The most important island in Macaronesia.
Tenerife is the island of Spain, but it is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa. In fact, Tenerife is very Closer to Africa than to the Iberian Peninsula, is in fact only 300 km as the crow flies from Morocco and Western Sahara and as much as 1,200 km from Spain, to which it belongs politically as a legacy of the colonial past. With its 2034 square kilometers it is The largest island in the Canary Islands and the entire Macaronesia, as the set of archipelagos between Africa and South America is commonly called today. With a population of nearly one million, it is also the most populated in Spain. The Capital is Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which with nearly 300000 inhabitants is an important, modern, but very livable city that manages to combine very well tourism, which is the main economic sector, with sustainability and ecology.
Those who seek summer all year round.
Located slightly north of the Tropic of Cancer, Tenerife is a paradise on earth, an enchanting island that enjoys a warm and temperate climate throughout the year. Here nature has been especially generous, giving lucky men a beautiful land rich in diversity, sandy beaches, sheer cliffs overlooking the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and even a volcano with a snow-capped summit. In addition, a temperate climate characterized by mild summers and warm winters, with a temperature ranging from 17 to 25 degrees., invites people to go to the beach almost twelve months a year.
The kind of vacation to have in Tenerife is definitely about the sea, sun and fun. The island combines the wild side of Africa with the modernity and style of entertainment typical of Spain: movida. There are lonely beaches and forests here, but also well-equipped beaches, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. Ultimately, a stay in Tenerife is ideal both for those who want to relax and get kissed by the sun and for those who love nightlife, going wild in nightclubs and meeting people. It is also the right place for sportsmen who, here have the opportunity to practice all kinds of water sports, paragliding and hiking.
What to do in Tenerife. 5 ideas for spending a perfect vacation
Tenerife has so many attractions and there are always so many interesting activities for tourists to do here, let’s try to summarize some of them aware that we cannot summarize the true essence of the Canary Island in one article..:
- Visiting the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is a very beautiful and welcoming city, an authentic mix of Africa and Spain, also very visible in the architecture. The city is large, with a population of almost 300,000, it is full of beautiful squares, public gardens, clean and orderly streets, it is also a modern and developed city that offers all kinds of comforts, commercial establishments, hotels and restaurants of all kinds.If you go to Tenerife in the second half of January you can attend the famous Tenerife Carnival, one of the most beautiful carnivals in the world, you will feel like you are in Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.
- Partying in Playa de las Américas.. Movida lovers will prefer it here; Playa de las Américas is the epicenter of Canary Island nightlife. Area full of clubs and discos frequented by tourists from all over the world. It is not easy to sleep at night here, rather we dance until dawn and go to bed with the sun already high.
- Volcano trip. Teide National Park is home to the Teide volcano, the highest point in Spain. You can ride a cable car to the top to enjoy spectacular views of the island and surrounding islands.
- Going to the beach all day long. The option that appeals to all types of tourists, Tenerife’s beaches are all enchanting, bathed by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. However, there are some more iconic ones that must be seen at all costs: Los Cristianos, Playa de Antequera, Playa El Médano, Playa Jardín, Playa Abama:, Playa de las Teresitas, Playa del Duque etc. etc. The list of beaches in Tenerife would be almost endless.
- Eat the delicacies of the local cuisine.: Experience Canarian gastronomy with dishes such as papas arrugadas (potatoes boiled in salted water), green or red mojo (local sauces), and fresh fish.
Tenerife is the perfect destination to escape from winter
Going on a trip to Tenerife is always a great idea. Here relaxation, entertainment, cuisine and sports are mixed very well. In Tenerife it is possible to take all kinds of vacations without ever giving up anything. Finally, the climate is the big plus point that convinces as many as five million visitors each year to vacation on this beautiful island.
