Tenerife

This is an island with a real 'north-south' divide in more ways than one. Party animals head south for sizzling beaches and the hottest nightlife in the Canaries, while up at the top of the island even the sun takes it easy!

The resorts of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos have all but merged to form one big buzzing playground for the 18 - 30's, bulging with bright lights and bars.

Puerto de la Cruz is lusher, quieter and cooler. Los Gigantes lies somewhere between these two extremes.

Timeshare touts and other street-vendors are a nuisance, especially around Playa de las Americas. A general note about the Canaries; cockroaches are common inhabitants of the islands and frequent visitors to apartments...especially those on the ground floor.

Clubbers Note: Although Tenerife is a year-round island many of the popular clubs in Playa de las Americas close in January and February.

Weather: Summer: Hot in the south, a little cooler in the north. Winter: Warm and spring-like in the south; milder with more cloud and rain in the north

• The largest Canary island quite rightly has the biggest variety of entertainments.
• The dormant volcano Mount Teide which dominates the landscape is a breathtaking natural wonder. Cables cars operate to the highest peaks and often in winter there is snow around the summit. May not be suitable for people with breathing difficulties due to the high altitude.
• As a suppliment to the already fun-packed southern resorts there is a waterpark near Los Cristianos
• The north coast boasts Tenerife's other big attraction - 'Loro Parque' which combines whale and dolphin shows, an aquarium, zoo, and botanical gardens. It still houses the biggest collection of parrots in the world, as well as Europe’s biggest penguin exhibit, gorillas, chimps, tigers and panthers and much more.
• Three 18-hole golf courses

For more information on Tenerife click here: Thomson Tenerife

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