Tenerife is rightfully one of the most popular and elite resorts in the world. This is a real miracle of nature: the amazing vegetation of the Canadas Park, the Anaga mountains and the Teno massif is truly amazing. For coastline, along which hotels and tourist complexes are concentrated, is characterized by an alternation of extensive open beaches of golden or black sand and rocky steep sections that form grottoes and small bays.
Like a resort Tenerife It has been known since the 19th century, when rich people developed a fashion to relax on the seashore in winter. Better location recreation than Puerto de la Cruz with constant spring weather was hard to find. As for natural beauty, both the evergreen Anaga Mountains in the northeast and the picturesque Teno massif in the northwest are a veritable natural paradise. It is here that the famous "dragon tree" - dracaena grows. It reaches 20 m in height and is found only in Madeira and Azores. Locals call it a thousand-year-old tree and associate legends with it.
Tenerife offers a truly limitless choice of hotels of all categories. In the south of the island, giant tourist cities have appeared, receiving more than 100 thousand guests at a time. In addition to hotels in Tenerife, there is a developed network of apartments for any choice. Playa de las Americas - real tourist centre, which can accommodate tourists of all tastes and possibilities.
The most luxurious hotel - " Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque
". The idea of creating a small town was a new word in hotel construction, which previously gave preference to multi-storey buildings. The hotel itself occupies an area of 7 thousand square meters, parks and gardens - 56 thousand square meters. 19 buildings were built in the local style of the early 19th century. ., which is an original combination of Victorian and Venetian architecture.
Las Americas and Los Cristianos, formed a huge city, consisting of only hotels, the center of which has retained, however, the atmosphere of an old fishing village.
National park Las Cañadas - a rare beauty reserve, stretching around the Teide volcano. At the very foot of the volcano, there is a view of the bizarre fantastic lagoons, once formed by solidified lava.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife - the capital of the island, where its main commercial centers and largest shops are located. In the vicinity of the city of San Andres there are beautiful beach- Playa de Los Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz - a fashionable resort and beautiful old City in the north of Tenerife. The famous artificial lakes Lago Martinez and Lago Park are located here.
Icod de los Vinos and Garachico - small towns in the north Tenerife that have retained their identity. On the narrow powerful streets of these cities, you can see many sights. Icod de Los Vinos is also famous for the fact that it is here that one of the oldest and miraculously preserved specimens of subtropical flora - "dragon tree", grows.
Los Gigantes - a picturesque resort town on west coast Tenerife at the famous coastal cliffs of Los Gigantes, impressive in their gigantic size. The city has many beautiful snow-white villas immersed in blooming greenery. The city has a small beach of black volcanic sand.
Mask - amazingly beautiful and mysterious gorge, lost in the mountains in the north-west of the island. A serpentine alpine road leads from the city of Los Gigantes to this gorge, in which a picturesque village is comfortably located. There are several amusement parks outside the resort villages. Camel safari, cactus garden tour, zoo visit and trained falcon show are offered. Children are delighted with the Octopus Water Park.
320 sunny days in the year , sparkling avenues, noisy discos and bars, huge shopping centers, amusement parks and at the same time the beauty of pristine nature - all this Tenerife, a real tourist paradise.
One who decided to visit one day Tenerife will forever retain the charm of this legendary land seafarers, discoverers and poets!
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Tenerife is the largest and most popular island in the Canary archipelago. Tenerife is almost triangular in shape and covers an area of over 2000 sq. km.
Resort areas appeared in Tenerife at the end of the 19th century, when the fashion came to Europe to travel in winter to the north of the island. Puerto de La Cruz became the first resort for the wealthy. After the Second World War, such pleasure became available to less well-to-do people. The southern part became a popular holiday destination much later, in the 80s of the 20th century.
Climate and weather
Mountain range divides it into two climatic zones - the wet north, covered with varied vegetation, and the arid south. It rains in the north, and it is almost always sunny in the south. For its mild and even climate, Tenerife is called "the island of eternal spring". Natural landscapes the islands are very diverse: there are also majestic mountain ranges, and magnificent fertile valleys, tropical and subtropical forests, volcanic deserts, mountain gorges and sand dunes.
Attractions - what to visit
The main attraction of the island is volcano teide, the most high point Spain - 3718 m. At an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, the Teide National Park is located, striking with mysterious alien landscapes, rich in bizarre figures and forms of solidified lava. Teide National Park covers the entire central part of the island. Here you can see the famous Dragon tree- the symbol of the archipelago. This tree grows very slowly, and can reach a height of 20 m. Its resin, called "dragon's blood" for its bright red color, is famous for healing properties.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife- the capital Canary Islands, which is home to 200 thousand people, is located on the coast in the northeastern part. The city is very lively with many long streets, beautiful squares and gardens.
One of the most interesting places cities - square of spain(Plasa de Espana), where the building of the island's government is located, the museum of archeology and anthropology, the monument to the fallen in the Spanish civil war (1936-39) - an obelisk with a carved cross. Inside the monument there is an elevator that takes you to the tower, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the embankment.
There are two magnificent beaches not far from the city center - Taganana with black sand and las Teresitas, an artificial beach with golden sand brought from the Sahara.
Lagoon(La Laguna) - the second most important city on the island, founded in 1496, the cultural and religious center of Tenerife. Until 1723, Laguna was the capital of Tenerife. It is here that the only university in the Canary archipelago is located.
Outside Calle obispo rey redondo rises magnificent Cathedral Santa Iglesia with two bell towers. Inside the cathedral, you can see a 16th century Flemish silver altar, an English organ and a marble pulpit.
Orotava(La Orotava) is a city with a magnificent, well-preserved architecture, in the center of the picturesque Orotava Valley. On a beautiful hill, there is a luxurious mansion - House with balconies (Casa de los Balcones), a beautiful park, a 17th century mill, the Holy Trinity Hospital of the 18th century. (Нospital de la Trinidad). The streets are paved with stone, and you can see how this is done in the applied arts workshops.
The island of Tenerife got its name from the dormant Teide volcano, which the Guanche aborigines called the "snowy mountain". Surrounded by extraordinary volcanic landscapes, Tenerife is full of contrasts: prehistoric forests, coves with black sand beaches, picturesque Spanish villages, fertile valleys with tropical crops growing in them, mountain ranges with steep slopes, Canarian cuisine rich in variety and local specialties, attractions inscribed on the Cultural Heritage List.
4. "Martian" landscapes of the Teide volcano
Volcano Teide in Tenerife is the highest point in Spain. Those who have visited the Teide volcano crater at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters say that being there is like touching the heavens. And at the top, the view is so breathtaking that you forget about everything in the world.
On the slopes of the mountain is spread national park Teide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain. And to the crater of the volcano, where, according to the beliefs of the Guanche aborigines, an evil demon lived, there is a cable car.
5. Excursions to the rocks with whale watching
On the west coast of Tenerife, you can admire the majestic views of the cliffs of Los Gigantes. To the inhabitants of the island, sheer basalt rocks resembled the backs of giants supporting the Teide volcano, which gave the name to the mountain formation. The cliffs are separated by gorges that descend directly to the ocean. In some of these gorges, one can find completely wild beaches and the harbor.
It is best to admire the attraction of Tenerife - the cliffs of Los Gigantes - from the water. Therefore, ocean excursions on yachts and catamarans are organized for tourists, which combine a walk to the rocks with watching whales and dolphins that live in this part of the coast of Tenerife.
6. Family fun at the zoo and dolphinarium
Loro Parque, one of the most frequently visited attractions in Tenerife, will be interesting for both adults and children. The park is located in Puerto de la Cruz. On this moment Loro Park is at the same time Botanical Garden, a zoo, a dolphinarium and a large aquarium. The unspoken name of the park is a paradise for parrots; there are about 500 bird species in the park. In addition to birds, gorillas and chimpanzees, tigers and jaguars, crocodiles, dolphins, killer whales and even penguins live in Loro Park.
From the amusements in the park, you can admire the parrot show, where birds perform various tricks; in the Baby Station pavilion, you can watch how the chicks are spoon-fed with nectar. For lovers of marine fauna - a show at the dolphinarium and a performance of sea lions. Also in the park is the Aquarium, which recreates the ecosystem of different parts of the planet.
The cost of an adult ticket is 34 Euro, for a child ticket - 23 Euro.
7. Rich opportunities for outdoor activities
Lovers active rest will find a lot of offers in Tenerife, one of the most attractive is paragliding over gorges and beaches. Paragliding is very popular with tourists. The best areas for paragliding in Tenerife are Isana Puerto de la Cruz, Isana Puertito de Guimar, Tacoronte El Sauzal, La Corona Los Realejos, Taucho Adeje and Valle de San Lorenzo.
The island will also appeal to surfers as well, as Tenerife has many beaches with good waves... The most popular places for surfing: Los dos Hermanos and El Charco beaches on the north coast, Fuera de la Baheta, Punta Blanca beach on the west coast, La Fitenia and many others.
For beginners, surf lessons are provided in special schools:
Tenerife - real paradise for fans and diving, thanks to the rich ocean life and favorable climate. The air temperature is 19-25 degrees all year round, and the ocean is almost always very calm.
Golf is also popular in Tenerife with tourists and local residents... The beauty of the golf courses matches the wild landscapes of the island. One of the most popular golf courses is Golf del Sur, where various international tournaments are often held.
8. The largest carnival in Europe
Known all over the world for its colorful performances. The largest in Europe and the second in the world after the Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Many tourists specially come to Tenerife in February to enjoy this unforgettable sight.
The carnival usually lasts for two weeks, the main events are:
- Election of the queen of the carnival - beauties dressed in bright costumes with an abundance of feathers are trying to surprise and amaze a strict jury, which will choose only one worthy of the title of queen.
- The main procession - a dressed up cheerful crowd to the sound of music, passes through the main streets of the city. The procession ends with fireworks.
- The funeral of the sardine is a symbolic farewell to the carnival. A funeral procession follows the city, mourning a giant cardboard sardine, made by the hands of inmates of a local prison. Then the fish is solemnly burned in the central square.
9. Gastronomy of Tenerife
Tenerife's traditional cuisine is based on Mediterranean traditions: it is full of fish, meat (pork and rabbit) dishes, popular side dishes are rice, potatoes, vegetables and tropical fruits.
A popular meat dish is rabbit meat with salmorejo sauce and papas potatoes. Papas is a small skinned potato boiled in water with big amount sea salt. It is served with fish and meat.
The most popular sauce in Tenerife is mojo, served in two flavors: green and red. The green sauce is based on parsley and cilantro and goes well with fish and vegetables, while the red sauce is more versatile. Its main ingredient is pepper and it goes well with meat, fish or cheese.
In local restaurants and bars, you can taste traditional Spanish dishes: paella (a dish of rice, meat and seafood), tortilla de patatas (omelet with potatoes), as well as jamon and various cheeses.
