| A recent study of online booked flights has | | | | around 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. This | | | | These serene stretches have been analyzed and |
| group of land masses is located off the | | | | evaluated for cleanliness and environment friendly |
| Northwestern coast of Africa. The climate mix of | | | | operation. Tenerife offers visitors five national |
| very warm Gulf Stream air and a cool Atlantic | | | | parks for hiking, bicycling and walking. The scenery |
| breezes makes this an ideal vacation spot. The | | | | is unique and gorgeous. |
| beaches offer soft sand that alternates from | | | | History buffs will adore exploring the ancient |
| black to gold. The remnants of long ago volcanoes | | | | Pyramids 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 boasts | | | | The structures have an amazing resemblance to |
| a population of over 220,000. It is titled the island | | | | the Aztec and Mayan pyramids found in South |
| of the 'Eternal Spring' because of its agreeable | | | | America. There are six of these pyramids across |
| climate. The variety of activities and excursions | | | | the island. The locals dismissed these structures |
| on this island is impressive. Hot air balloon tours | | | | as piles of volcanic ash for centuries. It wasn't until |
| are available, as are Jeep tours. Tenerife offers | | | | specialists removed the debris and the structures |
| countless animal attractions and a lush botanical | | | | were cleaned up that the world realized what an |
| garden. | | | | archeological find the island offered. |
| Tenerife hosts the celebrated Loro Parque - an | | | | The Tenerife Opera House holds a Festival of |
| impressive zoo with animals from around the | | | | Opera in English. The famous carnival festivities |
| world in natural settings. Each species resides in a | | | | create a bustle of energy and excitement with |
| habitat that is created through specialists and | | | | crafts. Delicious cuisine is readily available in every |
| experts. Tenerife also features large water parks | | | | village. The entire island engages in a variety of |
| for families. The available swimming groups and | | | | traditional celebrations. |
| scuba diving schools can provide a wonderful | | | | The area around the lava runs has developed |
| session of training for those who long to swim in | | | | over 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 sea | | | | plethora of flora. A brief sampling of the |
| floor that scuba divers enjoy year round. Mount | | | | vegetation 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 for | | | | modern amenities ensure your vacation in |
| visitors to enjoy. The southern part of the island | | | | Tenerife will create memories you treasure for a |
| offers the warm temperatures and tropical | | | | lifetime. The unique features of a single island can |
| settings. The northern part of the island is smaller | | | | help 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 | | | | |