history

With over 500 years of history, Tenerife has an extremely charming historical side and a rich diversity of the most natural landscape to complement its smooth, slick and cultured resort development.

Puerto de la Cruz is a quiet resort with its charming old town still retaining a working atmosphere. Las Lonjas is one of the cobbled pedestrian streets, and certainly one of the city’s most picturesque spots. The Casa de Miranda is on the old square, Calle Valois, with the Ventosa tower, 16th century church of San Francisco and San Juan and 17th century Royal Customs house are all notable architectural attractions, a must on any visitors list. Plaza del Europe is an ancient fortress overlooking the Atlantic ocean. The waterfront along Playa de Martianez is the sun and sea centre-point, with its black sand, restaurants and pools.

Tenerife History

La Laguna, the ancient capital, is in the beautiful Aguere valley. The most outstanding buildings are the Cathedral, the Santo DomingoChurch and the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. There are also several exemplary museums revealing the island’s remarkable maritime history, find out how Nelson famously lost his arm in the battle for Santa Cruz. Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo, are nearby and have become tourist resorts with first class hotels, natural swimming pools and extraordinary landscapes. The new capital Santa Cruz is the administrative centre of Tenerife, with a busy cruise ship harbour, regularly visited by some of the worlds finest liners.

Tenerife South has so much more to offer, and the proximity of the three very distinct and independent destination choices makes it so easy to mix the whole holiday with the mood of the day. Bustling Beaches and Sun Sun Sun in Playa de Las Americas. Traditional working harbour and busy shopping town of Los Cristianos. Peace and relaxation in Costa del Silencio.

Tenerife Santa Cruz

The county of Arona is in the south of Tenerife. The area enjoys excellent all-year-round average temperatures that fluctuate between 20 and 25ºC.One of the features of Arona is the varied range of tourist areas, divided into three clearly defined areas:

Playa de Las Americas, a high quality sun, sea and sand destination (hotels and holiday packages) makes Playa de Las Americas a real treat for the whole family, and great nightlife too;

Tenerife Playa de Las Americas

Los Cristianos, a fishing village with a flavour and traditional charm all of its own that can offer a wide range of sights, sports and cultural activities. Los Cristianos is a real hit for those wanting traditional surroundings with beach life as well as some nightlife too;

Tenerife Costa del Silencio

Costa del Silencio including Las Galletas, an area that combines the best aspects of its three main traditional activities: peace, tranquility and relaxation in its predominantly farming and fishing community.

Other lesser known areas in and around Arona include: amarilla golf, golf del sur, el medano, los abrigos, and palm mar are all well worth a visit.

all about tenerife

Tenerife is a suitable island to spend a complete and different holiday any time in the year, with an exceptional climate, lush environment and contrasting landscapes. The island is provided with modern hotels and with top quality and comfortable facilities, which makes it the first choice for tourist destinations in Europe.

On the other hand, businesses and congresses find the answer to their most demanding requirements with modern convention centres both at the North and the South ends of the island and in the capital.

Those who prefer more direct contact with nature will find a wide range of accommodation offers: Rural houses, camp sites… to get to know the island in a different way.

The Cabildo Insular (city hall) of Tenerife has created a tourist accessibility guide for handicapped people, with information on suitable hotels, public buildings… etc.

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