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22.10.2020

The Canary Islands - the beach pearl of the Atlantic, great place for relaxation in the lap of pristine nature. Tenerife is the largest island of the archipelago. It is home to numerous national parks, coastlines covered in colorful sand, and the majestic Teide volcano.

The swimming season lasts in Tenerife until November. At this time, the gentle waters of the Atlantic Ocean still retain summer warmth, even despite the decrease in air temperature. The natural attractions of the island are so numerous and varied that it will take more than one week to visit them.

Tenerife is perfect for a wellness holiday. Among its gorges there are picturesque hiking trails, relict forests allow you to breathe in the healing air deeply, and sunbathing energizes you for many months to come.

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What to see and where to go in Tenerife?

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1. Volcano Teide

The volcano is the highest peak in Spain (3718 meters). It is located in the center national park Teide. At an altitude of 3555 meters there is an observation deck from where almost all of the Canary Islands are visible. The volcano is Tenerife's most popular natural attraction. A cable car connected to the highway leads to its top.

2. City of San Cristobal de la Laguna

The city is located in the northern part of Tenerife near the capital of the island - the city of Santa Cruz. San Cristobal de la Laguna was founded in the 15th century by the military leader F. de Lugo after the conquest of Tenerife. Until 1723 it was the capital of the island. Now the city is the cultural and spiritual center of Tenerife. Since 1999, it has been included in the UNESCO lists thanks to its unique colonial architecture, which has remained almost unchanged.

3. Loro Parque

A natural and entertainment park in the northern part of the island, which is home to up to 500 species of parrots, as well as dolphins, killer whales, penguins, sea lions, turtles, tigers and other animals. Loro Parque combines a zoo, a dolphinarium, a botanical garden and an aquarium on its territory. Visitors can not only look at the animals, but also attend various shows with their participation.

4. Waterpark Siam Park

Siam Park is considered the largest European water park. This is a popular holiday destination with children. The water park has 25 slides of varying difficulty. Siam Park is decorated in Thai style, as the owners have a special reverence for the culture of the states South-East Asia. There is an impromptu floating market, Thai restaurants, and statues of fairy-tale creatures from the Thai epic. The Royal Family of Thailand was invited to the opening of the park.

5. Tenerife Menagerie “Monkey Park”

A small zoo in the south of Tenerife, where in addition to monkeys live reptiles, panthers, jaguars, exotic birds and even pets. But the main inhabitants of the park are still primates; there are about 20 species here. Visitors have the opportunity to go into the cages of some of the monkeys, interact with them and feed them. Since 1991, the park has operated as a primate breeding center.

6. Lago Martianez

A unique park consisting of a system artificial islands and reservoirs located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The fact is that Northern part Tenerife is less suitable for swimming due to constant waves, so the creation of such a place was fully justified. On the skeletons of the park there are restaurants, beaches, swimming pools and viewing terraces, from where you can explore the picturesque surroundings. Lago Martianez was created according to the design of the architect S. Manrique in 1971.

7. Auditorio de Tenerife

Concert hall located in Santa Cruz, the capital of the island. It was built in 2003 according to the design of S. Calatrava Wallas. The building is a picturesque example modern architecture. The large hall of the Auditorio de Tenerife is designed for 1616 spectators, the chamber hall for 422 people. Outside there are terraces with views of the Atlantic. From a distance, the silhouette of the building resembles the outline of the Sydney Opera House.

8. Museum of Nature and Man

The museum is located in the city of Santa Cruz and was founded in 1958. The collection consists of archaeological, botanical, paleontological and other artifacts found on the territory of Tenerife and other islands of the Canary archipelago. The museum has a natural science library with an impressive book collection. The exhibition is located in the neoclassical building of the former college.

9. Nuestra Señora de Africa Market

The market is located near the bus station of the capital Tenerife and is well known outside the Canary Islands. It sells local delicacies, seafood, exotic fruits and vegetables, as well as traditional Spanish products. On Sundays, the market hosts a flea market where they sell souvenirs and antiques. Retail space located in a building built in a characteristic North African style.

10. Basilica of Candelaria

The basilica is located in the town of Candelaria, 20 km away. from the capital of the island. Around the church there are nine statues of the leaders of the Guanche tribe - the indigenous inhabitants of the Canary Islands. The main shrine of the temple is the wooden statue of the Virgin of Candelaria. The monastery complex of the Dominican Order is adjacent to the basilica building. Together they form a single architectural ensemble.

11. Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The church houses the Holy Cross of the Conquistadors, which was brought to Tenerife by the Spanish conqueror F. de Lugo in the 15th century. The temple played a big role in the spread of the Christian religion on the island, so it bears the official title of “Mother Church” and is popularly considered the main city cathedral. Until 1638, the church was called the “Church of the Holy Cross,” from which the name of the entire city came.

12. Pyramids of Guimar

The pyramids of Tenerife are low stepped mounds, whose origin is still shrouded in mystery. It is believed that they appeared long before the Guanches settled the island. For a long time, the pyramids were not of great interest to researchers until their relative similarity with similar buildings in Mexico, Peru, Mesopotamia and a certain astronomical orientation were discovered.

13. Cave of the Wind

The underground part of Tenerife is replete with a large number of caves, galleries and passages created by the movements of volcanic lava. The Wind Cave is the largest in Europe (administratively, the Canary Islands belong to Europe, despite their location). It was formed more than 27 thousand years ago as a result of the eruption of one of the island volcanoes. The cave is an underground complex with stone cascades, terraces and lava lakes.

14. Maska Gorge

Masca is a mountain village located at an altitude of 650 meters on the slopes of Maso de Teno. The village is surrounded by picturesque cypress groves and palm thickets, from here originates the gorge of the same name, along which the road is laid. walking trail to the ocean coast. In the 15th century, the village became the last refuge of the indigenous population fleeing the Spanish conquistadors. Up until the 70s. In the 20th century, it remained practically isolated from the outside world.

15. Infierno Gorge

The gorge is located on the territory of the national park of the same name. Thanks to the unique geographical location, endemic fauna and flora are still preserved here. The gorge is covered with bright tropical vegetation, its appearance Doesn't live up to the scary title at all. A tourist route runs through the mountainous area. walking route length 6.5 km.

16. Rocks de Garcia

The rocks are located in the Teide National Park. It is impossible to drive past them if you are heading to the cable car to the volcano. There are quite a few hiking trails in the area that lead to natural viewing points. The Cliffs of de Garcia are a fairly desolate rocky landscape that contrasts quite sharply with the lush tropical vegetation of other parts of the island.

17. Los Gigantes Rocks

Los Gigantes are located on the western slope of the Teide volcano. They are an almost vertical wall of stone, which looks picturesque and impressive from the sea. Near the cliffs is the small town of Los Gigantes, where there are exotic beaches of black volcanic sand. The undeniable advantage of this place is the small number of tourists and the opportunity have a relaxing holiday.

18. Orotava Valley

On the territory of Orotava, before the arrival of the Spaniards, there was a Guanche kingdom called Taoro. The place was not chosen in vain - the valley is surrounded by fertile lands and provided with a large number of springs fresh water. Wealthy settlers from Europe built magnificent mansions here in the Baroque style, and planted the mountain slopes with sugar cane. Gradually, a city was formed, which in our time has become a tourist attraction on the island.

19. Esperanza Forest

Dense coniferous forest with unique Canarian pine, eucalyptus and cedar. Local residents consider these forests to be a “place of power”, as the air here has healing properties and a unique pine scent. In the morning, a thick fog falls on the trees and the incredible aroma of eucalyptus spreads through the forest. Tourists come here to take recreational walks and enjoy the view of the rich island vegetation.

20. Botanical Garden (Puerto de la Cruz)

The garden was founded in the 18th century by order of Carlos III. It should be noted that the monarch was seriously interested in gardening; he was greatly interested in the issue of plant adaptability to different natural conditions. Tenerife seemed like a great field for experimentation. The park was created with the aim of acclimatizing exotic species to the natural conditions of Tenerife. Gradually, the garden's plant diversity increased to 4 thousand species brought from various parts of the planet.

21. Dragon tree

A unique tree grows in the northeastern part of Tenerife near the town of Icod de los Vinos. According to various estimates, the age of the tree is more than 500 years, since it already existed at the time of the Spanish conquest. The weight of the massive crown of the tree reaches 80 tons, the height is 17 meters. The tree was declared a natural monument back in 1917, and its image was placed on the national currency note of 1000 pesetas.

22. Taoro Park

A park with exotic vegetation located in the city of Puerto de la Cruz. Dozens of species of trees and flowers grow here, picturesque alleys are laid out, artificial waterfalls and fountains are created. Taoro covers an area of 10 hectares. The park is popular place for walks among citizens and tourists. Here you can breathe fresh air, play sports or admire the flowering flower beds.

23. El Caleton

The natural pools of El Caleton were formed as a result of the meeting of hot lava and cool waters ocean during the eruption of the Trevejo volcano at the beginning of the 18th century. At high tide, the niches fill with water and become suitable for swimming. Over time, swimming pools were equipped convenient descents. The El Caleton complex is located in the town of Garachico. The pools are enjoyed by both Spaniards themselves and foreign tourists.

24. El Duque Beach

Beach covered with yellow sand, which is located on south coast Costa Adeje. El Duque is considered one of the best beaches in Tenerife. It is surrounded by gourmet restaurants, luxurious hotel and numerous entertainment venues. The beach is considered the center of resort life in Tenerife. The beach infrastructure of El Duque is adapted to the most demanding needs.

25. Benijo Beach

Wild beach with black volcanic sand and pebbles, located at the foot of the cliffs in a protected area. Locals consider it the most picturesque in Tenerife. The beach area is small - 30 meters of coastal strip and about 500 meters coastline. The coastal cliffs offer magnificent views of the blue waters of the ocean, which contrast sharply with the white color of the sea foam near the shore.

26. Las Vistas Beach

The beach is located in the southern part of the island, it is one of the longest in Tenerife. Special barriers protect Las Vistas from strong waves and currents, so comfortable swimming is possible in the coastal waters. On the beach there are bars, sports areas, equipment rental and other services. Moreover, there is a special infrastructure for people with disabilities.

27. Hardin Beach

The beach is located in the popular resort of Puerto de la Tenerife, located in the northern part of the island. Hardin is covered with black volcanic sand and is surrounded by numerous flowering terraces where coconut and banana palms grow. Lying in the middle of lush gardens, Hardin is a fairly quiet beach, suitable for a relaxing holiday, complete relaxation and enjoying the natural beauty.

28. Las Teresitas Beach

A one and a half kilometer beach with a coastline width of about 70 meters. Las Teresitas is covered with golden sand, which was specially brought here in the 70s. XX century straight from the Sahara Desert. This feature distinguishes Las Teresitas from other Tenerife beaches, since the latter are mainly covered with dark volcanic sand. The small settlement of San Andres is located nearby; tourists have access to a large free parking lot.

29. Cape Teno

Cape is the most western point islands. The terrain consists of harsh rocks with a sheer descent into raging waves. Co observation deck the ocean and the distant outlines of the Tenerife coastline are clearly visible. There are two lighthouses on the cape - an old stone one from the 19th century and a new, taller one, which was erected in 1987. The premises where the caretakers' families once lived are available for inspection.

30. Teide Observatory

The Canary Islands are considered one of the best places To observe the starry sky of the Southern Hemisphere, many European scientists conduct their astronomical research here. The Teide Observatory was founded in 1964 at the Canary Institute of Astrophysics. The institution has international status and is one of the largest observatories in the world. The telescope is located at an altitude of 2390 meters.

Consisting of 7 big islands(El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura) and several small ones. The title of capital of the archipelago is transferred to each other every 4 years by the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Despite the fact that the Canary Islands formally belong to Spain, the atmosphere here is by no means European. Tourists come here for real exotica: magnificent tropical landscapes, soft ocean waves, black volcanic beaches and delicious ripe fruits. Fortunately, this exoticism is close and accessible: the flight to the islands is only a few hours without transfers. In the Canaries you can not only idly relax on the beach: unique prehistoric monuments, volcanoes, waterfalls, and “lunar” valleys made of solidified lava are scattered throughout the islands. There is also excellent service and a real paradise for surfers and divers.

How to get to the Canary Islands

You can only get from Russia to the Canary Islands by air. The most convenient way is to fly to Tenerife South Airport (more about this on our page), but this is far from the only option. There are several other international airports located on the archipelago. One of them is located on the island of Gran Canaria, 20 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. There are no direct flights from Moscow, but there are connecting flights: Aeroflot, S7, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Air Berlin, Jet Airways, Smart Wings, Vueling, Edelweiss. Transfers are carried out in Berlin, Brussels, Madrid, Prague, Munich and other cities. The cheapest tickets are with S7. The fastest flights are with Iberia: 10 hours 5 minutes with a transfer in Madrid.

Another Canary airport is on the island of Lanzarote. There are no direct flights from Moscow either; connecting flights are offered by Iberia, S7, Aeroflot, Vueling, British Airways, Air Europa and other carriers. Flight duration is from 8 hours 30 minutes.

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International flights are also accepted on the island of Fuerteventura, near Puerto del Rosario. S7, SunExpress, Vueling, Iberia, Air Berlin have connecting flights. The cheapest flight is from S7, the fastest is from Iberia (8 hours 55 minutes with a transfer in Madrid).

Finally, Transavia, S7, Iberia and Air Berlin will take you to Santa Cruz de Palma (La Palma island). Flight duration is from 10 hours 15 minutes.

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Main resorts and islands

Most big Island The Canary archipelago, Tenerife, can offer a choice of calm, secluded relaxation and noisy fun. For example, Los Cristianos, like neighboring Las Americas, is a “brisk” resort, visited mainly by the British and Germans, eager for booze and discos. And Puerto de la Cruz, in turn, is well suited for a relaxing holiday “alone with nature”. Only the coast there is steep and rocky, there are practically no beaches as such: tourists mostly splash in hotel pools.

Canary Islands Hotels

Visitors to the Canary Islands are free to choose from a variety of excellent accommodation options. There are first-class five-star hotels and guest houses Casas rurales, located in beautiful countryside, and comfortable campsites, and apartment hotels with private kitchenettes. If you wish, you can even stay in an old building: in the suburbs there are many “paradors” - state hotels located in restored historical buildings. Only the prices differ, but one thing remains unchanged: excellent service and the sincere hospitality of the locals.

The cost of living in hostels is low - from 15 EUR per night. Two-star hotels are not much more expensive: from 20 EUR per day, but their amenities are most often shared, on the floor. Most local hotels are four-star, with excellent service and a whole range of additional services. Per day in such hotels they will charge from 45 EUR. Rooms in luxury 5* hotels will cost from 77 EUR per day.

Transport

Most of the territory of the Canary Islands has modern highways. Urban public transport in Tenerife represented by the network bus routes TITSA company. Trips are paid for by the driver, the cost of tickets depends on the duration of the journey (all prices are on the website). Global buses operate in Gran Canaria, tickets start from 1.2 EUR. Routes on La Gomera connect San Sebastian with other major cities islands. Buses go to Hierro least often.

A multi-use ticket for 15-25 EUR, sold at Tenerife bus stations, gives a discount of up to 30% on bus trips.

A tram has recently been running between the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristobal de la Laguna. The ticket price is 1.35 EUR, the schedule can be found on the carrier's website (in English and Spanish). Prices on the page are as of November 2019. There are many metered taxis on the islands. Tariffs - from 2.35 EUR per landing and from 0.60 EUR per km.

Local taxi drivers rarely speak foreign languages, but are well versed in the names of hotels and other tourist places, so just give the address and check the price.

The most convenient way to travel between the islands is by plane: local flights depart daily from Tenerife and Gran Canaria to all the islands of the archipelago, except La Gomera. Ferries also operate here, carrying not only passengers, but also cars. High-speed hydrofoils regularly operate between Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura; tickets cost from 20 EUR.

Maps of the Canary Islands

Rent a Car

In the Canaries you can easily rent a car of any brand. This is a great opportunity to see all the local beauties, moving along modern routes on the islands and on high-speed ferries between them. Traffic here is comfortable, traffic jams are rare. But parking may be a problem: don’t be surprised to see a line in front of the parking lot. It is most convenient to leave your car in underground parking lots (from 2 EUR per hour).

Many cities in the Canary Islands have a very confusing system of one-way streets, so you can’t do it without a map.

You can rent a car both at airports and at any popular resort. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, La Palma 24 and many other well-known companies operate here. The cost of renting a small car is from 25 EUR, a minivan - from 35 EUR, a premium car - from 52 EUR per day. Local rental companies often offer discounted rates for rentals of three days or more. In some offices you can book not only cars, but also bicycles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds - an excellent option for those who value the spirit of freedom on any trip.

Communications and Wi-Fi

A very economical option for international calls is Telefonica payphones, installed on the streets of all cities. They accept small coins, the cost of calls to Russia is from 0.40 EUR. Surprisingly, but true: from many local payphones you can not only make calls, but also send SMS and even email messages.

There are 4 major mobile operators in the Canary Islands: Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica Movistar and Lebara. Their tariffs are almost the same, as is the quality of communication. For calls to Russia, you can purchase an Orange Tarjeta Internacional card for 5 EUR, valid for 30-50 minutes of conversation. Telefonica Movistar offers a convenient Habla International option: by connecting it for 1 EUR, you can call Russia for 0.20 EUR per minute.

Almost all hotels provide 24-hour Internet access, but it usually costs a lot: about 5-7 EUR per hour. It’s much easier to leave your room and walk to the reception: Wi-Fi is often free in the lobby, as is the case in many catering establishments.

Beaches of the Canary Islands

The Atlantic coast of the Canary Islands is 1500 km of magnificent sandy beaches and steep rocky shores. The water in the ocean here is quite cool (the Gulf Stream flows from north to south), but its color is simply amazing: rich blue due to its enormous depth. The longest snow-white beaches are on Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. The coast of the western islands is steeper. Most of Tenerife's beaches are covered with golden sand, dredged from the ocean floor or transported from the Sahara.

A magnificent beach ensemble is located near the center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: on Playa de Taganana there is black volcanic sand, on Las Teresitas there is more familiar, fine and golden sand. The real attraction of Puerto de la Cruz is “Playa de Martianez” with huge lake from flow sea water, beautiful fountains and numerous bars and restaurants built on small islands.

Most Russians prefer to sunbathe on southern beaches Tenerife: long, narrow, well-appointed and ideal for families with children.

Guides in the Canary Islands

Sights of the Canary Islands

Located in the northwest of Gran Canaria ancient city Galdar with the remains of settlements of the indigenous islanders. On the walls of the Cueva Pintada cave you can see the mysterious drawings of the Guanche tribes: bright, large ornaments in the form of a frieze, which may once have served as a calendar. Another authentic corner of Gran Canaria is Pueblo Canario, a village with colorful buildings built in the traditional style of the archipelago.

Lanzarote has two ancient fortresses: Castillo de San Jose, within whose walls the Museum of Contemporary Art is opened, and San Gabriel from the 16th century, now the location of the Archaeological Museum.

A trip to the pyramids in the Guimar desert in Tenerife will be unforgettable. Scientists believe that these structures were erected by local farmers who plowed the land and piled the found stones along the borders of the fields. Thor Heyerdahl managed to discover that the Guanches, the ancient aborigines of the Canary Islands, also lived in a cave under one of the pyramids. Today, in the desert there is an ethnographic park with a museum, a souvenir shop and a cafeteria.

One of the most interesting places in Tenerife is the Guimar pyramids.

The most famous building in Las Palmas is the House of Columbus (website in English), where the legendary navigator rested during his voyage to the New World. Behind the spectacular façade lies a museum where visitors can learn a lot of interesting things about the adventures of the discoverer.

Local residents decided to compensate for the lack of large-scale medieval buildings by building the Castle of San Miguel in the vicinity of the city of the same name. This is a carefully reproduced copy of an ancient knight’s castle, where they conduct fascinating excursions, surprise with spectacular shows and treat you to a hearty dinner in the best traditions of the Middle Ages.

The main natural attractions of the Canaries are the Caldera de Taburiente volcano on the island of La Palma, the Ada Gorge waterfall (despite the name, the scenery here is truly heavenly) and the majestic rock formations of Los Gigantes.

7 things to do in the Canaries

Find yourself in February at the carnival in Tenerife.
Pamper your eyes with a visit to Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife).
Dream about staying at the smallest hotel in the world, Punta Grande on the island of Hierro (you should have booked in advance!) next time.
Get brand new heels after the fish spa procedure.
Feel like a grain of sand, standing on the shore of the formidable Atlantic Ocean.
Enjoy lunar landscapes and palm oases within a 10-minute drive of each other in Gran Canaria.
Look at the stars through excellent telescopes at the Roque Los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma.

Canary Islands for children

The island of Tenerife has many parks, walks through which will bring joy not only to adults, but also to children. Teide National Park is famous for its unique flora and fauna, and most importantly, for the 3,500 m high active volcano of the same name. With older children, you can climb to its peak on foot: fortunately, there is an excellent asphalt track and a funicular. Families with children are better off renting a car.

Not far from Las Americas, the Park of the Eagles has been opened. Not only proud birds of prey live here, but also a variety of animals: from lions, tigers and crocodiles to monkeys and fur seals. There is a high-speed bobsleigh track for tourists; water shows and exciting performances featuring trained eagles.

You can continue your acquaintance with exotic nature in the Parrot Park. It is here that the world's largest collection of these birds is collected. And in general, this is a record-breaking park: the largest dolphin show pool in Europe, the longest shark tunnel and the world’s largest penguin exhibition in indoors- all this is also here. And in the “Monkey Park” you can hand-feed lemurs - the impressions will last for a long time!

There are in the Canary Islands and perfect place With water activities- Siam Park, built in Thai style. A wave pool, racing slides, sliders with funnels, play areas for the little ones - you can spend an unforgettable whole day on the local attractions.

There are also few convenient beaches, but they are very green and amazingly beautiful. La Palma

The Canary Islands are a highly sought after tourist destination, with endless beaches, upscale resorts, many sunny days, several archaeological sites times of the Roman and Ottoman empires. Many tourists call holidays here a good alternative exotic travel to the Caribbean islands.

Nobody argues: the main attractions of the Canary Islands are the Mediterranean Sea and local beaches. But there are other tourist sites here that can dilute the variety of lazy pastime on the sand.

The Cenobio de Valeron or “Monastery of the Caves” is a complex of 298 caves that were used by the natives to store grain. A very common misconception is that these caves were part of a monastery where mature daughters were kept under the protection of priests until their marriage and where a number of mysterious rituals took place. Today this complex of caves is accessible to the public and is popular with tourists.

One of the most famous attractions of the Canary Islands is located in the small village of Tejeda. This is the Cruz de Tejeda, a cross carved in stone, located at a height 1580 meters above sea level, which marks the geographical center of the island of Gran Canaria. Due to the enormous popularity of this attraction, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops have opened here. In addition, from here you can enjoy an enchanting panorama of this island, Tenerife, Mount Teide and the Mediterranean.

According to research, the Guimar pyramids date back to the 19th century and are the product of modern agricultural methods. The ethnographic park “Pyramids of Guimar” offers tourists the opportunity not only to see all 6 pyramids, but also to get acquainted with the exhibits of the Casa Chacona museum, which displays a life-size reproduction of Dr. Heyerdahl’s boat.

Location: Calle Chacona.

With area 20,000 Square meters, the fortress of San Miguel proposes to undertake unforgettable journey in medieval times. From the first step into the fortification area, visitors will be enchanted by the surrounding world, strolling knights and princesses, troubadours and chimney sweeps. The “Tournament Hall” is the most impressive room in the fortress, where knights and their horses will compete to the delight of spectators.

After the end of the tournament, Count Don Rodrigo will invite everyone to the “Ball Hall”, where the The cultural program. Today there is a museum in the fortress, and nearby are the monasteries of San Francisco and Santa Domingo, which can also be visited.

Cueva Pintada is located in a small cave where the Guanche kings, the first inhabitants of the islands, once lived. Discovered in the 19th century, carved into volcanic rock, it is full of geometric rock paintings believed to be an ancient calendar.

The museum consists of several rooms in which you can see beds, chairs, tables, tools, ceramic idols used by the aborigines. If desired, tourists can travel back in time using a 3D projector and find out what happened here during the colonization of the islands.

The Columbus Memorial House commemorates the important role the Canary Islands played in the discovery of America. It is not known for certain whether the famous navigator lived in this house during his voyage to Novaya Zemlya, but it is certain that he stayed in this house and repaired it, according to local customs.

Location: c/ Colón, 1 - 35001.

The largest botanical garden in Spain covers an area of 27 hectares and is located 7 kilometers from Las Palmas. It was officially opened in 1959 and is home to almost 500 species of endemic plants from all 7 islands of the archipelago. The garden is divided into several zones. Available here:

“Garden of the Islands”, where plants bloom depending on the island of origin.
“Cactus Garden” with more than 10,000 varieties of succulents.
“Garden of Micronesia”, which specializes in ornamental plants.
“Hidden garden”, which is one continuous greenhouse.

The botanical garden has Viero and Clavijo, a pine forest, a waterfall, a lake, an exhibition hall, and even a workshop set up in a cave.

Location: Ctra. del Centro, Km 7.

The dunes of Maspalomas are nature reserve(since 1994) and a paradise for sun lovers, especially nudists. They are located next to the largest golf course of the islands, Maspalomas Golf Course and famous resort Campo International. There are many trails along the dunes for tourists who love to walk barefoot. The routes of these trails are marked on maps that are distributed to everyone.

The 80-meter high volcanic monolith Roque Nublo is known as sacred place for kings and Aboriginal elders. It rises to a height of 1813 meters above sea level and is favorite place for climbers, especially since you can get here in just 30 minutes from the nearest parking lot.

Salinas de Tenefe was a complex salt mining complex in Santa Lucia, operating since the 18th century. Since 2005 it has been declared an area of cultural interest of the islands. Visitors today can see the entire installation of salt production, which will allow them to understand the process itself, as well as receive a variety of information from the guide about the role of salt in nature and history.

In Teide Park you can get acquainted with a huge variety of invertebrates and is valuable primarily for its unique flora. It is known that this ecologically clean area is the most visited natural park in Spain and one of the most popular in the world. It occupies a central position in Tenerife and most municipality of La Orotava.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Amusement Park Palmitos Park

One of the most beautiful Spanish subtropical amusement parks, Palmitos covers an area of 20 hectares and is home to 1000 palm trees of 42 species, 160 species of cacti, 1500 exotic birds of 230 species, many exotic animals such as monkeys, mongooses, crocodiles. It is located in the countryside, among the mountains, which provides the opportunity to enjoy enchanting landscapes before entering this oasis.

The most interesting attractions of the park are: Dolphinarium, Parrot Exhibition, interactive Botanical Garden, African and South American ibises, Aquarium, Cayman Lake. The park is also famous for its Butterfly Pavilion, the largest in Europe.

Location: Barranco de los Palmitos.

The city of San Bartolome de Tirajana has the most large park attractions of the Canary Islands, Holiday World. Local attractions cater to everyone: the Roller Coaster and Sky Drop are specially designed for heart-healthy adults, while the Merry-Go-Round and Ghost Train, ball pits and pony rides are just some of the attractions designed for the youngest visitors. There is a bowling alley with 16 lanes, a gym, numerous cafes, restaurants, and 2 nightclubs, one of which specializes in salsa.

Location: Av. Touroperador Tui.

Aboriginal World Theme Park

Spread over an area of approx. 100000 square meters, Mundo Aborigen is a reconstruction of an old Canarian village and is entirely dedicated to the way of life of the local aborigines. With more than 100 life-sized dolls, visitors can learn more about the way of life of the natives even before the colonial period. To make everything look even more believable, background noise is included, rich in the howling of the wind, the sound of the sea and the sounds made by pets.

Location: Carretera Fataga, Km 6.

Camel Park is a theme park where tourists have the opportunity to ride camels and try traditional Canarian and Mediterranean dishes at the El Cerro de la Luna restaurant.

It is located on a farm and is where the first camel breeding center was established, founded in 1988. There is also a souvenir shop with a rich assortment.

Location: Carretera Los Cristianos.

An interesting attraction in Puerto de la Cruz is the Cesar Manrique Maritime Park. It occupies an impressive area 22000 square meters and is decorated with works of art by Cesar Manrique. Beyond the purely visual benefits, the park offers a truly impressive list of services and is also very cozy place for holding various types of events.

The Canary Islands are the most remote autonomous region in Spain, located off the northwestern coast of Africa.

The Canaries are an amazing place with a special atmosphere, indescribable landscapes of the tropics, dunes, volcanoes, waterfalls, clean beaches and azure waters. The capitals of the autonomy are the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, replacing each other once every four years.

Photo: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands - heavenly place, where you can relax all year round. Almost no European beach resort can afford such luxury.

7 islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera. Most often, tourists choose the first two - the infrastructure is appropriate. However, each of them will be remembered by guests for a long time. This amazing mountains, the Teide volcano, black sand on the beaches, Martian landscapes in Timanfaya Park, the steep cliffs of Los Organos and unusually shaped junipers and even ancient pyramids.

Check out the beautiful places in the Canary Islands in this video:

Tenerife hosts the most popular and largest carnival in the Old World. For two weeks in February, everyday life stops and everyone becomes an active participant in the colorful show.

Twice a year there is a sales season in stores - in winter from January 6 to the end of February and throughout the summer. At this time, there is a chance to buy clothes and accessories from luxury brands for ridiculous money.

Geography of the Canary Islands

Photo: National Park Timanfaya

The Canary Islands are an archipelago in the Atlantic formed by 7 volcanic islands:

Tenerife is the largest island with the most exotic and varied landscape. Teide volcano (3,718 m) rises mightily against a backdrop of cacti, banana plantations and forests. In the south, the beaches are covered with special black volcanic sand, there are beaches with white sand brought from the Sahara;
Fuerteventura is the second largest island, famous for its endless beaches and privacy;
Gran Canaria - this island is called a “continent in miniature” for its diversity of landscapes from luxurious beaches, parks to dune desert;
Lanzarote - it is called the “island of fire-breathing mountains” because of the three hundred volcanoes on its territory;
El Hierro is the smallest and most western island, where you can see unusual shores and landscapes, groves of Barbary thuja and the “end of the world”;
La Palma - the greenest corner of the Canary Islands for lovers walking routes, whose beaches have both regular and black sand;
La Gomera - interesting island, abounding mountain peaks and tourist routes.

There are 4 national parks in the Canaries that stun the imagination:

Caldera Taburiente (Palma Island) - a grandiose crater 10 km in diameter, served as the last stronghold of the Guanches overtaken by the conquistadors;
Garajonay (Gomera Island) - laurel forests mysterious in the fogs, which remain from an ancient subtropical forest;
Teide (Tenerife) is the highest volcano mountain in Spain (3,718 m) in a huge pit where the rarest plants grow;
Timanfaya (Lanzarote) is a land of fire-breathing mountains, craters and eye-catching Martian landscapes.

Climate

Trade winds constantly carry warm air from the Moroccan coast - this is the region year-round resort. Throughout the year, the coast is moderately hot and dry, and you can cool off in the mountains or while swimming in the ocean. Sometimes an unpleasant suffocating and dusty wind blows from Africa - sirocco (kalima).

How to get there and navigate around the place

Photo: Map of Tenerife island

There are direct and connecting flights to the islands. They usually fly to Tenerife and Gran Canaria. A round-trip ticket from Moscow costs about 500 euros with a transfer and up to 1000 euros for a direct flight.

Photo: Map of Gran Canaria

From St. Petersburg you can get to the Canary Islands only with transfers for about 600 euros per person.

Photo: Map of Fuerteventura Island

Ferries run between the islands. There are almost always free spaces, and a car can be transported for an additional fee. The cost of a ferry ticket is 30-40 euros one way, depending on the route.

Photo: Detailed map of Lanzarote

A local airline, Binter Canarias, also flies. Airplane tickets are not much more expensive - 40-60 euros.

Photo: Detailed map of El Hierro island

To conveniently travel to the sights and beaches in the Canary Islands, it is easier to rent a car. This pleasure will cost about 25-30 euros per day.

Photo: Map of La Gomera island

Why go

The Canaries are 7 islands, on which there are 4 picturesque national parks and many nature reserves included in UNESCO, as well as amazing beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Here everyone will find something for themselves perfect holiday: beach, surfing, diving, exciting excursions, delicious cuisine, wine and fruit.

When to go

The Canaries welcome tourists all year round, but best time for a comfortable trip – May to October. Tourists whose countries have harsh winters choose autumn-winter trips to the Canaries to escape the cold.

Culture of the Canary Islands

Photo: The painting depicts the natives of the island of Tenerife - Guanches

The islands were originally inhabited by Guanches, light-skinned blond or brunette people who were subsequently conquered by the Spaniards in the 15th century and then exterminated or sold into slavery. The small part that remained mixed with the Spaniards and lost their language.

Interesting!The Guanches are the natives of the island of Tenerife, and on the other islands lived the Mahorers, Aurites, and Bimbaches, since until the 15th century there was no connection between the islands.

Colonial-era (15th-century) structures remain in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Other cities were formed already in the 20th century from small fishing settlements.

The main source of income is tourism, but there are others, for example, a layer of volcanic ash turned out to be excellent soil for special grape varieties, from which Canarian wine is then made.

What to see

The Canary Islands attract not only their unique nature and a wonderful climate, but also numerous ancient monuments and other attractions.

We sorted it out and prepared a list of the most interesting places:

Tenerife

Photo: Tenerife Island

Black beaches near the town of Puerto de Santiago.
Volcano Teide is the highest point in all of Spain. A large funicular takes tourists to the observation deck at an altitude of 3550 meters.
Pyramids of Guimar - pyramids were built not only in Egypt, but also in the Canary Islands. The origin and purpose of these buildings still cause lively debate among archaeologists.
Volcano Chinyero – active volcano, whose life is being closely monitored by scientists in order to have time to warn local residents about a possible eruption.
Anaga Park - truly unique plants grow here, for example, tree-like daisies and even two-meter dandelions.
Siam Park is a huge water park with dozens of slides, slopes and other entertainment.
Maska is a small and very inaccessible village where real pirates once lived.
Moonscape is an amazing natural landscape near the village of Vilaflor.

Look beautiful video about Tenerife:

Photo: Gran Canaria

St. Anne's Cathedral - it was built over four centuries, so during its construction the traditions of several architectural styles were mixed: Gothic, neoclassical and baroque.
Cueva Pintada is the largest complex of caves in the Canary Islands archipelago, on whose walls there are preserved drawings of primitive people.
Columbus House - regularly stayed at the residence of the local governor great navigator, waiting for their ships to be repaired so they could continue their research.
Artenara – ancient settlement on the island. Some of the houses are built directly into the rocks, while the living quarters have all modern amenities. The Church of La Ermita de la Cuevita is also located in a separate cave.
The Black Church of San Juan is located in the small town of Arucas, among snow-white residential buildings.
Botanical Garden of Jardín Canario – the garden of cacti, brought to the islands many centuries ago, is of particular value.
Telde is a small town whose houses are decorated with ornate carvings and mosaics.

You can see the landscapes of the island in the video:

Photo: Fuerteventura

Oasis Park is a huge zoo with many exotic animals.
Lobos Island - not far from Fuerteventura, with beautiful shallow bays and lagoons with clear water.
Akhuy is a sonorous village for Russian speakers, whose beaches and deep caves lost among the rocks. At the observation deck you can see waves crashing against huge stone boulders.
Surfing beaches - thanks to the constant winds, this island is very popular among surfers, as there is almost no calm here.

You can see the nature of the island in the video:

El Hierro

Cape Orcilla - it was once considered literally the end of the world, and the prime meridian passed right here.
El Golfo Valley has gorgeous gardens and vineyards, among which you can walk for hours.
La Frontera is a small village where the houses of local residents with original furnishings have been preserved.
Mirador de la Pena is an observation deck at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, as well as a whole complex for tourists with small houses made of volcanic stone and even a small garden.

The natural landscape of the island of El Hierro can be seen in this video:

La Palma

Photo: Replica of Columbus's ship

Caldera de Taburiente Park - in its center there is a deep crater that appeared here hundreds of thousands of years ago. There are several observation platforms around it with convenient paths and paths.
Observatory – it houses the largest telescope in Europe.
Calle Marítima in Santa Cruz de la Palma is a narrow old street with preserved low houses, decorated with amazing carvings and endless tubs and pots of flowers.
Maritime Museum - the main exhibit is a copy of Columbus's own ship.
Belmaco is an archaeological park in whose caves rock paintings of the ancient people who inhabited this island have been preserved.
La Glorieta is a unique square in the city of Las Manchas, made of bright multi-colored mosaics.

You will definitely like the fabulous nature of the island of La Palma; you can see it in the video:

Lanzarote

Photo: Hameol del Agua

Jameol del Agua is a complex of caves formed many thousands of years ago during a volcanic eruption. Part of it is open to tourists, and the walls and interior halls are beautifully illuminated.
Teguise - a small settlement where old fortress 14th century and Spinola Palace. On Sundays, the largest market on the island is held here, attracting everyone who wants to sell or buy.
Yaiza – This small settlement was home to wealthy merchants whose beautiful original houses were preserved in excellent condition. Yaisa was twice recognized as the most beautiful village throughout Spain.

The nature and landscape of the island can be seen in this video:

La Gomera

Photo: Garajonay Park

Garajonay Park – scattered throughout the national park are the remains of ancient volcanoes, whose peaks have been modified due to erosion.
Valle Gran Rey Valley – wonderful landscapes, cozy villages and comfortable beaches with clean water and unusual black sand.
Hermigua – endless banana plantations.

The program “Heads and Tails” also did not ignore the Canary Islands - they came to the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma.

The beauty of the island can be seen in this video:

Main cities and places of interest

On the island of Gran Canaria there are luxurious dunes in the Maspalomas area, the ancient city of Galdar, canyons, Cueva Pintada caves with bright Guanche paintings, the original village of Pueblo Canario, and the Aqualand water park.

The island of Tenerife attracts tourists with Mount Teide volcano and extraordinary black beach sand.

Photo: Tenerife Island

The island of Lanzarote surprises with its Martian landscape and the Timanfaya nature reserve with the Mirador del Rio observation deck.

The island of La Gomera is home to the misty laurel forests of the Garajonay National Park and natural columns and basalt, reminiscent of the pipes of the Las Organos organ.

On the island of Hierro you can see the Norman settlement and Lagartario Park.

On the island of Palma there is the Taburiente Nature Reserve - a grandiose crater 10 km in diameter, petroglyphs of La Zarsa.

The island of Fuerteventura is wild paradise, a land of surfers and divers, caves and mills, the Betancuria Museum on an extinct crater.

What to do in the Canary Islands

Photo: Holidays on the islands

The Canary Islands are a paradise for tourists. We have collected the top 20 most important things to do when arriving in the Canaries:

Lie on a black beach on the ocean.
Try authentic Canarian meat soup at Rancho Canaria in Fuertoventura.
Take a surfboard and catch a wave.
Feel like you are on an alien planet among the lunar landscape in Tenerife.
Visit Columbus's house in Tenerife, and then climb a replica of his ship on La Palma.
Climb to the top of the Chinyero volcano crater.
Visit the cave complex of Jameol del Agua in Lanzarote.
Go to the observatory on La Palma.
Snorkel in the pristine lagoons of Lanzerote.
Stand on the edge of Cape Orcilla on El Hierro.
Soak up the black sand of Tenerife.
Drink Canarian wine made from grapes grown on volcanic ash.
Go through one of the trekking routes in Anaga Park, for example, the “Path of Senses” or “Chamorga”.
Take a photo on Mars on the island of Lanzarote.
Enjoy the panorama of Mount Teide while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Visit Timanfaya Park to taste meat cooked over a volcanic crater.
See unusual vineyards on a volcano on the island of Lanzarote.
Indulge in romance on the dunes of Maspalomas.
Try to decipher the messages of the Guanches in the caves of Cueva Pintada.
Relax your soul in the lap of nature of the island of Fuerteventura.

Shopping (What and where to buy)

Photo: Shopping in the Canary Islands

The main shopping is located in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, but other islands also sell interesting authentic souvenirs to remember this exciting trip.

Top 5 most popular purchases in the Canary Islands:

Obsidian is a piece of solidified lava.
Mojo sauce – stores have a huge selection of different flavors in beautiful bottles.
Palm honey is actually not honey at all, but a syrup made from the pith of date palms.
Cactus jam is a dessert made from the fruits of a certain type of cactus.
Ceramic figurines – in small villages, local artisans create real hand-made masterpieces.

IN tourist cities Las Americas and Costa Adeje ( Costa Adeje) in Tenerife there is a huge amount shopping centers and various brand stores.

Gran Canaria offers plenty of choice in Las Palmas and Playa del Ingles.

Prices

The Euro is used in the Canary Islands. It is advisable to exchange rubles for foreign currency before the trip, otherwise the exchange rate on the spot will be very unfavorable.

A cup of coffee in a cafe costs an average of 1.70 euros.

Lunch at a restaurant costs about 20-25 euros per person. At the same time, many of them have a la carte offers - a set lunch. This option costs less – on average 10-15 euros.

Product cost:

Bread – 1.10 euros

Milk 1 l – 0.70 euros

Chicken 1 kg – 5.60 euros

Tomatoes 1 kg – 0.90 euros

Fish (dorado) 1 kg – 6.5 euros

One taxi ride costs on average 25-40 euros, depending on how far you need to go.

The average budget for a trip to the Canary Islands per person per day is approximately 100-120 euros.

Where to live

Photo: Hotel Apartments Los Telares

On large islands a huge number of offers in inexpensive and cozy hotels: an overnight stay will cost 30-40 euros per day per person. There are also very good hostels where you can stay for about 20-25 euros per night.

On the less popular islands of El Hierro, La Palma and Lanzarote, there are fewer offers, but the prices are not so high. A room in a 3 star hotel costs about 25 euros.

Apartaments Islamar Arrecife (Av. Rafael Gonzalez 15, 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote) - cozy hotel with wonderful service on the ocean.
Brenas Garden Aparthotel (Urb. Finca Amado II, 38712 Brena Baja, La Palma) is a small hotel with beautiful views from the rooms.
Silken Atlantida Santa Cruz (Avenida Tres de Mayo | (corner of Aurea Díaz Flores), 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife) - excellent location and comfort.
Hotel Faycan (Calle Nicolas Estevanez 61, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria) is perhaps the best value for money on this island.
JM Puerto del Rosario (Avenida Ruperto Gonzalez Negrin 9, 35600, Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura) - small rooms with modern equipment and a good location.
Apartments Los Telares (Calle Convento | Main Road 10 (GM-1 Km. 17), 38820 Hermigua, La Gomera) is a remote hotel where peace and quiet reign. Nearby are banana plantations and mountains.
Hotel Ida Ines (Calle Belgara Alta 2, 38911 Frontera, El Hierro) is a modern hotel with all the amenities for a quality holiday.

Travel plan, tours for 1-3-7 days

We have put together an interesting plan for an exciting trip to the Canary Islands, trying to capture all the best things that cannot be missed. We recommend traveling between the islands by ferry. If you have not 10 days, but a full two weeks, then we recommend devoting one day each to the islands of La Palma and La Gomera.

Day	Morning	Dinner	Evening
1	Tenerife. Los Gigantes. Relaxing on the beach next to the rocks.	Trip to Teide Park	Puerto de la Cruz. Botanical Garden. Castle of Saint Felipe.
2	Tenerife. Loro Parque		Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The unique building of the Auditorio in Art Nouveau style. Historical Center with churches and streets.
3	Tenerife. Costa Adeje. Waterpark Siam Park.		Walk along the beaches along the sea.
4	Gran Canaria Island.	Artenara Park.	Cueva Pintada. Black Church in Arucas.
5	Gran Canaria. Palmitos Park with a wonderful dolphin show.		Botanical Garden Jardin Canario. Telde town.
6	Gran Canaria. Port of Isleta. Relaxation by the ocean.	Underwater sculpture museum Museo Atlantico.	Columbus House Museum. The Nestor Museum is a pinacoteca of the outstanding Canarian artist.
7	Fuerteventura Island.	Oasis Park. The town of Akhuy.	Lobos Island.
8	Relax on Corralejo beach - one of the best on the island.	Caleta de Fuste. Dream House Museum, where thousands of models of transport, dolls and even entire doll houses are collected.	Walk along the promenade near the port of Puerto del Rosario.
9	Lanzarote Island. Timanfaya National Park.	Streets of Teguise.	Village of Yaiza.
10	Volcanic caves and unusual landscape Cueva de los Naturalistas.	House-Museum of Cesar Manrique, a brilliant architect and sculptor who managed to unite natural caves and education with modern technologies and create an original home.	Walk around Arrecife along the coast along the embankments.

What and where to eat

Photo: Paella with seafood

Despite the fact that dishes from mainland Spain are also common in the Canary Islands, they also have their own culinary peculiarities.

What you must try in the Canaries:

Paella with seafood. According to traveler reviews, the best paella is prepared in the El Rincon del Arroz restaurant in Tenerife (Avenida Sabandenos S/N | Los Cristianos).
Jacket potatoes (papas arrugadas), they are loved here, are on the menu. It is served with mojo sauce. Moreover, each establishment has its own recipe for its preparation. On the island of Gran Canaria, the most delicious papas arrugadas are served at the El Senador restaurant (Paseo Faro del, 2, 35100, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria).
Gofio (gofio) - flour made from roasted grains of barley, corn, and sometimes beans. Flour products are prepared from it and served with dishes instead of bread. A very tasty snack is served at the Chip-Chipi restaurant on the island of La Palma (Lugar Juan Mayor 42).
Lamb or goat meat fried in olive oil with spices (Asado carne de cabra) - on the island of Fuerteventura it is recommended to try this dish at a place called Kiosco Bar Las Naves (Urb. Risco Prieto, calle El Henequen, Corralejo, La Oliva).
Rancho Canario is a thick and fatty meat soup made from beef, chicken and rabbit with chickpeas. On the island of Lanzarote, it is most often ordered at the Patio Canario restaurant (Plaza de Pueblo, Avenida Islas Canarias).

Kitchen

Traditional dishes: bright rich Rancho Canario soup, marinated carne de fiesta meat, stunning bienmesabe dessert made from lemons, almonds, cinnamon and yolks, as well as fresh seafood. The Guanches left their culinary secret to the Canaries - gofio. It is not a stand-alone dish, but a base for hundreds of dishes, made from ground roasted grains and beans. Literally everything is prepared from gofio - from soup to ice cream.

Best excursions according to reviews

The Canary Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. And there is a lot of interesting things here. We have collected the top 5 best excursions in the Canaries:

Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean - a modern boat equipped with last word The equipment will be taken far away, and an experienced guide and captain will show and tell you who and how to catch.
Reach for the stars - night excursion around Tenerife in an embrace with a powerful telescope, through which celestial bodies will appear almost in the palm of your hand.
Sightseeing tour of Gran Canaria - see the main thing and not miss anything.
To the bottom of the sea - no, there is no need to drown. You need to use scuba gear and explore the underwater inhabitants without harming your own health.
Walk through the caves of El Hierro - put on comfortable sports shoes and go in search of treasure hidden by medieval pirates.

If you are into diving or like to look at the underwater world, then this video is for you:

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Tenerife is the largest of the islands of the Canary archipelago. He is one of the most attractive tourist areas Spain is replete with a variety of interesting and amazing places, incredible landscapes, landscapes, beaches and museums. Some of them are real symbols of Tenerife for the whole world.

Below are the main and most popular attractions of the island of Tenerife among tourists, which you can see on your own or in excursion format.

The Teide volcano can be considered one of the symbols of Tenerife and one of the most popular attractions. All tourists visiting Tenerife try first to see Teide, the highest point in Spain and the Canary Islands, called the “white mountain” by the indigenous people.

The volcano itself, its slopes and surroundings are stunning with their extraordinary, almost lunar landscapes, which have more than once served as a platform for filming science fiction films, without even needing scenery.

Pine forests, amazing plants and bizarre figures of petrified lava of different shapes and colors grow around. All this creates an amazing alien atmosphere at the foot of the sleeping volcano, which will leave an indelible impression. Intrepid visitors can climb to the top on foot or by car for €25 or €19 (children). This walk will allow you to look at the surroundings from the most high point, to fully appreciate the beauty and scale of Teide.

Amazing landscapes, valuable tree species, popularity among tourists and the beauty of the area made it national pride. A national park is organized on the slopes and at the foot of the volcano.

The surrounding area of Teide is exactly what you need to see in Tenerife.

Observation platforms

You can see all the beauty of the island and enjoy its landscapes by visiting observation platforms. Opportunity to view from above interesting places found in many parts of Tenerife.

From observation platforms you can see entire cities and valleys, plantations and mountain ranges, gorges, nature reserves and many other beauties, revealed in all their glory from the heights of the platforms.

The most interesting of them are:

El Bailadero allows you to see the valley and the city of Taganana, surrounded by mountain ranges and vineyards.
From Pico de Inglés you can see evergreen forests, the Taodio Gorge and the Afur Gorge, the cities of Santa Cruz and La Laguna. The same Anaga forests and the city of La Laguna can be seen from Cruz del Carmen and Jardina.
Montaña Grande also offers views of the La Laguna Valley.
From the San Pedro platform you can see the coast of the island, and it can be seen from the Masape observation deck.
The view from Altos de Baracán will be breathtaking. It allows you to clearly see the differences and boundaries between the green, thicket-filled north and the deserted, rocky south.
From the Cruz de Hilda site you can see the gorge and the village of Masca.
Rocks and cliffs are visible from the Archipenke site.
The mesmerizing sea of clouds can be seen from the heights of Cumbres del Sur or Cimage.

Only by visiting at least one of them can you fully appreciate the beauty and grandeur of the area in all its manifestations, from mountains and cliffs to lush green thickets and the most beautiful beaches. Thanks to the large number of options, you can choose exactly those landscapes that you want to see up close, comparing the diversity and contrast of the local nature.

The village is lost among the mountains, and the road to it lies along a steep and dangerous serpentine road. And half a century ago it was possible to get here only along paths in the mountains. Now only 120 people live in Mask, who love to meet tourists and tell them all sorts of stories about pirates and their treasures hidden in these places. And looking at the landscapes and nature of these places, it’s very easy to believe.

It is not known for certain who built these pyramids and why. Some scientists claim that the pyramids are the work of farmers and do not carry any magical meaning or special purpose. However, the pyramids have always been a mysterious heritage of humanity and have attracted researchers. Many of them believe that the pyramids of Tenerife had a special meaning for people, and their creation is attributed to the ancient civilization that lived on Tenerife long before the Spaniards.

It will be interesting to inspect and explore the pyramids regardless of which version of their origin is correct.

Museums

The island's museums will also be interesting to visit.

Thus, the Pueblo Chico Miniature Museum is often the first point that tourists visit before sightseeing. All the sights of the island are reproduced here in miniature. You can view the most interesting places on a kind of map before traveling and decide where you most want to go. The museum will be of interest to both adults and children.

Among the interesting things for both children and adults, one can also highlight the Museum of Science and Space. An educational journey through this museum will reveal to visitors the laws of physics in nature, starting from the smallest particles and ending with the movement of huge celestial bodies in space.