Tenerife

Loro Parque is a zoological theme park located in Puerto de la Cruz, near the Playa Jardín complex. In it you can enjoy different shows, including parrots, orcas or dolphins, but you can also spot tigers, sea lions, gorillas, chimpanzees ... It is considered one of the best known and best valued zoo in Europe. to be the amusement park with the most visits in Spain.

The Lago Martiánez is an aquatic complex located in Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) in the area of Martiánez, which is composed of different pools and a large central artificial lake. In total, the leisure complex has 100,000 m2. in which the swimming pools are linked with gardens, restoration areas and hammocks, a design in which the volcanic stone so characteristic of the north of the island has special relevance. Located in what were formerly the "Llanos de Martiánez", an area of beaches and puddles, the design came from the hand of the well-known Lanzarote architect César Manrique.

Garachico is one of the most beautiful municipalities in Tenerife. Located in the northwest part of the island, its particular orography is what has given it the aspect that today has its urban core. Garachico is located on the northwestern slope of the Pico Viejo volcano, and goes down to the coast by a platform of volcanic origin that is known as Isla Baja   Precisely an eruption of the Arenas Negras volcano and the rivers of lava that descended down its slope swept in 1706 to Garachico, a prosperous locality thanks to the trade of its port, of which barely remained nothing. Thanks to the solidified remains of lava that fell into the sea, today you can enjoy the natural pools of El Caletón.   Between its corners we must not miss the Puerta de la Tierra, the Parroquia Matriz de Santa Ana, or the Castillo Fortaleza de San Miguel. It is also worth noting the photographed Roque de Garachic or, in front of its coasts, Monument and Natural Area of National Interest.

Icod de los Vinos has one of the best-known points of interest in the Canarian Archipelago, one of the most proud elements on the island of Tenerife, is the well-known Drago Milenario. The Millenary Drago is an imposing dragon tree, a living National Monument that is located in the park of the same name in the town of Icod in the northern part of the island. Experts believe that Drago is 800 years old and is part of the park of the same name, with dimensions that are 18 meters high and 20 meters in diameter. In the vicinity of the Drago there is also a wide variety of species of native flora, so both the tree and its surroundings are a must-visit place. Near the Millenary Drago test St. Mark's Parish and was declared National Monument more than 100 years ago, in 1917. Known by the Latin name of Dracaena Draco is an arboreal portal plant that is part of the Monocotyledonous group with anomalous secondary growth according to experts. It is important to highlight the importance of the entire environment in which the Drago is located, a reference point for tourism that visits Tenerife.

Located on one of the most beautiful valleys of the island of Tenerife, La Orotava is one of the most elegant cities of this island because of the stately air of its buildings that has made it worthwhile urban center is declared Historical Artistic Group. It is the municipality whose term has more extension of all Tenerife because it is part of the Teide National Park. In addition, part of the Corona Forestal Natural Park, the Pinoleris Natural Reserve and the Protected Slip Landscape. Nature and constructions that complete the view with the wonderful views that from its height, to almost 400 meters of altitude, you have the Valle de la Orotava, with the mountain range behind you and the immense Atlantic Ocean or in front.

The Humboldt viewpoint is part of the network of viewpoints that is located on the Orotava Valley, from where there are spectacular views that reach not only the valley and its banana plantations, but also the entire Port of La Cruz, La Orotava and even Los Realejos, besides having a magnificent view of all the volcanoes that surround it, among them, the Teide. Its name owes it to the eminent geographer Alexander von Humboldt, who spent time in this area of Tenerife admiring its landscapes and taking geological, cartographic and floral notes of the island. It is located in the caretter of the Cuesta de la Villa, between the towns of Santa Úrsula and La Orotava.

San Cristobal de la Laguna, or more popularly "La Laguna", is one of the most beautiful towns on the island of Tenerife</strong , not in vain is it recognized by Unesco as Cultural Heritage of Humanity, thanks to the architectural wealth of its unwalled urban center, product of its colonial past.Because of the importance of the municipality in the History of Tenerife, it is essential to visit the Colonial Houses that are located throughout the center, especially the Casa Lercaro, where the Museum of Anthropology and History, Casa de Nava y Grimón, Casa Salazar or the House of the Captains General are located strong>, all in the vicinity of the recognized Plaza del Adelantado. Not far away is the neoclassical Cathedral of the Laguna and almost at the end of the most commercial street in the city, the Iglesia de la Concepción with its characteristic 28-meter tower height.

La Laguna is one of the most beautiful cities on the island of Tenerife, a city whose historic center is a World Heritage Site. The Plaza del Adelantado is one of the most interesting points of the city, a place in the heart of the city with imposing trees, surrounded by historic buildings of the sixteenth century and perfect for resting. The Plaza del Adelantado has the name of the first Adelantado, Alonso Fernandez de Lugo, the conqueror of the island of Tenerife . The square was the place to celebrate the most important events that took place in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, parties, street markets, processions, a type of turning that was called cane breakage and even bullfighting bulls, in short the Plaza del Adelantado was one of the nerve centers of the municipality. The dimensions of the Plaza del Adelantado have always been the same, but over the years it has received different renovations, in 1798 the square was paved, after the landscaped areas were distributed, in 1870 the central fountain that dominates the square was added. The fountain is made of marble, was commissioned to the French city of Marseille, made with superimposed cups that hold small columns with masks with ornamental motifs.

Located in the northern part of Tenerife is one of the most incredible and spectacular natural sites on the island. Undoubtedly The Parque Rural de Anaga is a space where visitors will arrive and they will not know if they are really on the island. Specifically the Parque Rural de Anaga has dimensions that exceed 14,400 hectares and is part of three municipal areas, Santa Cruz, La Laguna and Teguese and has its highest point at 1024 meters above sea level with the Cruz de Taborno peak. Agana not only offers impressive impressive mountain ranges with spectacular valleys, but the dense forest of the park is the biggest attraction, a forest that looks luxuriant, covered with trees with a thick layer of moss on its trunks. , thanks the amount of humidity and the rains that discharge at this point of the island. Agana is covered with laurisilva, one of the most important in the world, this type of forest is only preserved in Canary Islands, Madeira and some islands of the Azores

Since 2003 an imposing building is located in one of the busiest points of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is the auditorium of Tenerife that has the name Adán Martín. This magnificent construction is located on the avenue of the constitution, it is the work of the famous Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, at first glance you can see its unmistakable style resembling skeletons or animal forms. The building is on a plot of about 23,000 square meters and the building itself has dimensions of about 6400 square meters. What first draws the attention of the Auditorio Adán Martín is the envelope that seems to levitate over the top of the auditorium, which reminds you a bit of the Casa of the Sydney Opera House, why he called the capital of the island as La Sidney del Atlantico. The Tenerife Adán Martín Auditorium is divided into 2 rooms, one is the Symphonic Hall which is crowned by the dome and which has an amphitheater with capacity for 1616 people. The second of the rooms is called Chamber Room is a little smaller and can accommodate 422 people. Top its interior with the one of about 1200 square meters and from where it is possible to see the immensity of the sea.

The most important and at the same time the most extensive square is the Plaza de España which is located in the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The square is one of the most interesting meeting points of the entire city, it was built at the end of the 20s of the last century on what was the Castle of San Cristóbal whose mission was to serve as a fortress for stop the pirate attacks that the island used to suffer. So proud they feel in Tenerife of this square that was declared an Insular Plaza of Interest by the Island Council. This square is located between Plaza de la Candelaria and Avenida Maritima, very close to the port. The Plaza was remodeled by the Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuran who won the tender for its modification, the Pier for the city link was also remodeled . Among the spaces annexed to the Plaza de España you can see the Palacio Insular de Tenerife that was the seat of the island council, the building of the Sociedad Recreativa Casino de Tenerife. Other buildings that can be seen around the main post office in Tenerife and other infrastructure that are part of the port.

The coastal town of Candelaria is located 20 kilometers from the capital Santa Cruz, one of the most visited and charming towns that can be found in the island. In Candelaria it is possible to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, one of the most beautiful in Tenerife and where the image of the Virgen de Candelaria can be found which was found in 1390, according to the legend, by aboriginal Guanche shepherds. The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelari is located in the old place where the gourds worshiped the virgin after the conquest. The Basilica is one of the main Marian shrines in Spain, celebrates the festivities every February 2 and August 15. The first thing that catches the attention of the temple is the tower of 45 meters high, it is an example of neoclassical architecture very widespread on the island. The Basilica of the Candelaria is composed of three naves, two chapels as well as an offering room and the dressing room. Element as four different stained glass windows and a series of mural paintings by different artists that complete the artistic wealth that houses this impressive temple. On the outskirts of the basilica is the Candelaria beach and the statues in honor of the Guanches.

The Ethnographic Park Pirámides de Güímar, nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2017, is a large open-air museum that gathers several open-air routes and specialized gardens around pyramidal structures facing the sun in key astronomical dates. The Park, which covers more than 64,000m2, includes the Museo Casa Chacona, the Auditorium with a documentary on the theories of Thor Heyerdahl, founder of the Ethnographic Park and know his incredible transoceanic expeditions reproduced in the Expeditions Room. There are also four outdoor routes: The Ruta Botánica presents dozens of endemic species of the Canarian flora. The Export Route shows those products that represented the livelihood of the Canarian people over the last five centuries. The Cultural Route reveals aspects of Canarian history, culture and ethnography. The Volcanic Route reveals the volcanic origin of the archipelago and its volcanic episodes. We can also discover the Poisonous Garden, a specialized garden, unique in the Canary Islands, with its more than 70 species of toxic and even deadly plants. It also highlights the Sustainable Garden, carried out in collaboration with the University of La Laguna. Garden, inspired by a typical Canarian ravine. Large garden areas and a leisure area with playground, cafeteria, shop complement the services.

Talking about Siam Park is not talking about a water park like any other, it is talking about one of the most important water parks in the world and the first and largest in Europe strong>. Lovers of strong emotions, of adrenaline, of fun and of experiencing unforgettable sensations have a place in Tenerife, it is Siam Park. Siam Park is a benchmark in water parks, its incredible attractions and its innovation have made this place one of the most valued and visited fun spots of the archipelago. Among the attractions that you can enjoy in Siam Park are Kinnaree, The Dragon or the Tower of the Power, destined for the majors and where the speed and the discharge of adrenaline are taken of the hand. For the little ones there is also lots of fun and the Sawasdee is highly recommended. The park also has the largest swimming pool in Europe, such is the importance of it that it will compete in even scoring competitions of surfing competitions. The Tower of Power, with a fall of 28 meters in slope and almost in vertical position, where you can experience the closest thing to zero gravity. Siam Park has rest areas and tropical gardens, it is also possible to enjoy walks in the calm waters of the Mai Thai River.

On the island of Tenerife, one of the most famous, busiest and most visited beaches is Playa de Los Cristianos, located in the municipality of Arona, in the southern part of the island, very close to the port of the same name. The Los Cristianos beach is characterized by its golden and fine sand, a perfect place to throw in the towel and have a great day, we must add that the waters are calm and Transparent Of course we can not leave the temperatures so mild that they can be enjoyed all year round. Besides the tranquility of the waters, the fine sand and the pleasant temperatures, Los Cristianos also has great services like Volleyball nets that serve as a field for many championships of this sport that are celebrated throughout the year. Los Cristianos is also an adapted beach, it is defined as Playa Accessible by the Cabildo de Tenerife. The beach is dominated by a fantastic promenade, with superb views and where there are many restaurants, bars, cafés etc. It has a length of about 345 meters long and 80 meters wide, making it one of the most extensive on the island of Tenerife.

Playa de las Américas is one of the most famous tourist centers of Tenerife and is located in the municipality of Arona, in the south of the island. The place stands out for its enormous offer of leisure and catering aimed essentially at tourism. Bars, terraces, pubs, discos, restaurants ... and a wide range of hotels for all budgets make up this offer that is completed with very good beaches, some of them artificial, and in which the Playa de las América stands out. like the II, both with the blue flag badge.

Los Gigantes is one of the most impressive and impressive Tenerife points. Los Gigantes are located on the west coast of the island of Tenerife, this natural area is an impressive cliff that can reach up to 600 meters in altitude. Some parts of the Giants have up to 30 meters of wall submerged in the waters of the Atlantic and where diving enthusiasts can enjoy a seabed of incalculable wealth. The Cliff of the Giants are part of the Teno Rural Park, the imposing wall that plummets down to the ocean is a must see and one of the symbols of the archipelago. The natural space was known by the Guanches as the Wall of Hell or the Devil, its steep fall and its dark color aroused the respect and admiration of the first settlers of Tenerife. The Giants represent a geological accident of volcanic origin, according to the volcanologists it is of basaltic type, it has small coves and beaches of record, one of them is the one that ends in the descent of Masca, from where it is possible to arrive making the whole descent. It is also possible to spot cetaceans if you navigate through them.

In the northeastern part of the island of Tenerife you will find one of the most beautiful and picturesque spots in the whole Canary archipelago, Masca. If in doubt, it is one of the most spectacular spots on the island, an impressive valley, surrounded by imposing cliffs that reach the cliffs of Los Gigantes. To get to one of the most beautiful points of Tenerife you have to follow a winding road between impressive ravines, but it is well worth reaching this beautiful village. Once there, the Massif of Teno, one of the three formations that gave rise to the island of Tenerife and which can be spotted from Masca, draws our attention. It is highly recommended to do the descent of the Masca ravine, one of the most outstanding natural spectacles of the island, the walls that surround the whole path, the natural space and the arrival until the same cliff of Los Gigantes, are more than enough reasons to enjoy Masca. In Masca you can see a series of traditional houses, as well as craft stalls. Noteworthy is the Casa de los Avinculados,, which is the oldest building in the area. Legend has it that the Masca ravine was a refuge for pirates, which gives a more interesting aura to this picturesque place.

On the island of Tenerife there are 7 beacons that mark the coast, one of which is the Faro del Punta del Teno. What most attracts the attention of lighthouse is its location, a quiet place, practically isolated and in a breathtaking spot in the northeastern part of Tenerife. The wild situation of the lighthouse, belongs to Buenavista del Norte, in the high part of cliffs within what is known as rural park Punta de Teno. The lighthouse tower has a cylindrical shape and is striking for its red and white stripes, built in concrete in the 70s next to the old lighthouse that it replaced. The Punta del Teno Rural Park has a size of about 8,063 and is considered one of the most curious natural spaces on the island, and thanks to its isolated nature, interesting remains have been preserved. ecological and cultural values. The Rural Park in which the Teno Lighthouse is located, contains several municipal areas, El Palmar, Teno Alto, La Laguneta, Las Portelas, Los Carrizales, Masca and Erjos. It is the most western point of Tenerife, it has spectacular cliffs, numerous dikes, pythons and many other natural elements formed from the volcanic nature of the island.

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007, the Teide National Park is the most visited park of all the Canary Islands and one of the most tourist parks in Spain. It is the highest point of the Spanish geography, the peak of Teide, with 3,718 meters, of volcanic origin. It is also the third largest volcano in the world if we take measurements from its ocean floor. However, the visit to the Teide National Park should not be limited exclusively to the sight of this volcano because it has an extensive network of trails to travel through each and every one of the points of interest that it has, among them, the Pico Viejo volcano, the plain of Ucanca, or the many lookouts that offer spectacular views of the entire island of Tenerife.