!! 😁

[@elesha12]

@@COLSPLACE44what do you mean about the people who linger outside? Who are these people if they’re not going into the bars? Just curious :)

[@juliegoodwin1]

Watched many a New Year’s Eve firework display there on the beach, lying on a lounger. Happy times with my nephew 😊

[@desmondhull5778]

What was that all about,?.

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@desmondhull5778 it was a walk Des. From Los Cristianos to Veronicas strip in Tenerife. 👍😉

[@desmondhull5778]

@@COLSPLACE44 Been there twice last April and the April before,never heard off or seen any crime at all.

[@rumbreakfast]

Stopping just across the road a the gala from Saturday not showing the misses this vid

[@COLSPLACE44]

Dont let it put you off in anyway mate - the Gala is absolutely fine. The dodgys all lurk in the dark areas by the bars & are easily avoided. They dont go near the Gala etc.

[@SirLee07]

Not sure what the issue is here tbh.

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

i agree Lee. i'm left scratching my head, too... :/

[@dave5202]

Classic clickbate

[@robthedon5926]

Lmao we walked round the strip and it was well more on top than this no lads just people shouting come in this bar 😂

[@tangowhisky14]

At 76 years old I’m wondering if I want to really go to Tenerife. Any comments guys.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Jim - yes 100% definitely go to Tenerife. Even at 76 years young. The purpose of this video was not to show the island or even the Veronicas area of Las Americas in any negative light. What you see in this video is a snapshot of life in an area that caters mainly for the 18-30 age group at 3am. This specific area has a reputation for pickpockets, fights etc but as you see in the video, none of that happened. Yes it does happen occasionaly - probably as it does around the pubs in your home town on the weekend- but it definiteky doesnt happen as often as its reputation suggests. In all honesty, at 76 I wouldnt recommend you hit this area for a drink at 3am, certainly not alone anyway 😁. However there are thousands of other areas, bars, restuarants etc that you can safely visit & experience the great Tenerife welcome. Check my other videos & those of other Tenerife vloggers for some great examples. Please book your holiday & go - you’ll love it. Thanks for watching my video. 🙏

[@tangowhisky14]

@@COLSPLACE44 hi and a huge thank you. We are considering H10 Conquistador for a couple of weeks. At our age we generally are tucked up in bed at 8.00 pm (joke) well usually 11 ish and we always eat in the hotels we book AI. We thought about H10 Gran Tinerfe but heard it’s very noisy at night.

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@tangowhisky14 Hi Jim - thanks for getting back - the H10 conquistador is a fine hotel- just at the end of the ‘Golden mile’ area - quite away from the veronicas area in this video. You will be good there - nice & flat, close to the beach etc so no problems at all. A really nice area of town & close to the surfers beach where you can sit & people watch with plenty of beach front cafes etc. The H10 tinerfe is over towards the Costa Adeje side. As far as I know the hotel has no issues & is really nice but its not 1 I am too familiar with to be honest but its a H10, so I would be surpised if it has any problems. You might like to look at a KZbin channel called ‘Scotsman in Tenerife’ - run by Kevin who actually does hotel reviews. He visits hotels in the area & shows you the interior & facilities in each. Hope that helps! Ps - The whole area isnoerfectly safe - I visit 3-4 times per year without issue. My last videos are purely for information & aimed towards those who visit for the nightlife. 👍

[@philwanadoo7435]

Yes do go to Tenerife and avoid Playa Americas, daytrip ok nothing more. Visit the island it is gorgeous and nothing to do with the veronicas. I suggest you stay at Puerto de la Cruz, far away from british booze bars and a lovely place.

[@chrisleppard6703]

great vlog amazing quality and how tranquil is it at night

[@COLSPLACE44]

Nice & peaceful in most parts Chris. You can hear the sea a lot clearer from the beach, which is the best part of all 👍👍

[@chrisleppard6703]

@@COLSPLACE44 thats good to get away from the hustle and bustle of the main parts

[@Labong34]

Really enjoyed this video as me and the wife and kids are heading here next June so this helped me get to know the area. I’ve just a couple of questions. Are all the brazzers clean and how much do they charge,? I gotta get me some of that when I’m there. Thanks for the vid it was really informative for me

[@COLSPLACE44]

😂😂 Jimbo youre a brave man. Are all the brazzers clean? Not too sure is my truthful answer - although a lot of them have worked there night in nighout for many years so take from that what you will. How much do they charge? Not got the foggiest but i’m guessing with like most street sellers there, don’t say yes to the 1st price - always try & barter.😂

[@Labong34]

⁠​⁠@@COLSPLACE44Cheers pal ty for the advice. Looking forward to Tenerife as haven’t been yet. Salou is my go to destination every year

[@MartinHayesUK]

You go where others fear to tread.😁 Good one.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Martin - not sure about that but yep - i like a different perspective! 😆😆 cheers!

[@andrewbreslin4445]

Waa you near the NRG Festival 🤔🤔😎

[@jasondyer811]

Good idea Col 😁😁👍👍

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Jason - not gonna lie - it didnt seem like it at the time 😆

[@jasondyer811]

@@COLSPLACE44 you’ve got some gonads doing that Col 😂😂👍👍

[@darrylhockings3742]

I’m off there in may by myself, this has definitely made me more vigilant as I do plan on going here one night…

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Darryl - you’ll be fine. I’m never looking to put anyone off - as you say just be more aware. The stripbis actually a good night out but like back in the uk, you just have to have your wits about you 👍👍

[@darrylhockings3742]

I’m sure I’ll be fine! My hotel is only a 10 minute walk and I won’t venture too far at night… I’ll only take my phone out and abit of cash. As long as my phone is safe I’m not too bothered about abit of cash but I will definitely be vigilant… also I’ll try and avoid any sketchy looking areas like dark alleyways, I felt nervous for you seeing you walking in the dark by yourself gave me anxiety lol

[@refaela.7660]

Have you seen any Bats flying around at night?

[@COLSPLACE44]

Not in Tenerife, no.

[@sxis]

Great vlog Col! not something i would do though! lol

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Colin - I’m still here to tell the tale thankfully 😆😆

[@taniaryan3696]

It’s so quiet . Holiday atmosphere is here .

[@jillowen7237]

I love Johnno… Such a great guy.😊

[@Eviledna67]

Col, just seen this and subscribed straight away! So great for a TFS vlogger to do something different from the ground hog day vlogs of recent zzzzz. I'm a 'new town' in Sussex, it's no different, and people love to slate it, saying how dangerous at night it is! Ridiculous. All the comments saying how brave you are makes me wonder where people live, and whether they've travelled much? You get opportunist thieves in every corner of the globe. Don't flash the cash, don't get so drunk you can't remember your name and be polite. It's really not rocket science.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Anne - you are 100% bang on - happens everywhere - although i must admit at times it was a bit of a hairy walk! 😆 but thanks so much for your kind words & glad you appreciate the different approach 👍👍

[@michaellundstram5711]

Talking shite Anne, you try walking alone in that particular spot alone at 3am!.. the place needs constant policing!.. I know a few people who've been robbed at knifepoint round there... yes you get that everywhere but in that particular spot it's rife so col made a great awareness video there and people need to see it!

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@michaellundstram5711 Hi Michael - thanks for watching & also your reaction - here’s the 2 sides to the ‘Veronicas debate’ - which to be honest I can see the right in both. As you say, Anne is correct in that what goes on there goes on everywhere - even here in Bournemouth. However - there is definite validity in your point - as a tourist hotspot, this strip needs constant police presence - which I think it used to have, but not so much these days. The England-Wales fans fighting back in December being proof. Not a copper in sight. Yet back in early 2000s, a punch up between 2 20yr old brits was met with 6 cops with batons & a kicking in the van on the way to the local nick! This video was for awareness - awareness that it doesnt happen every night as per a lot of exaggerated social media claims but also awareness that the dodgy side still exists. You might not get the fightimg as much but the robberies etc are still a thing. Plus awareness that in most cases, inside the bars themselves is usually fine - as long as you behave yourself 😆

[@Eviledna67]

@@michaellundstram5711 wow, nice reply! Maybe your attitude attracts trouble....🤔😘

[@michaellundstram5711]

@@Eviledna67 no its people like you that need shutting down spreading false information, Veronica's strip is 10 times as bad as places you refer too and people need to know end of discussion

[@simonireland5208]

No matter where in the world ya go you will always find friendly Irish characters that you will have the best craic with!! :) 🇮🇪

[@COLSPLACE44]

Absolutely true mate ☘️👍

[@derekgoldsmith2730]

We were there last week, got offered Charlie by a really tall black guy at the top of the steps opposite Jumping Jack's. Declined.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Plenty of that going on Derek - where there’s a market, there’s a supply 👍

[@mickbowler9111]

Not been near that place in along time, 1990/1991 ish... A friend of ours ended up in hospital with a fractured jaw, all he did was tell a guy to leave his then girlfriend alone. There was a gang that attacked him before anyone else knew what was happening!!

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Mick - yea i believe it was a lot rougher in terms of fights back then. Nowadays its just young wannabes & chancers after making a quick £

[@michaelpratt9993]

We are staying in the Best Tenerife in August can’t wait :)

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Michael - Best Tenerife is a great hotel. Stayed there last year. Staff are great, superb location & lovely surroundings & facilities. Hope you have a great time! 👍😁

[@tutsywutsy]

My former boss has appartments in torres del sol,which translates to towers of the sun he used to eat in Raymond's.

[@philwanadoo7435]

oh wow

[@seaghanobuadhaigh8240]

To paraphrase Kipling: You're a braver man than I , Gungadin!

[@mattrix2007]

Come walk through junquillo in la linea that time of night. That was nothing

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@mattrix2007 Just googled it - doesn’t look too bad. If I’m ever over that area, I’ll visit for a night video 👍

[@stevenkohut6395]

great vlog mate safe to say at my age i would be tuck up in bed at that time lol

[@nikiweb2070]

It was great to see how much Tenerife has changed..for the better. I lived in Las Americas back in '93 for a year so hearing you mention some of the pubs like Lynickers(?!) brought many great memories. I get the whole bag of wot you were trying to grab but if anything the night life has mellowed and thats a great thing rather than from wot your title had the viewers think. So overall your log has given me fond memories and a ponda of given Tenerife another visit. I thank you. Nikki x

[@davidspray2532]

Had a run in couple a year's ago lucky to get away !

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks David - yea its pretty safe overall but just has its moments. Shame because the bars have smartened up inside & 99% have a good time.

[@williamsafari6437]

warning dont walk at 3am. seen more trouble in a betting shop in the uk . click bait crap

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hey thanks for watching William. We obviously don’t go in the same betting shops.😁 You’re more than welcome to join me on my next night time walk.

[@tombulles123]

I was in Barcelona during recent NYE. We stayed at La Ramblas. Every 5m, they ask if you want to buy weed, white or want to go to disney land. And you don't want to be wasted and alone on the streets at night. They will pick u up, rob u and trow u out at the other side of barca. This is a great night walk tbh!

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Tommy - somebody else told me about La Ramblas! A trip for the future methinks 😅 Cheers! 👍

[@ScraggyDogg]

Los Christianos was a sleepy fishing village not long back. In my memory, old guys mending nets, one or two bars. Veronica's was Veronica's even back then. Nice and not nice to see.

[@COLSPLACE44]

The whole stretch of coast has changed so much mate 🙂

[@whoknows7992]

Good Video👍🏻

[@THAIRISH_92]

Those guys on the scooter 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@santorini8423]

I had a real fright once when I was walking there too. I saw this massive head with teeth like urinals running towards me talking nonsense, then I realised it was the Shitestrider.😱😂

[@philwanadoo7435]

lol !!!! yes his constant smile is sometimes disturbing, maybe he glued some parts of his face ?

[@santorini8423]

@@philwanadoo7435 I think he’s had titjob on his face

[@juliegoodwin1]

Canarians wear coats & scarves at Christmas (in the winter). We wear summer wear. 😂😂😂 the singers…locals…I thought it was chanting at first & maybe near the Hare Krishna temple. Govinda Restaurant they run. You’d be good neighbourhood watch😊. We chat in our street, thank goodness. 😂car park. More music. Golden Mile, nice new information for me thanks 🙏 . I’m having a cuppa & rollie break 😂. Been watching a long time , so I’ll come back. Got to watch to the end now 😂😂

[@josephp5058]

Well, he was right, l was absolutely terrified, what a brave man, anything could have happened especially in that empty tunnel, imagine if a tile became unstuck or a light fitting fell on his head, those palm trees looked dangerous to me too, lm sure l saw a loose fitting paving stone and the muscles on one of those girls good job she wasn’t in a fighting mood, ld never walk those empty streets in the daytime let alone in the lamp lit early hours.

[@andywrong3247]

There's light @the end of the tunnel you sarky little chicken I'd love to see your vlog same place & time Saturday morning.

[@COLSPLACE44]

😂😂 thanks for watching Joseph!

[@andywrong3247]

@@COLSPLACE44 Col I replied to Joseph sarcastic comment in the tunnel your obviously missing the add on comments & reply section as we see it. As you say you receive comments straight to your screen without knowing from which clip or threading.. Shame I take it you haven't found my amusing missing comment yet. Try & hurry up miss Marple. LMAO.

[@SamsungJ-wy4iq]

Great channel Col, new subscriber here 😊 can you kindly advise on Costa Adje? Is it a nice place, nightlife good and plenty of bra h bars? How much is the going rate for a meal and a large local beer? I have never been so was looking at Tenerife Costa Adje or Sidari in Corfu. Thanks Col 🎉

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi - thanks for watching/joining. 👍 Costa Adeje is absolutely fine - great variation of bars - most open until 1-2am with cabaraey shows, live music, discos etc. Plenty of restauarants from chinese buffets, italian, - you name it, you’ll find it 😁 Pricewise - local beers from 1€ a pint during day if you look around up to about 2-3 € a pint in evening. Standard 3course meal start at approx 10€ upwards - again worth looking round as theres plenty of choice. Some more upmarket places where you can pay more. Ive never been to Corfu so i can’t give a fair comparison sorry but you wont be disappointed with Costa Adeje. Beaches nice there too. Could be worth you also looking at Scotsman in Tenerife channel as he does hotel visits & more detailed walka around Costa Adeje area. I’m back in June if you want me to look at anything in particular 👍👍

[@philwanadoo7435]

booze culture...

[@neilsilverfox69]

Your brave Colin. At that time i would be in the Hotel. be safe. their are dangers everywhere.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Neil - yes it was a bit edgy but i think a worthwhile one so people can see what its actually like! Not one I’d be doing every weekend though 😁👍

[@stuartmckelvie446]

Sadly I got robbed on Xmas eve walking back to my hotel in the small hours. A lesson learnt.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Sorry to hear Stuart 👍🙏

[@kayemm5331]

You wanna try walking down seven sisters road. This is minor

[@Tenerifelover]

Actually if you walk don't the patch it's not all closed after 2, Princess Di's is open until 3am and there's other bars too.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Jill - i went down the Patch the night before just after 130am & everywhere had closed apart from the nightclub above the Drunken Duck so I didnt bother going down there for this video. Maybe i’ll have a look next time.

[@Tenerifelover]

@@COLSPLACE44 after midnight Princess Di's is under noise laws, so at midnight they close all their windows but they are still open. They have live act two or sometimes 3 times a night and kareoke inbetween and before and after. Some nights are busier than others. We went nearlly every night, ut's fantastic, esp the barman Daniel, love him to bits and of course Doris Day compare!

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@Tenerifelover Agreed Jill - Doris is a fab compere & so funny. Think she’s been there a few years now. Great little bar & before that when they were at Brewers droop 😁