Tenerife is an island among a group of islands known as the Canary Islands. These islands are located off the western coast of Western Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Tenerife is the largest among these islands. Like many other island destinations, Tenerife vacations are considered to be exotic. Because of its geographic location, one thing that is always guaranteed here is plenty of sunshine and unique culture. Being a Spanish territory, the official language spoken at Canary Islands, including Tenerife, is Spanish. Interestingly, the influence of Spanish culture is fleeting. These are islands are truly a melting pot of numerous cultures. From central Europe, it will typically take five to six hours of flying time to arrive here. Since 1982, the Canary Islands became independent from Spain.
Besides being blessed with many beautiful beaches, Tenerife boasts of year round great climate. The hottest it ever gets on this island is around 25 Celsius and the coolest temperature will be around 15 Celsius. These two combinations means, it is hard to beat Tenerife when it comes to finding a perfect spot for your next vacation. This is especially true when you consider the relative short distance it is from Most of Europe. Many people mistakenly think that name of these islands are borrowed from the canary bird. This is not true. The root of its name has its origins in the Latin word Insula Canaria, which means the dog island. The origin of this name goes back to ancient Roman times. When Romans first arrived here, the islands were infested with wild dogs.
As mentioned before, the primary attraction of Tenerife is its beaches. The presence of ancient volcanoes has given them black coloured sand. After spending time at the beaches and if there is any time left, then a visit to Teide National Park is a must. Teide or Mount Teide is one of the largest volcanoes in the world, and is the second most visited national park in the world. This volcano is easily the most famous natural landmark on Tenerife. The city which attracts the most vacationers in Tenerife is Puerto de la Cruz. This town is teaming with hotels and spas. Hotels in Tenerife are more like apartments, which means you will feel more at home while visiting this island. The streets are filled with plenty of open air cafes and restaurants. Eating while sitting outside is a great way to enjoy the great climate of Tenerife.
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