USEFUL INFORMATION

Tenerife is one of seven islands in the Canarys. It’s the largest, most attractive and diverse island. It is famous for it’s snow capped volcano “Mount Teide”, the highest mountain in Spain. Most people flock to the south of the island where the climate is warmer and drier. There are many purpose built resorts offering entertainment, nightlife, theme parks, and golden sandy beaches. Tenerife maintains GMT so there is no time difference with the UK or Ireland. Flying time from the UK and Ireland is about 4 hours. The currency is Euros.

Climate

The climate in Tenerife can be described as summer all year round with reliable sunshine! The average temperature in the South of the island is 23°C / 70°F, with just 250mm of rainfall per year. The North of the island is slightly cooler with an average of 19°C, with 750mm of rainfall per year, however this rainfall allows beautiful vegetation to grow such as the “Strelitzia” or “Birds of Paradise flower.

What is there to do?

There are many things to do in Tenerife for both adults and children. These can range from chargeable activities to free of charge ones. There is a good motorway which runs from the north to the south called the TF1. Some suggestions are below or you can call the Tourist Information Office 00 (34) 922 77 30 67

Teide National Park (Wide range of volcanic features, info. in English & Spanish and a cable car to the summit).

Flights to Tenerife - Click here to view flight information

Mountain biking - Organised trips or self hire bikes

AquaPark - www.aqualand.es (Known as the Octopus Park which is a water park near Las Americas)

Loro Parque - www.loroparque.com (Worlds largest collection of parrots and similar birds, dolphins, penguins, and other attractions. Situated in Puerto de la Cruz)

Wind Surfing

Diving - Many dive schools close by for PADI open water dives, advanced or just recreational dives to see Atlantic Rays, wrecks etc

Mini Golf & Short Mat Bowling - Nearest is the beach front

Camel Centre (One in the north & south)

Aguilas del Teide (Free flying birds of prey, penguins, crocodiles, flamingos, elephants and some rides for children, situated just north of Los Cristianos, junction 27 of the TF1)

El Medano - This is one of our favourite spots, only 20 minute drive from the apartment. Here you will find a lovely sandy beach with plenty of water sports including Kite Surfing & Wind Surfing. Shops and Restaurants nearby.

Parque Exoticos (Cactus park and rain forest east of Los Cristianos)

Tenerife Zoo and Monkey Park (next to Parque Exoticos)

Jardines del Atlantico Bananera (Guided tours and museum of banana plantation, junction 26, or Puerto de la Cruz)

Boat trips (where you are guaranteed to see whales/dolphins, most depart from Puerto Colon, near Las Americas)

Eating out (Restaurants in the resort areas cater mainly for tourists and generally provide international food. For typical Canarian food, we would recommend some of the smaller villages).