Tenerife is one of the most wonderful and most frequently visited Canary Islands. The sun is here all year round, so last minute trips to Tenerife are a good idea for a holiday at any time of the year. The south of Tenerife is warmer and has wide, sandy beaches located in coves. The cooler north is dominated by greenery and steep, rocky coastlines. In addition to sunbathing and water sports, it is worth exploring other attractions: aqua parks, wonderful parks with sea creatures and animals, or stan at the foot of the main vulcano Teide.
Tenerife is a volcanic island belonging to Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Tenerife is part of the Canary Islands archipelago and region. Located near the north-west coast of Africa, together with the archipelago it is part of Macaronesia. It is the largest and most populated island in the archipelago and the most populous Spanish island.
Holidays in Tenerife mainly include places such as Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, Puerto de la Cruz and Costa Adeje.
Playa de las Americas is the largest and most entertaining tourist resort in Tenerife. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, pubs and discos here. Beautiful sandy beaches and amazing nature make Tenerife an excellent place for tourists.
The popular tourist resort of Los Cristianos with fantastic beaches is located on the southern part of the island near Playa de Las Américas. The town offers all attractions and amenities necessary for a comfortable holiday, from a beautiful beach, through many restaurants and a variety of accommodation facilities.
Puerto de La Cruz -The region is located in the north-west of Tenerife, where the heat is not as severe as in other parts of Tenerife. This is a place with much more vegetation than in the south, but as a result of the volcanic eruption the landscape here is lunar. This part of the island is home to many lizards that can be seen lounging on the roads. There are many endemic species here – plants that do not grow anywhere else in the world and are under strict protection. There are black sand beaches in this area. You can visit the Nature Reserve with the largest volcanic peak, Tejde. The crystal clear water creates great conditions for water sports and glass-bottom boat cruises to admire the wonderful marine world.
Costa Adeje is a resort eagerly visited by tourists. There are several spacious, artificially marked beaches (including Playa Fanabe and Playa del Duque), the sand of which is brought from the Sahara itself. In this area, tourists can find shopping centers, pubs, restaurants and a 16-kilometer promenade stretching from Costa Adeje through Playa de Las Americas to Los Cristianos.
Attractions
– Teide National Park – located in the central part of the island. Teide is the highest of over 300 volcanoes in the Canary Islands and the highest peak in Spain. Its height is 3,715 m above sea level.
– Los Gigantes Cliffs – in the western part of Tenerife there are huge basalt cliffs, rising to a height of about 600 meters. The cliff landscape is amazing.
– Masca – a picturesque village among the mountains and a gorge along which a trekking route runs. The village is accessed by a rather narrow and winding road that resembles a roller coaster. The views are breathtaking.
– Playa de Las Américas – the most famous place in Tenerife, due to the large number of restaurants and bars that are open until the morning, as well as beaches with yellow sand and shopping centers with the most expensive brands in the world.
– La Gomera – a nearby island, visible from the coast, which can be reached by boat.
– Los Cristianos – one of the main tourist resorts of Tenerife and the Canary Islands.
– Icod de los Vinos – a nearby town where you can taste delicious wines and see Drago Milenario, the “dragon tree”: – dracaena, which is almost 800 years old!
– Loro Park – in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of the island, it is an original zoo and a foundation to help animals, you can admire here, among others: performances of dolphins, seals, killer whales and many beautiful species of parrots.
– Siam Park – the largest attraction among water parks. Located in the south of Tenerife, next to the tourist center. The park area includes gardens, slides, restaurants, a swimming pool with a beach and other attractions inspired by the architecture of Thailand.
– Youth and adults will also find plenty of attractions here, including: extreme water sports: (water skiing, jetski, flyboard, diving with turtles and dolphins, all-day diving from the best beaches) as well as attractions on land (quads, safari, tandem – guided paragliding and surfing lessons) and much more!
– There will also be plenty of interesting attractions for older people, e.g. sea trips on a catamaran to observe whales and dolphins, walking tours around the most popular parks, sightseeing tours, towns, SPA, Palm House in Santa Cruz, stargazing through large telescopes in Teide Park, etc.
Restaurants
El Cordeo, Restaurant
Recommended bars and restaurants in Tenerife:
1. Casa Africa
2. El Cordero
3. El Fronton
4. El Gomero
5. El Pescaito I
6. El Pescaito II
7. El Timon
8. La Terraza de Betty
9. Meson Era Las Mozas
10. Othello
11. Pizza y Pasta
12. WOK Chinatown
