Summary
This episode starts as a simple village walk in Fañabé, exploring local streets, the church, and everyday life away from the tourist areas. But like many of these mornings, it evolves into something else — a search for coffee that leads to a standout café experience at San Sebastian.
What we talked about
- Exploring the real Fañabé village
- Local life away from the tourist areas
- Morning community chat and shout-outs
- Deciding where to go for coffee
- Discovering San Sebastian café
- Ordering and reviewing the bacon bocadillo
Key takeaways
- The “real” Tenerife is often just a few streets away from the busy areas
- Small local cafés consistently deliver the best food experiences
- Sometimes the best moments come from simple, unplanned decisions
Notable moments
- 00:00:02 Opening welcome to Fañabé village
- 00:10:30 Entering the heart of the village
- 00:25:14 First mention of coffee and bacon sandwich plans
- 00:33:35 Decision to head to San Sebastian
- 00:46:04 Ordering bacon bocadillo and coffee
- 00:59:27 Showing the sandwich – loads of bacon
- 01:01:52 First proper bite and reaction
Full write-up
This one starts exactly how I like it — no big plan, just a walk through somewhere a lot of people never see.
We kick off in the upper part of Fañabé, near the kiosk and youth centre, and head up past the church and around the school. It’s quiet, proper local Tenerife, and a nice change from the usual coastal spots.
As we make our way down into the village, it’s all about soaking in the surroundings — everyday life, familiar faces, and a bit of chat along the way. Nothing rushed, just a steady wander.
Eventually, like most mornings, the focus shifts… coffee.
That turns into a decision point. Do we stay local, or go somewhere better? And that’s where things step up — we head over to San Sebastian.
From the moment we arrive, you can tell this is a proper spot. No fuss, just good food and locals. The order goes in — bacon bocadillo, extra bacon of course — and a coffee.
What comes out is something else.
Proper bread, loaded with bacon — not skimpy, not overpriced nonsense — just a solid, honest sandwich. The kind that makes you stop and think, yeah… this is what it’s about.
By the time we’re finishing up, it’s clear this wasn’t just another coffee stop. It’s one of those little finds that makes the whole walk worth it.
Simple day. Great walk. Outstanding sandwich.