Tenerife

Tenerife travel at your finger tips

If you want a holiday destination with great beaches as well as beautiful mountainous scenery, Tenerife is for you. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands that sit in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa.

Attractions

To check out the history of Tenerife, go to the Calle Valois, or old square. Here you can see some fascinating architectural treasures such as the Casa de Miranda, the Ventosa tower, the 16th century church of San Francisco and San Juan, and the 17th century Royal Customs house. You should also visit Plaza del Europe, an ancient fortress overlooking the sea.

Some of the most popular beaches in the area are at Playa Las Americas and around Los Cristianos on the south coast. After visiting these beautiful beaches, you’ll see why they draw so many tourists every year.

Much of the south is dry and arid, in contrast with the lush green hillsides of the north. El Teide is higher than any other mountain on the Spanish mainland, and is visible from almost everywhere on the island.

Hiking or driving through the Anaga Mountains makes a good outing, while the Parque Nacional de las Canadas del Teide has a volcanic crater tourists can visit.

Hotels in Tenerife

Most of the areas on the island are quite tourist driven, making resorts and hotels in Tenerife quite numerous. You can reserve a beachside hotel or something inland, either way there are plenty of accommodations to go around. Check out Tenerife hotels online here.

During the high tourist season Tenerife hotel prices go up, so it’s best to reserve a room online. Many hotels offer fine amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, bars, spas, and more. You can reserve a hotel in Tenerife here.

Out and about – car hire in Tenerife

It’s easy enough to walk to the beach from many hotels, but if you plan to do some driving around, you should probably get a hire car. Tenerife is worth exploring by hire car to get a full picture of its beauty and diverse landscape. You can reserve a hire car for Tenerife here.

Also, if you plan to go to Santa Cruz, the island’s main town, you’ll want to have your own transportation by hire car. A hire car makes it easier to get around the island and also the nearby islands that are connected by ferries. More information on Tenerife car hire here.