Things to do in Tenerife
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What to see in Tenerife: 22 not-to-be-missed attractions
The island of Tenerife concentrates so many attractions that the best thing to do is to follow a list of essential places so as not to miss anything. Take good note!
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The best 16 activities to do in Tenerife: the island of a thousand experiences
Diving, paragliding, quad biking, whale watching, horse riding, jet skiing, hiking, theme parks… You’ll always find an activity that you love.
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Loro Parque, an environmentally-friendly tropical zoo
Come and discover this ‘parrot paradise’, which has been attracting visitors since its opening in 1972. Now recognised as the ‘Best Zoo in the World’, Loro Parque also houses a world famous science centre.
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Mount Teide National Park, a volcanic wonder
Mount Teide, a 3,718-metre giant, is the highest peak in Spain and the undisputed star of Mount Teide National Park, a marvellous volcanic landscape.
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What to see in Puerto de la Cruz
The Lago Martiánez complex, the Playa Jardín beach and the historic centre of Puerto de la Cruz make it one of the most tourist-oriented enclaves in Tenerife.
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What to see in La Laguna: a journey into Tenerife’s colonial past
A youthful ambience, but a colonial style: that is La Laguna, home to the Canary Islands’ oldest university, and a stamping ground for students every weekend. A magical city, steeped in contrasts.
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What to see in Garachico, the fishing town that rose from the ashes
The coastal town, which was once home to the most active port in Tenerife, today offers tourists a beautiful historic quarter and natural volcanic pools
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Where to eat in Tenerife: from guachinches to haute cuisine
We can safely say that the question is not where to eat in Tenerife, but what to eat, as there is a wide array of delicious options on the island.
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Playa de las Américas, the liveliest beach in Tenerife
Accessible, lively and with all the services you could need, Playa de las Américas is a Tenerife beach that is sure to delight.
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The Teide cable car: ascend Tenerife’s sacred volcano
Ascending Mount Teide by cable car is an exciting activity that can’t be missed during your trip to Tenerife because it’s an easy way to reach the summit of the volcano.