Tenerife is the largest island of the seven islands of the archipelago of Canary Island. It is located slightly towards the northern side of the Tropic of Cancer. Tenerife is situated in the centre of the island chain, between La Palma, La Gomera and Gran Canaria. Tenerife is at a distance of 1,300 km from the mainland of Spain and about 300 km away from the African Coast. It is peculiarly shaped in the form of a triangle, with the towering Mount Pico del Tiede in its centre rising to a height of 3,718 metres, making it Spain’s highest point. Tenerife Island is of volcanic origin, formed in the later part of the tertiary age.
The island has an array of varied landscapes ranging from National Park of Tiede to the Cliffs of Los Gigantes in the form of rugged terrains, semi-desert areas, fertile valleys of sub-tropical and tropical crops and large pine forests. Tenerife is a treasure trove of rich ecosystems that are characterized by typical fauna and flora. Tenerife is world renowned for its excellent climate and has earned itself the name of Island of Eternal Spring. The island enjoys temperate, mild and moderate type of climate all through the year. Within the island, you will able to experience many types of micro climates, owing to its varying geography.
The tourists will be able to see examples of traditional architecture in the stately residences and humble homes of the island inhabitants. The island architecture primarily draws its inspiration from the traditional Portuguese and Andalucian style of architecture. You will see the best examples of Andalucian architecture in the magnificent mansions at La Laguna and La Orotava. The interior patios and balconies are made of lovely woodwork and the houses are vividly painted in beautiful colors. The religious and official buildings of Tenerife reflect the various architectural styles of the prevalent ages- Baroque, neo-classical and contemporary. You must visit the historical buildings like La Concepcion de la Laguna.
Tenerife has two airports- Tenerife South Airport and Tenerife North Airport, and is well served by many international and national flights. Another way in which you can reach Tenerife is in the form of ferries, either to Los Christianos or Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital city of Tenerife and is also the largest city. It has many interesting museums related to historical exhibits along with an art gallery, a science centre and a small planetarium. You can get around in Tenerife with affordable TITSA bus services and a Bono card entitles you to cheap travel as well as discounts for the museums.
You can explore the wilderness in Tenerife by way of hired cars. You will be spellbound with the long winding roads through the mountainous regions with breathtaking landscapes. Puerto de la Cruz should be visited for the lovely Promenade, Loro Parque Zoo and shopping centers. A cable car ride to the summit of Mount El Tiede will lift your spirits tremendously. Tenerife is world famous for its first class golfing facilities.
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