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About Tenerife


 


Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary Islands belonging to Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Africa. The area of ​​the island is 2,034 km², the highest point is Pico de Teide (3,718 m), which is also the highest peak in Spain.


The origin is an island of volcanic origin, and its shape and surface are also closely related to volcanic eruptions. The last significant eruption was recorded in 1909, when the Chineyro cinder cone was created in the municipality of Santiago del Teide. The highest point on the island is the extinct volcano Mount Teide, with a height of 3,718 meters above sea level, and thanks to its base from the bottom of the sea, it is the third highest volcano in the world.


The island of Tenerife is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It combines great beaches, excellent climate, beautiful nature and many natural attractions. It is often referred to as one of the last European paradise islands, or a small micro continent. In Tenerife we ​​can find lush green forests, mountains, deserts, volcanoes and a beautiful coast. Tourists will also find excellent conditions for many water sports, hiking and a lively nightlife here. 


The northern part of Tenerife has wetter climate, lush vegetation and a more rugged landscape. The coast is rather rugged and steep, and the beaches usually have black sand with pebbles. Among the northern holiday areas, the most popular are Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava or Garachico.


The island is also home to one of the main windsurfing paradises in the world, which is the coast around El Medano.

 


The south of Tenerife is slightly warmer and attracts more tourists. Fine light sand is typical for beaches. The main holiday center is the area known as Costa Adeje (includes Las Americas and Los Cristianos), which offers tourists many quality shopping centers, golf courses, amusement parks, theater or quality restaurants. You will find numerous sandy beaches such as La Troya, Pinta, Torviscas, Fanabe or del Duque. Popular areas are also Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas, Alcalá, Puerto de Santiago and others.