Tips for tourists in Tenerife. Holidays in Tenerife: useful tips for tourists How much does a holiday in Tenerife cost?

Tenerife is the most visited island of the Canary archipelago, where tens of thousands of tourists from different parts of the world come every year. They love Tenerife for a variety of opportunities - from quiet and relaxing time on the beach to noisy parties in clubs, from sightseeing to active recreation and enjoying untamed nature.

The Canary Islands are a Spanish territory, so traveling to Tenerife will require Schengen. There are two airports here - North and South. The first serves domestic flights, and the second serves international flights, where planes from Russia land.

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When to go

The Canaries are called the islands of eternal spring. There is no extreme heat there, but cool days are also very rare. The air temperature most often stays at +23 °C. The tourist and swimming seasons last all year round, and the difference between winter and summer weather is only a few degrees.

In January and February, it is better to choose the southern regions for holidays; it rains less often there and is generally a little warmer. From the beginning of March you can go anywhere on the island: the climate is comfortable and pleasant everywhere.

Tenerife

Beach holiday

Tenerife attracts tourists with its unusual beaches with black volcanic sand. These are natural, natural, very beautiful stretches of coastline, the most impressive of which is Benijo. Bright places on the coast, for example, Las Vistas, Las Teresitas or Los Gigantos are created artificially; the sand for them is imported from the Sahara.

All Tenerife beaches are municipal, with free entry. A fee of 2-10 EUR is charged only for sunbeds and umbrellas. Prices on the page are for May 2019.

In the northern part of the island, the coast is mostly wild, without infrastructure; there is often a choppy ocean there, so you need to swim carefully. In the south there are more adapted areas: with yellow or white sand, sun loungers, umbrellas and protection from waves. Surfers traditionally gather in the eastern part; El Medano Beach is considered the most popular in those places.

On many beaches in the Canary Islands it is allowed to be without swimsuits, although there are no special closed areas for naked sunbathing.

Excursion holidays

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Leisure

Surfers and divers love to come to Tenerife; in addition, on the island you can go sailing, go hiking or cycling, golf and paragliding ().

Water parks are excellent for family active recreation - the oldest on the island, Aqualand, and the very large, modern Siam Park.

Diving in Tenerife

Who will like it in Tenerife

Holidays in Tenerife will appeal to everyone who loves a moderately warm, mild climate, the expanse of the ocean and wild nature. Young couples will find solitude and romantic corners here, older tourists will enjoy European comfort and opportunities to improve their health, families with children will be pleased with the abundance of entertainment for kids.

How much does a holiday in Tenerife cost?

Many people think that only wealthy people can afford a holiday in the Canary Islands. This is not entirely true: in general, prices in the Canaries are lower than in mainland Spain, although Tenerife is considered the most expensive. The main difficulty is how to get to the place on a budget. A direct flight in both directions from Moscow will cost about 300 EUR per person, with a transfer you can fly for 220 EUR.

There are a lot of hotels on the island. A place in a hostel costs from 10 EUR per day, and for luxurious accommodation in the “five” you will have to pay 150-200 EUR per night for one. A good double room in a 3* hotel can be found for 30-50 EUR per day.

With reasonable savings, a 10-day trip for two requires approximately 1200 EUR. Package tours to Tenerife, including flights, accommodation and meals on an all-inclusive basis, sell for prices starting from 1,500 EUR.

REMINDER FOR TOURIST

At present Spain is no more dangerous than any other country. The most serious problems are bag snatching and pickpocketing. Therefore, we advise you not to carry large amounts of money with you. If you intend to make a large purchase, do not put money in a handbag - it can be snatched by motorcyclist thieves passing by. Leave all valuables in the hotel safe.
Upon your check-in, hotel employees may ask you for an identity card (passport) and write down from it the data necessary for registration, but under no circumstances do they have the right to withhold your documents.
If you are staying in a hotel, it is more economical to make phone calls from street booths or call centers. Hotels have the right to set extra charges for telephone calls and are happy to use this right.
When making a long-distance car trip in Spain, try to plan your trip in such a way that you will be on the road from 2 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. At this time, the Spaniards are used to having lunch, and most motor tourists (and, most importantly, truck drivers) will eat at roadside restaurants, and you can rush along the almost empty roads.
It is prohibited to photograph police, military and government officials on military bases, military port areas. If you want to take photos of locals, ask permission first.
If you decide to have a snack or drink in an unfamiliar city, do not rush to go to the first bar or restaurant you come across. If there are no visitors at all, this is a clear sign that something is not quite right with the establishment, and it is not popular with local residents. Possible reasons are food and drink fraud, hygiene problems, and dishonesty in payments to visitors.
In a restaurant, you should round up the amount and add 5-10% to the waiter. The maid should be tipped the day after arrival, a few days later and before departure.
Having arrived for a short time in a large Spanish city (Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia), it is better to move around it by public transport than by your own car or taxi. You will be able to spend more time sightseeing in the city than sitting in traffic jams. It is best to use the metro - this will allow you to be as close as possible to the destination of your trip. If you plan to go to several places, it is better to buy a ticket for 10 trips - each trip will cost you almost half the price. You can use a ticket for 10 trips not only on the metro, but also on buses. Public transport operates in much the same way in other large Spanish cities.
If you are stopped by the Highway Patrol and asked to test you for alcohol, do not refuse the test, regardless of whether you have been drinking or not. Even if the test shows that you exceed the permissible alcohol limit, in the worst case you will be subject to administrative punishment. Refusal to check is a criminal act with all the ensuing consequences.
Don't try to find a public toilet in Spanish cities, they are practically non-existent, except at train stations and bus stations. Feel free to go to the nearest bar or restaurant. If there are several visitors in the establishment, calmly go deeper into the room and look for the treasured door. If there are practically no visitors, you may have to order something first - a cup of coffee, a glass of beer or a soft drink.

When going on vacation, don’t be lazy to take some warm clothes with you (for example, a light sweater): you will need them when traveling to the mountains and climbing the Teide volcano, where it can be cool.
And in winter there is snow, so it makes sense to take a thicker sweater.

As for the “dress code”, it is, as it should be at a resort, beach-appropriate. However, in the evening, hotel administration asks not to visit the restaurant in shorts. So men should still take trousers with them.

Beach accessories - sunglasses, towels, swimsuits, sunscreen, etc. can be purchased in numerous shops at the resort. This is especially true in winter, when the choice of such goods in domestic stores is small.

High-quality imported alcoholic drinks in Tenerife are cheaper than in Russia; and tobacco products are more expensive.

When going through passport control at Tenerife airport, you must present to the police officer a migration card filled out in Latin letters along with your international passport. You will receive the card form either on the plane or directly in the control room. The migration card consists of two parts. The lower part will remain with you until the end of your stay on the island and must be returned when going through passport control on the way back.

You can exchange dollars for euros immediately upon arrival in Tenerife right at the airport. Or at a hotel. But this will also be the most unfavorable course for you.

The most favorable exchange rate is at bank branches (open until lunch) and street exchange offices. The latter are often open until late in the evening and sometimes refuse to accept $100 bills.

In the resorts, ATMs are located at almost every step. In shops and restaurants in large (by the scale of Tenerife) settlements, all major credit cards are readily accepted, except American Express. However, it is better to always have a certain amount of cash with you, and outside the habitats and movements of tourists, cash will definitely be needed.

The most expensive phone calls are from your hotel room. The most economical way to call Russia is from street telephone booths. Moreover, tariffs for payphones of different companies can vary by more than 3 times. We recommend using blue-green payphones, which can be found literally at every turn in Tenerife. The minimum amount required for a call to Moscow (about 30 seconds) is 0.45 €. To call Russia, you need to dial “007”, followed by the area code and phone number.

Computers with Internet access are available in almost all hotels, but this is also the most expensive option - approximately 6 € per hour.
In Las Americas you will see many slot machine halls (including several on the promenade): in them, 1 hour of Internet use costs 2 €. Be prepared for menus in Internet Explorer and for the fact that typing some characters on the keyboard (such as @) is not entirely obvious.

Tenerife is a prosperous place with a high standard of living for law-abiding and friendly indigenous people. However, it is worth paying attention to the following obvious, but often neglected rules.

Do not leave valuables, money, or documents in your car or unattended on the beach when you go swimming. Keep significant amounts of cash, jewelry and other valuables in the safe in your hotel room (paid service - approximately 2 € per day). Be careful in your contacts on the street with those who will offer you free lottery tickets, services for purchasing “cheap” real estate, etc.

Despite the fact that in Las Americas and other southern resorts there is no shortage of shops, it is more advisable to go shopping in the capital of the island, the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Large shopping centers are concentrated in Santa Cruz, where prices are lower and the assortment is incomparably larger.

Tips for tourists in the Canaries, tips for tourists in Tenerife. Tips for tourists.
Since Tenerife, like all other Canary Islands, is exempt from import taxes, prices for many categories of foreign-made goods are lower here than in continental Europe. This primarily applies to high-quality alcoholic beverages, perfumes, clothing and leather goods (including crocodile leather).

There is an opinion that Tenerife has cheap consumer electronics. This is only partly true. For outdated models, prices can really surprise you. And some tourists cannot resist the temptation to take home with them not only a camera or video camera, but also a 25-inch TV at a “ridiculous” price. However, prices for new models of digital cameras, VCRs, etc. are quite comparable to those offered by Moscow stores.

If you have any difficulties or problems while in Tenerife, first of all contact representatives of the host country.

Phone numbers just in case:
Ambulance – 061
Police – 091
Forgotten things – 092
South Airport – 922 77 00 50
Call a taxi – 922 64 11 12

RUSSIAN-SPANISH
MINI PHRASE BOOK

Hello! Ola! (universal greeting)
Buenos dias! (in the morning)
Buenas tardes! (in the afternoon)
Buenas noches! (In the evening)

Goodbye! Hasta luego! Adios!

Thank you! Gracias!

Please Por Favor

I don't understand but eh entendido

Sorry Pardon

What is the price? Cuanto cuesta?

I need a doctor Nasesito um medico

Menu please La carte, por favor

It's too expensive Es demasciado caro

Fish Pescado

Meat Carne

Bird Aves

Ensalada salad

Ice cream Elado

Servas Beer

Vodka Vodka

Coffee Cafe

Breakfast Desayuno

Komida Lunch

Sen's Dinner

The check, please! La cuenta, por favor!

I (don't) like (But) me thick

La Java key

I ordered the room Tengo una habitation reservada

I'm Russian Soy rruso

I speak Russian Rruso

Numerals: 1 – uno; 2 – dos; 3 – tres; 4 – cuatro; 5 – cinco; 6 – seis; 7 – sit; 8 – very good; 9 – Nueve; 10 – sharp.

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From the travel diary article you will learn:

1. Holidays in Tenerife. How to arrange a trip on your own?

How to plan a trip on your own and why are tourists increasingly starting to do without travel agencies?

• First of all, the matter in saving. An independent trip to Tenerife cost us... 2 times cheaper than a tour from a travel agency.
• Secondly, travel on your own much more interesting. This is not a banal vacation for 7 or 14 days, but a whole adventure! You get to know and understand the life of people in another country better.
• Thirdly itself waiting and preparation to travel independently - this is a real quest!

Planning a trip to Tenerife is very simple:

• We need to make a travel itinerary(in our case the route was: Kyiv - Barcelona - Tenerife and back)
• Book tickets on famous low-cost websites (English, low cost) airlines(flight to Barcelona - budget airline website Wizzair, flight from Barcelona to Tenerife - website of the most famous low-cost airline in Europe (the Barcelona - Tenerife ticket cost only 25 euros!)
• Book a hotel or apartment(the most famous and trusted sites that I always use. To book hotels - Booking.com, to order apartments - Airbnb)
• If you don't have a visa, then submit documents and obtain a visa. Typically, it is required that air tickets and hotel reservations be made.

Book flights and hotels in advance (1-2 months or even more). Then the cost is several times lower. For example, a ticket from Barcelona to Tenerife, purchased on the airline’s website 2 months in advance, cost only 25 euros. And a week before departure the ticket price increased to 70 euros.

All low-cost airlines have the right to reschedule a flight for several hours. Therefore, it is impossible for the connection between flights to be short. This may seem like a minus... But in fact, for us this “minus” turned out to be a plus. We got two trips in one (to both the Canaries and Barcelona). You can also stay 1 night in Barcelona. This is a fantastic city! We spent 2 days walking in Barcelona on the way to Tenerife and 2 days on the way back. Next I will tell you in more detail about how you can see all the sights of Barcelona in a few days.

Take only hand luggage with you. This will allow you to save money on your flight and travel light! Please note that the size of the bag or suitcase that you take on the plane for FREE must be no larger than 42 X 32 X 25 cm - in Wizzair And 50 X 40 X 20 cm - in .

Don't be afraid to book hostels in Barcelona. Hostels in Barcelona are actually small hotels with private rooms. The fact is that hotels in Barcelona are expensive and even the cost of a hostel starts from 40-50 euros per room for 2 people. We stayed at Pension Miami . This is a nice little hotel with helpful staff right in the center of Barcelona. A room for 2 (with a bathroom in the room) cost 50 euros in September. You can search using filters on the site Booking.com Cheaper hostel (further from the center of Barcelona).

Where to eat inexpensively in Barcelona? You can combine business with pleasure. An excursion to the famous Boqueria market on La Rambla is a must-have in your program to experience the authentic atmosphere of ancient Catalonia. You can also eat here - the jamon will be cut into the thinnest slices. The market has an abundance of fruits, crispy buns, and sausages. You can buy freshly squeezed juice for just 1 euro.

Why do travelers go not to the south of Tenerife, but to the north? The answer is very simple. The south of Tenerife is home to expensive hotels with white sand imported from Africa. A holiday here is similar to a holiday in a luxury hotel in Turkey on an all-inclusive basis. But is it really worth traveling so far for such a banal vacation? And in the north, in the oldest resort town of Puerto de la Cruz, you will feel the whole charming atmosphere of Spain!

How to get from Tenerife South Airport to Puerto de la Cruz? Tenerife has 2 airports - north and south. But even if your plane takes you to the southern airport, it’s not scary. Because there is a regular bus from the airport. The distance from the southern airport to Puerto de la Cruz is about 95 km. A ticket costs about 10 euros. The distance from the northern airport to Puerto de la Cruz is about 38 km.

But there is another, more comfortable way (especially if you are traveling with small children): you can order a taxi from the airport in advance at very reasonable prices Online famous Kiwitaxi service .

Which hotel to stay in Puerto de la Cruz? We were struck by the fact that hotels at this famous resort were cheap. I used to associate the Canary Islands with an expensive vacation. But this is a myth! In our hotel with a swimming pool and a large beautiful area - a room of 35 sq.m. with a balcony, bedroom and kitchen studio cost only 25 euros at the end of September. By the way, when I was choosing a hotel, I noticed that almost all hotels have a small kitchen in their rooms. We fell in love with our hotel. We liked that from the hotel we had to go down to the sea along a pedestrian street, passing cafes, shops, beautiful houses with carved balconies. You can see all hotels in Puerto de la Cruz.

Here is the view from the window of our apartment to the courtyard of our hotel

When is the best time to go on holiday to Tenerife? Here the air temperature ranges from 20 to 26 degrees all year round. That's why people don't have batteries or air conditioners. There is no need for screens on the windows either, because for some reason there are no mosquitoes here. Simply wonderful living conditions! The most ideal time for a holiday is early autumn. We were there at the end of September. The air temperature was 25 degrees. The water in the ocean was also about the same temperature. The whole city was buried in flowers. We only walked, enjoying the color of the Canarian streets with colorful houses and carved balconies.

3. Sights of Tenerife

The main attraction is the city of Puerto de la Cruz itself. It is absolutely not like other tourist centers. There are few hotels here and you unwittingly find yourself in the unhurried philistine life of the indigenous people, who do not bow down to tourists, as often happens at resorts. In this city you feel not like a tourist, but like a relative who has come to visit.

Black sand on the beaches of Puerto de la Cruz. Black sand is the hallmark of Tenerife. It is of volcanic origin. I have no idea why it was necessary to bring white sand to the south of Tenerife, because it is such a banality, it is available on all the beaches of the world. Be sure to take a photo on the black sand beach!

ATTENTION! If you want to bring black sand as a souvenir, keep in mind that this is prohibited. I poured some sand into my jeans pockets for my friend and thus quietly carried it on board the plane :)))

Artificial lakes Lago Martianez with sea water. They were built back in the 70s with the participation of the famous architect Cesar Manrique. It is amazingly beautiful and cozy here - fountains, flowers, palm trees, cafes, sun loungers. When the ocean is stormy, you can relax here. The cost of a full day ticket is only 3 euros.

This is a garden and zoo of extraordinary beauty. Every year, all EU countries allocate an amount with many zeros so that work is carried out to restore many endangered species of birds, animals and plants.

Loro Parque contains over 1,000 different native plants. There are several theaters on the water with shows of killer whales, dolphins, and fur seals. And even a parrot show. There are several performances per day lasting 30 minutes. Be sure to go to Loropark, even if the price seems high to you. You will not regret it. An adult ticket costs 34 euros, a child ticket costs 23. Opening hours: from 8:30 to 18:45.

Volcano Teide- an important landmark of Tenerife. It is known that Columbus, Cook, and Darwin admired this volcano. Tourists try to visit it. We left this peak at 3718 m to conquer for the next trip. We definitely want to come to the Canaries again.

Ancient wine storage. Tenerife Casa del Vino located just 10 min. drive from Puerto de la Cruz to the town of El Sauzal. There is a tasting room, a wine museum and a restaurant serving masterpieces of Canarian cuisine.

Architectural sights of Puerto de la Cruz. This is an old square. Charco, there is a statue of the Holy Virgin Mary. Also the church Nuestra Senora de la Pena de Francia, where weddings are held at night. Abaco's house is Casa Abaco, it houses a museum of Canarian architecture.

Miranda's home is Casa de Miranda, now it houses a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Castle of San Felipe, Royal Customs - Casa de la Real, small local fishing port.

Entertainment in Puerto de la Cruz. The most fun, crowded streets are the embankment, Charco Square, the streets of Quintana, Santo Domingo, San Telmo.

The Fiesta Canaria Concert Hall hosts Canarian folklore shows, and the Andromeda restaurant and Taoro casino host evening shows in the style of the Moulin Rouge. There is a wonderful Jazz bar Blue Not and famous discos - Castillo, Victoria, Joy, H2O, Playa, Jockey Night Club Cabaret.

Beaches of Puerto de la Cruz. The city has 2 large beaches for tourists with unique black sand - Playa Martianez and Playa Jardin. Martianez Beach (Playa Martianez) is wilder and unequipped, it is not protected from waves and there are no sun loungers, but there are fewer people there. Playa Jardin beach has everything for a comfortable stay - showers, changing rooms, cafes, medical facilities. paragraph. And protected from waves by a powerful concrete breakwater. There are lakes (pools) with sea water Martianez, which I wrote about above. And we also found one beach - a city one. It is very small (between Lakes Martianez and Jardine Beach). It’s very colorful and locals relax there. The beach does not have black sand, but volcanic rocks.

Where to eat in Puerto de la Cruz? Prices in cafes and restaurants on the embankment are higher than those far from the sea. In small cute cafes not far from our hotel, food was often served to us by the owners of the establishments themselves. The prices are ridiculous, and the portions are huge - you can take 1 portion of paella for two.

Pizza with seafood, freshly caught and grilled dorado fish - delicious. I also fell in love with Sangria. We bought it in supermarkets. Price - about 1 euro for 1.5 liters. You won’t taste such delicious Sangria here :)

4. Guide to Barcelona for independent travel

I promised to tell you how you can see almost all the sights of the city in a couple of days. This is the plan.

1. Arrive in the center of Barcelona(Plaça Catalunya) from the airport by bus. The bus runs every 5-10 minutes and costs 5.90 euros. You can also get there by taxi. The cost of a taxi ride to the center is about 30 euros. Using this service Kiwi Taxi You can inexpensively book a taxi online (not only from Barcelona airport, but from any airport in the world). You can place your order online and the taxi driver will meet you with a sign with your name at the airport.

2. On the main square of Barcelona - Plaza Catalunya you can buy a city tour of Barcelona at special kiosks. This is such a cool thing. It works like this: red 2-decker buses ply along the route. You get on any bus with a ticket, preferably on the 2nd floor, listen to the excursion (connect the headphones that you will be given with a ticket to channel No. 8 (audio guide in Russian)). Then get off at those stops where you want to take a closer look at the sights (you will be given a route map).

After seeing the attraction, take the next bus. And you travel like this all day. There is a tour for 2 days. Barcelona City Tour Cost for 1 day - €28.00 (adult) and €16.00 (child). For 2 days - €39.00 (adult) and €20.00 (child).

Don't forget to feed the pigeons in the square!

3. What is a must-see in Barcelona on the Barcelona City Tour? I indicated the metro stations in case you travel by metro.

• Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia) of the great Antonio Gaudi. Metro: Sagrada Familia
• Casa Batllo and Casa Mila (architect Antoni Gaudi). Metro: Passeig de Gracia
• Park Güell (architect Antoni Gaudi). Metro: Lesseps (L3)
• Las Rambla Boulevard, here you can buy a painting or order a portrait from local artists. On the boulevard is the Boqueria market. Metro: Catalunya, Liceu or Drassanes
• Gothic Quarter. Metro - Jaume I
• El Born (Born district) - Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral, Palace of Catalan Music and Picasso Museum. Metro: Urquinaona
• Mount Montjuic - Spanish Village Museum. Metro: Espanya
• Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe
• Barcelona beach
• Mount Tibidabo (perhaps the most gorgeous view of Barcelona from above, route options can be found)

5. Another useful life hack for independent travel

Book a transfer from the airport or train station or from the hotel in advance; a driver with a sign will meet you at the airport.

6. How much does a Tenerife + Barcelona holiday cost?

The cost of a tour at a travel agency in Tenerife with a direct flight for 10 days is from 1,500 euros per person. We spent so much in 2. Plus it was an amazing adventure! We didn't sit in our room or on the beach all day.

We spent 4 days in Barcelona (2 days on the way to Tenerife and 2 days on the way back) and 6 days we spent in the colorful Spanish town of Puerto de la Cruz. We saw and learned so many interesting things.

Expenses: about 1500 euros for 10 days for 2:

• Flight – 300 euros. Purchasing tickets several months in advance (200 euros for a flight for 2 Kyiv - Barcelona - Kyiv, company Wizzair, 100 euros for a flight Barcelona - Tenerife - Barcelona, ​​airline company).
• Accommodation (for 2 people) 250 euros. Booking hotels several months in advance Booking.com. 2 nights in Barcelona - 100 euros, 6 nights in Puerto de la Cruz - 150 euros.
• Excursions – about 130 euros. Loro Park - 70 euros, Barcelona City Tour - 60 euros.
• Transport(airport - city and back) - 100 euros.
• Food and Sangria:)))– about 800 euros.
• Visa— 70 euros

Summary

If you are planning a holiday in Tenerife, I recommend that you go without a tour company. You now know how to arrange a trip yourself. You will get an unforgettable experience plus:

• 2 trips in one (to Barcelona and Tenerife)
• Feel the true spirit of the Catalans and Canarians.

I am still indescribably delighted!

I have another nice bonus for you. If time permits, be sure to plan a trip from Barcelona to the city Figueres inMuseum-Theater of Salvador Dali. At the end of the article there is a video that may inspire you to take this trip. The driving time from Barcelona to Figueres is 53 minutes, the ticket costs from 20 euros.

I wish you a sea of ​​unforgettable impressions!

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Tenerife is a large and beautiful island of the Canary archipelago. Holidays here are like a fairy tale - colorful sand, lush vegetation, gentle waters of the warm ocean, exotic dishes and many mysterious corners...

Tenerife gets its name from the Teide volcano. The ancient aborigines called the island "snow mountain". The volcano is clearly visible from airplanes and ships. Tenerife has two sides: north and south. If you want to immerse yourself in lush tropical vegetation, go to the north of the island, and if you dream of lounging on beaches with colorful sand, then go to the south.

Climate and weather of Tenerife

Tenerife has a very mild climate, which makes it a year-round resort. The water temperature in the ocean does not drop below +19°C. In summer the average is about +24°C, but at the southern tip of the island the thermometer can rise to +34°C.

Resorts Tenerife

The northern part of the island is characterized by peace and tranquility. The main resort here is Puerto de la Cruz.

The southern part of the island is a boiling cauldron of beach passions. A variety of hotels, entertainment venues and magnificent beaches are what the southern region is famous for. The largest resort is Playa de las Americas. Both young people and families with children come here.

The capital of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is worth a visit during the winter carnival, which is in no way inferior to the Brazilian one.

Beaches and sea of ​​Tenerife

The beaches of Tenerife are famous for their volcanic multi-colored sand. The most famous: Playa de los Cristianos, Playa del Bobo, Playa de la Enramada, El Bufadero, Callao Gordo, Playa de San Juan, Playa de Masca. Everyone has a “zest”: for example, the golden sand for Las Teresitas beach was brought from the Sahara Desert, and the sand on Playa la Arena beach is completely black.

You can find beaches with red, golden, and snow-white sand. In the south of the island there is a water park where you can go down the slides with the whole family. The range of water activities is presented in full - from banana boat rides to diving and yachting.

Sights of Tenerife

At the end of winter and beginning of spring, the capital of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is rocked by a luxurious carnival. The date varies from year to year: it depends on Easter. Carnival processions, competitions, choosing a “queen”, parades, dancing, fireworks - all this awaits you at the carnival.

Divers will be interested in visiting underwater caves near the capital of the island, as well as visiting the Carbonero shipwreck, where you can meet stingrays and sharks. Candelaria is home to the beautiful Basilica Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, built in the 16th century. In August, thousands of pilgrims come here.

You can get acquainted with the history of the island in the town of Guimar, where the Chacon pyramids restored by traveler Thor Heyerdahl are located. They are made of hewn stones (although there was no metal in ancient times), their edges directly point to the sun on the days of the winter and summer solstice.

In the center of the southern part of the island is the Las Cañadas del Teide National Park. You should definitely go up to the observation deck near the extinct volcano by cable car to look at the completely unearthly landscapes. By the way, some episodes of Star Wars were filmed here.

Loro Park has a huge collection of parrots - more than 300 species! You can also attend a show of marine artists - killer whales, dolphins and fur seals. Tenerife also has a mini-zoo, a water amusement park, a cactus park and many other different entertainments for every taste and budget! One of the symbols of Tenerife, along with the dragon tree, is the Auditorio de Tenerife. This is a grandiose concert hall with excellent acoustics, where concerts and theatrical opera performances take place.

The local cuisine is no different from traditional Spanish: you can easily find paella, gazpacho or bruschetta on the menu. Among the local dishes, the most notable are those made from highland potatoes boiled in their skins. It is served with special spicy sauces.

There is a lot of seafood in Tenerife - be sure to try squid, lobsters, shrimp, grilled octopus. You can take home local palm honey and goat cheese as a souvenir to your family from the island.