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Your Guide to Tenerife
Tenerife is the most popular of the seven Canary Islands and is internationally celebrated as a premium destination for sun-seekers and holidaymakers. Offering stunning natural scenery owing to its volcanic past, the island has been developed in more recent decades to offer a plethora of purpose built resorts and attractions that has turned the island into a popular holiday destination. From the awe-inspiring sights of Mount Teide, to the hustle and bustle of busy Santa Cruz, Tenerife offers something for everyone.
About Tenerife | Getting to Tenerife | How to Get Around Tenerife | Activities in Tenerife
About Tenerife
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a popular destination for sun-seekers from across the globe. The island enjoys a beautiful climate all year round, making it an ideal destination to visit in any month.Tenerife boasts incredible natural scenery with a unique volcanic landscape, while the south of the island is home to dozens of resorts and beautiful beaches. Here, visitors will find premium entertainments, accommodation and fine-dining experiences to indulge themselves in during their visit.
Climate
The climate in Tenerife is good all year round although the best time to visit is between May and July.
Language
The official language of Tenerife is Spanish.
Getting to Tenerife
Flights
Tenerife has two international airports, Tenerife-North and Tenerife-South. Most passenger flights from the UK arrive into Tenerife-South, with flights departing from all major London and UK airports regularly.Tenerife-North services international arrivals from further afield, although regular flights from London-Heathrow are available for UK travellers. The average flight time from the UK to Tenerife is around 4 hours 30 minutes.
How to Get Around Tenerife
Car
One of the better ways to see the island is to rent a car during your trip in Tenerife. If you’re flying in, you’ll be able to pick up a rental car at arrivals, giving you free rein to explore the island at your own pace.
Bus
Tenerife has its own reliable bus system (TITSA), which gives visitors the chance to navigate around the island inexpensively. Visitors can purchase a Bono card as soon as they arrive, giving them unlimited travel on all TITSA buses, as well as the tram system in Santa Cruz itself.
Places to Visit
Teide National Park
Those looking to get out and explore the great outdoors should visit the Teide National Park, with miles of unspoilt natural beauty and the famous Teide volcano to visit, the highest volcano in Spain. Teide National Park is also one of the oldest parks in Spain and with 2.8 million visitors, is one of the most popular parks in the world.
Playa de las Americas
Those looking to enjoy a taste of the high life should also find time to visit Playa de las Americas, a bustling resort with beautiful beaches, restaurants, bars and more.
Siam Park
Need something to keep the whole family entertained? Why not schedule a visit to Siam Park, a Thai-themed water park with fantastic attractions that’ll test the nerves of thrill-seekers.
Activities
Diving and Snorkling
Whatever part of the island you’re staying, you’ll find an incredible selection of snorkelling and diving tours. Whether you’re an experienced diver or complete beginners, there’s dozens of local diving schools and tour operations in the region, making for a grand day out for the whole family.
Sailing
If you want to explore more of the islands around Tenerife itself, why not look into a private charter for the day. Those with sailing experience can take the helm themselves, or kick back and relax as someone else steers you through the beautiful blue of the surrounding Atlantic.
Trekking
If you're a nature lover, a trek through the Anaga mountain range is a must. With guided tours readily available throughout the year, it's the perfect way to see some of Tenerife's best kept secrets up close.
Events
Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
If you feel like soaking up some of the culture while in Tenerife visitors should witness the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra live in action at the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz.
Starmus Festival
Science fans can assemble at the Starmus Festival, an annual get-together of some of the biggest names in astronomy and physics, with an epic schedule of lectures, seminars and more. The festival takes place annually in July.
Carnival
Carnival season takes place annually in February in Tenerife and if visiting at the right time definitely should not be missed. Full of colour, music and dancing it brings visitors from all over the world.
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