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| A brief introduction to Tenerife |
By:
Anderson Gladish |
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Tenerife is the largest of the Spanish Canary islands and lies in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Africa. Tenerife''s beautiful mountainous regions, unusual black beaches and sparkling seas has all contributed to its status as a popular tourist destination, but the island has even more to offer than that.
In terms of travelling Tenerife is relatively easy to get to. It is served by two airports: Tenerife North, Los Rodeos Airport (GCXO) and Reina Sof?a Airport (GCTS), both of which are well served by most airlines. If you aren''t a fan of flying you can also take a ferry: they run most frequently from the Spanish port of Cadiz. The island itself is served by a fairly good road system; you can either rent a car and drive or take advantage of the island''s bus network.
Tenerife''s popularity as a holiday destination means there are lots of accommodation options to suit everyone. A popular option is to rent a villa or apartment for the week ? there are numerous companies which provide this service and use that as a base for your trip, alternatively most of the coastline is dotted with hotels. The Hotel Villa Cortez is particularly recommended for those looking for some luxury on their trip.
Tenerife''s island location means the seafood is as good as you''d expect; fresh, tasty and with a wide range of options. Seafood is normally accompanied by another of the island''s delicacies, ''Mojo'' or a sauce whose content ranges from peppery red Mojo to Coriander and Garlic infused green Mojo. Tenerife also prides itself on the quality of its cheese which is one of the island''s biggest exports.
If you''re looking to get a real feel for life on Tenerife then the numerous festivals celebrated on the island are good times in which to visit. The Pilgrimages or Romer?as are normally celebrated by processions accompanied by local food, arts and crafts, dance, and sports; alternatively the larger, world-famous Carnival of St Cruz (held in February) attracts visitors from all over the world.
If you''re looking for a beach holiday then Tenerife also has lots of offer, with the picturesque and relatively unspoilt El Puertito beach coming particularly recommended. Alternatively, for a close-up look at the sea-life around the island the Eden Catamaran, a boat trip which takes you out in search of dolphins and whales, is also worth doing.
For those looking for a night out their best bet is probably to visit the Playa de las Americas resort. This has a selection of shops, restaurants and cabaret bars suitable for families in an area known as ''The Patch''; for those looking for a more debauched night however the ''Veronicas'' and the ''Starco centre'' are both worth a visit.
Tenerife is busy, modern and vibrant enough to suit even the most discerning traveller. However, it marries this modernity with the best of traditional island life, making it into the perfect holiday spot.
#Pen name# is a freelance writer with many years experience of Eurpoean travel. They recommend Monarch for cheap flights to Tenerife. |
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