Tenerife - The most interesting from the islands of the Canary Archipelago for many reasons. First, it is, of course, the famous Tadeid volcano, located in the middle of the island. Secondly, it is a lot of pretty mountain and coastal cities, each of which has its own face and is different from the neighbors. Thirdly, thanks to the developed infrastructure, many interesting parks and zoos appeared on the island, which is very nice to visit with children and even without them.
What you need to try to visit on the island, despite the desire to spend all vacation under the palm tree, without doing anything?
Volcano Tayida
A business card Tenerife is, of course, Vulcan Tadeid. Many tourists are afraid that the road to the volcano will be difficult, and it will be difficult for him to get to it. This is completely incorrect. From Las Americas, the main place of rest is the most tourists, to the National Park, where the volcano is located, leads a wonderful wide road. It passes past the picturesque lava fields and hills that have shown by low trees. There is an interesting place in front of the volcano itself - Los Rockes de Garcia - cliffs of bizarre forms around which tourists love to walk.
At the top of the volcano can be climbed onto the funicular, the cost of the ticket for which is 25 euros for an adult and 12.5 euros for a child. When you rise upstairs, at a height of 3555 m, you will feel like on the top of the world, from where everything seems to be distant and unreal. For those whom this is not enough, you can make a permission to rise to the crater itself, which is located above the cable car station at 163 m.
You can get to the volcano from Las Americas by bus number 342, but unfortunately, it goes only once a day. On the car it is best to first go along the TF-82 highway, and then turn on TF-38.
Interesting places
In the east of the island there are unusual stone structures that attract the attention of tourists. This is a pyramid GUIMAR. Opened in 1990 by Tour Heyerdal. Now there is an ethnographic museum, in which, in addition to the pyramids, you can see copies of the great traveler boats and get acquainted with the exposition dedicated to Easter Island.
When traveling over the north of the island, be sure to visit the town Icode de Los Vinos , famous for his dragon tree, considered the oldest in Canar.
In the west of the island there is an interesting place - Los Gigantes - A drinking rocky shore, admire which is best from the sea, from a boat or catamaran.
Not far from Los Gigantes there is a gorge in which a very picturesque village is located - Mask . Fans of hiking come here, which descend into the gorge and reach the bay located on the shore of the ocean. The route is quite complex, so it's best to go here alone, but with a group or excursion.
Vintage towns
Very interesting and visits to the ancient towns located in different parts of the island. For example, after visiting a volcano, you can call in the city of La Orotava, located in the valley. Streets of the old part of the city are paved by stones, and at home, standing along them, as if they were gone from ancient pictures. Stunning carved balconies, decorated with flowers, inner courtyards, in which the doors are hospitably open - all this creates the feeling that you have moved into the past.
Not far from La Orotava is a very interesting Park miniature "Pueblo Chico" where you can familiarize yourself with the most interesting miniature copies of the sights of Canar.
The park is open from 10:00 to 18:00, the adult ticket costs 12.50 euros, children's - 6.50 euros.
Tourists are often visited by the city of La Lagoon, the old part of which is under the protection of UNESCO. Here is the main cathedral of the island.
Another place interesting for visiting is the Royal Basilica, located in the city of Candelaria. Here the image of Our Lady of Chandelia, which is a patronage of the Canary Islands is kept.
Museums
Those who like visiting museums, in Tenerife will not feel deprived, because there are several museums of different topics. For example, the Museum of Nature and Man, located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, or the Museum of Science and Space and the Anthropology Museum of Tenerife, who are waiting for you in the city of La Laguna.Parks
Interesting for the whole family will be visited Park Monkeys and located next to him Park Cactus . In the first you will be able to feed the monkeys and lemurs, and in the second we will get acquainted with the variety of species of these spiny plants. A ticket to each of the parks costs 10 euros for an adult and 5 euros for a child.
To visit Tenerife and not visit Siam Park - This does not happen! One of the largest water parks in Europe will like not only extreme lovers, but also those who want to just relax in a pleasant atmosphere.
Also obligatory to visit is and Loro Park Located in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of the island. This park is famous not only by his parrots, but also the shower of marine animals - dolphins and cats.
In addition, charming penguins live here in Pingvinarias, and in the aquarium - sharks. Walking around the park, you can see gorillas, tigers, crocodiles and other animals. The price of an adult ticket to this park is 33 euros, children's 22 euros.
Another park with natural theme is located near Las Americas. it Dzhangl Park , or Eagles Park. Here you can see the show with the participation of these and other birds and sea seals, take a walk on suspended bridges, and watch animals living here.
The park is open from 10:00 to 17:00, an adult ticket costs 24 euros, children's 17 euros.
Island La Gomera
The neighboring island of La Gomer is 30 km from Tenerife, in the center of which is located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A relic laurel forest has been preserved here, along which walkways are laid. The capital of the island, San Sebastian de la Gomer is a cozy cute town with multicolored houses located on the hillside.
The city is known for the well, from which, according to legend, Christopher Columbus gained water before his departure to America. You can visit the island both with a tour and yourself. From the port of Los Cristianos, ferries on La Homer are often sent quite often. You can cross the car or rent it right at the pier in San Sebastian. A ticket to both ends for an adult passenger costs from 30 euros, for a child - from 15 euros. If you are traveling by car, you will additionally need to pay from 25 euros. Tickets for the ferry are most profitable to buy on the site https://www.fredolsen.es or http://www.navieraarmas.com at the Web rate.
Of course, to explore the island thoroughly, there is no two weeks or even a month. To see the maximum possible number of attractions, it is convenient to rent a car. This service in Tenerife is much cheaper than in continental Spain. In addition, the cost of gasoline on channels is also below - 1-1.1 euro / liter. If you still decide to take advantage of public transport, then its schedule can be viewed at http://titsa.com