Podcast Summary: Cuerpos especiales — “Callao Salvaje (Tenerife)”

Date: January 12, 2026
Host: EuropaFM
Presenters: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Duration: [05:39]
Episode Theme: Spotlight on Spanish villages – “Pueblos especiales” segment featuring Callao Salvaje, Tenerife

Overview

This episode of Cuerpos especiales focuses on Callao Salvaje, a lesser-known but unique village in Tenerife. The segment is part of a weekly feature exploring five Spanish villages, with listeners voting for their favorite. Eva Soriano, Nacho García, and Lalachús interview Guillermo, the humorous and candid local “embajador rural” (rural ambassador), to get an inside look at life, traditions, and quirks of Callao Salvaje.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to “Pueblos especiales” (00:00–00:34)

• The segment highlights different Spanish villages throughout the week.
• By the end of the week, listeners vote to choose their favorite and the winning village’s representative gets a special “cuerpos especiales” kit.
• Today’s guest is Guillermo from Callao Salvaje.

2. Location and Atmosphere of Callao Salvaje (00:29–01:03)

• Guillermo introduces his village:
  Guillermo: “Callao Salvaje.”
• Playful banter about the village’s name and confirmation it is in Tenerife.

3. Sights and Lifestyle (01:03–01:52)

• Natural Beauty:
  Guillermo: “Aquí lo que hay que ver son los atardeceres, que son… General.” (01:03-01:11)
  The sunsets are described as “legendary.”
• Architecture & Festivities:
  The village boasts architectural diversity but little in terms of fiestas.
  • Only notable fiesta is March 19th—San Patricio. Quote:
    Guillermo: “Fiesta no hay. Bueno, aquí la única fiesta que se hace el 19 de marzo. Que el día de San Patricio.” (01:28-01:48)

4. Population and Everyday Life (01:52–02:19)

• When asked for population, Guillermo responds: Guillermo: “Nunca me he puesto a contarlo.” (01:56)
• He adds it’s because he just “goes about his own way.”

5. Gastronomy (02:19–03:08)

• Local Foods:
  • Papas arrugadas with mojo
  • Costilla con papa (pork rib with potatoes)
  • Pollo con mojo (chicken with sauce) Quote:
    Guillermo: “Aquí Paparugada.” (02:29)
    “Costilla con papa o el pollo con mojo.” (02:46)
• The hosts playfully note Guillermo did not prepare a list of local dishes—instead, he speaks from the heart. Guillermo: “A mí me gusta priorizar.” (03:01-03:05)

6. Sports, Activities & Local Stories (03:08–04:19)

• Sports:
  Callao Salvaje known as “paraíso del entrenamiento encubierto”—the Club Deportivo Tenerife once trained there; now popular with cyclists. Quote:
  Guillermo: “Vinieron a entrenar el Club Deportivo Tenerife y ya no vino más... vienen muchos ciclista y tal.” (03:19-03:32)
• Lucha Canaria:
  Used to have traditional wrestling, but it fizzled out. Guillermo: “Ya no está la lucha canaria… porque los cuatro gatos que éramos ya no hacemos lucha.” (03:39-03:53)
• Anecdote:
  Guillermo was once ejected from wrestling for not helping an opponent up. Guillermo: “Me echaron una vez porque tiré el rival y normalmente hay que levantarlo y yo de chulo ni lo levanté ni nada.” (03:56-04:08)

7. Why Callao Salvaje Is the Best (04:19–05:06)

• Unique Views:
  Stunning views of neighboring islands (La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma); mention of a mysterious island “San Baila.” Guillermo: “Si tiene suerte puede ver La Gomera… El Hierro, La Palma... y si tiene bastante suerte puede ver San Baila, esa misteriosa.” (04:29-04:48)
• Local “Celebrity”:
  Guillermo proclaims himself the most famous local: Guillermo: “Y aparte que estoy yo, que soy el más famoso del pueblo y ya está.” (04:50–04:54)

8. Nicknames & Local Color (05:06–05:13)

• Guillermo is known as “Radio Patio” and "Diario de Avisos" because he’s always informed about everyone’s business.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On population count:
  “Nunca me he puesto a contarlo.” — Guillermo (01:56)
  (Hosts agreed: most honest answer ever to this question.)
• On local sports fading out:
  “Ya no está la lucha canaria… porque los cuatro gatos que éramos ya no hacemos lucha.” — Guillermo (03:41-03:53)
• On leaving a rival down:
  “Me echaron una vez porque tiré el rival y normalmente hay que levantarlo y yo de chulo ni lo levanté ni nada.” — Guillermo (03:56-04:08)
• About local celebrity:
  “Estoy yo, que soy el más famoso del pueblo y ya está.” — Guillermo (04:50–04:54)
• Hosts' humor on village names:
  “No sé si Callao Salvaje será el mejor pueblo de la semana, pero es el mejor nombre de telenovela que nos ha llamado nunca.” — Eva Soriano (05:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–00:34: Intro to the “Pueblos especiales” segment
• 00:35–01:03: Meet Guillermo from Callao Salvaje
• 01:03–01:52: Sunsets and festivities
• 01:52–02:19: Population and daily life
• 02:19–03:08: Typical food and culinary highlights
• 03:08–04:19: Sports, anecdotes, and training culture
• 04:19–05:06: Guillermo’s pitch: why his village is the best
• 05:06–05:13: Local nicknames and closing banter

Tone & Style

The section sparkles with the dry humor and banter that characterizes Cuerpos especiales. Guillermo’s easygoing attitude and the hosts’ playful jabs make for a lighthearted, authentic portrayal of small-town life in Tenerife.

Conclusion

Callao Salvaje, in Guillermo’s words, is a village of unforgettable sunsets, simple pleasures, legendary local characters, and a keen sense of humor about itself. Whether recounting the fading tradition of lucha canaria or pondering if “San Baila” actually exists, the episode captures the quirkiness and warmth that make Spain’s small villages so irresistible. The memorable chemistry between Guillermo and the hosts ensures Callao Salvaje leaves a lasting impression in the “Pueblos especiales” season-long challenge.