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What to do in Tenerife and the area |
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Tenerife: Tenerife is just four hours and 15 minutes flying time from the UK.The Island is drenched in sunshine all year round. With its position off the coast of Morocco the yearly average temperature is around 23C. Although Tenerife is closer to Africa than Spain the atmosphere and the lifestyle is truly Spanish. Tenerife has two weather climates. The Island is separated by Mount Teide which is Spain’s highest mountain. The North of the Island is much cooler and is lush and green, while the South is more desert-like. Tenerife is the largest island of the archipelago.There are most varied landscapes: a mountain range with the mighty volcanic crater Canadas del Teide, with a diameter of 20 kilometers, and the 3.718 meters high Tiede in its center; extremely fertile valleys with important cultures of bananas and tomatoes; and a seaside offering as well beautiful steep coasts and wide beaches of sand. Visit Pico de Tiede which is Spains highest peak, it is also the world's third largest volcano. And yes, it's still active. The area surrounding Tiede was declared a Parque National in 1954. Because of the unique nature of the environment, extremely high altitude and low humidity the area around Tiede is home to a very specialised ecosystem of hardy flora and fauna adapted to survive in extreme conditions. Teleferico Tiede is a cable car company that will whisk you the elevated reaches of tiede, though not currently to the crater. The patter of thousands of tourist feet have over the years caused some erosion to the majestic Tiede. Restrictions are now in place to limit the number of visitors that tromp about the tip of Tiede including making it a bit harder to get there. Now if you wish to visit the top of Tiede you must first apply for a dated permission from:- Office of the National Park C/Emillo Calzadilla, no 5-4a plants Tel.922 290129/922 290183 Fax: 922 244788 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Main Resorts: In the South the main resorts are Playa de Las Americas and Los Christianos.Also the up and coming resort of Playa Paraiso and not forgetting the Costa del Silencio. Playa Americas is a really modern resort and playground with something for everyone, there is aphere. The beaches are really popular and the water sports here are brilliant. There is a free bus to the water park which the children must go to. After dark this is when Playa Americas comes to life with its many bars, restaurants, and clubs you are spoilt for choice. Los Christianos is very popular with families; the beach area is in a very sheltered bay and is great for the kids. The nearby harbour offers plenty of fishing and pleasure trips you can also catch the ferry to the island of La Gomera.There are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants in Christianos and every Sunday there is a huge market with hundreds of stalls. Playa Paraiso is an up and coming but secluded resort if you want to get away from it all. There is a small rocky beach with a lido nearby. Most of the hotels offer entertainment for all ages and will make you most welcome. Costa del Silencio has 2 first class golf courses if you fancy golf. The Costa del Silencio is a lovely area which has grown in popularity over the years. There are many nature trails here and the cliff top walk is stunning watch the sunset here it is fantastic. Urban planning control has restricted the height of buildings here and there are not many buildings over 3 storeys high. There is a beautiful rocky coastline at Amarila Bay snorkel and dive here in crystal clear water. Entertainment is put on in quite a few of the bars, for something special go to Flicks at Amarila Bay. The village of Las Galleatas is not far with its shops, bars and restaurants here there is a sandy/shingle beach great for surfing. Walk down the promenade with its speciality restaurants and you come to the beautiful harbour with its fish market. More Information: Santa Cruz is the capital city which has lots of history and heritage. If you fancy a change of scenery well you have certainly come to the right place. You must take a trip to Mount Teide it is one of the worlds largest volcanic craters take a ride on the cable car to the top its breathtaking. There are lots of tours you can book to all parts of the island. Try the medieval night out or visit Loro Park and see the dolphins perform or go on a barbacue evening eat and drink as much as you like. Hire a car and explore the beautiful hillside towns and villages or visit the banana plantations and the pine forests. The bus service is first class you can get to most parts of the island visit their website www.titsa.com for information. For a special night out book up and go to Legends of Broadway here you get a four course meal and free flowing wine and soft drinks all night, enjoy the cabaret acts and excerpts from the West End and Broadway shows. Go to Tropicana Atlantico from the famous Tropicana of Cuba it will soon become Europe’s largest night show with a troupe of 80 dynamic artists its something really new and different and a real must. There is a lot more about Tenerife it would take pages of editorial to tell you all about it I hope this has given you an insight and a taste the real fun is finding out for yourself HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Excursions at Tenerife | Santiago del Teide shows an extraordinarily nice landscape with an impressive steep coast, the so-called Acantilados de los Gigantes.
Garachico is a small village of unique beauty with a port that once has been the most important at the whole island. Close to it there are beaches of black sand with beautiful natural basins.
Icod de los Vinos is popularly called the "Town of the Mythological Dragon Tree". This mighty thousands of years old tree was a sanctuary of the Guanches who believed it had magic forces.
The town itself is a nice settlement with buildings in colonial style and is well known for its wine production. |  | Also Tacoronte is famous for its excellent red wines. This picturesque village is located at the edge of an impressive steep coast.
La Laguna was the island's capital in former times, and has the most important University of Canary Islands. Though small in size, it has numerous monumental buildings and a tourist center with beautiful natural basins to offer.
In Candelaria , a well known place of pilgrimship, is located the church consecrated to the island's patroness, Basílica de la Virgen de la Candelaria.
Güimar, located in a valley, is surrounded with breathtaking canyons and large plantations of bananas. Close to it there is the small village Los Realejos, with the island's oldest church and several monuments of interest more. | | Orotava is an extraordinarily nice town with manorial houses in the island's traditional style. Particularly well-known are the Casas de los Balcones, 17th century buildings with those typical balconies of Canarian pine-wood. The best time to visit Orotava is during the celebrations of Corpus Christi, when it is ornamented with innumerable flowers and the streets are covered with earths of six different colors which are found in the surroundings.
The town is located in the really paradisiac valley Valle de la Orotava. When the peak of nearby Teide is still covered with snow flowers are in full bloom here. Scientist Alexander von Humboldt, after whom is named a viewpoint here, reported that he was on his knees in front of so much beauty when he visited Orotava. |
Rock Climbing and Bouldering in Tenerife Climbing on Tenerife has become more and more popular over the years, with many big climbers realising that you are guaranteed sunshine all year.And in the winter months when the rest of Europe is being drenched in rain, climbers can get some winter sunshine on the rocks. Tenerife has undergone some heavy redevelopments in the last few years, replacing all the old bolts, to make the routes safe and access to the crags a lot easier. There are now over 900 routes on the island, spread over 20 individual crags. The most spectacular of these are Canada del Capricho at the base of mount Tiede. Spectacular, spirals of volcanic rock, more than 300 feet high jut into the blue skies, making an ideal venue. The second best area is the superb Arico gorge, set in the mountains of Arico; it is the largest climbing area on the island, and home to Tenerife's hardest routes. Arico is a dried up river bed, layered with pine trees and huge boulders. The lower gorge was once quarried leaving huge overhanging walls up to 30 meters high and home to some of the hardest routes in Spain. The climbing on the island is suited for all grades of climbers. The easier walls of Aric upper and Tejina are well within the capabilities of even beginner climbers. And the lower walls of Arico are suited to the more experienced climbers.And if sport climbing isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of adventure routes in the mountains of the north. Around Tanganana and Roque Ambro are the best places in the north. The huge sea cliffs of Los Gigantes in the south are another good location for the more adventurous. They stand some 2000 feet from the sea and should only be challenged by very experienced climbers. Scuba Diving in Tenerife
Diving in Tenerife is a must for those looking for a bit of adventure. There are dive sites to suit scuba divers of every level of experience, from novices to experienced deep divers.
Explore shipwrecks, underwater caves and coral gardens, enjoy the thrill of being face to face with magnificent rays and the colourful denizens of Tenerife´s marine habitat.
All the dive sites are easily accessible and Tenerife has many diving clubs and centres to arrange scuba diving trips. You may even take Instructor courses here to qualify as A PADI instructor thus launching your own underwater career.
Agua-Tenerife Dive Centre
Calle Fuerteventura 85
38640 El Fraile
Arona
Tenerife
Tel/Fax: 922 730 302
Professionally run, friendly and experienced, recommended for both practised and first time scuba divers.
Free C.D. of underwater photographs of your dive!
Dive Tenerife
Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz Flores 18
Edificio Neptuno, Local 1, 38631 Las Galletas, Arona, Tenerife
Tel: 0034 661 553 309
Dive Tenerife, an authorised PADI Diving Resort, is located on the south coast of the island and offers first class facilities, PADI diving courses and activities to satisfy every appetite for excitement, fun and adventure.
10% discount for eTenerife visitors!
(Just mention that you found them through eTenerife and receive a 10% discount for your dive package.)
Safari BOB Diving
Puerto Colon, Pier no. 4,
Playa de Las Americas, Tenerife
Tel: 0034 670839516
This is the only BOB diving centre in Europe. No diving experience is necessary. Its fun, easy and a fantastic introduction to the world underwater.
Aqua-Marina Dive Centre
Local 249A
Centro Comercial Compostela Beach
Playa de las Americas
Tenerife
Tel: 922 795 118
Buceo Tenerife Dive Centre
C/. Maria Del Carmen Garcia, 22,
Las Galletas,
Tel: 922 731 015
Diving Coral Sub S.L.
Hotelpark Ten-Bel
Apartado de Correos nº 133
Las Galletas
Tenerife
Tel/Fax: 922 73 09 81
Island Divers
Urbanization Tamaide J4,
Costa del Silencio,
Tenerife.
Tel/Fax: 922 730815
Mobile: 670969556
Los Gigantes Diving Centre
Box 41 Los Gigantes
Santiago del Teide
Tenerife
Tel/Fax: 922 860431
Mantasub S.L.
Puerto Colon,
125 Playa De Las Americas,
Tenerife
Tel/Fax: 922 715 098
Ocean-Sub, C.B.
Mayoristas De Equipos De Buceo
URB. Princessa Yballa, 33b;
Arona
Tenerife
Tel: 922 655 656
Ocean Trek
C/c Hotel Tenerife Sol Elite
Playa de Las Americas
Tenerife
Tel / Fax : 922 75 34 72
Mobile : 609 29 15 71
Paradise Divers
Aptos. Tropical Park
C/. El Jable, 41
Callao Salvje
Adeje
Tenerife
Tel: 922 740961
San Borondon
C/ La Marina,
10 - 38687 Playa San Juan
Guía de Isora
Tenerife
Tel/Fax: 922 86 51 00
Tenesub Marine
Calle María del Carmen García, 40
Las Galletas
Tenerife
Tel./Fax: 922 73 16 05
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