TENERIFE - WARNING!! THE PATCH TO VERONICAS - NEARLY ENDED BADLY!

Saturday night midnight walk fro The Patch bars in Playa De Las Americas to the Veronicas strip
#tenerife #veronicas #nightlife

[@johnburns5783]

We stayed at the Sol Tenerife. Room was facing Veronicas. Every night was the thump, thump, thump of drum n bass till 4am . After enduring 3 nights of this, we asked if we could be put in a different room facing away from Veronicas. We moved literally across the corridor and finally got a full nights sleep 😉😉

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@johnburns5783 Typical story of the Sol Tenerife John - i’ve not stayed there but i’ve heard this many times. Shame because the hotel is in a great spot otherwise 👍

[@Nicki_nik_ki]

WOW Col, far too busy there for me, defo wont find me there ever lol. Cheeky fella wasn't he, trying to get ya wallet. Defo gotta have ya wits about ya. Hats off to you for bringing great content even tho its not my scene. Very confident you are, and going from strength to strength, keep it up and well done. Defo be at 3k soon 🎉😊

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Nikki - appreciate all the support you show me - on & off here. 👍👍🙏🙏😊

[@Nicki_nik_ki]

@@COLSPLACE44 Anytime Col, you deserve everything good in life. Enjoy the rest of your Holiday 😀

[@paulrobinson8263]

Booked for November my best time of year, keep up the good vids and thanks for keeping us all up to date 👌👍

[@SuperSimon62]

Another great one col and hats of to you for uploading every day and your content is exceptional and always look forward to what you have planned next

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks so much Simon. Another 4 days left here to cause more trouble 😂😂 👍

[@AlVlogs1603]

Col taking his life in his hands for the benefit of us watchers……appreciate Col

[@COLSPLACE44]

😂😂 wasnt that bad Alan. Kid was just trying it on. 1 growl & he went for another target😂😂

[@AlVlogs1603]

@@COLSPLACE44 now I’m 64 Col don’t think I would be there however when I was 18-25 certainly was.Speak soon pal enjoy the rest of your time in Tenerife

[@robrs2000]

@@COLSPLACE44 I have had some interesting encounters. while being very drunk, at 3am+ around those areas. people trying to engage you in conversation about some promotion or what ever and then having hands on my wrist, presumably trying to detach my watch, the most this ever escalated was I told the guy F off and he did.:) In London the equivalent would be three or four thugs on stolen mopeds coming at you with machetes.

[@AlVlogs1603]

@@robrs2000 lol

[@annemarieelton2069]

Col you are certainly doing great with these daily vlogs… Wakanda is a lovely bar …You we’re brave enough dealing with the Lucky Lucky men as so easily to be pickpocketed there but thanks for highlighting the dangers Well done ! xx👍👍

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Anne - hope all well x

[@heathermccarthy9642]

So glad I am well gone beyond my sell buy date for these places. Another great vlog from you.

[@derekthomas462]

Great vlog col brings back good memories keep up the good work sir👍

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Derek - thanks for watching 👍

[@Nick-ms4sb]

First time viewer, cheers col we visit in August for first time can't wait

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Nick - dont let the pickpocket guy put you off 😆 - you’ll have a great time. Loads more tenerife vids on the way 👍

[@djsupared]

Definitely be careful when out on the strip. I ended up out on my own one night. 2 days later I got a slip put under hotel door saying police had been to hotel looking for me. Turns out the phone I thought I’d lost whilst out had actually been stolen from me and I had to go the station and make a statement. Turns out touts on strip saw this guy trying to rob someone else, called police and when approached by police he threw my phone and ran. 4 years later I was summoned to court in Tenerife. I didn’t have to go thankfully. So yes be careful as it can be easily done when you’ve had a few drinks.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks for sharing that bud - glad it got sorted 👍

[@travis3430]

Went Tenerife in the mid 2000's, we were advised that Veronica's & the bars on that side were 'the wrong side of the tracks'. We ventured over there once & found out it was. Best to stick to the bars around Linekers bar & that side of things. It still appears that advice holds true.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Yes - agreed. Veronicas is fine if you’re not too out of it & a bit street-wise. The dodgy characters tend to target the vulnerable - i.e young & drunk

[@stevenwhinham9154]

Good video col nice one mate

[@MartinHayesUK]

Great video Col. We don't stay out that late and have never had any problems.

[@stefanoreynaldo8617]

The best hotels to stay in are around hotel la siesta, vulcano, bitacora area, nice and near to veronicas, golden mile and a bit further walk to Los cristianos town (for location).

[@lesliejones6512]

Great video mate, we always give the looky looky men a wide berth and never go down Veronica's, only time I do speak to them is when I need a cheap watch & that's always during the day lol

[@magsmaggie]

Was in Gaelic corner and the Dubliner few times last week, best laugh and crowd I’ve seen in ages..

[@COLSPLACE44]

Great night in there all the time. Definitely recommended. ☘️

[@brettriverboat9920]

I used to work on Veronica's strip in 2001 as one of those annoying PR's, but back then you could get away with some cheek, nowadays knives and gang fights, not worth it, subbed ..coming back for a few 6 months next year, trying to do my youth again lol, all the best

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Brett - nothing wrong with re-living your youth - sadly no Bobbys bar any more though 😆

[@lynnomara7652]

Not had problems but then again chilled out on the balcony or fast asleep in Los Chis at this time, so thanks for showing what goes on cause we wont be seeing it any other way

[@lindawithani]

Thank you so much for doing this vlog for us. Definitely a different atmosphere at night. Safety in numbers, or places packed with people......btw, was that your motor parked across from Veronica's 1?? Do you have to pay for parking at a meter, or similar? x🤔🏖☺

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Linda - i’d say safety by not getting too drunk & not taking loads of cash/cards/phones out with you where poss. Dont make yourself an easy target. I didnt drive there sorry. No idea re the car parking around there - theres some on street parking by beach but always busy ☺️

[@JBMtravels]

Did you go and dance 😂 Great video, 1 maybe I will have to fly here and do some videos. Keep up the great content.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hey mate- did all my dancing last week when vik was here😁

[@JBMtravels]

Nice 😂

[@allnightmike8374]

Love las americas but avoid Veronica strip. Too many bad people and lots of pickpockets

[@djc9988]

Excellent video, well done 👏🏻

[@Lee-ou6ps]

I once fell asleep behind Veronica’s and got my trainers nicked 😂

[@COLSPLACE44]

😆 Tell us more! 😆

[@stephenrimmer6409]

Great video Col😃👍 Hope you enjoyed a few pints later😃👍🍺

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Steve - always a beer or 3 after - be rude not to!! 😂

[@macmad6959]

Sugereef and Joyce host London Dj’s from Centreforce Radio 88.3, some great Dj liineups. I have played in 5 bars and clubs on Veronica’s, since the 90’s played Sugareef in 2019. Mrs T’s open roof parties where awesome.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Great memories there! Love all those bars. Shame sometimes the djs arent appreciated as its just party party but great nights to be had 👍

[@paulhey5233]

Just come back from there..5 people in our hotel had their pockets picked. And did you mention the overwhelming smell of weed when you near the Veronicas area? I remember being taken into an underground bar where the door was locked Alarm bells rang straight away..they tried to persuade me to part with 20 euros to join the 'club' so I could buy as much weed as I wanted..They wouldn't take NO for an answer and turned very unpleasant. But I stuck to my guns, didn't pay and was simply glad to get out of there with no trouble. Definitely won't be returning to that area.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Sounds like a bit of an ordeal Paul. Ive never encountered the weed issue myself down there, that’s not to say it doesn’t exist though.

[@brianmcginnis4359]

Ill definitely not go to Tenerife again. Its too rough at night. I go to Lanzarote Puerto del Carmen its much more chilled .

[@angierobinson5570]

Jesus good job you had your wits about you Col 😳 you was lucky there !! I heard police now monitor the area but I never saw one 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@COLSPLACE44]

There was none there last night. I had a beer in Joyces after the video so was there for another half hour & didnt see any

[@jakeblues5854]

Better off staying just up the road away from the mad head square bit so you can float in then float out no hassle

[@brownale1000]

Cheers bud haven't been to Tenerife for 20 years great video, and subbed , I stayed at Guiramena Princess in Costa Adeje

[@lapizbluee]

loving the videos off there again very soon so its amazing to see the area again

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks - have a great time!

[@susanmcloughlin3930]

Sorry col never come back to tenerife we stayed in noila sur witch is now the tigton we got mugged there and it's still as bad and no one is still is doing anything about it 😢

[@COLSPLACE44]

Such a shame Susan but i agree, there does seem a reluctance to act against it these days. I remember years gone by when there were dozens of local police monitoring these busy areas. Just like the UK though, its a rare thing to see them.

[@alanfraser9822]

Re the Alley you walked down at 2am. I watched that one. Then a few weeks later myself and Tim did it about 09.30am. And it was intimidating then.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Yea i saw you & Tim. Its a bit sketchy down there at all times Alan

[@carlito571]

Them underpasses at the beginning of Veronicas,have always been lively.Had a run in 1990 ...1990 🤦🏻‍♂️ under there with some Belgian lads.Same week some young Brit got stabbed under there.Had some great nights in and around Veronicas tho.Some great tips on this vlog.Its safe enough Tenerife and I still use it to the max.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Absolutely true mate - it is safe enough as long as you use common sense. I always say treat it like a night out back home - no wads of cash falling out your pocket & stick with your mates. 👍

[@andymason5715]

Veronicas has changed over the years. there were years when nothing was open and in the mid 90s it was a lot worse than it is nowadays. It was cheap chips though and loads of of offers, 2,3 even 4 for 1 and shots galore but it was a well dodgy place to visit, never on your own

[@COLSPLACE44]

Cheers Andy - the 4 drinks for 1 thing are a thing if the past now - no British PRs on top Of the steps to drag punters in with them anymore - since brexit & covid!

[@natalieking8712]

Went here in 2007 with my best mate! Happy days...was great 🍹

[@COLSPLACE44]

I dont think i was there on 2007 Natalie but i reckon they were good times!! You been back since?

[@natalieking8712]

@@COLSPLACE44 No i haven't, one of the lads who i work with has not long been back from there & said it wasn't as good as years before?

[@patrickmoran4171]

The o e and o ky time I was in Tenerife col was at a weekend stag and li Ed in oneills so that's probably why I Don't go there and prefer lanzarote but all you lovely gang are changing my perception of there so cheers

[@ailisobrien9595]

im in las americas at the moment with my two 17 year old sons who cant be left to their own devices (for obious reasons). can you recommend any family friendly places that would be livlely enough to keep them entertained?

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Alison - 17 - tricky age for it as they probably want to hit the bars - i know i did at that age. Both the Patch & La Paz area are more family friendly & you could let them off the leash a bit in both those areas, however the entertainment there isnt geared towards their age. Plenty of youngsters around both areas though if they are social lads. Pity i’m not still there - i’d have took them off filming with me to give you a break! 😆

[@christarbuck3122]

Hi Col. Are you familiar with Vivo’s? We used to go regularly in November to Soul in the sun.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Chris - i know where you mean but never been. Always fancied the Soul in the Sun as well 👍

[@teejay4246]

Love Veronicas but I got added advantage of knowing plenty of friendly bar staff and reps along the strip really well - great drink deals till 3/4 in morning and dancing . But u need to be on ur guard no different to night out in bars in London or other cities. Lava Lounge opposite Veronicas has good entertainment and g8 iced cocktails . During the day / early evening there are great restaurants overlooking the ocean and Coco Beach bar for lush cocktails ( beachside - other side of Veronicas strip ) Stayed in Sol Tenerife and plenty other hotels nearby all good 👍.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thanks Teejay & agreed - some great little restaurants on the beach side. I’m getting familiar with the staff as well - most are ok with me filming now as i’m isually in & out 👍

[@joyparkinson694]

Been hear 2 weeks always go I yards bar but since it changed hads its not been open during the day at all been coming for over 27 years always like jardys bar

[@marksilbery6279]

Got stabbed in throat September 91 outside Bobby’s bar always been a dodgy gaff … but did have some good times there !

[@COLSPLACE44]

Blimey mate - there have been some episodes down there over the years. Remember Bobbys very well 😆

[@teejay4246]

You have to go under that walkway at the end of Veronicas u showed if your staying in Sol Tenerife hotel as its main way to get back in there . But I agree stay with your mates all the time. Fellas don’t get caught up with local hoes wandering about ( pickpocketing drunks ) . There are several strip / lap dancing clubs that are safer than woman on the streets !

[@colinedwards4815]

Thanks for the advice

[@jeffgillen1847]

They don't mean any harm 😂😂the need a good hiding

[@TravelonlineWalk]

wow

[@irenedavo3768]

Very very long time ago I stayed at Tenerife Sol

[@derek22]

I always say no nada gracias with a hand movement and keep walking, it confuses them 😂

[@djpeege5778]

Coming to Tenerife in 3 weeks. Wanting to go out on Veronica's but what time would you suggest going out at? Dont want it to be too quite but dont want it to be too rammed either

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi mate - it proper picks up after midnight onwards most nights. No night is usually busier than any other tbh. Have a great & safe time 👍👍

[@djpeege5778]

@COLS PLACE thanks a lot mate

[@stephenberklay4033]

so were do you recommend a 53 year old man go for a bit of nightlife col? coming over next week

[@COLSPLACE44]

Hi Stephen - i’m not too far behind you agewise & i’d say youre fine to go anywhere here depending on your music tastes & how long you want to stay out. la paz strip is all ages & tribute acts/cabaret/karaoke. The patch seems more family orientated but with karaoke & tribute shows. Dubliner bar opposite is superb & open until usually past 4am. Veronicas in this video is on until 5-6am & a bit younger & livelier. Costa adeje - tribute shows etc usualy til 1-2 am. Los cris - mirador & funchal strips - tribute shows & karaoke til 1-2am Worth having a gander around them all

[@stephenberklay4033]

@@COLSPLACE44 cheers mate I will have a good look around, keep up the good work

[@1thinkingbridge]

@@COLSPLACE44 I'm planning on going to Tenerife next year (probably Los Christianos), never visited the island before; & I'll be 57 years old! I've just come across your channel & I'm finding your vlogs invaluable.

[@ELPaso1990TX]

You need to remember that there are far worse places than Tenerife and Canary Islands. Places like Benidorm have a life more problems and crime, being like a city there are a lot of muggings and drunken violence in Benidorm which you don’t get in the Canary Islands.

[@jackiehodgson2261]

Good one x

[@lx134]

Is it mainly the Roma causing trouble or?

[@COLSPLACE44]

In my experience, any trouble around Veronicas area is mainly caused by sadly the Brits 😒

[@meeruisland]

Blackpool with sun, visited many years ago the walkway was supposed to be 1"white tiles, couldnt see them for all the shite, vomit, food, drink and god knows what else,, 4 of us got banned from the strip as they didnt like squaddies lol

[@emmanuelgutierrez6306]

What the fudge. And here I thought was 1st world country. Im from Mexico but even in Mexico you walk freely, except red zones.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Its only a very small isolated are of the island that has the issues. The rest of Tenerife is amazing. 👍

[@stuartscott1679]

Went there in 96 for my first lads holiday best 2 weeks 👍😊

[@COLSPLACE44]

Great times in those days Stuart - cheers 👍👍

[@REDPHIL250505]

Remember Bobbys and Busbys..Thats going back!

[@COLSPLACE44]

Mid-late 90s at least 😂

[@SamFelstead]

9:21 top floor if you know you know 💨

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Playa azul club 18-30 col.

[@COLSPLACE44]

Thats the one! Couldnt remember it!

[@lynnerowlands5052]

Hey col just found this vlog not seen hope you were saying safe fantastic vlog as usual as I have said your mad. But you have to show it what it is ❤xx

[@mick326100]

Don't feel bad about almost getting pick pocketed, the little shit got my wallet, i didn't feel a thing,

[@si2k]

Gone are the days of Bobby's Bar and Busby's

[@COLSPLACE44]

Sadly - yes. ☺️

[@michaelames736]

Bobby's bar.had the t shirt

[@1leoman]

I'd walk from the Parque de la Paz strip to the Patch, but if coming home on my own, I always get a taxi, and I just stay in the Columbus. Also dont take my mobile out at nights, just cash and an old camera. Walking near that big wide corner, you get tormented by 'working girls'.

[@COLSPLACE44]

The girls do not appreciate being on camera either! 😂

[@Djbirchylfc]

Is it a good walk from los Chris to there

[@COLSPLACE44]

If you know the way, i’d say about 15/20 mins. If you walk aling seafront, then add in 10 mins. Otherwise about 7euro in a taxi

[@Djbirchylfc]

@@COLSPLACE44 I’m going to stay at castle harbour in august so will be taking a stroll to there

[@tomatobrush3283]

Are they all free to enter?

[@COLSPLACE44]

Yep - every bar/club in the resorts are all free entry 👍 if a club has a specific night with an admission fee, it will be advertised. There are some that charge on occasion - eg Tramps in starco charge 10e admission but you get 3 or 4 drinks vouchers

[@nathanlangdale]

Pick pocket where ?

[@COLSPLACE44]

@@nathanlangdale in video!

[@lapizbluee]

i see they have scooters flying about now. handy getting from adeje along to veronicas,save my legs

[@COLSPLACE44]

Saves you staggering back hahah

[@rorygordon8358]

Good chippy that

[@COLSPLACE44]

Certainly is - Lorraine always looks after us when we’re out here filming 😆😆

[@MattyPee]

The place has gone to the dogs. Full of Moroccons ruining it. Went in Feb, been every year for last 15 years (bar covid) . Won't return