Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place to travel, left untouched by most American tourists. British and German tourists, however, come in their tens of thousands. It is also very popular among holiday makers from the Spanish peninsula, especially during Easter time.
Cities
Puerto de la Cruz
La Laguna
Santa Cruz
Understand
This tropical island ranks among beauties like Jamaica and boasts European relaxed living and food. On the south side you have consistent summer, little to no wind, and pretty much perfect beach-weather all year round. All the tourists hang out on the south of the island. On the north you have a more Spanish year-round springtime feel. The weather fluctuates a bit more here, but is also mostly pleasant. On the north side of the island you will find more green, and more vibrant local culture.
In between the north and south of the island sits Spain's tallest peak, the dormant volcano El Teide (3817m above sea level).
Get in
Tenerife has many connection with the main european cities.You can find a list of the Low Cost Airlines that serve the two airports of the island here:
Tenerife South
Tenerife North
El Teide
From the parking lot tourists are brought on the volcano by a cable lift which ends at 3550m. To climb the top a special permission is necessary, which can eaysily be obtained at the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. From the top you there is an amazing view all over the island. Climbing the top is a hard effort, althought the difference is less than 200 m, but the air is extremely thin. A cold wind fights against the hot sun, which is always there because you are above the clouds!
This adds a lot of natural beauty as well as sport to the island. It also gives you that wonderful option during 'winter', when you find days where you can drive to the mountain and have a snow fight, return to the south and sun bathe in the sun, swim in the sea, all in the space of two hours.
There are some wonderful drives all around the island, and breathtaking scenery. There are good attraction parks, Loro Parque for instance, in the Northern city of Puerto de la Cruz, which is an animal protection foundation as well as a huge animal park.
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