The mesmeric island of Tenerife is one of the finest jewels of the Canary Islands of Spain, off the northwestern coast of Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. The Archipelago of Canary Islands in the Atlantic is 3000 kms far from Paris and 1050 kms far from Spain. Located almost in the middle of the Archipelago, the Isla de Tenerife is a wonderful playground in the Atlantic.
Tenerife, with the triangular in shape area of 2.057 sq km, is the largest island of the archipelago of Canary Islands comprised of Lanzarote, Ferteventura, Gran Canaria, Gomera, Palma, Hierro and a few islets. Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Tenerife Island is the second biggest and the most populated city in the Canary Islands. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and a co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands; sharing the capital status with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Tenerife is part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Tenerife’s population of 839,000 (2006 census) makes it the most populated of the archipelago of Canaries. The population is mainly comprised of Spanish, North African, small Latin American and northern European communities. The island is dominated by Roman Catholics. Spanish (Castillan) is the official language of Tenerife (Canary Islands), but English, German, French languages are the other widely spoken languages. Euro is the currency in use in Tenerife (Canary Islands).
The picturesque Isla de Tenerife, like rest of the Canary Islands, has volcanic origin. The scenic island with lunar-reminiscent landscapes is dominated by Mt. Teide, a snowcapped volcanic peak that can be seen from all of the other Canary Islands. Surrounded by the inebriating beauties of ocean, Tenerife is a perfect Shangri-La in the Atlantic. The isle fondled by crystal clear waters offers mesmerizing ocean views, amazing landscapes, and beautiful beaches. The Island is the beauty peeping out of the Atlantic.
The island is one of the finest destinations of the Canary Islands. The island is one of the pleasing expressions of beauty. It’s plentifully blessed with the exotic beauties of nature. The place with adorable atmosphere is abundantly stuffed with romantic airs, scenic beauty of vivifying volcanic landscapes, intoxicating sites, and bewitching beaches.
The pleasant tepid climate of Tenerife makes it a popular destination for the tourists who are looking to take summer vacation away from the snowy European winters. The Island features the lowest 'difference' of temperature between summer and winter in the world. Its southern part is very dry region, while the northern part is very humid and green. The Island’s weather can offer considerable changes at different locations on the Island. The south and the west sides of the island are known for their warm climate, but the island gets cold and snowy up towards El Teide that gets up to three months of snow at the great altitude, yet swimming on the beach is enjoyable in the chilliest times.
The island hasn’t any specific 'rainy season,’ yet enjoys occasional rains. Air conditioning is pretty rare and fans are sufficient for air cooling even in the peak of summer on the Island. The coastal areas enjoy the most sunshine, the best weather, the least clouds and highest temperatures. In one line, Tenerife enjoys the world’s best and most delightful climate that makes it a perfect pleasing place on the Canary Islands.
Tenerife is really a remarkable vacation destination, but still untouched by most American tourists. It’s very popular among British and German tourists. It’s particularly favorite destination of tourists from the Spanish peninsula, especially during Easter time
Tenerife is one of the most wonderful vacation destinations widely known for its cheeriest climate, beauties, beaches & bikinis, exotic volcanic sceneries, amazing Atlantic, sensuous sea breezes, and a very vibrant nightlife.
Tenerife offers one of the most vibrant nightlifes on the Canaries. Tenerife has a number of classy hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs & pubs. Night Clubs - Discos - Night Life Veronicas, in Playa de las Americas, is the hottest venue of Tenerife nightlife. The area is dedicated to night life. Features Spanish Dance Shows, Magic shows, Medieval-Night shows, Jazz shows, Rock bands and Live music, Veronicas comes to life from around 22.00 hrs every night. Castillo San Miguel Medieval Night and Show is fantastic spot featuring authentic medieval shows accompanied by a succulent dinner, wine and dance with the orchestra show band. Flamenco Ballet the Pyramids International Ballet- Theatre Dance Show- offers another vibrant expression of Tenerife nightlife.
Tenerife is a perfect vacation destination for all types of vacations, offering numerous opportunities for leisure, sports and recreation including shopping, walking, touring, health fitness, beauty care, and a number of outdoors activities including golf, horse riding, tennis, badminton, cruising, boating, sailing, trekking, karting, surfing, windsurfing, sport fishing, scuba diving, whale safaris, jeep safari, submarine trips, surfing, skiing, parasailing, hang gliding, inline skating, skateboarding, etc.
It is the destination full of tourist attractions. Some of the major tourist destinations of the island include Puerto de la Cruz, Playa de las Americas, La Laguna, Los Cristianos, Los Gigantes, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Major tourist attractions of the island include Octopus Aquapark (near Playa de las Americas), Loro Park (Puerto de la Cruz, North Tenerife), Ecological Park (Las Aguilas Nr. Los Cristianos), Bananera - Jardines del Atlantico (at Busanada, Nr Los Cristianos), Camel Park (Near Los Cristianos), Bananera El Guanche, Cactus and Animal Park (Near Los Cristianos), Botanical Gardens (Puerto . . Cruz), Risco Bello Aquatic Gardens (Puerto Cruz), Castle Museum Park (Los Realejos), Casa Iriarte (Los Realejos), Natural History Museum (Santa Cruz), Craft Markets 'Rasto' (Santa Cruz Flea Market), Barranco del Infierno (Walkers ravine in Municipal of Adeje), Vilaflor (Old Canarian village), Taganana (remote villages in Tenerife), and Teide Volcano and the National Park.
Tenerife is accessible anywhere from world. Two major airports of Tenerife include Reina Sofia Airport or Tenerife South Airport and Los Rodeos Airport or Tenerife North Airport. Reina Sofia Airport or Tenerife South Airport is well known and a lot more used by foreign travelers as compared to Los Rodeos Airport or Tenerife North Airport. Yet the two Tenerife airports have nice connects with European countries. The airports receive flights from all over the world.
By: james@holiday-velvet.com