Tenerife Holidays

Tenerife may be closer to Africa than Spain but the atmosphere is definitely Spanish - relaxed and unhurried by day, the pace hots

With sun-baked sandy beaches and exuberant bars and nightclubs, the south coast of Tenerife feels far from the lush banana plantations and cosmopolitan towns of the north of the island. In fact, Tenerife is only 55 miles from north to south, but majestic Mount Teide cuts the island into two very distinct parts each having a very different character. Away from the holiday resorts, the island’s Spanish heritage reveals itself in sleepy whitewashed plazas and tiny Spanish tapas bars, in fun-loving fiestas and elegant colonial buildings. up as the sun goes down. It's one island that can offer two very different breaks. Go south for hot sunshine, and north to Los Gigantes for dramatic scenery and sophistication.

At just over 12,000 feet, this volcanic mountain, in Las Canadas National Park, is the highest mountain in Spain and has a cable car which runs almost to the top. In the North, the resort of Puerto de la Cruz boasts stunning views of it, a picturesque waterfront, excellent shopping and entertainment.. The south of the island is hotter and sunnier and has an impressive lunar landscape. This is where the buzzing resort of Playa de las Americas is located.

Tenerife offers you more than you probably expect. You could visit one of the 106 vineyards on the island, where wine production has been established for centuries. Why not take a trip to the sandy beach, Las Teresitas, five miles north of Santa Cruz? Here you will find half a mile of golden sand imported from the Sahara, lined with palm trees, kiosks and typical snacks and tapas. If you want to explore, discover the Pyramids of Guimar, constructed according to similar principles to those discovered in Mexico and Peru. To experience a taste of culture, you may like to attend a concert by the Symphony Orchestra, which plays at the Tenerife Auditorium in Santa Cruz.

Why not let us tailor a holiday to include your favourite activities and sights, here in Tenerife and its neighbouring islands – or anywhere else for that matter? Contact our specialist consultants and see what they come up with!