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Guide To Tenerife

An island that offers two very different types of holiday, Tenerife is much more than an ‘18-30’ haven. While the island’s south side is awash with nightclubs, busy beaches and nondescript hotel complexes, the northern part of Tenerife is a relatively untapped source of rural Spanish culture, wildlife and cliffscapes. It even houses Spain’s largest mountain (the volcanic Mount Teide).

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When To Go

Tenerife has the smallest average temperature difference between summer (25C) and winter (18C) in the world, hence its nickname - ‘The Island of Eternal Spring’. There is a healthy tourism scene all year round, although peak season is in the winter. Every February, the island is taken over by a number of celebratory parades and carnivals.

Top 5 Places To Stay

  • Hotel Tropical Playa

    The Hotel Tropical Playa is in the centre of Playa de las Americas, only 400 meters from the beach. The hotel was refurbished in summer 2002 and offers bars, restaurants, live music and professional shows.

  • El Paradero

    SFeaturing 115 units, all of which include balconies or terraces and kitchenettes, El Paradero’s bungalows are set in flower and shrub-filled gardens, and the complex is within walking distance to the beach.

  • Sercotel Principe Paz

    This centrally-located hotel is in Santa Cruz's historic and commercial centre. Air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in warm colours with marble-tiled floors, and all have digital TV and minibars.

  • Barcelo Santiago

    Set roughly 200 metres from the beach in the southwest of Tenerife, this hotel has commanding views across the water to La Gomera. All 406 air-conditioned guestrooms have minibars, cable TV, and terraces or balconies with Teide or sea views. Spas and outdoor pools are also available.

  • Europe Villa Cortes

    With its own private beach, this vibrant Mexican-inspired hotel is less than 500 meters from Playa de las Americas. Plush, colorful guestrooms all come with balconies or terraces and marble-tiled bathrooms. Other amenities include tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a number of bars.

Top 5 Things To Do On Your Visit

  • Loro Park

    Tenerfie’s most popular wildlife centre, Loro Park is home to the worlds largest collection of parrots and the biggest dolphin habitat in Europe. Tigers, jaguars, gorillas and a huge aquarium housing over 20000 marine animals, as well as a number of live shows, ensure that Loro will provide an unforgettable day out.

  • The Church of Our Lady of Conception

    With its origins in a 16th Century chapel, this church is one of Spain’s most historical monuments. Despite battling earthquakes in the 1700s, it is now the oldest and most important church on Tenerife.

  • Mount Teide

    Strangely, the beaches of Tenerife can be basking in heat while Mount Teide is covered in snow, such is the magnitude of Spain’s highest point. You can see it from almost everywhere on the island when skies are clear, but it’s more exciting to get a cable car to the summit and take in the spectacular views.

  • Rock climbing

    Recent years have seen the popularity of rock climbing in Tenerife sharply rise, and the island now has over 900 established routes spread over 20 individual crags. Canada del Capricho, at the base of Mount Teide, is the largest – reaching more than 300 feet.

  • Los Cristianos

    The harbour is a hub of activity, where you’ll find boat excursions to nearby islands, as well as dolphin and diving trips. If you prefer to stay on the island, then there are loads of shops, bars and restaurants right on the quayside, as well as a nearby beach.

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