🎥 EXPLORING ALCALÁ WITH BETTY & TREVOR | Hidden Gems, Ocean Danger & Hotel Secrets! 🏝️

Ladles and jelly spoons, we are LIVE from Alcalá, Tenerife, taking a laid-back stroll through one of the island’s most underrated coastal villages! Today, I’m joined by Betty & Trevor from Northern Ireland, a fantastic couple who’ve been married for 39 years (despite meeting over an engineering degree 🤣).

🌊 What’s in this episode?

✔️ A gorgeous walk along the maritime promenade of Alcalá.

✔️ Betty & Trevor’s travel tales (including a HAUNTED IRISH PUB).

✔️ Tenerife tourism gossip – €9,000 hotel suites & sneaky Airbnb laws!

✔️ A surprise guest! Meet Andres, a Colombian PR worker & YouTuber-in-the-making.

✔️ Ocean safety tips – Why Tenerife’s waters are more dangerous than you think.

✔️ Delicious food recommendations – Schnitzels, pork cheeks & FREE SCHNAPPS.

✔️ Tim’s travel tales – Helping stranded travelers, dreaming about BMWs, and why buying a beer in Canada is more expensive than saving a charity!

😂 Stick around for bad jokes, local tips, and some truly unexpected moments. If you’ve read this far, type PLAZA in the comments so I know you’re a real one!

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File Name: Alcalá with Betty and Trevor

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Date: March 20, 2025

Location: Alcalá, Tenerife

Overview

This transcript captures a live walking tour of Alcalá, Tenerife, led by Timothy Dowd, accompanied by Betty and Trevor, visitors from Northern Ireland. Throughout the tour, Tim narrates the sights, history, and quirks of the area while sharing personal stories, interacting with locals, and indulging in his signature humor.

The journey covers local attractions, cultural insights, ocean safety tips, hidden gems, and the realities of Tenerife’s tourism industry. It also includes an impromptu interview with Andres, a Colombian PR worker and aspiring YouTuber, and some friendly banter about life, travel, and retirement.

Key Highlights & Topics

1. Exploring Alcalá: A Hidden Gem on Tenerife’s Coast

• Alcalá is a charming village between Tim’s home and Los Gigantes.

• A one-road town with a beautiful town square, ocean views, and a maritime walkway.

• Discussion of local cafes, bars, and a dog rescue charity shop.

2. Betty & Trevor: Guests from Northern Ireland

• They come from Donaghadee, a coastal town near Belfast, famous for its lighthouse and old pubs.

• They share stories about tourism in Belfast, cruise ship stops, and a haunted Irish pub.

• Betty worked in risk control; Trevor was an engineer in TV encryption and broadcast technology.

• They met at Queen’s University Belfast, studied electrical engineering, and have been married for 39 years!

3. Tenerife Travel Tips & Tourism Talk

• Discussion of Tenerife’s shifting tourism industry from mass tourism to high-quality experiences.

• Mention of Gran Melia Palacio de Isora, a luxury hotel with an adults-only “red level” at €9,000 per week.

• New Airbnb regulations requiring rental properties to be officially registered.

4. Spontaneous Interview with a Colombian YouTuber!

• Andres, a young Colombian PR worker, joins in to discuss hotel industry secrets.

• He critiques the Gran Melia hotel, calling it overpriced with declining quality.

• Andres is also an aspiring YouTuber, and Tim gives him advice on content creation and engagement.

5. Ocean Safety & Natural Swimming Pools

• Discussion about cold-water shock, a common cause of drowning in Tenerife.

• Natural volcanic pools near the beach and how they fill with seawater during high tide.

• Waves are dangerous, and Tim humorously comments on tourists taking risks on slippery rocks.

6. Retirement, Life Advice & Funny Stories

• Betty & Trevor’s retirement: Gardening, gym workouts, and socializing.

• Tim shares a hilarious dream about buying a BMW and his past adventures in Canada & the U.S.

• He recalls a good deed in New York, helping stranded Welsh charity workers get home.

• Northern Ireland’s passport situation post-Brexit, allowing dual UK & Irish citizenship.

7. Food & Travel Recommendations

• Playa de Camisón, Los Cristianos, and La Caleta for beautiful beaches.

• Little Germany restaurant in Tenerife: Amazing schnitzels, pork cheeks, and free schnapps!

• Camel Travel, a Lanzarote-based travel agency, recommended Tim’s channel.

8. Fun & Final Thoughts

• Tim gives a shoutout to loyal viewers and a secret word: “Plaza” (inspired by Bar Plaza).

• Final jokes and wishes Betty & Trevor a fantastic vacation.

• Hilarious ending: “See ya! Wouldn’t wanna be ya!”