Tenerife is an island in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to the Canary Islands (Spain). Next to La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro forms the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
It is the most populated island of the Canary Islands and Spain, and is the largest of the seven Canary archipelago, with an exceptional climate that guarantees a pleasant holiday throughout the year.
Tenerife is a volcanic island whose training started growing on the ocean floor for about 20-50 million years.
Its capital is Santa Cruz de Tenerife, also capital of the province and the Canary Islands which are shared with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Tenerife is a volcanic island whose birth may be in the late Tertiary. Seven million years ago emerged areas of Teno, Anaga and Adeje, which later joined together to form the Cordillera Dorsal. In the center of the island, on the Caldera de Las Cañadas, stands the impressive cone of Teide (3718 m.), The highest point of the island and the Spanish territory.
The island's rugged terrain and its variety of climates result in an area of multiple landscapes and forms, from the Parque Nacional del Teide to the cliffs of Los Gigantes with its vertical walls, through semi-desert areas with drought resistant plants in South , valleys with tropical and subtropical areas of laurel forests in the Anaga and Teno and extensive pine forests above the latter forests relicts of the Tertiary. The climatic and landscape diversity in Tenerife is matched with a wealth of ecosystems, each with its characteristic flora and fauna.
The tourist area of Tenerife has the largest number of hotels and apartments on the island Although the area with more sun and beaches known attraction accessible and equipped with all amenities, also has picturesque villages that retain their traditional airs and natural areas of great natural interest where sports and other outdoor activities.
In Tenerife South also leisure activity is remarkable, both day and by evening, and there are many high-level malls and brands. Playa de los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas, Costa Adeje, Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Las Galletas and El Medano are some of its key locations. Since many of them depart every day boat trips in search of another of its attractions: the observation of the colony of whales that live in its waters.