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Reasons for visiting Tenerife There are many reasons for holidaying on Tenerife, below are just some of them Climate
Landscape Towering over all of Tenerife is the volcano Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak which is often snow-capped in winter. It must be one of the few places on the planet where in 30 minutes you can drive from the sunny beach and be in a scene straight out of a Christmas card! Tenerife is a universe of contrasts from mountain peaks and lunar landscapes around Teide's peak, to verdant fields in the North and thick pine forests. There are stretches of sandy coastline, lush green golf courses, sub-tropical woodland, pine forests and golden beaches. It’s a kaleidoscope of ecosystems. Mount Teide A dormant volcano and at 3718 metres it is the highest peak in Spain, it last erupted in 1909. It is home to many unique plants, lunar landscapes and weird rock formations. The cable car from Montana Blanca almost reaches the top, but a permit is needed to walk to the final stretch. The National Park which surrounds the peak has many spots where you can just chill out watching the sunset over the neighboring island of La Gomera, whilst having a glass of chilled Cava.
Tenerife has Spain's second oldest course. There are five excellent 18-hole, two 27-hole and three nine-hole courses on the island, plus the perfect weather to play all year round. One (Golf Del Sur) is next door to our apartment, with another - Amarilla Golf - just 5 minutes drive away! April 2005 saw the opening of Tenerife’s latest luxury Golf Course in Gula de lsora, with 25,000 trees and tropical palms, 22 lakes and huge greens. Boat
Trips The west coast of Tenerife has permanent colonies of whales and bottle-nosed dolphins with regular boats going to allow whale watching. Or a day trip up the coast to Los Gigantes and marvel at the huge cliffs. Water Sports The island has a great winding surfing venue by the long golden beach at El Medano, 10 minutes by car from our apartment. For those who SCUBA dive the island offers sites from Novice to the more experienced. Including the best Sting Ray interaction site outside the Caymen Islands.
Golf Del Sur boasts probably the best bowling arena in the world and nearby is one of the largest carting sprint tracks in Europe. Trekking Discover Tenerife’s innermost secrets using a network of footpaths criss-crossing the island. There’s the rugged Anaga massif, with its winding paths, ravines, mountains and far-reaching views, and Tenerife’s gorge in the Teno Mountains which stretches from Masca to the sea. Festivities Carnivals, festivals and fiestas bring colour and razzamatazz to the island nearly every month. Look out for Easter processions, flower-adorned streets in Santa Cruz in May, La Orotava decorated with flowers and coloured volcanic sand biblical scenes in June, and the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes at Santa Cruz’s Carnival in February/March - the third largest in the world. Entertainment Spanish
flamenco and modem dance entertains packed houses at the Pirámide de Arona, a
plush venue in Playa de las Americas. Tropicana
Cabaret Tenerife is a live
extravaganza with more than 200 professional performers and medieval knights
keep diners amused at Castillo San Miguel a short drive from our apartment. Wine Tenerife’s best kept secret. The rich volcanic soil and varied climate produces excellent wines, earning accolades from famous writers including Shakespeare. Today, with five notable labels the island produces more than five million liters per year. Flora Marvel at the rich colour of the island’s exotic flora some unique to Tenerife and others introduced from around the world. You will find fluorescent orange climbers, vibrant red African tulip trees, rich burgundy bougainvillea lilac-blue jacaranda, and dragon trees heavy with strands of red berries. Culture Go to Santa Cruz or La Laguna for theatre and classical music productions and learn about the legendary Guanche people who gave the island its name. You can see their cliffside caves around the island and bronze statues in Candelaria next to the 16th century Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria Icod
de los Vinos
This village in the Orotava Valley is famous for its wines and 1000-year-old dragon tree. It also has a tropical garden housing, hundreds of exotic and free-flying butterflies plus stately homes and a decorative masterpiece — silver cross in St Mark’s Church. La Orotava The wooden or wrought iron balconies are a stunning feature of this historical town where most of the houses in the narrow steep streets date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Visit Casa de Balcones to see its balconied Canarian courtyard, Victoria Park for formal terraced gardens and the 18th century Church of Concepcion Parks The
island features water parks with lush, tree-filled botanical gardens. You can relax in shaded city parks, or alongside ornate
fountains in small plazas. Cuisine Island dishes include local potatoes cooked in their skins and perfect with sauces — papas con mojos (potatoes with green and red sauces). The sea bream, tuna, and salted fish are renowned, not forgetting rabbit, pork and beef dishes, and sheep and goat cheeses. Local Crafts Tenerife is known for its decorative lacework and exquisite as well as handmade basketwork pottery, necklaces and jewellery. Other goods include locally produced honey, mojo sauces, banana liqueur, leather handbags, wallets, belts and shoes. Santa Cruz The lively capital, the scene of Nelson's only defeat, is dotted with works of art, attractive architecture and historical buildings. Don’t miss the 17th century castle of San Juan and Regla chapel, the Plaza Venticinco de Julio with its colourful tiled benches, and the futuristic Tenerife in Auditorium concert venue. For shoppers it is great place with many pavement cafes and bars. Garachico Except for the main facade of the Santa Ana Church, Garachico was virtually razed to the ground when Mount Teide erupted 1706. Now a site of cultural interest, this sleepy coastal village and port with its narrow streets and leafy squares is a delight. |
Sunshine
- probably the number one reason why most people come to the island. Known as
the island of eternal spring - Tenerife is blessed with average temperatures of
20°C in winter and 25°C 
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