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Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and a fabulous world of contrasts. The idyllic combination of sun and sand, nature and leisure turn it into one of the most popular tourist resorts in Europe.
With over 250 kilometres of coast Tenerife offers a wide variety of places to enjoy the sun, sea beaches and nature.
In the north, where the countryside is steep with cliffs, you will find small bays and natural pools, whereas in the south, such as in the municipalities of Adeje and Arona, you will find numerous beaches, most of which are volcanic in origin.

However, there is much more to discover on the island. Besides the Teide National Park and the Corona Forestal Natural Park, there are other beautiful natural areas on the island.
Diving in the waters around the island is also a spectacular experience as the volcanoes have given Tenerife an original sea floor.
Cycling, golf, hiking, surfing or hang gliding are just a few of the sports you can practice here. Together with the famous Carnival, there are other feasts in the different towns of the island where you will be able to get to know typical handicrafts like openwork and cockade; the gastronomy, especially fish dishes, potatoes and cheeses; and other popular and traditional customs of the islanders.

The principal destinations of Tenerife.

Puerto de la Cruz
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa de las Americas
Adeje
San Miguel de Abona
Los Cristianos
Puerto de Santiago
El Médano
Callao Salvaje
San Isidro
Candelaria
Costa Del Silencio

Teide the National Park of Tenerife

Teide National Park is the biggest and oldest of the Canary Islands' parks. Its landscape is shaped around the biggest volcano in Spain: Teide, whose last eruption took place in 1798. The volcanic cones and the lava runs form an extraordinary group of colours and shapes, in which thrives a diverse flora of great biological importance.
In 1954, Teide National Park was founded in order to protect a landscape of impressive beauty and great ecological importance, that extended around the colossal volcano. Teide is a volcanic formation situated on an old and gigantic crater-like sunken area, shaped by two semi craters, separated by Roques de García.