| Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands in Spain. | | | | the north east coast, making it the perfect base to |
| The Island is steeped in history and characterised by | | | | explore the other parts of the beautiful north east |
| its varied landscapes of lush green forests, spectacular | | | | coast of Tenerife. Santa Cruz is a vibrant city with an |
| beaches, volcanoes, mountains and deserts. There are | | | | outstandingly beautiful backdrop. The city is surrounded |
| so many different places to visit and things to | | | | by the Anaga Mountains where you can explore |
| experience in Tenerife that a trip to this Island will be | | | | places of interest, such as Roques de Anaga where |
| one to remember. | | | | you can see ancient archaeological remains. You can |
| To see what keeps thousands of tourists coming | | | | soak up the impressive mountain back drop whilst |
| back year after year, check out just five of the top | | | | going on a shopping spree in Santa Cruz, including |
| Tenerife attractions... | | | | Plaza de Candelaris which offers great international |
| Los Cristianos | | | | brands at tax-free prices. |
| This is one of the most popular resorts on the Canary | | | | Teide National Park |
| Island as it boasts a wonderful harbour that offers | | | | Parque Nacional del las Canadas del Teide was |
| fishing trips, boat trips in glass bottom boats, pleasure | | | | declared a national park in 1954 and it includes a |
| cruises and diving excursions. It is situated just 15kms | | | | massive volcanic crater, out of which rises Mount |
| west of Reina Sofia, the southern airport and well | | | | Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. The park is 2000 |
| worth the journey. Los Cristianos offers sunshine all | | | | metres above sea level and during the winter months, |
| year round and there are a number of beautiful artificial | | | | it receives a substantial amount of snow but in |
| beaches to relax on. If you want to explore the town | | | | summer temperatures reach over 40 degrees. You |
| then you can hit the large selection of shops and | | | | can gain access to the now dormant volcano by foot |
| markets or sample some delicious local food in the | | | | or you can reach the peak by cable car. On a sunny, |
| bars, cafes and restaurants. Los Cristianos is a great | | | | clear day you can see both La Palma and La Gomera |
| place to go if you have small children as The Aqua | | | | and the views are stunning. |
| Park Octopus is nearby as well as the Tenerife Zoo | | | | Loro Parque |
| and Eagles Park. | | | | The fantastic Loro Parque has received over 19 million |
| Playa de Las Americas | | | | visitors since it opened in 1970 and it's not difficult to |
| If you are looking for sun and fun then this is the place | | | | see why. It was originally a parrot park but it is now |
| to find it. Playa de Las Americas is closely situated to | | | | home to the world's most important parrot collection |
| Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje and is perfect for the | | | | (with over 300 species), the world's largest |
| young as there are a number of shops and cafes as | | | | penguinarium (where the penguins and other Antarctic |
| well as plenty of beaches to laze on. If you want to | | | | birds are given an authentic Antarctic environment), |
| party all night long then a night out in Playa de Las | | | | amazing dolphin and sea lion shows and a whole host |
| Americas has to be on your itinerary. It's brash, it's bold | | | | of other animals. |
| and it's definitely noisy, there are hundreds of pubs and | | | | There are so many great places to visit in Tenerife |
| clubs that line the streets of Playa that you can visit a | | | | and they all offer something different so whatever |
| different one every night! | | | | your tastes, you are sure to have a fun holiday on this |
| Santa Cruz | | | | beautiful Island. |
| Santa Cruz is the capital of Tenerife and is situated on | | | | |