Tenerife is somewhere that exploded in popularity during the 1960s. Before then it was a practically unheard of corner of Spanish territory, to UK residents at least, but since then it's become one of the main holiday hotspots of Europe. People head here to check out the famous nightlife scene, making use of top clubs and bars to get the most out of their leisure time. But it's also somewhere that appeals to families who want to relax on beautiful beaches and enjoy trips into gorgeous countryside.
A perfect place for people that want to get in touch with the natural beauty of the island is Tiede National Park. Tenerife is a volcanic island, and it has many unique rock formations and some stunning hills. At the heart of the park is El Tiede Mountain. It's the highest peak in Spain, and you get fantastic views on all sides once you climb up, namely the Valley of Orotava. Nearby you'll also see what's known as the Zapatilla de la Reina, which translates to 'the queens fingers.' These are some truly odd rocks that have formed from rapidly cooling magma.
Whale spotting is an amazing experience if you do it in a good location. Tenerife is perfect for catching sight of Pilot Whales as they bask in the warm waters off the coast by Masza Bay. There are multiple tour operators that offer cruises and glass-bottomed boat rides, which will give you glimpses of octopus, sea slugs and crustaceans too. The nice thing about tours from Tenerife is that they stop at multiple places along the way, giving you the chance to shop and eat on land as well as see a remarkable range of coastline scenery.
Another place that you have to travel to by boat is La Gomera. This is an island that was home to the explorer Christopher Columbus, and still has his house intact and on display to the public. Make sure to take along a camera.
There's so much more to see and discover in and around Tenerife, but these examples should give you some feel of how varied and exciting it is.
A perfect place for people that want to get in touch with the natural beauty of the island is Tiede National Park. Tenerife is a volcanic island, and it has many unique rock formations and some stunning hills. At the heart of the park is El Tiede Mountain. It's the highest peak in Spain, and you get fantastic views on all sides once you climb up, namely the Valley of Orotava. Nearby you'll also see what's known as the Zapatilla de la Reina, which translates to 'the queens fingers.' These are some truly odd rocks that have formed from rapidly cooling magma.
Whale spotting is an amazing experience if you do it in a good location. Tenerife is perfect for catching sight of Pilot Whales as they bask in the warm waters off the coast by Masza Bay. There are multiple tour operators that offer cruises and glass-bottomed boat rides, which will give you glimpses of octopus, sea slugs and crustaceans too. The nice thing about tours from Tenerife is that they stop at multiple places along the way, giving you the chance to shop and eat on land as well as see a remarkable range of coastline scenery.
Another place that you have to travel to by boat is La Gomera. This is an island that was home to the explorer Christopher Columbus, and still has his house intact and on display to the public. Make sure to take along a camera.
There's so much more to see and discover in and around Tenerife, but these examples should give you some feel of how varied and exciting it is.
