Tenerife information, Tourist Attractions, Information and Guide.

Tenerife Tourist Attractions Information and Guide.

Teide National Park (Parque Nacional del Teide)

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  Rock Nublo & Mount Teide

Mount Teide & Teide National Park

 Mount Teide and the Teide National Park is the number 1 tourist attraction

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Teide Coach Tour

Masca Tenerife's prettiest village

Masca, Tenerife's most photographed village

Masca a small very picturesque village in the located in the mountains north of Los Gigantes.  Reckoned to be the 2nd most popular place of interest on Tenerife.

Marsca is also famous for the exhilarating walk down the ravine to the coast for

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Masca Coach Tour

Masca Walk to Coast tours

You can book various trips from southern Tenerife resorts that include:

• Coach from resort apartment/hotel to Masca.
• Guided Walk down the fabulous photogenic Ravine to the coast. See photograph above
• Boat from the beach to Los Gigantes
• Return coach from Los Gigantes to your resort apartment/hotel

Good strong shoes or boots are required and at least a litre of water. The water may be provided check the tours program.

This tour is subject to weather conditions. Strong winds, sea state and/or rain can cancel the trip.

Hells Ravine (Barranco del Infierno)

The main natural attraction of Adeje is the nearby Barranco del Infierno, Hells Ravine, the deepest gorge in not only in Tenerife but the Canary Islands.  The very impressive steep sides of the deep Hell's gorge Barranco del Infierno can be reached by a trail from Adeje.

Allow around 2.5 to 4 hours for a return hike of 6.5 kilometres. Strong footwear suitable for wet & slippery rocks and additional clothing advised. flip flops & sandals are not allowed.

The route is obvious because the path has been tended and a little too manicured for a true mountain walker.

There is a small 80 metre high waterfall in the upper reaches of the ravine, with amazing views to be seen, over the entire land. Note how the vegetation changes as you ascend up the Barranco del Infierno from rather barren landscape to one of lush vegetation at higher altitudes.

At least a litre of water is required because the ravine is a sun trap, and i suggest something for a snack or a bar of chocolate. Keep some in case of emergency.

The best time to do the walk is in the morning before the sun becomes too strong or later on a heavy overcast day.

The ravine may be closed during and after rainfalls because of the danger of rock falls.

It is possible that provided Hard hats have to be worn in the higher reaches. They will inform you at the pay / information desk at the entrance.

A charge is made and only 220 people are allowed into the gorge so it is advisable to book in advance & also check if the walk is open. please call one day before to book 922 782885. The phone is often very engaged. The best time to do it it’s after 14:00

To Book & /or Check Weather conditions

Bad weather, such as rain can cause landslides while it is raining & for a few days after it stops. The Ravine may be closed for Safety

Only 300 people per day are allowed therefore Booking in advance is almost essential

To book visit the the official Website. While on the website check out the restrictions

Bus

Adeje is built on a steep hillside. Becoming steeper as you head north. Select a bus stop as far north as you can. These vary with the routes

Line 416: GRANADILLA > ADEJE(LOS OLIVOS)

Stop PI REDONDA on the Calle Castillo

Then it's uphill between the Casa Fuerte and Canon, near the church, Iglesia de Santa Ursula . Look out for signposts

Icod de los Vinos

Icod de los Vinos Dragon tree

Picturesque town famous for it's Dragon Tree, El Drago, church, vineyards, wines, Canarian woodwork and wooden balconies

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La Gomera

• La Gomera is the nearest to Tenerife of the 7 canary islands.
• Enjoy a Boat Trips or Ferry ride to the island of La Gomera. Ferries from Los Cristianos 38km (24 miles), boat trips from most of the west Tenerife harbours.

Wales and Dolphins Boat Trips From most Harbours

Plenty of boat trips from the harbours of Tenerife take you to see the wales and dolphins often riding the boats bow wave.

Many boat trips include food and drinks, and some will provide a free bus service to the harbour.

Don't forget your camera, sun screen lotion and swim costume.

Also remember that the Canary Islands are 200 miles out into the Alantic Ocean and even on a calm day there can be a large Ocean Swell which can be very noticable on a boat with plenty of rocking.

The taking of Travel Sickness tablets could vastly improve your enjoyment on these boat trips. Remember that most of them have to be taken 2 hours before the trip read the label or get the phamacist to tell you how to take them if instuctions are in Spanish.

 

Monkey Park

A small zoo & a Monkey Park with a breeding centre for endangered primates

• Walk-through cages
• Feeding allowed.

Loro Parque

   

Loro Parque is Number 2 on my list of Tenerife top tourist holiday attractions.

Loro Parque is located 3 km West of Puerto de la Cruz, near Punto Brava

 
Loro Parque Photographs

Loro Parque is Tenerife's most popular wildlife centre with over a million visitors every year.

More information Lora Park

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Aqualand Water park, Playa de las Americas, Costa Adeje

Aqualand Water park

The Aqualand Water park, located in the San Eugenio Alto area of Costa Adeje, Near exit 29 of the TF1 motorway near Playa de las Americas

Telephone 922 71 52 66 or 922 71 42 70

Opening hours 10:00 18:00 with a Free Shuttle bus service

More information Aqualand Water park

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Jungle Park, Las Aguilas Park

Playa de las Americas & Los Cristianos

The adventourous Jungle Raid section of Jungle Park

Jungle park also known as Las Aguilas del Teide (Eagle Park) is located high in the hills 3 kilometres behind the resort of Los Cristianos

Telephone 922 75 30 01

Open all year

Free buses operating from Los Cristianos and Playa Las Americas

Las Aguilas del Teide has 75,000 sq. metres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens you will need a full day to see all the attractions.

The park has various shows and demonstrations throughout the day.
   Exotic Birds: 11 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm.
   Birds of Prey: Noon and 4 pm

Open 10:00 am 5:30 pm (tickets sold until 4:30 pm) all year

More information Jungle Park / Las Aguilas Park

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Aloe Park (formerly Bananera Jardines del Atlantico)

Bananera Jardines del Atlantico in the village of Buzanada near Los Cristianos

Telephone 922 72 0403 and 922 72 0360       Fax: 922 72 0522

Address: Camino bananeras 16 Buzanada, Arona. C.P. 38626 TENERIFE

Bananera Jardínes del Atlantico, an interesting working banana plantation and farm, with an abundance of tropical plants and trees and an exhibition and model on traditional agriculture and the water system used on Tenerife.

• 5 guided tours per day
• Open Mon - Friday 09:00 - 16:30
• Cafe and small shop selling banana related products
• Main plants
  • Bananas
  • Aloe
  • Cacti - Many species

Your trip includes commentary by an English speaking guide and lasts around an hour.

Ideal to visit on a cloudy day

Camel Park

Camel Park is located 3.5 km from exit 27 on the TF1 Motorway. In the opposite direction from Los Cristianos. Camel Park is situated between the villages of Chayofa and La Camella.

Telephone 922 72 10 80

Open 10.00 17.00

Free bus services from both Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas.

Small cafe selling snacks and drinks

Camel Park is where you can enjoy something completely different, a ride on camel safari for about 1 hour around the fields that surround the farm. Afterwards enjoy an Arab tea or meal. Also see the breeding and handicraft centre at this Canarian Farm.