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At a glance
Tenerife is an island of dazzling contrasts. From the dry, barren mountains in the south to the tropical splendour of the fertile valleys in the north which is dominated by the peak of Mount Teide. From tiny, unspoilt mountain villages to historical colonial towns and lively, sophisticated resorts. With an excellent year-round climate, Tenerife is a sun-worshipper's paradise. On the south of the island where the temperature is hotter, the fun revolves around the beaches and bustling resorts.
Flight time: About 4 hours, 30 mins approx. hours
Things to do
Highlights
- Five Must Sees: Mount Teide
- Whales and dolphins
- La Gomera
- Masca mountain village
- Carmen Mota's Spanish Ballet at La Piramide de Arona
Great Views: Sunset over La Gomera from Chinguegue Village
Memorable Moments: Attending the fiesta at Tegueste with colourfully adorned carts pulled by huge oxen and downing the dark local wine, hot kebabs and gofio balls that are distributed from each cart
Destination Treasures: There are many including Sitio Litro Orchid Gardens, an old house in Puerto de la Cruz which has been in the same English family since the early 1800's and has been visited by people including Agatha Christie
Travel Tips: Don't try and cover big parts of the island too quickly because around almost every corner will be a view or site worth stopping at and taking your time to ponder over
Eating Out
A great variety of restaurants serving international, Spanish and traditional Canarian cuisine. The 3 essential elements are pork, fish and potatoes. Locally grown bananas and tomatoes also feature, as do honey cakes and other desserts and pastries. The Tenerife wine, red and white, and the rum ensure you won't go thirsty.
Shopping
The island is a 'free trade zone', so there are bargains to be had, particularly in electronic goods, spirits, cigarettes, cigars, watches and perfumes. Bargaining is expected in local shops and with street vendors. Shops are open 9:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 20:30 Monday to Friday. Half day Saturday. Some supermarkets open on Sunday.
Good for clothes, shoes and handicrafts. There are weekly markets in Santa Cruz, Torviscas and Los Cristianos.
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- Tenerife - Masca Valley (Tenerife - Masca Valley thumbnail )
- Las Canadas National Park (Las Canadas National Park thumbnail )
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- 'Cinderellas Slipper' - Las Canadas National Park ('Cinderellas Slipper' - Las Canadas National Park thumbnail )
- Tenerife - Santiago des Tiede (Tenerife - Santiago des Tiede thumbnail )
- La Orotava - Canarian 'Bird of Paradise' (La Orotava - Canarian 'Bird of Paradise' thumbnail )
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- Mount Teide (Mount Teide thumbnail )
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- Mount Teide - Las Canadas National Park (Mount Teide - Las Canadas National Park thumbnail )
- Tenerife - Around Masca (Tenerife - Around Masca thumbnail )
- Las Canadas National Park (Las Canadas National Park thumbnail )
- Las Canadas National Park (Las Canadas National Park thumbnail )
- Tenerife - Masca Valley (Tenerife - Masca Valley thumbnail )
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- Tenerife - Pico del Tiede (National Park) (Tenerife - Pico del Tiede (National Park) thumbnail )
Fact File
Information
Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro
Shopping: Embroidered tablecloths, hand made baskets
Your money: Glass of beer - €2/£1.86stg approx.
Bottle of wine - €5.83/£5.42stg approx.
3 course meal (inc. wine) - €20.00/£18.60stg approx.
Tips: Although the Canaries are part of Spain, for duty free purposes, they are not classed as part of the EU
Prices shown are approximate.
Eating Out
A great variety of restaurants serving international, Spanish and traditional Canarian cuisine. The 3 essential elements are pork, fish and potatoes. Locally grown bananas and tomatoes also feature, as do honey cakes and other desserts and pastries. The Tenerife wine, red and white, and the rum ensure you won't go thirsty.
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