Tenerife
Tenerife, just off Africa’s west coast, is the largest of the Canary Islands and the most popular. Known as the Island of Eternal Spring with its near constant temperatures, this vibrant, cosmopolitan destination attracts holiday makers all year round.
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Ref 251 Parque Santiago
This is a 2 bedroom apartment facing the sea. It is all on one level with a big balcony. there is a large living area with TV. the kitchen is fully equipped and the bathroom has a stand alone shower unit. |
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Apartment 306 Parque Santiago
This apartment has a pool and sea view. It can sleep 2 people and has 2 single beds. There is a kitchen area with oven hob microwave toaster and kettle. |
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Ref 376 Parque Santiago
This is a 2 bedroom apartment over looking the sea and is on 2 levels with the 2 bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. The living area has TV and balcony overlooking the sea. |
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Tenerife is an island of contrasts. Home to golden and charcoal-grey beaches, fascinating volcanic landscapes and lush green countryside, it is a mix of pretty mountain villages, quaint coastal towns and sophisticated seaside resorts.
Whether a couple or a family, a clubber or a golfer, come winter or summer, Tenerife has something for everyone. Bathed in perpetual sunshine, average temperatures rarely drop below 21 degrees and in the summer months, rise to a manageable 31 degrees. With two international airports - Los Rodeos and the new Reina Sofia - each receiving flights from the UK that take little more than four hours, it is firm favourite with Brits in search of winter sun, often for months on end.
Leisure & Recreation
Water sports are plentiful particularly in the south with excellent facilities for windsurfing, waterskiing and sailing. There are opportunities to scuba dive with turtles, dolphins and tropical fish, and for deep sea fishing for barracuda, tuna and sail fish. A catamaran trip around the island offers a gentler way of experiencing the sea.
For golfers the facilities are exceptional. Courses pepper the island and with such a diverse topography between shores, no two are the same. Golfers can play throughout the day during the winter months, with early morning and late afternoon the more palatable tee times in summer.
Tenerife is abundant with exotic flora and fauna, expansive ravines and volcanic peaks. Whether on foot, horse back or bike, with 21 trails criss-crossing the island, there are plenty of ways to explore and marvel at this striking inland landscape.
Resorts & Attractions
Playa de las Americas considered the island’s largest playground, is bursting with energy and atmosphere. Its nightlife and entertainment is centred round clubs, bars, pubs and restaurants with clubs Bobby’s and Metropolis widely regarded as THE places to go. By day this prestigious coastal resort with its high quality apartment and hotel complexes combines superb water sports, leisure and entertainment facilities with chic shops and boutiques.
Quieter resorts and areas have a more traditional setting and cultural offering. Los Cristianos is particularly continental, with an authentic Spanish vibe and two wide beaches backed by restaurants and bars. Gentler in pace, there are plenty of opportunities for shopping including a Sunday market which is ideal for self catering holiday makers.
Equally authentic and low key are Playa Paraiso and Puerto De Santiago. Both make perfect retreats and quiet getaways for couples and families. Playa Paraiso has stunning ocean views whilst the small fishing village of Puerto De Santiago is set within a landscape of lava formations and the dramatic Los Gigantes cliffs.
With its bustling harbour, old town, black sand beaches and rugged volcanic scenery, Playa de la Arena is an attractive resort. As is Puerto de la Cruz famous for saltwater lagoons, waterfalls and rock islands and an old town bustling with cafes, bars, boutiques and a casino.
On Tenerife’s west coast and widely regarded as the most exclusive and luxurious resort on the island is Costa Adeje. Within easy reach of five golf courses, it is popular with golfers and those who desire pampering and a little self-indulgence. Conditions are perfect for water sports, particularly for sailing, wind surfing and scuba diving, and there’s an abundance of stylish restaurants and shops and high end leisure facilities at the nearby marina of Puerto Colon.
For a complete change of scene and in contrast to the coast, the quaint mountain villages of Masca and Garachico are well worth a visit as is the area of Callao Salvaje. Moonlight excursions into the mountains are exciting and the Loro Parque animal park with its gorillas, parrots and crocodiles is a firm favourite of adults and children of all ages.
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