| Even if the main reason for taking a holiday in | | | | boats available. Other boat trips include exciting |
| Tenerife is to bask in the sunshine on the beach | | | | game fishing or for a complete contrast, watching |
| and take frequent dips to cool down, your holiday | | | | majestic whales come up for air. |
| will not be complete without exploring this | | | | To the west of the island you can visit Cueva del |
| wonderful island. Discounted Tenerife rental autos | | | | Viento (Cave of the Wind), the largest volcanically |
| With the island lying closer to the west African | | | | created cave in the world. Living nature can be |
| coast than Europe, the landscape is extremely | | | | explored here too as the area is home to dragon |
| varied and must be travelled. There is no better | | | | trees, some of which have been around for over |
| way to do this than by taking daytrips across the | | | | 800 years. |
| island. | | | | For a unique experience, why not try a daytrip in |
| By pealing yourself away from the paradise style | | | | the air. From the south of the island, an |
| beach, you can discover fascinating attractions | | | | experienced helicopter pilot can take you to |
| and landscapes that you will not find anywhere | | | | marvel at Tenerife's wonders from a bird's |
| else on earth. A short trip by boat or car will allow | | | | perspective. The trip flies over Los Christianos, |
| you to visit highlights such as the island's second | | | | Playa del Américas as well as the fantastic |
| city, Puerto de la Cruz; Spain's highest mountain, | | | | golf courses, before heading along the highest |
| the dormant Mount Teide volcano (12,200 feet); | | | | cliffs in Europe: Los Gigantes. It is also possible to |
| the famous statue of the patron saint of the | | | | see dolphins and whales from the air as the |
| Canary Islands; the Black Virgin Madonna or | | | | helicopter flies over the ocean between La |
| experience the jaw-dropping experience of whale | | | | Gomera and Tenerife. |
| watching. | | | | Another spectacular daytrip from Tenerife is to |
| Tenerife is the most popular of the four Canary | | | | head, by ferry, to the island of Gomera and visit |
| Islands, and with good reason. When planning your | | | | the Garajonay National Park. The park itself is |
| holiday, you will have virtually the entire coastline | | | | comprised of 10,000 acres of land with a laurel |
| to choose from on this paradise island. Playa de la | | | | forest in the centre. You can lose yourself in the |
| Américas, with its great beaches and | | | | park with the mist generated by the Atlantic |
| nightlife; cultural Puerto de la Cruz; the less | | | | winds mixing with the warmer air, providing a |
| touristy and home to a beautiful harbour, Los | | | | truly magical experience. |
| Cristianos, and the alluring area of Los Gigantes all | | | | Located just outside Puerto de la Cruz is Loro |
| have upmarket, luxurious, five-star | | | | Park where you can experience a variety of |
| accommodation as well as comfortable mid-range | | | | animal attractions such as an aquarium, parrots, |
| hotels, making Tenerife a great all-round | | | | dolphin shows, gorillas and even jaguars. If animal |
| destination regardless of your budget. | | | | attractions are of interest to you, then a trip to |
| Given the relatively small size of Tenerife, | | | | Tenerife Zoo is another must, with its monkey |
| travelling around the island is uncomplicated and | | | | park and a very interesting camel breeding centre. |
| hassle-free; perfect for making the most out of | | | | Discounted Tenerife rental autos Perhaps combine |
| the dozens of different daytrips available. Daytrips | | | | Loro Park with the zoo and give yourself an |
| can be carried out under your own steam by | | | | animal filled fun day. |
| hiring a car, or by utilising the services of the | | | | It is possible to take a daytrip to the nearby |
| numerous travel agents you will find in all the | | | | island of Lanzarote. You can fly from Tenerife by |
| tourist areas. | | | | helicopter to Lanzarote, passing over the popular |
| You can, and some say must, work your way | | | | destination of Puerto del Carmen before arriving |
| around the island exploring attractions like Loro | | | | at Timanfaya National Park. Here you can take a |
| Park, with its 340 different species of parrots; the | | | | 20-minute camel ride to reach the Mountains of |
| busy port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the west | | | | Fire, where an active volcano still exists. |
| of the island, and surely four million annual visitors | | | | In case you don't believe the guides regarding the |
| can't be wrong by exploring the vast Del Teide | | | | status of the volcano, geothermic displays are |
| National Park. Don't worry if you are not a | | | | shown, proving how hot the earth is just a few |
| climber, the cable car at Pico del Teide will take | | | | metres below. This daytrip also takes in other |
| you up to enjoy the fantastic vista on top of | | | | highlights of Lanzarote such as the former capital, |
| Mount Teide. | | | | Teguise, and the wine producing region of the |
| Terrific offshore activities are an essential part of | | | | island. |
| any itinerary. Snorkelling, scuba diving and plain old | | | | However you choose to spend your time on, or |
| swimming will unveil a plethora of marine species. | | | | just off, the island of Tenerife, rest assured that |
| For those who don't like to immerse themselves | | | | by taking advantage of the daytrips on offer, you |
| in the clear warm waters around the coast, fear | | | | are guaranteed to have a great holiday and a |
| not; boat trips will keep you dry and still allow you | | | | 'tenerific' time! |
| to enjoy the marine life, with glass bottomed | | | | |