Population:Approx. 1.000.000

Currency:Euro, €1 = 100 cents

Opening hours:Shops are usually open from10am to 1:30pm/2:30pm andfrom 5pm to 8pm.

Internet:www.webtenerife.comwww.abouttenerife.comwww.puntoinfo.idecnet.comNewspapers:El DiaDiario de AvisosLa OpinionIn English:Tenerife NewsEnglish Daily News

Emergency numbers:112

Tourist information:Costa AdejeAvda. Rafael Puig, 1, AdejeTel: +34 922 750 633www.costa-adeje.esLa Laguna7 C/ Obispo Rey RedondoTel: +34 922 631 194

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TENERIFEOf course most people come to Tenerife for the sunbathing,swimming, eating good food and spoiling themselves.However, what makes people come back, year after year, isthe island’s unique wealth of variety. Tenerife is much morethan its beaches, here you can find riotous traditionalfestivals and liberating isolation, glistening snow and glowinglava. For the visitor there is something new to discover everyday.

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THE ISLAND #THE ISLAND#

Everyday life on Tenerife has always beencoloured by the influence of the volcano,Teide. At 3,718 metres, it is the highestmountain in Spain, and its primordial forcehas both devastated villages and given lifein the form of fertile soil. For the originalinhabitants of the island (the Guanches)the mountain was sacred. Anyone whospends any length of time on Tenerifesooner or later ends up on the smallwinding roads that lead up to the top ofthe mountain. Here you travel alternatelyabove and in the clouds, fascinated byboth the dramatic changes in weather andthe magnificent views out over theCanarian archipelago.

The northern parts of Tenerife, aroundValle de la Ortava and Isla Baja (also knowas the "Secret of Tenerife"), is ideal forthose in search of seaside, history, leisureand countryside experiences. It was in thetown of Puerto de la Cruz tourism firststarted in the Canary Islands. The town ofla Ortova is full of beautiful and historicalbuildings and is surrounded by bananaplantations. The Los Realejos district hasdeeply rooted farming traditions and hereyou will find relaxing countryside andcoastal accomodation. The isla Baja area isideal for outdoor activities as hiking andthe leafy forests are home to manyendemic birds. The town of Garachico wasthe most important port in Tenerife untilthe beginning of the 18th century when avolcanic eruption destroyed it. But thetown rose again and has today a somewhatexclusive air.

The southern parts of the island canguarantee almost eternal sunshine andexcellent, golden, sandy beaches. Dreamhotels, lively tourist resorts, restaurants,shows, water-sports and a bustling nightlife. Here are is the most attractive tourist

resorts, Los Christianos, Playa de lasAméricas, Costa del Silencio and SanMiguel, located.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

The busses on Tenerife (www.titsa.com)provide an excellent network, and they cantake you to most places worth seeing onthe island.

Puerto de la CruzDuring the colonial era a port was createdat a wild spot amongst the boulders oflava. Puerto de la Cruz, at the bottom ofthe beautiful Orotava valley, has the samecharm now as it had then. Stroll amongstthe stately 18th century houses with theirwooden balconies and enjoy the seawaterswimming pools at Lago Martiánez.

Also see dolphins and parrots inLoroparque!

Phone: +34 922 373 841Tickets: €31.50 for adults - €20.50 for children up to 12 yearsInternet: www.loroparque.com

The Teide RegionThere are many tours from both south andnorth of Tenerife that head for the TeideNational Park and there are of coursemany fascinating places to visit around theTeide. Permits to climb the actual peakmust be obtained at the Administrationoffice of the Tiede National Park in SantaCruz. But if that is not your intention youcan visit the viewpoints Fortaleza and PicoViejo. Paths go from Rambleta.

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Santa Cruz - La LagunaSanta Cruz is the capitol of Tenerife and isa vibrant city with a mixture of historicaland modern architecture. Here you will findpedestrian shopping areas, museums,pretty gardens and many other culturalevents.

La Laguna was declared a World CulturalHeritage Sit by UNESCO in 1999, it is theformer administrative capital of Tenerifeand today still its religous centre.Monuments and other important buildingsline the streets and is a fascinatingcontrast to the surrounding landscapes.Ideal for a day of strolling and a late nightout!

MascaAnyone who does not suffer from vertigotravels to the village of Masca. The roadhas so many twists and turns that it makesyour hair stand on end… Masca was cut offfrom the outside world until the late 70s,as there were neither roads norcommunications and is today one of thebest preserved towns on Tenerife. TheMasca ravine is one of the mostspectacular in the island. The organisedexcursions often end down at the beach, atthe bottom of the ravine, where a boattakes you back to one of the coastal towns.

The Pyramids at GüimarDo you remember Thor Heyerdahl? Since1994, the adventurous Norwegian lived inthe east of Tenerife. He had been drawnthere by the pyramids at Güimar. Beforehe passed away in Italy in the year of2002, he had created a visitor centre nextdoor to the ruins. Local archaeologistsbelieves that the stepped pyramids, whichHeyerdahl’s theories are based on, are ofthe same kind as those in Egypt, Mexicoand Peru.

Address: C/ Chacona s/nPhone: +34 922 514 511Internet: www.piramidesdeguimar.net

Aqualand Costa AdejeThis family water park is unique in theCanary Islands! With superb dolphin showsand with two parks in one. This is a placeto spend a whole day.

Address: Avda. de Austria, San Eugenio Alto, Costa AdejePhone: +34 922 715 266Internet: www.aqualand.es/tenerife

Jungle Park75,000 square metres of jungle and over500 animals together creates this dazzlingeco system in the south of Tenerife.

Address: Los Cristianos - Arona, km 3Phone: +34 922 729 010Internet: www.junglepark.es

BEACH LIFE #BEACH LIFE#

Tenerife offers some great opportunitiesfor swimming, but the water can be a bitrough. A red flag means that swimming isnot permitted. A yellow flag means you cango in the water at your own risk, and agreen flag means go ahead!

Lago MartianezThe seawater pools in Puerto de la Cruz,which are also one of the area’s best visitorattractions, allow the visitor to take a swimwhatever the colour of the flag. Here youcan also find an ordinary lava beach with agarden.

Playa de El BollulloThis beach is a little over a kilometrenortheast from Puerto de la Cruz. It is apearl of black lava sand close to a bananaplantation.

Playa de El SocorroThis beach, with its black lava sand, issituated below Los Realejos. Its waves areperfect for surfers!

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Playa de las VistasA long man-made beach between LosCristianos and Playa de las Americas, withramps for wheelchair users.

EATING #EATING#

Fish and strawberries are amongst thenicest food you can eat on Tenerife. Andmake sure you try the Conejo al Salmorejo- rabbit in a gorgeous sauce, and localpotatoes boiled in salt with their skins lefton. Try some strong mojo sauce with yourpotatoes!

Casa De MirandaA Canarian food and tapas restaurantserving both meat and fish, housed in anold 18th century building. The house hadpreviously belonged to the mayor. Awonderful venue with a great atmosphere.

Address: C/Santo Domingo 13, Puerto de la CruzPhone: +34 922 373 871

La Rosa Di BariA wonderful small Italian restaurant withan excellent selection of meat, fish andfresh pasta. The cook, Giorgio Girolimini,also has a tempting speciality: tarts, cakesand pastries.

Address: C/El Lomo 23, Puerto de la CruzPhone: +34 922 368 523

La BrasaThe locals love this barbecue restaurantoutside Los Cristianos. Try their tapas,lamb steak, fillet of veal and excellentwines. Child-friendly and good value for

money.

Address: Ctra Guaza, Buzanada, AronaPhone: +34 922 720 622

CelsoA wonderful fish restaurant by the sea inthe village of Caleta on the south coast.This is where the fishermen bring theircatch. If you’re lucky you can choose yourdinner straight from the net…

Address: El Cabezo, 48, La CaletaPhone: +34 922 710 189

CAFÉS #CAFES#

DinamicoEvery imaginable pastry and ice cream.The largest café in Puerto de la Cruz hasdrinks with sparklers and wonderful freshlysqueezed orange juice. The presence ofpigeons makes it advisable to sit under thesunshades.

Address: Plaza del Charco, Puerto de la Cruz

Rancho GrandeA German-themed café with irresistiblecakes. Their wonderful German bread isalso a taste sensation. The view out overthe sea is an extra bonus.

Address: Paseo San Telmo, Puerto de la Cruz

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BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

Smoke-filled, high-class salon or salsadancing? Trendy pubs, old Cuban dens orearly 18th century? Tenerife has a lot ofstrings to its bow.

AzucarDo you want to learn to dance salsa? Freesalsa lessons every Friday evening. Have amojito in the old colonial house.

Address: Calle Iriarte 1, Puerto de la Cruz

Color CaféAre you a jazz fan? Visit the live musicvenue that is now the place to be - andone of the very best venues for good jazz.Open 8.00 p.m. - 2.00 a.m.

Address: Plaza Charco, Puerto de la Cruz

HannenPerhaps the most popular bar in Puerto dela Cruz is on the harbour and the plaza.

Address: Plaza Charco, Puerto de la Cruz

DublinerAn Irish atmosphere at its best (outsideIreland, that is)! Sing-along and dancing,with Irish beer.

Address: in front of Hotel Palmeras, Playa de las Americas

VeronicasAlmost anything can happen in this giantPlaya de las Americas fun complex. Magicshows, Spanish dancing, medievalspectaculars, live bands, rock, jazz ordance music. Starting from 10.00 p.m. TheJokers of Sound and Sound of Cream are

amongst the best clubs.

Address: Veronicas Centre, Playa de las America

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

Everyone knows that tourist destinationsare not the cheapest places for shopping.However on Tenerife there are a lot ofbargains to be found. In Playa de lasAmericas and Los Cristianos theholidaymaker can find plenty of excitingboutiques. Just go for a walk around theVeronicas Centre, the Starco Centre andthe beachfront, for example. Anyonelooking for a bargain should head for oneof the markets (you can’t miss them),where leather goods can be bought for agood price. Shoes are a good buy onTenerife, as are perfumes and cosmetics.Electrical equipment can also be cheapbecause tax on Tenerife is only fivepercent.

In Puerto de la Cruz the shopping centrebelow the steps, down to La Paz isrecommended. Here you will find a largemarket with high class items, perfumeshops, electrical equipment and lots of wellknown fashion chain stores, like Mango forexample. In the area diagonally across thestreet from the shopping centre is the Zaraboutique.

In Santa Cruz the recommended shoppingarea is above the Plaza de España. Up theslope, away from the Plaza, you can findelectrical goods and perfumes, as well asthe Zara clothes outlet and lots of small

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boutiques offering low prices.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

EXCLUSIVELa Quinta RojaA converted mansion with 20 beautifulrooms in the town of Garachico. Known asTenerife’s Pompeii, Garachico was buriedunder lava in the early 18th century,fortunately this house was not damage.

Address: Glorieta De San Francisco, GarachicoPhone: +34 922 133 377Internet: www.quintaroja.com

Gran Hotel Bahía del DuqueA high class hotel built to resemble Spainin miniature. Surrounded by subtropicalgardens, fresh patios and picturesquesquares inviting to relax.

Address: Costa AdejePhone: +34 922 746 900Internet: www.bahia-duque.com

GOOD VALUEHotel MarquesaSituated in the pedestrian area right in thecenter of the Puerto de la Cruz. It haswonderful balconies from 1712, the yearwhen Marquesa de la Candia built thehouse. The hotel was renovated in 1995.

Address: Calle Quintana, Puerto de la CruzPhone: +34 922 383 151Internet: www.hotelmarquesa.com

Parador de Turismo Las CañadasIn this wonderful parador hotel at 2,000meters above sea level, can you enjoy abeautiful sunrise before going hiking.

Address: Las Cañadas del Teide, s/nPhone: +34 922 374 841

BASICFlorida PlazaA newly built apartment hotel located inthe old town and nearby one of the bestbeaches in Puerto de la Cruz, "PlayaJardín".

Address: Calle Puerto Viejo, 30, Puerto de la CruzPhone: +34 922 371 511Internet: www.floridatenerife.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportThere are two airports on the island: ReinaSofia in the south, and Los Rodeos, locatedin San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Reina Sofiais the main airport and is located 60 kmsouth of the capital of Santa Cruz andabout 25 minutes from Los Cristianos andPlaya de las Americas. A taxi from ReinaSofia to Los Cristianos costs approximately€ 25.

From Los Rodeos to Puerto de la Cruz istakes around 30 minutes by bus and 15minutes from Santa Cruz. Local busses arealways leaving from both airports for thevarious parts of the island. For exampleroute 102 serves Puerto de la Cruz fromLos Rodeos. A taxi from Los Rodeos toPuerto de la Cruz costs € 25-30.

Internet: www.titsa.com and www.aena.es

Public TransportThe busses on Tenerife provide anexcellent network, and they can take you

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to most places worth seeing on the island.The journey from Playa de las Americas tothe capital Santa Cruz takes about onehour by bus. Bus cards can be bought atthe newspaper stands.

Internet: www.titsa.com

TaxiTaxis are good and economical.

Taxi Tenerife Airport

Phone: +34 922 397 074

Tele Taxi Santa Cruz

Phone: +34 922 311 012

PostPost offices are open Monday-Friday from8:30am to 8:30pm. Saturdays from9:30am to 2pm. Stamps can also bebought from tobacconists.

PharmacyChemists’ shops can be found all over theisland. In Playa de las Americas there is aFarmacia in Urbanización Eugenio. Forupdated information please contact thetourist information in your area.

DentistFor updated information please contact thetourist information office in that area.

TelephoneCountry code: +34

Area code: 0922

ElectricityEU standard, 220 v

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