Other attractions in the park include: A recreated African Town with singing and dancing and traditional African merchandise for sale. Jungle Raid is a series of climbing frames and rope bridges (all with safety nets beneath) to clamber over, suitable for children and adults. The bob-sleigh type ride is where a sleigh type vehicle gets dragged to the top of a metal chute and then you slide back down (you can control the speed). There are also several restaurants and shops in the park.

Parques Exoticos is a Botanical and animals park that is located not far from Los Cristianos. This lovely ecological park covers some 70,000sqm and includes a tropical rain forest, the cactus garden, a butterfly garden and bat cave.

The beaches in Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos are just right for everything. There is an abundance of bars and restaurants to choose from, lifeguards, plenty of sun beds, water-sports and anything else you could possibly wish for.  So, it goes without saying, these are extremely popular, busy beaches.

Masca Village is located within a gorge in the north-west of the Island. The locals often refer to it as the forgotten Village – due to its inaccessibility until 1991 when a road was constructed. Prior to this, the locals had a very steep descent via the Mountain to the bay below – where they would use their boats to Los Gigantes nearby for essentials. The majority of visitors to this small sparsely populated Village are mainly hikers.

A popular hike is from the top of the Village down the Barranco to the bay which can take around 2 to 3 hours. Once at the bay, you can take a boat back to Los Gigantes harbour or for hiking aficionados climb back up the 2,000’ gorge. There is a vast range of plants, including many different varieties of cacti and some exceedingly vibrant flowers and you may see some very large lizards. Be mindful that the track can be rocky and hazardous in places.

El Medano was initially a small fishing Village for many years, it is located around 7km from Reina Sofia Airport. The strong north-east trade winds make for great windsurfing and surfing and this is what El Medano is renowned for; also, kite surfing is another popular activity here. The open flat beach faces east and even though its windy, it is not too choppy, which makes it a perfect all year round windsurfing competition site. There are a number of sheltered beaches that are ideal for sunbathing and bathing.

There are only a few hotels in El Medano, though they have excellent facilities such as golf and snooker and more. Nightlife is more subdued here; there are bars, restaurants and shops around the beach front and square. Livelier nightlife takes place some 15 miles away in Playa de Las Americas.  Playa de la Tejita in El Medano is a popular nudist’s beach.

Las Canadas del Teide (Teide National Park)

The National Park of ‘las Canadas del Teide’ (Teide National Park) in the volcano mountain is located in the center part of Tenerife and since 1954 it has been a protected area. It boasts some of the most amazing landscapes in the World, including a massive volcanic crater that has a circumference of 30m, out of which Mount Teide rises up – the highest peak in Spain. In comparison to the Coastal areas, the park which sits around 6,562ft above sea level sees snow fall and strong winds during the winter, whereas temperatures during the summer can rise to more than 40˚. Visitors can take a cable car ride to the summit or for the more adventurous, hiking to the top taking in the many different species of plant and animal life.

Observatorio del Teide

The Observatorio del Teide belongs to Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC). The first telescope was dedicated to the study of ‘zodiacal light’ and came into operation in 1964. There is a range of telescopes that each have their own function – such as photographing the stars and sky, analysing the sun and its atmosphere, studies in infrared, tracking comets, cataloguing data on  space debris and the Vacuum Tower Telescope (the largest with a 60cm primary mirror) dedicated to the study of the solar atmosphere. Teams from all over the World go to the Observatory to study.

The Town of Garachico is located in the north-western coast of Tenerife, near Puerto de la Cruz. It was formerly the capital of the Island, now a picturesque fishing Village with interesting historical landmarks. Once a significant port of Tenerife, until it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706. There are many historical monuments and Churches, The Castle of San Miguel, from where you can enjoy panoramic views over the Ocean. Garachico is also famous as a craft centre and Craft Fairs are regularly held here.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the Capital of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife; it is on the north Coast of the Island. The City is a seaport and a subtropical resort, offering some remarkable scenery and mild sub-tropical climate. 

Garcia Sanabria Park is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and covers some 67,230sqm of land. The park was founded in the 1920’s and there are many sculptures in the park, works of artists such as: Pablo Serrano and Jose Guinovart. There is also a monument devoted to Garcia Sanabria (1938) in the centre of the park. Many significant and extraordinary collections of plants, including botanical specimens and mature trees can be found here. There is a beautiful floral clock and paths - that are just perfect for strolling.