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