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 - Sightseeing

Masca
Traditional Canarian Village, hidden away in the cliffs of Los Gigantes, perfect for walkers, this two hour hike provides a wonderful insight in to tradtional canarian life. The views are simply stunning.

Risco Bello Aquatic Gardens Puerto de la Cruz
In the heart of Parque Taoro a popular and and beautiful tropical oasis with lakes, grottos, waterfall, pottery garden, japenese bridge and exotic flora and fauna.

Castle Museum Park Los Realejos
Everything you ever needed to know about the canary Islands, flora, fauna, volcanos, food and folklore. There are Camel rides and a playground for the children.

Botanical Gardens La Paz
An incredible collection of tropical and sub tropical trees and plants.

Natural History Museum Santa Cruz
Located in an Historic Canarian building the museum gives an in sight into life from the Spanish conquest to the present day.

Tagana
A quaint Canarian village home of the famous Rose Wine, known for its fantastic fish dishes the village is also paradise for botanists and walkers alike.

Teide National Park
Mount Teide is the highest peak in Spain standing at 12200 feet. Formed a million years ago. The fantastic luna ladscape, volcanic ashes and moulton rock formations have formed some of the most incredible sights on the planet.

A cable car takes visitors up 3600 meters and you can walk to the peak and crater with prior permission available from Santa Cruz. On a clear day you have magnificent views over the Atlantic and the other six islands that form the Canarian Archipeligo.

The crater has a circumference of 80KM and by prior arrangement you can enter the crater by cross country car then on foot until you arrive at the volcanically still active parts. Christopher Columbus witnessed the last major eruption in 1492 from the neighbouring island of La Gomera from where he set out to discover America.

Extended on from Teide forming the crest of the Island is the Canadas mountain range, where the lavas have settled to provide fantastic rock formations, caves and natural viewing points. Along these peaks is the Tenerife observatory and astrological station famed for its space observation and research.