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Tenerife Travel Guide - Travel to Tenerife
Tenerife is definitely one of the best tourist destinations in the world because of its white sandy beaches and perfect warm water all year round. It is actually an important part of the Canary Island and the territory includes a powerful volcano with 3718 meters named “El Teide” located at the center of the island as well as vast valleys with fertile plantations of tomatoes and bananas.
The majority of beaches in Tenerife are awarded with the Blue Flag; it means that it has a uncontaminated environment and clean waters. The island of Tenerife is the only one that has two international airports.
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The island is blessed with a total area of 2034.38 kilometers. The population is about 906,854 inhabitants, approximately. That is why the island is considered as the most populated of the Canary Islands. The Tenerife’s Island comprehends a total of 31 municipalities that are perfectly divided and organized. Many foreigners visit Tenerife to have fun and relax. We are talking about five million people that visit the island each year.
Most beaches are strategically situated in tourist resorts and are really easy to locate. Tourists can find many facilities which include restaurants in Tenerife, hotels, sun beds, shaded areas and showers. Furthermore, visitors have the possibility to practice a large number of sports such as hiking, golf, sailing, diving, fishing, paragliding and cycling. The nightlife is quite interesting as well because the island possesses many cabaret bars, clubs, cocktail bars and nightclubs.
Tenerife Map
Even though the tourism industry has supported the development of the island during the last centuries, the natural sceneries have been changing drastically into urban spaces and now they are considered as one of the most modern islands in the Mediterranean area. There is a traditional atmosphere touch in many towns in the north and a cosmopolitan style in several places in the south.
As in any other Spanish city, the festivals are an important part in the city during the entire year. We can mention the largest festival in the world that is called the Santa Cruz Carnival of Tenerife. In fact, this festival is aspiring to be a World’s Heritage patrimony.
Other festivals are: The San Antonio Abad Festival in January, the sacred Holy weekend in April, Romeria de la Virgen de Fatima in May, the Corpus Christi in June, the Virgen del Carmen Festival in July and the Fiestas del Santo Cristo in September just to mention a few.
Finally we have to mention the exquisite historical legacy of the city center. Visitors can see magnificent constructions that have a singular architectonic style.
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TENERIFE TOURISM
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Beaches in Tenerife
Tenerife hosts many beaches, beautiful buildings constructed in time that offer services.
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Attractions in Tenerife
A complete travel guide to Tenerife must include the main attractions of this beautiful city.
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Shopping in Tenerife
Shopping in Tenerife has become one of the island's most important attractions.
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