About Tenerife

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Once known to the ancient Romans as the Fortunate Islands, the Canary Islands were named after the large dogs (Canes) found living on the islands.

Located off the northwestern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are one of the most popular tourist destination on the planet, especially with Europeans.

Weather conditions here are considered perfect, and the beaches - some of the best on the planet.

Tenerife - Places of interest

Isla Baja
The least known part of the island, ideal for those seeking a rural retreat. The many towns and village of the area provide a glimpse of traditional life in Tenerife.

Santa Cruz
The capital of the island. The city is sophisticated and cultural, the streets are lined with cafes and shops giving it almost a Parisian feel. Mix this with the typically Canarian architecture and you have a beautiful place to explore. Museums art gallery shopping anf fine cuisine make Santa Cruz a must during your stay.

Valle de Orotava
This picturesque region offers a wide variety of leisure activities, cultural heritage and natural beauty. Puerto de la Cruz offers all the facilities of a modern tourist town with Los Realejos and La Orotava providing the rural guest houses and private villas.

Icod de Los Vinos
This quaint village is perched on the hillside offering stunning scenery. This traditional canarian village is the home of the 2000 year old "Dragon Tree" and as its name suggests offers you the chance to sample some of the excellent wines produced locally.

Santiago del Teide
This region offers some of the most stunning scenery in Europe, the cliffs of Los Gigantes are the highest in Europe and the views of the neighbouring island of La Gomera are quite breathtaking. There are a host of activities, walks, climbing, diving and sailing.

The South
Drenched in sunshine the South offers a combination of tradition with all the facilities of a major tourist destination, Las Americas boasts fine beaches, water sports shopping and night life. Los Cristianos again mixes the traditional fishing village with cafes and shops and quality restaurants. Adeje is a newly developed area that hosts the finest hotels on the island, quality shopping, cuisine and beaches of golden sand. The South is the Golf centre of the Canary islands with 5 courses within twenty minutes drive and three more under construction.