Tenerife is often referred to as the "Island of eternal Spring" due to the Passat winds which provide a good and balanced climate the whole year round with barely noticeable changing seasons. The huge Volcano, Mount Teide, Spain’s largest mountain, dominates the island. It has a big effect on the weather, the South being warmer than the North, with its lunar like landscapes where at a height from over 2.000 meters it could even snow. North of the island is therefore much greener with abundant vegetation. To the middle of the island there are vast areas of natural stunning beauty.

The capital of Tenerife is the second most populated city of the Canary Islands with more than 200,000 inhabitants. Tenerife has been growing in popularity ever since a second airport was built in the south some 20 years ago. Its expansion has seen it develop into a major tourist area.

Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos are Tenerife´s major tourist resorts. Hotels and apartments are surrounded by shops, nightlife, bars, restaurants, entertainment, golf courses and a wide range of water activities.

20 minutes from the airport is Los Cristianos - once a quaint fishing village, is now one of Tenerife^s favourite holiday haunts, popular with families is provides a relaxing family holiday. it still has much of its original charm and provides 2 excellent beaches. All along the resort is a pedestrian area, with a wonderful choice of shops, bars, childrens play area and great restaurants. There is little night life here, and the bars and restaurants close by midnight. However it is only 5 minutes by taxi to the more lively Playa de las Americas.

Playa de Las Americas is Tenerife’s most popular resort. It has many beautifuly beaches which provide numerous water sports. There are a wide variety of shops, cafes, bars and clubs and n endless choice of restaurants of all types. This resort is famous for its nightlife where you can party 'till dawn (and beyond)! This is not an deal for young families who may prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of Los Cristianos..

Puerto de la Cruz is Tenerife’s oldest resort and situated on the north side of the island. Although the weather is good, it does have slightly more rain than south of the Island. It is a large resort but more relaxed than Las Americas to the south. Nightlife consists mostly of live entertainment with the many excellent bars and restaurants. There is only one beach here, but the large 8 acre lido, will attract many.

Ferries go daily on trips to the other Canary Islands - a trip to La Gomera, a small quiet Island, takes just over an hour.

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