general information
Tenerife is probably one of the last paradise islands in Europe. A continent in miniature with luxurious forests, flora and exotic fauna, deserts, mountains, volcanoes, sometimes snows, incredibly beautiful coasts and spectacular beaches.

active nature
There is a great deal for those looking for contact with nature during their visit to Tenerife. The diversity of the islands scenery allows you to enjoy extraordinary natural treasures, hiking trips or to take part in adventure sports. What´s more, there is an extensive network of hotels and rural hotelson the island.

beaches
In Tenerife, tourism is synonymous with bright sunshine and swimming in the sea. With over 350 kilometres of coastline,a wide variety of beaches with golden or volcanic sand, family-friendly beaches, hidden beaches, nudist beaches ÖÖthatís without including the unique natural seawater pools of Tenerife.

Eternal spring
The exceptional climate of Tenerife guarantees a pleasant holiday at any time of the year. The islands are located in the subtropical, temperate zone of the planet. Tenerife also benefits from the refreshing cool Canarian Current and the constant Trade Winds, which helps to maintain an average temperature of 23ºC in winter and 28ºC in summer.

parties
Tenerife offers a wide range of modern at nightlife and daytime, from dayfestivals in boats or dayparties on the beach to luxurious clubs where you can spend some unforgettable nights, also includes concerts with singers with international recognition and how we we are going to forget the best of festivals and uniques, The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

carnival
The carnivals of Tenerife are the best out of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and New Orleans. These parties offer another opportunity of amusement to the islanders. Without any religious meaning, and principally a social festivity, this occasion allows the local people enjoy the parades, put street market and dance folclórica.

canarian cuisine
The cuisine of the Canary Islands combines traditional Spanish recipes with African and Latin Americans influences. There are some specialities imported from the peninsula, but the original one is in the specialities of the Canary Islands. Apart from the Spanish standard food, and many international restaurants with food for tourists, there are also the plates of local origin. It is easier to find a British pub or a restaurant of snack food that an establishment of food 'typical of Canaries' normally distinguished by a short menu of soups, stews and fish to the region. The base of the Canarian cuisine is a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits and fish, generally show slight, that can be digested better in a warm climate. The meat normally is in use in a stew or filets, the majority imported from Spain or from the Latin America and is used only for the tourists. The traditional food of the islands is gofio, a type of made flour of brown cereals, normally it(he,she) substitutes the bread. Also, it is good to try one of the most popular plates, Papas Arrugadas. This plate consists of potatoes cooked and flavored with salt. But the flavor comes from the mojos sauces, normally two sauces based on olive oil. If you like the fish, these islands will be a paradise. Among the most typical regional recipes we find the Small cauldron and canary fish with salt in a sauce. Also you will find a wide variety of international recipes of fish and shellfish. Among the vegetarian plates, most known it is the potaje de berros. The most typical sweet is bienmesabe, a mixture of honey, cream of almond eggs and rum. The Fried Bananas are very popular. One must not miss the local cheese of milk of goat.

canarian culture
Tegueste's municipality celebrates on April 27th, 2008 its Romeria in honor to San Marcos. Realejos' will follow on May 18 in honor to San Isidro Labrador. Later other Romerias will take place in municipalities of the north and south of the island, emphasizing those of San Isidro Labrador and Sta. Maria de la Cabeza in The Mercedes and Guamasa (municipality of La Laguna), in The Orotava (June 1st) and Tacoronte, the San Benito's Regional (July 13rd), San Roque in Garachico (August 16) and San Agustín in Arafo (August 30).
The Romerias, in case of Tenerife, were historically the parties of the high class. Dresses in the suits of the farmers were meeting to emulate the traditions, to drink wines of the land, to eat meat of goat, and all this under the religious worship to saints related to the water or the land.

sports

The excellent climate all the year round makes Tenerife the favorite place for the professional sport and amateur. Many sports are practised in the island, from diving to sailing, fishing or windsurfing. Besides these attractive sports, Tenerife has an important sports infrastructure and, as tourist, also you can choose practice a wide range of sports activities. Out of the coast there are many surprising landscapes to explore. If you are one of the those who does not like to enjoy only the beaches or spend all the time in bars, look for 21 paths marked in the National Park of the Caldera del Teide, or in other zones as in the mountains of Anaga in the north-east and the Valley of the Orotava.

how to get to tenerife
You can get your ticket in one of the numerous online travel agents available:
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