Canary Island of Tenerife is famous for having the highest mountains in Spain and for its unique, distinctive dark lava beaches. However, on our visit, we found that light coloured sandy beaches and a variety of flora and fauna also made Tenerife worth a visit. The different types of beaches attract those who love water sports, families and nature watchers, but appeal to culture vultures and adventure-seekers too. Water parks and zoos provide further fun for the whole family to add to the days at the beach.
Holiday Tenerife: What you have to experience
Climb the highest mountain in Spain and feel like the king of the world.
Visit parrots and other special species at Loro Parque.
Spend some time sunbathing on at least one distinctive lava beach.
Glide through the shark pool at Siam Park.
Get glammed up and socialise with the buzz and excitement of the carnival parade!
Pamper yourself with a Canarian barraquito and admire the Los Gigantes cliffs.
Visiting the southern part of Tenerife
You can expect beaches and palm trees among steep rocks to the south of the holiday island of Tenerife. Although rocky landscapes dominate the island, there are also green areas that can be found here. This part of the island has the most tourist facilities and you can spend a beach vacation without any stress here.
Playa de las Americas
Playa de las Américas in the south of the island is the main tourist hub of Tenerife. Nowhere else in the Canaries are there as many hotels and apartment complexes, partly because the Las Américas beach is one of the most beautiful beaches that can be found on Tenerife. This buzzing holiday resort has an enviable array of restaurants, water sports fun and entertainment programs. There are also a few strictly pedestrian areas that are ideal for walking.
Costa Adeje
You’ll find Costa Adeje in the south-east and it’s another top holiday resort which means you can find many hotels and apartments to suit your needs. Costa Adeje has the most sunshine on the entire island and is not only known for its beaches but also various other attractions. Nearby is the Barranco del Infierno nature reserve in a stunning natural environment and if you are interested in culture, the church of Santa Úrsula is worth a visit. Besides that, you can enjoy lots of fun and action at Siam Park, named the world’s best water park which is also not far away. Travel to Tenerife in style with Irish Airports like https://irelandwestairport.com/
El Médano
El Médano on the southeast coast of Tenerife is well known for its long, soft sandy beaches. The beaches of El Médano are ideal for windsurfing and kites because of the ever-present strong winds. This explains the reason you find so many surfing schools where you can order courses and rent equipment. El Médano itself, doesn’t seem too crowded even in the main season and you’ll find all the young surfers and water sports fans flock here for the great waves.
Playa de los Cristianos
To the south of the island is Los Cristianos, another popular resort with holidaymakers. What was once a fishing village now has over 20,000 residents. Los Cristianos is famous for its harbour, long pedestrian area and many other facilities. The sunny climate in the south of the island and its proximity to Tenerife airport make Los Cristianos an ideal beach holiday destination.
