Tenerife is the largest of the seven
Canary Islands and is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. Tenerife boasts a warm, all year round climate with the average temperature of 22° - 24°C in the winter and 26° - 28°C in the summer and sunshine all year round. Tenerife is a rugged and volcanic island which has been shaped by the successive eruptions during its history. (The most recent was at Chinyero in 1909)
Although Tenerife is a small island, it does have something for everybody. Water sports are a very popular activity and sports such as surfing, kit surfing, scuba diving, yachting and deep sea fishing are all easily available.
Tenerife is also well known as a golfing destination and there are many apartments to rent in Tenerife that provide excellent self-catering accommodation for golf groups.
There is a Bike Park in the North part of the Island of Tenerife and biking has become exceptionally popular with mountain biking expeditions and bike rafting tours available. If you are looking for even more of a physical challenge, you could try sports like rock climbing or hiking.
Tenerife also provides a perfect destination for
family holidays. There is plenty to do for all the family and a large selection of holiday homes, apartments and villas available for family holiday accommodation or holidayletting. The whale and dolphin watching tours are unforgettable for those who get close to these mighty creatures and horse-riding, camel parks and the number of theme parks which focus on bird and animal life will satisfy animal lovers.
The local Tourist office also provide a free sightseeing tour if you are looking for a cultural day out.
Accommodation in Tenerife is plentiful and ranges from 5 star hotel accommodation to luxury private villas. Apartments for rent in Tenerife represent good value for money and because they are booked with the owners direct, huge savings can be made versus booking a holiday in Tenerife with a travel agent.
There are two airports on the Island of Tenerife. The airport in the South, known as Reina Sofia and the Tenerife North Airport also called Los Rodeos airport.
