Tenerife: The New Top Destination

A recent study of online booked flights hasaround many of the large resorts.
deemed Tenerife the new holiday hotspot.Tenerife features a dozen Blue Flag beaches.
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. ThisThese serene stretches have been analyzed and
group of land masses is located off theevaluated for cleanliness and environment friendly
Northwestern coast of Africa. The climate mix ofoperation. Tenerife offers visitors five national
very warm Gulf Stream air and a cool Atlanticparks for hiking, bicycling and walking. The scenery
breezes makes this an ideal vacation spot. Theis unique and gorgeous.
beaches offer soft sand that alternates fromHistory buffs will adore exploring the ancient
black to gold. The remnants of long ago volcanoesPyramids of Guimar. These fascinating six-step
have created an usual and diverse landscape.pyramids weren't formally discovered until 1998.
Tenerife's capital city is Santa Cruz, which boastsThe structures have an amazing resemblance to
a population of over 220,000. It is titled the islandthe Aztec and Mayan pyramids found in South
of the 'Eternal Spring' because of its agreeableAmerica. There are six of these pyramids across
climate. The variety of activities and excursionsthe island. The locals dismissed these structures
on this island is impressive. Hot air balloon toursas piles of volcanic ash for centuries. It wasn't until
are available, as are Jeep tours. Tenerife offersspecialists removed the debris and the structures
countless animal attractions and a lush botanicalwere cleaned up that the world realized what an
garden.archeological find the island offered.
Tenerife hosts the celebrated Loro Parque - anThe Tenerife Opera House holds a Festival of
impressive zoo with animals from around theOpera in English. The famous carnival festivities
world in natural settings. Each species resides in acreate a bustle of energy and excitement with
habitat that is created through specialists andcrafts. Delicious cuisine is readily available in every
experts. Tenerife also features large water parksvillage. The entire island engages in a variety of
for families. The available swimming groups andtraditional celebrations.
scuba diving schools can provide a wonderfulThe area around the lava runs has developed
session of training for those who long to swim inover time. This feature creates a natural grouping
the clear waters.of colors and proportions that have welcomed a
The volcanic activity has created a unique seaplethora of flora. A brief sampling of the
floor that scuba divers enjoy year round. Mountvegetation naturally growing in Tenerife is:
Teide offers visitors a glimpse from the highest* Silver Thistle
elevation in the region. This towering mountain* Teide Broom
rises over 3,700 meters above sea level. You can* Tower of Jewels
quickly go from the comfortably warm* Echium virescens
temperatures on the sandy beaches to throwing* Pterocephalus Lasiospermus
snowballs atop this peak.A complete variety of activities and thoroughly
The island features two predominant areas formodern amenities ensure your vacation in
visitors to enjoy. The southern part of the islandTenerife will create memories you treasure for a
offers the warm temperatures and tropicallifetime. The unique features of a single island can
settings. The northern part of the island is smallerhelp you find everything you want in a vacation in
and less populated with milder temperatures.a single destination.
Visitors can find high quality man-made beaches