Turismo de Tenerife C/ Alcalde José Emilio García Gómez, 9 38005, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Canary Islands, Spain Tel.: 00 34 922237870 [email protected] 4 The Isle of Treasures 26 Tailored stays Average annual temperature Choose where to stay of 23ºC 28 Tenerife: an accessible 6 Feel the warmth of the sun destination and the people Language Learning Compelling reasons to visit the Island 30 Tradition sets us apart Rich traditions 8 10 Tenerife essentials 32 Seductive colours, enticing flavours 10 Summers full of color Sample the best of the Island The best climate in the world Beaches and you 34 Smiles of all sizes Have fun day and night 12 Laurel forests, tranquility Theme parks and ferns Experience nature 37 Great days, better nights Welcome to the party 14 Immerse yourself in blue landscapes 38 Tenerife no limits Dive in! Practice. Win 40 Have fun on business 16 Cetaceans, the Island’s Tenerife Convention other population Bureau (TCB) Cetaceans 365 days a year destination for conferences and 18 Mt. Teide. Journey to events the centre of the Earth The force of a volcano 41 The End Have a volcanic experience Tenerife Film Commission (TFC) 20 Our Climate is not Tenerife is cinema the only Luxury Indulge yourself 42 Live the past today World heritage and culture 22 Blessed spas 44 Tenerife awakens emotions 23 Medical Tourism in Tenerife Here, people can feel 24 The fairway ends 46 Sensations mile after mile at the Atlantic Tenerife. Map of the Island Contents Golf courses Those who know us return year after year The isle of to relive incredible experiences • An average annual temperature of 23ºC, with Treasures warm summers and mild winters. Average annual • 2,034 km 2 in size. temperature of 23ºC Essentials • 3,000 hours of sunlight per year. Tenerife is a volcanic island in the all over the world to its beaches to • Nearly 400 km of coastline Atlantic Ocean where winter seems enjoy some relaxation, sunbathing and some 70 km of beaches. like spring thanks to the fabulous and water sports; or to immerse average year-round temperature themselves in magical natural set- • 43 protected nature areas of 23ºC. A place where the people tings that range from surreal desert (48% of the Island). are genuinely friendly, an idyllic landscapes to lush green mountains. paradise with such diverse scen-ery And all within easy reach. An island • More than 800 species of you’ll think you were at a thousand offering so many ways to have fun local flora and fauna. places around the world at the same and those who know us return year time, or even on the moon: the Teide after year to relive incredible experi- • Modern network National Park (a huge volcanic area ences and happy memories. of motorways straight out of the movies) will make and full bus service. Tramway you believe you’ve travelled to a You’ll find modern accommodation, in the metropolitan area. different planet. endless activities and ideas, exqui- site cuisine, traditions, culture, a safe • The euro is the Tenerife is a holiday destination environment and hospitality. What official currency. offering hundreds of things to do, more do you need? Just come ready seducing and enticing visitors from to have the best time of your life. • Two airports, one in the south (Tenerife Sur) and one in the north (Tenerife Norte), with flights to over 150 cities around the world. • Two international cruise ports. • Between 2 and 4 hours by plane from the main Spanish and European airports. • Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Teide National Park and the city of La Laguna. Playa de El Socorro Los Realejos 4 Turismo de Tenerife · webtenerife.com Turismo de Tenerife · webtenerife.com 5 Feel the warmth of the sun and There’s so much to do, it would be easier to tell you the the people things it’s not possible to do on the island of Tenerife Compelling reasons to visit the Island Teide National Park There are so many reasons to sity of the Island offers strikingly find all the top boutiques and European forefathers, combined and the island’s location makes it a come we simply cannot mention different scenery around every fashion houses. Add to that all the with a strong American and African tri-continental platform and a nexus them all. So here there are just a corner, as observed by Alexander luxury you desire, magnificent vil- influence. Many have decided to for bonds and development between few examples of why Tenerife is a von Humboldt or Charles Darwin las, plush limousines and sleek stay and live here having got to Europe, America and Africa. top destination: himself during their stay on Ten- yachts and you have the kind of know us during their holidays. erife. Its ever present volcanic ori- holiday that will make everyone Get in shape. A climate of wellbeing. gins can be best explored by taking back home green with envy when Authentic flavours. 11 Our climate, the chance to 1Say goodbye to the stressful one of the many spectacular island you recount your adventures. 8 This will be your greatest dis- train both at sea level and at alti- daily routine. The sunny weather is tours on offer. covery. The local cuisine is a de- tude, modern facilities and accom- beneficial for your physical and spir- webtenerife.co.uk/activities/shopping/ licious combination of the best modation with all the comforts of itual harmony. We have a powerful Choose what you like the Atlantic and Mediterranean food, home and more lead innumerable tels for their commitment to sustain- ally: the mild temperatures on the 4 most. Clear blue skies. creating exquisite dishes made professional athletes (we are re- ability are just some of the examples The skies of Tenerife are so Island all year round, so every day Choose between water sports and 6 from fresh local produce that sim- ferring to European, World and of the environmental awareness that pure and clear that it is regarded be-comes a chance to unwind and activities at the beach or in the ply make your mouth water. Olympic champions) to choose abounds on the island. enjoy the simple pleasures of life. mountains. Take in the best of rural as one of the best places in the Tenerife every year for their de- world for stargazing. It is home Enjoy the outdoors, stroll through life, go whale and dolphin spotting, Relax day and night. manding and intense training to the prestigious Canary Islands Move with ease. the streets and along seafront have fun at theme parks or playing Tenerife is a Spanish, Euro- programmes. Cycling, swimming, Astrophysics Institute along with 9 13 Tenerife is the largest of the promenades, breathe... golf. Go hiking, diving, stargazing pean and family destination. A safe athletics, beach volleyball... Just like huge telescopes - including the Canary Islands but not too big to and let yourself go during nights of Gregor solar telescope - used by island in every sense, where calm them, you can also enjoy your fa- travel around - visitors can journey Everything for everyone. partying. Indeed, there’s so much leading Spanish and international and tranquility reigns, allowing vourite sport on the Island. from one end of the island to the 2 Tenerife has something for all to do it would be easier to tell you scientists attempting to unravel you to enjoy a relaxing, carefree other in a day. Distances are easily visitors, whatever time of the year the things it’s not possible to do on the mysteries of the Universe. holiday with the added assurance The sustainable island. manageable – you can travel around you decide to come. Come alone, the island of Tenerife. of knowing that, if the need arises, 12 Tenerife is an environmen- the island on public transport or by bring your family, your partner, The perfect fusion. you have a comprehensive health- tally- conscious island. Bioclimatic hire car if you prefer more flexibility. friends or even your pet (which are Make shopping an art. 7 On Tenerife, the islanders live care network at your disposal. houses designed by ITER (Techno- Tenerife’s relatively small size has an- welcome at many establishments). 5 You can come just for the life with passion and we always have logical Institute of Renewable En- other positive thing: it’s impossible shopping and spend as much time a happy smile on our faces. Our Closer than you think. ergy) offering holiday accommoda- to get lost on the island. Outstanding nature. as you like indulg-ing in your fa- sweet, friendly nature means we 10 The island is very close to tion and taking full advantage of 3 Beaches of white or even vourite pastime. There’s no VAT welcome all visitors with open arms mainland Spain and Europe, just a natural resources for domestic use, (for instance, we make every effort black sand, laurel forests surviv- – IGIC (local tax) is applicable two to four-hour flight away. Many our zero-emission tramway or the to give precise directions). This is the ing from the Tertiary Period, and here, generally at 7%, making flights depart for Europe each day constant acknowledgment of our ho- Mount Teide. The natural diver- everything cheaper- plus you’ll result of our fusion of Spanish and 6 Turismo de Tenerife · webtenerife.com Turismo de Tenerife · webtenerife.com 7 national Trade Fair and Conference scattered north to south, where the of which are clearly religious in na- Centre, both of which are by San- fun never stops! From Siam Park, a ture.