About Tenerife

The North and the South of Tenerife are hardly comparable, we invite you to follow our introduction to the special landmarks and conditions of the southern part of the Island.

Geology

Mount Teide and the surrounding Las Cañadas form a National Park under special protection of the UNESCO World Heritage regime. A visit is a must for every Tenerife traveller. Bizarre rocks formed out of the former volcanic activities let you imagine to visit an unearthly place. When you reside in the south you can reach the National park within 15-20 minutes by car coming from Guía de Isora.

Climate on Tenerife

The Teide is also the reason for the stable, sunny weather in the southern part of Tenerife. Because the humidity that the trade winds bring from the north condenses in the dense pine forests of the northern slopes of the Las Cañadas and causes the north of the island to be green and fertile, but also a bit cooler and more volatile in the weather. The shielded south of Tenerife, on the other hand, is blessed with over 350 rainy days a year, with mild year-round temperatures, the thermometer rarely drops below the 20 ° C mark in the coastal regions, even in the evening or at night, in December or January, and even in the "dark season" you can expect more than six hours of sunshine per day. Excessive heat with days above 35 ° C is rare on Tenerife. This stable climate is unique in Tenerife and throughout Europe. For comparison, in Seville (southern Spain), the average annual temperature is 3 ° C below that of southern Tenerife and temperatures below 5 ° C are commonplace in January. Also Crete does not fare better in comparison (annual mean 3 ° C under Tenerife, in January about 10 ° C). Antalya (Turkey): annual average also 3 ° C below, stronger fluctuations with hot summer and cool winter, Florence is much cooler at 7 ° C below the annual average. (Source: www.aemet.es, www.klimadiagramme.de) In addition to the pleasant climatic conditions, the air in Tenerife is exceptionally clear, astronomical observations are made all year round, which underlines the quality and purity of the air.

Leisure activities in Tenerife

But not only these excellent conditions will make your vacation in the south of Tenerife incomparable. Also spectacular are dives in the rock reefs of volcanic origin in waters with subtropical fauna and year-round optimal water temperatures. Dive with turtles, rays and big perch swarms! Golfers will also get their money's worth in the south of Tenerife. Five golf courses (9-27 holes) in the south with a breathtaking panorama, on one side of the Atlantic, on the other side of the Teide, invite you to fantastic discounts on driving ranges and fairways with year-round mild temperatures. The German Golf Academy also maintains a branch in Tenerife and offers courses for beginners and advanced as well as exclusive courses. Nature lovers appreciate the good conditions for hikers in the diverse and extremely varied landscape.

if you do not want to move, but still want to see something extraordinary, embark on a whale watching tour to the dolphin and pilot whale populations in the strait Tenerife and La Gomera. Most boat trips start in the south of Tenerife from different locations between Los Christianos and Los Gigantes.

Experience this part of the island of Tenerife, which not only satisfies the needs of sunbathers but also offers natural beauties such as the rocks of Los Gigantes or the gorge of Masca and the crater landscape of the Teide, as well as opportunity for archaeological explorations (Güimar), folkloric Experiences (Candelaria) or exclusive (Playa del Duque) and tourist (Playa de las Americas) pleasure. Visit the beaches of the south, e.g. the most sun-drenched beach in Tenerife, Playa de la Arena, or combine your visit to the extremely well-kept beach of Playa del Duque with a high-end shopping experience at the Centro Comercial del Duque and the nearby promenade.

Accommodation in Tenerife

If, on the other hand, you are looking for peace and relaxation, a finca a bit away from the tourist centers is the ideal place to stay. Finca is the name of an estate in the Spanish-speaking area. Here are usually several buildings, which are no less comfortable in comparison with hotels, on a larger property with subtropical vegetation, some with cultivation of fruits summarized. The atmosphere is mostly private and one maintains a good contact with the landlord and the local population. Here you can switch off from the high pace of everyday life. And if you want, you are just a few minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of a Canarian fishing village or a modern cities night life.

Auditorio de Tenerife

Tenerife is home to an iconic opera house, that easily compares to Sydney Opera. One of the best symphonic orchestras of spain is located in the Auditorio de Tenerife.

Auditorio de Tenerife on Wikipedia »