Tenerife is one of the usual destinations in our country, and it is close, it is an inexpensive destination and also enjoys a great time almost all year round. So of course it can be a great option to enjoy the beaches and many other things. Because, although beach tourism is sought in Tenerife, there is much more to see on the island.
We tell you what to see in the island of Tenerife if you want to take a trip to this place. And it is that there are from water parks to leisure areas, natural spaces and of course beaches that we should not miss. A great idea is to rent a car to get around the island, since you have to travel to see its most interesting spaces, even if we are staying in its most touristy area.
Tips to get to Tenerife
Getting to Tenerife is very easy, and there are several low cost companies who have flights to this island. Some of them go to Tenerife north airport and others to Tenerife south. Be that as it may, it is a great idea to hire a car rental, since it will be much more comfortable for us to move around the island and see places like Mount Teide, which is located precisely in the center. With the car we can go stopping in places of its geography, or by beaches and points that are not so crowded with tourism, so it seems like a great idea.
The Teide
El Teide National Park It is one of the most spectacular places that we are going to visit on this island. With a volcanic landscape that will make as if we were thousands of kilometers from home, in a lunar space or in a desert. It is a place that leaves us in awe of the change from nature to the driest area. To get there there are buses, but we can also get there by car, enjoying the volcanic-looking surroundings. Upon arrival we have the possibility of taking the cable car to the upper area. A trip in which we will surely have to wait in line, because it is one of the main attractions of the island.
We will arrive at the top and it is better to bundle up, since although it is hot on the beaches of Tenerife, in this area so high the temperature drops a lot. We can see the general part, but for climb to the top of the volcano you have to ask for a permit in advance. Of course, the path is steep, and a bit difficult if it is very windy. Still worth a try. The views are usually spectacular, even from the middle zone, especially if we are lucky that there is no fog that day.
Parks for fun
Two parks are famous in Tenerife, one with animals and the other with water. Janl Loro Parque, located in the north of the island, we will find a theme park or zoo in which there are many species. One of the things that can be most incredible to see is the killer whales. In the zoo there are from chimpanzees, dolphins, jaguars or otters to all kinds of birds, reptiles or fish. A great visit for families, for children to learn something about the planet's fauna and the animals that populate it.
Another totally different park is the Siam Park, is located in the southern part of the island. This is a very famous water park, one of the best, and where we will find impressive water attractions to cool off and spend the day with lots of fun. Another essential visit if we travel with children and not so children.
Beach
If there is something we want to see when we arrive in Tenerife, it is its beaches, since tourism is focused precisely on them due to the good weather. The Los Cristianos beach It is one of the best known, although we will also find precisely a lot of tourism because it is in a fairly crowded area. Troya beach is in Costa Adeje, with golden sands, and is an ideal place to enjoy water sports. Las Gaviotas beach, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the most beautiful, and also has the black sand typical of volcanic areas. That is why it is one of the most interesting when visiting the beaches of Tenerife. Las Teresitas, also in the capital, is another of those tourist beaches, ideal for the whole family, which has all kinds of services, from restaurants to sun loungers. Further from the capital we have the El Roque beach, with the rocks called Los Roques de Anaga. This beach is more oriented towards surfers and people who know the sea, since it has more currents. As you can see, in Tenerife there are all kinds of beaches, from the less crowded to others with services and a great atmosphere.