Fun in the Tenerife Sun, Sand And Sea

What comes to mind when you think of Tenerife? A few holiday cliches come to mind when you think of Tenerife: sun, sand and sea. Yet these cliches are in fact, reality. Tenerife is one of the sunniest spots in Europe with at least 20 days per month staying dry and warm even in winter.

The island has a plethora of beautiful beaches. To the north, around Puerto de la Cruz, youll find quieter spots, away from the crowds but if you want a more vibrant beach location then head south to Playa de las Americas and its surrounding areas. Because Tenerife is one large volcano many of the beaches are doused in black volcanic sand.

The sea and all the activities it offers is why hordes of tourists from all over Europe flock here each year. Apart from the obvious activity of swimming, you can surf, windsurf, sail and scuba dive and because it stays warm and sunny year round, Tenerife is perfect any time of year, making it a perfect winter-sun destination for us sun-starved Brits.

The big tourist areas are Playa de las Americas, Los Gigantes, Los Cristianos and Caleta. Although these areas all have fantastic beaches, and Ibiza-eque nightlife in the summer months, the more traditional Tenerife is found elsewhere.

If you want to see the real side to this beautiful island, you need to head north. The town of Orotava and its surrounding villages are stunning. Located in its namesake valley, the old town area is awash with Renaissance mansions, churches and convents making it well worth a visit, before heading on to the seaside colonial town of Puerto de la Cruz.

Traditional Spanish flair is combined effortlessly with cosmopolitan chic and cobbled streets make unassuming homes for modern boutiques. Whale and dolphin spotting boat trips can be arranged from here too and you are pretty likely to catch a glimpse of these beautiful mammals in their natural environment.

The landscape is barren yet breathtaking and the view from the top of Mount Teide, Spains highest summit are truly spectacular. You can hike to the top, but if this seems a little too much to do in 40-degree heat, you can jump in the cable car, but you will still be left short of breath when you see the views from the top.

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