IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS Illustration by Anna Simmons Illustration Humphries by Polly Words Explore the year-round wonder of Tenerife with our exclusive map drawn by acclaimed artist Anna Simmons and including travel suggestions sent in by you. MAP KEY A- Z Almaciga Los Cristianos Remote watersport spot, which is great news for intrepid ‘Go see the gorgeous sunset over Los Cristianos and eat surfers who will have the bay’s brilliant breaks to at The Belvedere- it has the best views & food!’ @aworbey themselves. Market of our lady of Africa Anaga Forest Rural Park This bustling market is a vibrant assault on your senses Tucked away in the Anaga mountain range in the north and souvenir heaven. east, this humid forest is home to rare Laurisilva, or laurel forests. If you love nature, it’s a must. Mount Teide (UNESCO Heritage site) ‘Rent a car and drive up Mount Teide for the most Arona/Costa Beach beautiful sunset and stargazing you will ever see!’ This sandy beach in Arona sits above a swathe of warm @CatBrodziak Atlantic Ocean on Tenerife’s southern slope and is perfect for long walks, watersports, or a spot of sunbathing. Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre Boasting a striking neoclassical façade this museum Auditorio de Tenerife Adan Martin explores the important archaeological heritage of the This concert hall is an emblematic Tenerife building, Canary Islands. perched like a bird with its wings outstretched on the shoreline. Noria District A thriving maze of pastel cottages, palm trees and Garachico gorgeous old buildings converted into bars and One of Tenerife’s prettiest towns, Garachico is steeped in restaurants – none of which will disappoint. traditional Canarian character including cobbled streets and crumbling churches. Parque Garcia Sanabria Tenerife’s green lung, this city centre park is an openair Los Gigantes wonderland of overgrown bamboo walkways, classic ‘Visit the Cliffs of the Giants and wonder at their Italian arches, scattered art and quiet romantic corners. spectacular geological formation!’ @_JamesKenyon Its magnetism is overwhelming. Icod de los Vinos – Cueva del Viento Playa de la Arena Hidden below the district of Icod de los Vinos is a Settle into a seafront restaurant, listen to local live music 27,000-year-old volcanic cavity that is Europe’s largest lava and sip a cocktail as the sun sets over a spotlessly clean tube is. Excellent English tours are available. Blue Flag beach. La Laguna (UNESCO Heritage site) Playa San Juan One of two UNESCO world heritage sites on the island; This diminutive and authentic Canarian gem has little green and balmy La Laguna is built around an easily rainfall so you can enjoy a beautiful beach bathed in navigable grid of tapas bars and antique shops and sunshine and gorgeous sunsets. captures a beautifully preserved snapshot of Tenerife past. Puerta de la Cruz, including Loro Parque La Masca This beautiful coastal town is well worth exploring and ‘The vast layered landscapes of La Masca are the offers fabulous diving. On land, be sure to also visit Loro ultimate place to visit!’ @starsjulie Parque – home to parrots of every conceivable colour. La Orotava – ‘Lucas Maes’ Siam Park Blink and you’ll miss Lucas Maes, a very cool restaurant A huge Thai-themed water kingdom, Siam Park rivals any with an imaginative interior hidden away down a slip road aqua park in Europe- take a deep breath before plunging in La Orotava. down the Tower of Power’s 28m drop. Las Teresitas beach – San Andres TEA – Tenerife Espacio de las Artes This secret seaside tip is a sweeping curve of gold, with A contemporary art museum with an exciting calendar soft yellow sand imported from the nearby Sahara. Have of exhibitions, architecture buffs will also love this long seafood lunch in the nearby village of San Andres. modern complex full of glass and geometry..