• Tenerife, is largest seven island in the archipelago known as The Canary Islands, is situated 85 miles off the west coast of North West Africa at about 28 degrees latitude and 16.5 degrees longitude. Triangular in shape, would fit into a rectangle about 91 km wide by 82 km high and has a road measured perimeter of about 358 km. Mount Teide, the extinct volcano which dominates the centre of the island stands at 12,200 feet high - and is the highest point in Spain. It's peak can be seen from all of the other Canary Islands. The island is full of natural contrasts, the south being totally different, both visually and climatically, to the North. There are vast areas of stunning natural scenery and a tour of Mount Teide quickly reveals why this particular area was chosen as the backdrop to scenes in famous films such as Star Wars, Planet of the Apes and the Ten Commandments. Volcanic cones are distributed randomly over the whole island's surface and contribute to the amazing landscape. Two busy International Airports and a sea port link, ferry about 1 million hot weather seeking tourists from Europe, USA and the rest of the world.  Tenerife is due south of London, UK, so Tenerife has the same time (GMT).
  

• Tenerife is well linked to the rest of the world, with regular connection flights from Madrid international airport, and direct flights from most other European Airports. Ferry services (including vehicle ferries) are mainly from Cadiz (Spanish mainland) and Santa Cruz, Tenerife. Many other smaller operators provide other, less regular but reliable services, e.g. Cardiff (UK) - Tenerife every 3 months. Apart from that, Tenerife is often a ' fine weather stopover' for various cruise ships
  

• The south of Tenerife is probably one of the few places in the world that man has improved on nature. Geographically it is situated on a line with the Sahara Desert and is close to the Tropic of Cancer.  This should make it unbearably hot for most of the year, but because it's 86 miles out in the Atlantic it benefits from the moderating effects of the gulf stream breezes which constantly play upon it's southern shores. For the modern day settler to the island it presents one of the best options in terms of Spanish owned territory.  
  

• The multinational environment results in a fantastic choice of food. Eating out is cheap and few places can offer the equivalent life-style at such an affordable price. Golf Courses, Night Clubs and a host of other amenities give you that 'mainland' feel. Touring, particularly with the fine weather, is most enjoyable - the island is sufficiently large to ensure it will take you a few years of touring to know the place intimately. A number of high quality beaches are now operational. If your your children are keen on In-Line skating - Roller Blading Skate Boarding, Surfing, Wind surfing, Body Boarding, Tennis, Golf - then they will find the local Spanish, English and kids of other nationalities, around at the local sites and facilities, so tell them they can bring their boards etc. Contact us to find out where the local places for these activities are. Most bars and often restaurants provide entertainment from Quiz nights and karaoke to local singers and comedians, you will find all tastes are covered. Cabaret shows, Casinos, Spectaculars are common and can easily be found. For quieter nights, most hotels and complex's have satellite TV. You can also hire TV's and video players and hire videos. 
  

• One of the places recommended to visit, is the public BBQ areas of the National Park of Teide. Many visitors miss this type of day out because it is only normally well known and used by local people. These areas are set in the pine forests, the logs are cut by the forestry dept. and all you have to do is take your food and drinks with you for a great day out. You will often find local Canarian's singing and playing instruments and more often that not if you are brave enough to make the first move they may well adopt you for the day.The fires are shared and if one is alight just ask if you can use it when they have finished. If the weather happens to be poor at sea level, it is often above the clouds and perfect at this altitude
  

• A superb all year climate allows Tenerife to be used as a sporting holiday center. In particular, the Tenerife soccer team is well respected internationally and the demanding Golf courses have hosted international 'Open's. World Wind Surfing Championship legs are held at El Medano. Tennis is played to a very high standard at club level. Boxers, Athletes and racing cyclists use Tenerife regularly for training. Sports coaches and teachers are many and varied.
   

• High quality medical care, both Private and National, is offered by a wide selection of Clinics and Hospitals. The Canarian's are very health conscious. Many people come to Tenerife for it's well known therapeutic value. Many winter visitors come from Europe's coldest weather to get relief from ailments such as Arthritis and MS. Those with mobility problems should always check they have booked accommodation on the flatter parts.
   

• There are several national Lotteries and these tickets are sold almost everywhere.
  

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