Mar 15, 20224 min read

Tenerife, A Canary Island Dream

Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a popular hot spot for visitors. It's just off the coast of Africa and is an autonomous region of Spain. It is also a paradise of sandy beaches, beautiful peaks, thrilling nightlife, and idyllic villages. With a cosmopolitan mix of visitors in the towns and on the beaches, Tenerife is a tourist destination that offers hundreds of options to enjoy. Don't miss these essential experiences during your trip to the Island.

1. The Nature

Tenerife has 43 protected spaces, covering 48% of its landmass. These include Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At 1,200 ft above sea level, the Teide is Spain’s highest peak. It’s a volcanic space where a cable car with spectacular views takes you near the summit. At the Anaga and Teno Country Parks, with their laurel forests, you’ll be amazed at the giant ferns and a magical fairy tale feel. The Cliffs of Los Gigantes, which rises to 1,968 feet above sea level, are another of those places that will leave you breathless. Also within your reach are cycling, hiking or paragliding to fly over the Island’s incredible landscapes.

2) Festivals and Nightlife

Fun is part of the Island’s DNA with dream beach clubs and rooftop bars, original and varied shows, and festivals with the most glittering stars of the global music scene, as well as one of the world’s best Carnivals. In February Carnival takes over the Island, particularly the capital, Santa Cruz, with one of the world’s brightest, most colorful, and well-attended celebrations. The romerías (religious pilgrimages) are one of the best examples of Canary Islands culture. From March to September the carts, oxen, and typical food, including potatoes and special sauces, and local wine and meat vendors, take over the Island’s villages.

3) Beaches and Pools

Tenerife’s beaches and sun-filled days, attract millions of visitors every year. With beaches to the north and south walk on bot golden and black sand, originating from its volcanic origins. Natural pools created by solidifying lava, or “charcos”, are an equally authentic and gratifying alternative, to the beach. Try San Juan de la Rambla “Charco de La Laja”, Icod de los Vinos “Charco del Viento” or Guía de Isora “La Jaquita”. Tenerife also includes other options, such as laying back on any of its incredible beaches to sunbathe or doing one of an endless choice of activities like kayak, windsurfing, scuba diving, or surfing.

4) Sealife

In the waters to the south of the Island, around three miles from the coast, you can cruise among whales and dolphins 365 days a year. Tenerife is one of the best places in the world to spot them, home to a stable colony of bottlenose dolphins and around 400 pilot whales. Just taking a trip from one of the ports on the south of the Island, where authorized vessels depart.

5) Charming Towns and villages

At Santa Cruz you can admire groundbreaking buildings like the Auditorio de Tenerife, the International Trade Fair, and Conference Centre, both of which are by Santiago Calatrava, and the TEA, Tenerife Art Space, by Herzog and De Meuron. At La Laguna, a UNESCO world heritage site, traditional mansions and courtyards stand out, just as beautiful as

those of other historical centers that are also worth a visit, such as La Orotava, Garachico, and Icod de los Vinos.

6) Cuisine

Tenerife's gastronomy has evolved in recent years and has given rise to creative and original cuisine, with quality products such as fresh tuna, bananas, and avocados, all accompanied by local wines, whose history dates back to the 15th century. The grape varietals, the climate, and the Island’s volcanic soil give their wines originality and personality. What’s more, five of the Island’s restaurants have Michelin stars!

Tenerife’s skies are believed to be some of the best for stargazing, thanks to clean air and clear skys. The prestigious Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (Canary Islands astrophysics Institute) has its headquarters on the Island, and they have telescopes set up for national and international teams of scientists. — Estrellas Zona Parque Nacional Teide

7) Stargazing

Tenerife’s skies are believed to be some of the best for stargazing, thanks to clean air and clear skies. The prestigious Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute) has its headquarters on the Island, and they have telescopes set up for national and international teams of scientists. Visitors can also enjoy a spot of stargazing. Take a stargazing tour and look through a telescope with a specialist guide.

8) For the Kiddos

Tenerife serves up a great time with the youngest members of the household. It has beaches and mountains, and theme parks scattered north to south, where the fun never stops! From Siam Park, a water park with rides and slides for children and adults, to Loro Parque, a zoo with all kinds of animal species. Many establishments have also chosen to focus on families, paying special attention to this group of travelers.

9) Wellness

As a holiday destination, Tenerife brings together the best of everything, including an exceptional four- and five-star hotel offering and numerous spas and wellness centers for relaxing, as well as an amazing climate. Relax the pool, enjoy the jets, or have a massage to name a few of the treats that await you at the spa on Tenerife.

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