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Summers full of color Laurel forests, ferns, Sample the best of The best and tranquility the Island climate Experience Gastronomy nature www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 1 CONTENTS 4 Tenerife: The Isle of Treasures 6 Compelling Reasons to Visit the Island 8 Map 10 Mt. 12 Arts & Culture 14 Leisure Sports 16 Whale & Dolphin Watching 17 Adventure Sports 18 Parks & Family Adventures 20 Golf 22 Food & Wine 24 Spas & Wellness 26 Stargazing 28 Itineraries 32 Events Calendar 34 Great Days, Better Nights 35 Key Contacts

2 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 3 There’s so much to do it would be easier to tell you the things it’s not “possible to do on the Island of Tenerife ” TENERIFE: Average annual temperature of THE ISLE OF 73oF TREASURES Tenerife is the largest of the , a chain in the eastern Atlantic Ocean that is part of and located off the Western Coast of Africa. The Island is an idyll with a remarkable variety of geographic options—from other-worldly desert landscapes to lush green mountains to stunning seascapes—you could imagine your- self in any of thousands of locations around the globe without ever stepping off this captivating Island.

Average daily temperature: 73˚F 800+ local species of flora and fauna (Miami: 77˚F) Modern transporation system 2 2 Area: 785 mi (Oahu: 597 mi ) Two airports, flights to 150+ cities 3,000 hours of sunlight per year around the world (Miami: 2,903 hours) Two international cruise ports Nearly 250 miles of coastline, Two UNESCO World Heritage sites: 43 miles of beaches Mt. Teide National Park and 48% of the Island is protected the city of La Laguna natural area The Euro is the official currency

4 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 5 FEEL THE WARMTH OF THE SUN AND THE PEOPLE COMPELLING REASONS TO VISIT THE ISLAND

There are so many reasons to Outstanding nature. Make shopping an art. The perfect fusion. Closer than you think. The sustainable Island. come, we simply cannot mention Beaches of white or even black You can come just for the shopping On Tenerife, the Islanders live life with The Island is very close to Tenerife is an them all. So here are just a few 3sand, laurel forests surviving from 5and spend as much time as you 7passion and we always have a happy 10 mainland Spain and , just 12 environmentally-conscious the Tertiary Period, and Mount Teide. The like indulging in your favourite pastime. smile on our faces. Our sweet, friendly a two to four-hour flight away. Many Island. Bioclimatic houses designed by examples of why Tenerife is a top natural diversity of the Island offers There’s no VAT IGIC (local tax) that is nature means we welcome all visitors flights depart for Europe each day ITER (Technological Institute of Renewable destination: strikingly different scenery around applicable here, generally at 7%, making with open arms (for instance, drivers and the Island’s location makes it a Energy) offering holiday accommodation every corner, as observed by Alexander everything cheaper– plus you’ll find all the invariably stop at pedestrian crossings tri-continental platform and a nexus for and taking full advantage of natural A climate of wellbeing. von Humboldt and Charles Darwin top boutiques and fashion houses. Add to and we make every effort to give precise bonds and development between Europe, resources for domestic use, our zero- Say goodbye to the stressful daily himself during their stay on Tenerife. that all the luxury you desire, magnificent directions). This is the result of our being a America, and Africa. emission tramway or the constant routine. The sunny weather is 1 Its ever-present volcanic origins can be villas, plush limousines, and sleek yachts fusion of Spanish and European forefathers, acknowledgment of our hotels for their beneficial for your physical and spiritual Get in shape. best explored by taking one of the many and you have the kind of holiday that will combined with a strong American and commitment to sustainability are just some harmony. We have a powerful ally: the Our climate, the chance to spectacular Island tours. make everyone back home green with African influence. Many have decided to of the examples of the environmental mild temperatures on the Island all train both at sea level and envy when you recount your adventures. stay and live here having gotten to know 11 awareness that abounds on the Island. year round, so every day becomes Choose what you like best. at altitude, modern facilities and webtenerife.co.uk/activities/shopping/ us during their holidays. a chance to unwind and enjoy the Choose between water sports and accommodation with all the Move with ease. simple pleasures of life. Enjoy the activities at the beach or in the Authentic flavors & wines. comforts of home and more lead Tenerife is the largest of the 4 Clear blue skies. innumerable professional athletes outdoors, stroll through the streets and mountains. Take in the best of rural life, This will be your greatest Canary Islands but not too The skies of Tenerife are so pure (we are referring to European, 13 along seafront promenades, breathe.... go whale and dolphin spotting, have fun discovery. The local cuisine is big to travel around –visitors can 6and clear that it is regarded 8 World, and Olympic champions) to at theme parks or playing golf. Go hiking, a delicious combination of the best journey from one end of the Island Everything for everyone. as one of the best places in the diving, stargazing, and let yourself go Atlantic and Mediterranean food, choose Tenerife every year for their to the other in a day. Distances are Tenerife has something for all world for stargazing. It is home to the during nights of partying. Indeed, there’s creating exquisite dishes made from fresh demanding and intense training easily manageable– you can travel visitors, whatever time of year you prestigious Canary Islands Astrophysics programmes. Cycling, swimming, 2 so much to do it would be easier to tell Institute along with huge telescopes local produce that simply make your around the Island on public transport or decide to come. Come alone, bring your you the things it’s not possible to do on mouth water. athletics, beach volleyball... Just like them, by hire car if you prefer more flexibility. family, your partner, friends, or even -including the Gregor solar telescope- you can also enjoy your favourite sport on the Island of Tenerife. used by leading Spanish and international Tenerife’s relatively small size has another your pet (which are welcome at many Relax day and night. the Island. scientists attempting to unravel the positive thing: it’s impossible to get lost establishments). Tenerife is a Spanish, European, mysteries of the Universe. on the Island. 9and family destination. A safe Island in every sense, where calm Better conventions & events. and tranquility reigns, allowing With several large convention Due to its volcanic origins, you to enjoy a relaxing, carefree 14 centers on the Island, Tenerife is vacation with the added assurance of a popular destination for corporate event Tenerife also has black sand beaches, knowing that, if the need arises, you have planners who are looking for a warm, a comprehensive healthcare network at unique location for that special event. “mainly in the north of the Island your disposal. 6 Turismo de Tenerife ” www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 7 Cruz del Carmen-El Batán

Cruz del Carmen-El Batán Nearly 250

Piscinas miles of naturales La Laguna coastline, Piscinas TENERIFE POINTS 11 naturales 43 miles La Mesa 11 of beaches La Mesa 10 12 Tourist Information Office 10 12 World Heritage Site OF INTEREST Santa Cruz 2 Mt. Teide cable car Tourist Information Office Auditorio Ancient Dragon Tree World Heritage Site Garachico - 7 9 5 Mt. Teide San Juan del Reparo 2 1 13 18 Mt. Teide cable car Playa Punta Brava Los Gigantes 9 Ancient Dragon Tree Garachico - 7 Beaches San Juan del Reparo 5 1 13 18 Mt. Teide Playa Punta Brava Piscinas Los Gigantes naturales 15 Mamio- Beaches Los Órganos Los RealePjosisc-inas Hostels and refuges Rambla dne aCturastraoles 16 15 Mamio- Recommended paths 3 Los Órganos 4 Farmers' market - Hostels and refuges Rambla de Castro 16 Golf courses Recommended paths 3 4 Farmers' market Los Gigantes Golf courses Callejón de Teno Mt. Teide Windsurfing / Kite surfing Surfing Callejón de Teno Jet skis Windsurfing / Kite surfing Parador - Sport fishing Altos de Guajara - Surfing Parador Diving Jet skis Marinas Parador - Sport fishing Altos de Guajara - Ports Parador Diving Whale watching 48% of Island Marinas Ports is a protected Whale watching Camino de Chasna - Places of interest 14 Paisaje Lunar natural area1 Auditorium 2 Casa del Vino Places of interest 14 Camino de Chasna - Paisaje Lunar 3 Centro Alfarero Casa Miquelas 1 Auditorium 4 Cueva del Viento 2 Casa del Vino Costa 5 Forestal Park Arona - 3 Centro Alfarero Casa Miquelas Roque del Conde - 6 Jungle Park 4 Cueva del Viento Arona 7 Loro Parque 5 Forestal Park Arona - 8 Monkey Park 6 Jungle Park Roque del Conde - 9 Archaelological Museum Arona 7 Loro Parque 6 10 Museum of History 8 Monkey Park 11 Museum of History: Casa de Carta 9 Archaelological Museum Puerto de la Cruz 12 Museum of Science and the Cosmos 6 10 Museum of History 8 13 Museum of Nature and Mankind 11 Museum of History: Casa de Carta 14 Paisaje Lunar 12 Museum of Science and the Cosmos 15 Pueblo Chico 8 13 Museum of Nature and Mankind 17 16 Rambla de Castro 14 Paisaje Lunar 17 Siam Park 15 Pueblo Chico 18 TEA, Tenerife Arts Centre 17 16 Rambla de Castro 17 Siam Park 18 TEA, Tenerife Arts Centre

8 Turismo de Tenerife Mt. Teide: Journey to the UNESCO World MT. TEIDE Center of the Earth Heritage Site One of Tenerife’s national treasures is Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Looming large over this surreal landscape is Mt. Teide, Spain’s highest peak at 12,198 feet above sea level. More than three million people visit each year to view this majestic, breathtaking, unique treasure.

An invigorating three-hour hike along a hour’s traverse to the summit, which opens winding trail leads to a stunning mountain upon breathtaking sunrise views of all refuge on Mt. Teide known as Altavista. seven Canary Islands. It is like being on After a restful night’s sleep, it is a mere top of the world.

As the sun dips behind Mt. Teide, the volcano casts a shadow across the “Sea of Clouds,” dominating the pinkening skyline like a giant, dark pyramid.

10 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 11 La Laguna: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tradition ARTS & CULTURE sets us apart Tenerife’s Spanish heritage dates back to the 15th century, and is home to historical towns, architecture, and sites.

La Laguna is Tenerife’s former capital and carts, traditional food, local wines, and Santa Cruz, in particular, thousands in considered to be the cultural capital of meats take center stage. Islanders wearing fancy dress, wigs and face paint fill the the Canary Islands. Its historical center colorful ’mago’ costumes accompany city with sequins, feathers, music, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage ’parrandas’ musical groups who play non-stop fun. Site in 1999. La Laguna is known for its tunes at popular festivals in , many beautiful churches, including Santo San Benito (La Laguna), and San Roque Architecture is another aspect of Tenerife’s Domingo, the Church of the Holy Christ, (Garachico) among others. charm. Traditional wooden balconies and the San Miguel Chapel. of pitch pine, specific to the Canary Popular fiestas are held throughout the Islands, often include intricate carvings. Explore Garachico’s natural lava pools in year, many with a religious note. Holy There never seems to be sufficient time this colonial port that was once home to Week in La Laguna and the Corpus Christi to fully appreciate the Island’s churches, American colonists. Garachico is a port celebrations in , are highly convents, historic buildings, plazas, town that served as the gateway for trade recommended. Other major celebrations fountains, and palaces, many dating back between Europe and the New World in pay tribute to the statue of the Virgin 400 years or more. In addition to historic the 16th and 17th centuries. It is known of Candelaria, Patroness of the Canary treasures, Tenerife is also known for for its many wine shops and also home Islands, as well as the sampling of new modern architectural gems. Calatrava’s to the oldest living Roca tree, just wines at , where local curved lines and open spaces grace the one of the many species of exotic and youngsters descend the hills on wooden Adán Martín Tenerife Auditorium and the unique flaura and fauna in this fertile boards at breakneck speeds. International Trade Fair and Conference Mediterranean climate. Centre. Swiss architects Herzog & de However, one festivity on Tenerife Meuron have left their creative signature World’s 2nd Tenerife is proud of its authentic traditions, outshines the rest: the Carnival, which on the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, and fiestas, cuisine and, above all, its friendly transforms Tenerife’s towns and its people the Plaza de España de Santa Cruz. Largest Carnival people. From spring to fall, ox-drawn every February. For several weeks in

12 Turismo de Tenerife Laurel Forests, NATURE HIKES Tranquility Tenerife boasts 43 protected nature areas, comprising a stunning 48% of the Island. Hike the hundreds and Ferns of miles of posted trails and enjoy the view. The Laurel Forests are a lush relic of the past. El Acantilado de Los Gigantes—“The Giant Cliffs”—soar 2000 feet overhead. The Sendero de los Sentidos—“the Path of the Senses”—is an annotated natural landscape that stimulates sight, hearing, touch, and smell.

One experience available only on Tenerife Head over to the northern part of the With the perfect climate and gorgeous is exploring the 10-mile-long Cueva del Island to Puerto de la Cruz at the foot scenery, Tenerife is the ideal location for Viento—the “Cave of Wind”—at Icod de at Mt. Teide to explore the Botanical hiking. In Taganana, explore the rural los Vinos. It is a journey into the depths Gardens. Created in 1788, the Botanical park of Anaga, a rich natural area and of the Earth. Likewise, horseback trails Gardens contain one of the world’s most ecological reserve. The Laurel Forest crisscross the Island, and Tenerife’s unique collection of plants and trees from located here is a breathtaking reminder of location has made it a prime pit stop for five continents, including the local Roca the continental Europe’s Mediterranean migratory birds traversing their ways north tree. You will also have time to visit San forests that disappeared long ago. and south, making bird watching a favorite Telmo, Plaza del Charco, the La Ranilla pastime for Islanders and tourists alike. district, and the Taoro Park, where the Taoro Casino is located.

Explore 800+ local Europe’s Largest species of Lava Tube flora and fauna

14 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 15 21 Species of Dolphins & Whales WHALES & the Island’s DOLPHINS other population Of the world’s 79 species of dolphins and whales, 21 live near Tenerife, including permanent colonies of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins. All live just three miles off the coast year-round. Tour boats depart daily for some of the world’s most spectacular viewing. ADVENTURE SPORTS The crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean around Tenerife are filled with a rich diversity of marine life, making for an undersea paradise for the veteran diver to the first-timer. But Tenerife is not for submariners alone. Other water sports include deep-sea fishing, sailing, wind- and kite-surfing and kayaking.

Tenerife’s moderate climate, diverse terrain better health in a setting that is second and exceptional athletic facilities make it a to none. From biking through spectacular prime destination for world-class athletes landscapes to incomparable rock climbing, in training. Fitness-conscious amateurs Tenerife is an adventurer’s dream. flock to the Island as well to achieve

16 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 17 #1 Waterpark in the World by TripAdvisor

PARKS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES There’s no time to be bored on Tenerife, which has many theme parks where you can enjoy unforgettable experiences. Open all year, they are the perfect supplement to all the activities and places to discover on your holiday.

There’s no time to be bored on Tenerife, Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz, is structures, perfectly aligned and which has many theme parks where you an incredible wildlife park and aquarium astronomically oriented to the winter can enjoy unforgettable experiences. Open visited by millions of people each year. The and summer solstices, will take you to a all year, they are the perfect supplement to orca show is the star attraction, though different world. all the activities and places to discover on the penguins come a close second, living your holiday. in an exact replica of their natural frozen In the south of the Island you can visit habitat; Katandra Treetops, an aviary with Jungle Park, a jungle setting full of wild Siam Park (Costa Adeje) is Europe’s hundreds of birds from around the world, animals and there’s even a bird of prey largest water park, occupying 185,000 Bengal tigers, dolphins... and, of course, freeflight exhibition including eagles. square metres. Entirely themed on the all the fun of the parrot show. Parque Loro Emulate your favourite racing driver at Kingdom of Siam, it boasts some amazing (Spanish for Parrot Park), has the best Karting Club Tenerife or enjoy the attractions: an artificial white-sand beach and largest collection of these intelligent, thrills and spills of the water slides at with three metre-high waves, the Tower friendly birds in the whole world. Aqualand; so many things to do during of Power (the second highest ’kamikaze’ your holiday, and what better way to water slide in the world) and many others, At Pueblo Chico (La Orotava), you’ll feel round it off than a visit to Forestal Park, ensuring a fun day out with family or like a giant standing next to miniature an adventure playground boasting over a friends. versions of the Canary Islands’ most hundred tree-top attractions where Tarzan symbolic buildings, while the pyramid would feel right at home.

18 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 19 Nine Island Golf Courses designed by the likes of Donald Steel and Steve Ballesteros

the Fairway ends GOLF at the Atlantic Blessed with dramatic mountain and seascapes and enhanced by a near-perfect climate, Tenerife is a year-round golfer’s paradise. Novice players can take part in beginner’s courses or clinics led by professionals to learn the basics in a low-key atmosphere.

With nine original courses sprinkled across Atlantic with Tenerife’s dramatic Teno the Island designed by the likes of Donald mountain range as a backdrop, to the Steel and Seve Ballesteros integrating stately and exclusive Real Club de Golf, many natural elements and local vegetation the second oldest golf club in Spain with of Tenerife, there’s something for every breathtaking views of Mt. Teide, taste and skill level. From Buenavista Golf you’ll find it all on Tenerife. situated atop cliffs overlooking the azure

20 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 21 Unique Grape Varietals Wines from of Listán Negro & 5 Designations FOOD & WINE Listán Blanco of Origin Visit Tenerife’s world-famous vineyards to learn the vintner’s art while enjoying a meal in an exceptional setting. A volcanic territory may not seem ideal for agriculture but it is, in fact, extremely fertile land. You can find great wines across the Island and in the town of Vilaflor, which boasts the highest vineyards in Europe. The lack of water forced locals to excavate miles of underground galleries to collect that which filters down from the surface, creating a fertile cropland.

Tenerife’s wine is internationally And don’t miss Bodegas Monje vineyard in Our cuisine is a marvelous fusion between recognized for its unique colors, . Although the wine cellars were the historic and the avant-garde. Potatoes, flavors, and aromas due to natural built in 1983, Bodegas Monje is a family ’mojos’ sauces, ’gofio’—a toasted corn heritage, climate, and volcanic roots. vineyard dating to 1750. The Monje family meal—cheese, fish, and honey are all This area is home to two of Tenerife’s five is among Tenerife’s first wine producers, local delights. designations of origin: Icoden Daute Isora cultivating and bottling wine from the and Abona. Discover all five by following three grapes grown here — Listan Negro, Also, be sure to try one of Tenerife’s our ‘wine routes,’ offering visitors the Listan Blanco, and Negramoll. renowned guachinches. These small, chance to uncover the history of the towns family-run eateries offer meals improvised marked by wines with a true volcanic Cuisine is another great hallmark of on a rural terrace with wine made spirit. If you delve further into Tenerife’s Tenerife’s culture. Traditional marketplaces of grapes grown onsite accompanied wine culture, you can tour organic estates in towns and villages across the Island by traditional dishes, all at very such as Alma de Trevejo. offer wonderful fresh produce, often affordable prices. grown on organic farms.

22 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 23 SPAS & WELLNESS Not only do Tenerife’s natural assets give you energy and vitality but a visit to one of the spas, located across the Island, allows time for relaxation. A trip to a spa gives you time to switch off and forget about the daily routine and feel renewed both in body and mind.

Medical Tourism in Tenerife Tenerife boasts a hospital network with This network has a dedicated customer leading qualified professionals and the service team for international patients, Tenerife’s beaches, nature, and weather latest technical and surgical advances. Their which speaks eight different languages. make the Island an attractive destination treatments and surgeries are second-to- Furthermore, if required, it is possible to for millions of visitors every year and they none. These centres meet the medical and arrange transfers, accommodation pre and also make the Island the perfect place to sanitary standards of an EU country but post treatment and to organise additional undergo a medical treatment. with significant economic advantages over leisure activities. most European countries and America.

24 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 25 STARGAZING The unadulterated skies of Tenerife are so clear and devoid of light and air pollution that it is regarded as a premier global site for stargazing by professionals and amateurs alike. Come find yourself beneath a blanket of stars.

26 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 27 3,000 hours Easy Extension from Spain or of sunlight Major European Airports ITINERARIES per year 4-DAY ITINERARY This itinerary will give you a brief but memorable sampling of everything the beautiful Island of Tenerife has to offer. Deluxe accommodations, superb food and world famous wines, the perfect climate, and a range of outdoor activities, stargazing, wine tasting, and visits to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Mt. Teide National Park and La Laguna. Be among the first Americans to visit this breathtaking Island.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Island Tour La Laguna Los Gigantes Bodegas Monje Winery Dolphin & Whale Watch Boat Tour Orotava Day 4 Teide National Park Afternoon on Your Own to Stargazing Shop or Explore

28 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 29 7-DAY ITINERARY 9-DAY ITINERARY From the time you arrive at your five star resort in Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s seven Canary Islands, you Our 9-day itinerary spans two of the Spanish Canary Islands- both Tenerife and , but it will still will want to immerse yourself in its awesome natural beauty, its distinctive landscapes and terrain, and its leave you wanting more. Who could blame you? Lush landscapes, dramatic vistas, exotic flora and fauna, hundreds of outdoor and cultural activities. With an 11,000-foot high volcano, beaches, cliffs, stargazing, superb food and wines, and a temperate climate all year long. Visit world famous Mt. Teide National Park, golfing, whale watching, hiking, walking, exquisite wines and gastronomy, and so much more, Tenerife is La Laguna, and Los Gigates cliffs, and enjoy some of the best stargazing on the planet. truly paradise found.

Day 1 Day 5 Day 8 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Los Gigantes Full-Day Excursion to Loro Parque or Afternoon on Your Own to Shop or Explore Siam Park Day 1 Day 4 Day 2 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Golf or Spa Day La Laguna Day 6 Day 9 Playa de Las Americas Shopping Bodegas Monje Winery Full-Day Sailing Excursion to La Gomera Dolphin & Whale Watch Boat Tour Day 2 Whale and Dolphin Spotting La Laguna Day 5 Day 3 Bodegas Monje Winery Los Gigantes Orotava Day 7 Afternoon on Your Own to Shop or Explore Garachico Puerto de la Cruz Day 3 Teide National Park Hike to Taganana Rural Park Orotava Day 6 Stargazing Garachico Full-Day Excursion to Loro Parque or Teide National Park Siam Park Day 4 Stargazing Day 7 Golf or Spa Day Playa de Las Americas or Buenevista Dolphin & Whale Watch Boat Tour

30 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 31 EVENTS CALENDAR January April June

• The Three Wise Men procession • April, wine month in Tegueste • Santa Blues in Santa Cruz • PIT (Fun Fair) • Tránsitos International Music Festival • Arona Magic Festival • Craft fairs during the ’Reyes’ holiday • Las Galletas Half Marathon • Alfombras del Corpus Christi street (Spanish equivalent to Christmas) • Romería de San Marcos tapestry festival in La Orotava • Three Wise Men show and Festival in Tegueste • Romería de San Isidro Labrador August September November procession in Tejina • Easter in La Laguna religious festival in various towns • San Antonio Abad livestock • I love Music Festival • Los Hachitos fire festival • Bavarian Week in Puerto de la Cruz • Celebration of World Tourism Day • Month of the Chestnut festival at various towns • Isla Baja Caprichos Musicales festival in Icod de los Vinos • “Verano de Cuento” Story • La Librea in Tegueste (every three years) • Tenerife Wine Festival in Santa Cruz • Canary Islands Music Festival • La Orotava Music Festival • Enrame de los Chorros festival in Puerto Telling Festival, El Sauzal • Sabandeño Music Festival • Aroferia local wine and • Canary Islands Folk Fest in Arona • 7 Islands Folk Festival de la Cruz celebrating St. John’s Day • Varas y Cintas de San Isidro festival • Tenerife Opera Festival cheese fair in Arona • Romería de San Sebastián • Pinolere Cheese Fair • Baño de las Cabras goat bathing • La Bajada de las Hayas in La Guancha • Transfer of the Virgin of Guía • San Andrés festival (Las Tablas) Festival in Adeje • Abama Golf Pro Am festival in Puerto de la Cruz • Tejina Festival of Hearts statue from Garachico to Guía in Icod de los Vinos. • St. John’s Day Festival • Candelaria festival • Pinolere Craft Fair • Canary Islands Folk Fest in Arona February May • St. Peter’s Day festivals in • Baskets and Buns Parade and procession • Buenavista Threshing Festival • Tenerife Opera Festival El Sauzal and Güimar of Saint Barbara in Icod de los Vinos • Fiestas del Cristo religious • Fotonoviembre photography • Carnivals • Celebration of Canary Islands Day • Festival of Traditions festival in La Laguna exhibition every two years • Traditions and Folklore Week in Adeje • Adeje Craft Fair July • Harvest Festival • El baile del Diablo y la • Noche en Blanco 24hr • Arona International Music Festival • Athletic Race around Tenerife • Romería del Poleo religious Diabla dance festival shopping in La Laguna • Breads of the World exhibition. • Beñesmén, Romería Guanche • Arona Wine Festival festival, El Amparo • Romería del Socorro religious festival • Tenerife 40 pop Festival • Canary Islands Music Festival festival in San Juan de la Rambla • Arautápala International • Romería de San Roque religious • Boreal Festival • Isla de Tenerife Rally • Canary Islands Folk Fest in Arona • Romería de San Isidro Labrador • Las Galletas Folk Festival festival in Garachico • Almond harvest • Santa Cecilia festival in • Las Burras donkey festival in Güimar religious festival in various towns • La Orotava Chamber Music Festival • Romería de San Agustín • Fiestas de la Luz in Los Silos • Tenerife Champions Cup • Matar la Culebra festival • Day of the Cross. Fi reworks • Fotosub Tenerife religious festival in • Fiestas del Cristo de Los • Miradas Doc. International in Puerto de la Cruz display in Los Realejos • Tenerife Lan Party • Romería de La Esperanza Dolores in Documentary Film festival • Candle Festival in Candelaria • Zarzuela song festival • El Carmen Festival religious festival • Romería de San Miguel • Festival of Cortos Villa in La Orotava • Route of the Blossoming Almond • Isla Baja Caprichos Musicales festival • Fiestas lustrales del Cristo de Garachico, • Atlantic Salsa Festival Trees in . • Arona Jazz Festival with processional carts and fireworks • Arona Summer Festival October December • Holy Cross Festivity in Santa Cruz • Danza de las Varas dance festival • World Windsurfing Championship March and in Puerto de la Cruz in Las Vegas. Granadilla in El Médano • Tri-continental Craft Fair • Las Galletas Craft Fair • Festival MUECA in Puerto de la Cruz • Gesta del 25 de Julio • Infanta Cristina Sailing Regatta • Christmas Markets and • Canary Islands Alternative Music Festival historical reenactment • Canary Islands Folk Fest in Arona Bazaars in various towns • La Laguna Guitar Festival • Carboneras festival • Tenerife Opera Festival • Christmas concert by the • Canary Islands Religious Music Festival • Chirche Day of Traditions • Los Barcos y Carreras de Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, • Athletic Race to La Laguna • Romería de San Benito religious Barcos boat race. Tegueste in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. • Canary Islands Folk Fest in Arona festival in La Laguna • Romería de la Virgen de la • Canary Islands Folk Fest in Arona • El Paso de la Cumbre festival • Threshing Day in Encarnación religious festival. Adeje • Canary Islands Gospel Festival in Santiago del Teide • World Story Tellers Festival, • Almond Fair (La Gran Majada) • San Silvestre in different municipalities • Puerto de la Cruz Festival of in Aripe, Guía de Isora • International Story Festival. Los Silos Early and Baroque Music • Fimucité. International Film • La Librea de Valle Guerra • PIT (Fun Fair) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife • Pascua Florida in Guía de Isora Music Festival • Tenerife Bluetrail • Canarias Jazz Más Heineken • Canary Islands Infinity Xtreme Race

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Hotels ( ) Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora Hotel Royal Garden Villas Avda Los Oceanos s/n, Calle Alcojora s/n, Campo de Golf Costa Adeje, BETTER NIGHTS The Ritz Carlton Abama Golf & Urb la Jaquita, Alcala 38670 Adeje Spa Resort 38686 Guía de Isora Tel: +34 922 788 482 Welcome to the party Crta. Gral. TF 47, Km 9, Tel: +34 922 86 90 00 Fax: +34 922 788 362 38687 Guía de Isora Fax: +34 922 86 54 94 [email protected] Tel: +34 922 126 000 [email protected] royalgardenvillas.com When the sun goes down, Tenerife truly moment are just a few other options For those who were born to party, every Fax: +34 922 126 621 granmeliapalaciodeisora.com comes to life. Our excellent climate allows to make your stay on the Island even trend and ambience is on offer at pubs [email protected] Iberostar Hotel Anthelia you to enjoy a drink at an open air terrace more memorable. The year-long schedule and clubs open every night of the week; or abamahotelresort.com Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Calle Londres, 15, bar any time of the year. Some have sea of festivals and events offers every dance till dawn at a disco to the sound of Spa Garden 38660 Costa Adeje views, others are in parks, amid busy imaginable style to suit all tastes. Plus, rock, pop, house, techno or salsa. Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Tel: +34 922 713 335 shopping streets, at marinas… every day you have the chance to see Avenida de Bruselas S/N, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz Fax: +34 922 719 081 original live shows at the many venues On Tenerife, the party is non-stop, it’s up 38660 Costa Adeje, Tenerife Tel: +34 922 38 14 00 [email protected] You can try your luck at blackjack, poker and night clubs in both the north and to you to say when the night has ended. Tel: +34 922 74 69 33/34 Fax: +34 922 38 15 04 iberostar.com or roulette at the Island’s three luxury south of the Island. Venues such as You can choose sessions by famous Fax: +34 922 74 69 25 [email protected] casinos: Las Américas (ground floor of the Ábaco, Pirámide de Arona-Carmen Spanish and international DJs at festivals [email protected] hotelbotanico.com Hotel Vincci Selección La Plantación prestigious Hotel Gran Tinerfe), Santa Cruz Mota dance show, Hard Rock Café and clubs all over the Island, or bars and bahia-duque.com del Sur (Hotel Mencey), and Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife, and Blanco Bar. venues where lovers of techno and chill- Hotel Jardines de Nivaria C/ Roque Nublo nº1, (at the Lago Martiánez swimming pool out will reach the very peaks of ecstasy. Hotel Sheraton La Caleta Resort Calle París s/n, 38670 complex). The spectacular Magma Arte & Congresos, A more relaxed option is the moonlight & Spa Urb. Playa de Fañabé Tel: +34 922 71 77 73 www.casinostenerife.com on Costa Adeje, plays host to a wide range beach parties offering great music and C/ La Enramada 9, 38660 Costa Adeje Fax: +34 922 71 27 50 of cultural events (concerts, musicals, excellent company. 38670 Adeje Tel: +34 922 713 333 [email protected] Classical music and jazz concerts or exhibitions) which we highly recommend Tel: +34 922 162 023 Fax: +34 922 713 340 vinccihoteles.com performances by the biggest stars of the during your stay with us. Fax: +34 922 162 011 [email protected] [email protected] adrianhoteles.com/jardines-de-nivaria Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey sheraton.com/lacaleta Calle Doctor José Naveiras, 38 Hotel Las Madrigueras 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hotel Europe Villa Cortés & SPA Golf Las Américas, Tel: +34 922 609 900 Avda. Rafael Puig, s/n Playa de la Américas, 38660 Arona Fax: +34 922 080 668 Tel: +34 922 777 818 [email protected] 38660 Arona Fax: +34 922 717 819 iberostar.com Tel: +34 922 757 700 [email protected], Fax: +34 922 757 701 [email protected] Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador [email protected] hotellasmadrigueras.com Avenida Bruselas, s/n, villacortes.com 38660 Costa Adeje Hard Rock Hotel Tel: +34 922 716 868 Pirámide de Arona, Av. las Américas, s/n, Fax: +34 922 716 688 38660 Playa de la Américas, [email protected] Santa Cruz de Tenerife grandhotelmirador.com/en Tel: +34 922 05 50 22 [email protected] www.hrhtenerife.com

34 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 35 Hotels ( ) Adventure Sports Pro Bike Hire Diving Centers Ineventing Viajes Ten Travel C/Dehesa Alta, 73 Calle Pizarro 22. Radazul Bajo Avenida Doctor Celestino González Padrón, H10 Costa Adeje Palace Anaga Atrapiés 38300 La Orotava Blue Bottom Diving 38109 El Rosario Residencial Laurisilva, Edif. Brezo No. nº 4, Playa La Enramada, La Caleta, El Batán, 34 Tel: +34 605 562 020 Avda. España, s/n Tel: +34 928 380 967 38400 Puerto de la Cruz 38679 Costa Adeje 38294 La Laguna tenerife-training.net C.C. Terranova loc. +34 696 47 20 50 Tel: + 34 922 384 051 Tel: +34 922 71 41 71 Tel: +34 676 526 605 201-202, Adeje +34 669 676 197 Fax: + 34 922 384 199 +34 922 71 92 06 anagaatrapies.com Senderos turísticos Gregorio Tel: +34 9227 14 185 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] C/ Toscas de Magnolia 32 bluebottomdiving.es ineventing.com tentravel.info h10hotels.com Canarias Cycling Apdo. 61. C/ San Francisco, 35 - 2ª planta 38300 La Orotava Fly Over Centro de Buceo Magna Congresos Hotel Jardín Tropical 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tel: +34 639 332 761 C.C. Puerto Colón, Local 135 Avda. Menceyes nº 293, Edf. Cristina 2º A, Golf C/ Gran Bretaña s/n Tel: +34 664 703 895 gregorio-teneriffa.de 38660 Adeje 38320 La Laguna 38660 Costa Adeje canariascycling.com Tel: +34 922 716 260 Tel: +34 922 656 262 Buenavista Golf Tel: +34 922 74 60 00 Teide Astro Volcanes y Estrellas flyover.es Fax: +34 922 670 188 , s/n Fax: +34 922 74 60 14 Diga Sports C/ La Asomada,1 Viv. 2 [email protected] 38480 [email protected] Avenida Rafael Puig, 23 (La Casa Verde) magnacongresos.com Tel: +34 922 129 034 jardin-tropical.com Edif. Hotel Park Club Europe 38400 Puerto de la Cruz Destination Management buenavistagolf.es Playa de Las Américas Tel: +34 922 373 773 Companies Pacific World DMC Tenerife Hotel San Roque 38660 Arona teideastro.com Centro Comercial El Duque, Golf La Rosaleda Calle Esteban de Ponte, 32, Tel: +34 922 793 009 Canarias.com Avda. Bruselas, 14 Camino Carrasco, 11 38450 Garachico diga-sports.de Tenerife Adventure Avda. Las Américas nº 7, 38760 Adeje 38400 Puerto de la Cruz Tel: +34 922 133 435 C/ El Calvario C.C. Américas Plaza - Local 26, Tel: +34 922 717 153 Tel: +34 922 373 000 Fax: +34 922 133 406 Mountainbike Active 38350 Tacoronte 38640 Arona Fax: +34 922 777 732 golflarosaleda.es [email protected] C/ Puerto Viejo,44 Edf. Don Juan Tel: +34 609 366 574 Tel: +34 922 792 919 [email protected] hotelsanroque.com/en 38400 Puerto de la Cruz tenerife-adventure.com Fax: +34 922 793 868 pacificworld.com Real Club de Golf de Tenerife Tel: +34 922 376081 [email protected] C/ Campo de golf,1 El Peñón Hotel Isla Baja Suites mtb-active.com Teno Activo canarias.com Turisbeds - Viajes Insular 38350 Tacoronte Calle Esteban de Ponte, 3, C/ La Alhondiga, 45 Avda. Familia Betancourt y Molina, 20, Tel: +34 922 636 607 38450 Garachico Observación de las estrellas 38480 Buenavista del Norte Capital Incentive DMC 38400 Puerto de la Cruz rcgt.es Tel: +34 607 336 175 Avda. Buenos Aires,98 2ºD Tel: +34 618 000 972 Calle Santo Domingo 7, Tel: +34 922 380 366 Fax: +34 922 105956 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife tenoactivo.com 38400 Puerto de la Cruz Fax: +34 922 388 405 Abama Golf [email protected] Tel: +34 922 236 299 Tel: +34 922 372 348 [email protected] Ctra. Gral TF-47 Km9 islabajasuites.com astroamigos.com Fax: +34 922 380 842 turisbeds.com Playa San Juan [email protected] 38687 Guía de Isora Ocho Escalada capital-incentive.com Viajes Meridiano Tel: +34 922 126 000 C/Elías Serra Rafols, 41 Calle la Hoya, 41 abamahotelresort.com 1º-Apto. 108-Edif. Cristian 3 Cititravel Canarias DMC 38400 Puerto de la Cruz 38204 La Laguna Calle Roque de Jama 10B, Edif. Colina Azul, Tel: +34 922 382 308 Amarilla Golf Tel: +34 669 525 713 38650 Los Cristianos - Arona Fax: +34 922 371 956 Urb. Amarilla Golf, s/n [email protected] Tel: +34 922 751 590 [email protected] 38639 San Miguel Fax: +34 922 751 280 viajesmeridiano.info Tel: +34 922 730 319 [email protected] • cititravel.es amarillagolf.es Viajes Tema Canarias Eventisimo DMC C/ de Nivaria, Urb. Sueño Azul, Local 11, Centro de Golf Los Palos Calle Botavara 8. Urb. El Palmeral, 38670 Adeje Ctra. Guaza-Las Galletas. Km7 38670 El Galeón – Adeje Tel: +34 922 775055 38636 Arona Tel: +34 822 028 151 Fax: +34 922 782706 Tel: +34 922 169 080 Fax: +34 922 775 865 [email protected] golflospalos.com [email protected] temacanaria.com eventisimo.com

36 Turismo de Tenerife www.AdventureOnTenerife.com 37 Golf Costa Adeje Spas Spa Hotel H10 Costa Adeje Palace Theme Parks Maritim Sports of Tenerife Whaleadventure Finca de Los Olivos, s/n Playa La Entramada, s/n Loc. 125 Puerto Colón Xixarron 38670 Adeje Abama Spa 38670 Adeje Loro Parque Costa Adeje, Adeje Tel: 606 567 311 Tel: +34 922 710 000 Abama Golf & Spa Resort Tel: +34 922 714 171 Avda. Loro Parque s/n Tel: +34 922 719 752 661 053 465 golfcostaadeje.com Ctra. Gral TF-47 km-9 +34 922 719 206 38400 Puerto de la Cruz watersports-tenerife.com [email protected] 38687 Adeje h10hotels.com Tel: +34 922 373 841 Golf del Sur Tel: +34 922 126 006 loroparque.com Royal Delfin Urb. Golf del sur, abamahotelresort.com Spa Nammu Whale & Dolphin Watching Tel: 922 750 085 Avda. Galván Bello, s/n Hotel Vincci La Plantación del Sur Siam Park 607 967 550 38639 San Miguel Aequor Spa Calle Roque Nublo, 1 Avda. Siam Park s/n Flipper Uno [email protected] Tel: +34 922 738 170 Spa Hotel Jardines de Nivaria 38660 Adeje 38660 Costa Adeje, Adeje Free Willy [email protected] golfdelsur.es C/ París s/n, Playa de Fañabé, Tel: +34 922 717 773 Tel: +34 822 070 000 Marina Princess Dos 38660 Costa Adeje laplantaciondelsur.com siampark.net Tel: 607 169 886 Bonadea II Golf Las Américas Tel: +34 922 714800 637 840 711 Tel: 922 714 500 Calle Landa Golf Nº22, Fax: +34 922 713333 Spa Royal Garden Villas Forestal Park Tenerife [email protected] 678 585 854 Playa de Las Américas [email protected] Hotel Royal Garden Villas & Spa Carretera de La Esperanza, km 16 [email protected] 38660 Arona costa-adeje.es/es/relax/aequor-spa Campo de Golf Costa Adeje Las Lagunetas Bahriyeli Tel: +34 922 752 005 Finca Los Olivos 38001 El Rosario Jolly Roger Kosamui golflasamericas.com Bahia del Duque Spa 38660 Adeje Tel: +34 902 091 471 Le Monte Carlo Tel: 670 817 766 Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Tel: +34 922 711 294 forestalpark.com/tenerife/ Tel: 922 751 576 822 106 871 Avda. Bruselas, s/n royalgardenvillas.com [email protected] [email protected] Mt. Teide 38660, Costa Adeje, Adeje Güimar Pyramids Tel: +34 922 746 933 Thai Zen Space C/Chacona, s/n Nashira Uno Lady Shelley Bookings for the Refuge bahia-duque.com Hotel Iberostar Grand Anthelia 38500 Güimar Gladiator U Tel: 922 75 75 49 Crta. Orotava Granadilla s/n C/ Londres, 15. Playa Fañabé Tel: +34 922 514 510 Tel: 670 889 903 [email protected] 38300 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Centro Wellness del Hotel 38660 Costa Adeje, Adeje piramidesdeguimar.es 922 861 918 Tel: 922 010 445 Jardín Tropical Tel: +34 922 713 335 [email protected] Tenerife Dolphin Excursiones telefericoteide.com Hotel Jardín Tropical Karting Club Tenerife Marítimas C/Gran Bretaña s/n The Oriental Spa Garden Carretera del Chó s/n, between Peter Pan Primero Tel: 922 75 00 85 Cable Car on Mt. Teide 38660, Costa Adeje, Adeje Hotel Botánico Parque de la Reina (Queen’s Park) Shogun II [email protected] In person or by phone to book: Tel: +34 922 746 000 C/ Richard Yeoward, 1 and Las Chafiras Tel: 922 798 044 Monday-Friday: 8am to 2pm jardin-tropical.com 38400 Puerto de la Cruz 38640 Arona 666 542 880 Cable Car company offices Tel: +34 922 381 400 Tel: +34 922 730 703 669 989 023 C/ San Francisco, 5-4º Spa Eutonos +34 922 381 504 kartingtenerife.com [email protected] 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife C/ La Enramada, 9 hotelbotanico.com [email protected] Tel: 922 010 440 38670 Tenerife, Canary Islands Fax: 922 287 837 Tel: +34 922 162000 Vitanova Spa & Wellness Water Sports Eden Catamaran Fax: +34 922 162010 Gran Hotel Tacande Tel: 922 712 993 [email protected] C/ Alcalde Paetzman, s/n CIDEMAT / CIDEMAT La Galera 653 880 401 Shows sheratonlacaleta.com/es/spaeutonos 38650 Costa Adeje, Adeje Carretera San Andrés, s/n Valleseco 697 650 848 Tel: +34 902 210 902 38150 Santa Cruz de Tenerife [email protected] Pirámide de Arona - Spa Hotel Europe Villa Cortes +34 922 752 503 Tel: +34 922 597 525 Musical Carmen Mota Hotel Europe Villa Cortés vitanovatenerife.com deportestenerife.net Travelin Lady Avda. Las Américas, s/n Avda. Rafael Puig, s/n Tel: 609 429 887 38660 Arona Playa de las Américas Yhi Spa Gran Hotel Palacio de Isora Dream Charter 609 488 039 Tel: +34 922 757 549 38660 Arona Avda. Los Océanos, s/n - Urb. La Jaquita Puerto Colón [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +34 922 757 700 38686 Guia de Isora Pantalán 907, Adeje piramidearona.com +34 922 757 701 Tel: +34 922 869 000 Tel: +34 922 102 010 reservations.ihotelier.com melia.com dreamcharter.es

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