HOLIDAYMAKERS
A holiday in Tenerife would not be complete without a trip to the majestic Mount Teide. A volcanic mountain, Teide is
approximately 3,717 m above sea level and approximately 7,000 m above the adjacent sea bed. It is the highest mountain in Spain,
the highest mountain in any Atlantic island, and the third largest volcano on Earth. Mount Teide is currently dormant, the last eruption
occurring in 1909 from the subsidiary vent of Chinyero on the western slope.
Another popular excursion for holidaymakers to Tenerife is a boat trip to see the whales and dolphins that bask in the ocean
surrounding the island. A third of all species of whales and dolphins either live in or will at some time pass through the waters of the
Canary Islands. Although dolphins are a slightly rarer sight it is pretty much guaranteed that most boat trips in Tenerife will be
accompanied by a family of whales.
If birds are your passion the Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz on the northern coast of Tenerife is guaranteed to please. It is home to
almost 350 types of birds. Great emphasis is placed on conservation and the park also houses several other breeds of animal,
including chimps rescued from photographers and big cats previously owned by magicians. The Loro Parque is open daily from 8.30
to 18.45 last entry is 17.00. Several tour companies operate bus trips from the south of Tenerife and a motorised miniature train
runs from the centre of Puerto de la Cruz. Motorised wheelchairs are provided for hire and snack bars, restaurants and drink
facilities are available.
One of the best kept secrets of Tenerife is the Masca Valley, with its impressive rock formations, and the little village that lies on its
floor. A trip to Masca is not for the faint hearted as the road is an excruciating series of long, weaving, mountainous bends but for
those who are adventurous enough to face the challenge, Masca will provide some of the most breathtaking scenery Tenerife has to
offer.
If you intend to hire a car or motorcycle in Tenerife you will find the choice extensive and the prices very reasonable. You will need to
present your passport and valid driving licence. The minimum age for car hire is 21 years and 18 years for a motorcycle. If however
you prefer not to drive, Tenerife has plenty of conveniently situated taxi ranks and a good regular bus service.
Accommodation prices in Tenerife vary greatly depending on whether you choose to stay in a hotel, guesthouse (pension) or
apartment. Self catering holidays are becoming an extremely popular choice these days with holidaymakers often preferring to book
their own flights and accommodation separately.
One of the main considerations for anyone visiting Tenerife is to match your needs to the area you decide to stay in. As a general
rule of thumb, in the south - Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio and La Caleta are the quieter option while Playa de las Americas is
more vibrant with an abundance of bars, restaurants and nightlife. Los Gigantes is a pretty resort on the north western side of
Tenerife situated at the foot of an astonishing range of spectacular cliffs of the same name. There is a small marina, surrounded by
bars, restaurants and shops with regular bus links to the other resorts. Puerto de la Cruz in the north is the longest established and
oldest of all resorts on Tenerife. The Old Town is very pretty and much of the area around the old fishing port is full of narrow
cobbled streets packed with colonial architecture.
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approximately 3,717 m above sea level and approximately 7,000 m above the adjacent sea bed. It is the highest mountain in Spain,
the highest mountain in any Atlantic island, and the third largest volcano on Earth. Mount Teide is currently dormant, the last eruption
occurring in 1909 from the subsidiary vent of Chinyero on the western slope.
Another popular excursion for holidaymakers to Tenerife is a boat trip to see the whales and dolphins that bask in the ocean
surrounding the island. A third of all species of whales and dolphins either live in or will at some time pass through the waters of the
Canary Islands. Although dolphins are a slightly rarer sight it is pretty much guaranteed that most boat trips in Tenerife will be
accompanied by a family of whales.
If birds are your passion the Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz on the northern coast of Tenerife is guaranteed to please. It is home to
almost 350 types of birds. Great emphasis is placed on conservation and the park also houses several other breeds of animal,
including chimps rescued from photographers and big cats previously owned by magicians. The Loro Parque is open daily from 8.30
to 18.45 last entry is 17.00. Several tour companies operate bus trips from the south of Tenerife and a motorised miniature train
runs from the centre of Puerto de la Cruz. Motorised wheelchairs are provided for hire and snack bars, restaurants and drink
facilities are available.
One of the best kept secrets of Tenerife is the Masca Valley, with its impressive rock formations, and the little village that lies on its
floor. A trip to Masca is not for the faint hearted as the road is an excruciating series of long, weaving, mountainous bends but for
those who are adventurous enough to face the challenge, Masca will provide some of the most breathtaking scenery Tenerife has to
offer.
If you intend to hire a car or motorcycle in Tenerife you will find the choice extensive and the prices very reasonable. You will need to
present your passport and valid driving licence. The minimum age for car hire is 21 years and 18 years for a motorcycle. If however
you prefer not to drive, Tenerife has plenty of conveniently situated taxi ranks and a good regular bus service.
Accommodation prices in Tenerife vary greatly depending on whether you choose to stay in a hotel, guesthouse (pension) or
apartment. Self catering holidays are becoming an extremely popular choice these days with holidaymakers often preferring to book
their own flights and accommodation separately.
One of the main considerations for anyone visiting Tenerife is to match your needs to the area you decide to stay in. As a general
rule of thumb, in the south - Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio and La Caleta are the quieter option while Playa de las Americas is
more vibrant with an abundance of bars, restaurants and nightlife. Los Gigantes is a pretty resort on the north western side of
Tenerife situated at the foot of an astonishing range of spectacular cliffs of the same name. There is a small marina, surrounded by
bars, restaurants and shops with regular bus links to the other resorts. Puerto de la Cruz in the north is the longest established and
oldest of all resorts on Tenerife. The Old Town is very pretty and much of the area around the old fishing port is full of narrow
cobbled streets packed with colonial architecture.
Copyright©essentialtenerife.com 2007
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