Tenerife (Spain)

Advantages: The sun. the beaches, the bars
Disadvantages: the dirt and the slimy blokes

...back from a week in Tenerife and I thought I'd share my experiences with you and give you a bit of information incase you ever fancy a visit. ~*~TENERIFE IN GENERAL ~*~ Tenerife is a Spanish island and is one of the largest of the seven Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Africa. The island is of volcanic origin, and was created by 3 volcanic eruptions approximately 3.5 million years ago. The most recent earthquake in Tenerife ...
...The largest city in Tenerife is Santa Cruz, which is the capital of the island. The approximate population of the island is 778,071. The average temperature in Tenerife is between 20 - 22 °C. On cooler days it usually drops to around 15 °C and on hot days up to about 30 °C. The south of the island is warmer and sunnier than the north, and is usually where the younger fun seeking holiday makers head. The north of the island is much greener than the ... Read review

Advantages: Climate, diversity, value for money.
Disadvantages: Veronica's...

...in the sun. Now Tenerife may not be the most glamourous of destinations, depending on who you talk to you may hear it described as little more than 'Blackpool with sun' but people who say that are usually mono-syllabic morons who've probably never ventured further afield than the George and Dragon 'English' pub in their pre-chosen, package deal resort. There is, however, a lot more to Tenerife than that and I, for one, really like it. The thing ...
...kingdom and effectively it divides Tenerife in half giving seperate and distinct landscapes and climates to each half. The north side of the island bears the brunt of the prevailing Atlantic winds so it's generally wetter, greener and breezier than the south which, thanks to being shielded by Teide, is distinctly hotter, drier and more desert-like. There are several different resorts on the island offering different benefits and characteristics but ... Read review

Advantages: Always something to do!
Disadvantages: Can get busy at peak times!

...is only one place in Tenerife and that is Playa De Las Americas. LOCATION Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands and is situated in the Mediteranean Sea. And is somewhere south of Spain on the way to Africa. Las Americas is in the South - South West of Tererife and is a short drive from Tenerife South Airport. Playa De Las Americas neighbours Los Christianos and has a great view of Mount Teide. See sightseeing! LOCALS The locals are very friendly ...
...because the tourists make Las Americas thrive and make the locals rich or whether they are genuinly friendly people, Im not sure but they made our stay fantastic with there knowledge sharing and great conversations. HOTELS These are a few of the Hotels in Las Americas that I am familar with. COMPOSTELLA BEACH is an apartment complex with a 3key rating. A large complex with great entertainment day and night and spacious rooms. Has a row of bars ... Read review

Advantages: Great weather
Disadvantages: Aircraft noise in the part we stayed!

...we were pleased to discover Tenerife was bathed in sunshiine although it was quite windy but that made the temperature very pleasant. The Canary Islands have been a popular holiday destination for many years due to the mild climate especially during the winter months. It lies west of the coast of Morocco and started as a volcano. Tenerife is the largest of the Islands and has been described as being ladle shaped, but I think it looks more like a ...
...which was sea bass, and Tenerife wine we only paid about £30 for two people. One night we went to a Chinese restaurant, the food we had was excellent " A Peking Rice Banquet", but they had the tables very close and did a very fast turnover, no sooner had you laid your fork or chop stick down , but the plate disappeared an another waiter produced the next course! No Manyana here! As in Gran Canaria the "papas arrugadas "with mojo sauce are a popular ... Read review

Advantages: The Weather, it is 'cheap' but not too 'cheerful'!
Disadvantages: Veronica's!

...Cruz. The Western Islands contain Tenerife (794 sq.miles) La Palma (281 sq.miles), Gomera (146 sq.miles) Hierro (107 sq.miles). The largest volume of people permanently living on Tenerife is around 600,000. The density of population on Tenerife is 743 to the square mile. The area with the largest concentration of population in the western Canaries is Santa Cruz de Tenerife, population 190,000. However the majority of the tourists visit the south ...
...later volcanic eruption. They divide Tenerife into two totally different topographic zones; while the hill slopes in the north are covered with a luxuriant growth of vegetation, the country to the south is desert in character. I personally love to see the changes in the fauna. Lush grapevines, melon vines and lush brightly coloured flowers replace the desert dry conditions of the south, with its cacti and succulents. Tenerife has a warm temperature ... Read review