Because in one week you will be probably packing your suitcase, it’s now time to give you some advices on what you need to bring in Tenerife and what you can do before or after the conference.

We ask José-Manuel , the WIFS conference secretary, and here are his precious advices:

- “Bringing a swimsuit is  mandatory, the last week people were without t-shirt on the streets ; Seawater is probably a little bit cold, because the Atlantic is in general colder than the Mediterranean sea or the Pacific Ocean, but temperature outside water  will be 25 degrees Celsius, so do not forget sun lotion.”

- “In the workshop hotel the swimming pool is heated. Nevertheless, a jacket is convenient at evenings”.

- “ In the mountains or for the social event, winter clothes are needed, and perhaps pills preventing car sickness for those suffering with mountains roads”

- “Yes, all kind of clothes must be taken: winter, summer, … but this is the land of microclimates, and we suffer the same every time in the year ”

- “Ah, of course, do not forget a photo camera, the landscapes are really varied, ideal for amateur photographers.”

Now regarding things to do, you can of course scan the previous post of this blog to find the activity you would like to do (hiking the Teide or plain hiking, hunting the dragon tree, visiting the Anaga country park, visiting La Gomera island, rock climbing, discovering the Canarian fauna  or just laying on the sand), and here are José Manuel’s last tips:

- “All kind of sea sports can be done: windsurf, surf, snorkeling, diving,…, so you may consider to put your snorkeling gear in your suitcase”

- “The best form to visit the island is renting a car. You can do a complete round in one day excursion.”

-  ”You can even visit the closest island: La Gomera, in another one day excursion. The ferry leaves from a 5 minutes port every day. You can see the buildings in La Gomera from our hotel.”

- ” There are many boats to watch wales and dolphins. And in beaches there are many water activities. Bermuda shorts are mandatory .”

Thank you José-Manuel, and see you there, very soon!