Tenerife resorts
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is located approximately 200 miles off the coast of North West Africa. Mount Teide (dormant volcano) is the highest mountain in Spain and dominates the heart of Tenerife, standing at a staggering 3.720 metres and can be seen from other Canary Islands.
Tenerife is full of natural beauty and stunning scenery, particularly high around Mount Teide, which is why this area was chosen in the making of films including Planet of the Apes and Star Wars and more recently it has been used in the re-make of Clash of the Titans.
Being a volcanic island, Tenerife has an incredible landscape and the different climatic zones help to identify the difference between the North and the South of the Island.
The south of Tenerife is very dry and desert like, enjoying year round sunshine and very little rainfall, minimum daytime temperatures average around 15 deg C. The north of the island however is cooler and greener and experiences more rainfall. Because of the extreme climate that Mount Teide experiences it can quite often be seen snow capped for up to three months of the year.
It has to be said that the very popular area of Tenerife which runs from Las Americas up towards La Caleta has in recent years been re-branded. The resort of Costa Adeje as it is now known incorporates the Tenerife resorts of Playa de las Americas, San Eugenio, Puerto Colon, Torviscas, Fanabe, Playa del Duque, La Caleta and Callao Salvaje. Beyond here you have the exclusive Abama golf resort.
Anybody who has visited these areas recently will also see that it hasn`t just been a case of re-branding for names sake. The whole area has been completely refurbished, modernised and improved.
Tenerife is served well by two international airports, Los Rodeos in the North and Reina Sofia in the South as well as a seaport in the islands capital city of Santa Cruz.
Abama
Abama is an exclusive
resort situated on the west coast of Tenerife at Guia de Isora. The resort
features a deluxe 5 star hotel, luxurious villas that are impressive by
anyone’s standards and an 18 hole championship golf course with panoramic
views of the ocean. The Abama resort also boasts several swimming pools,
tennis courts, spa centre, restaurants and bars.
Amarilla Golf
Amarilla Golf is situated 10 minutes away from Reina Sofia Airport and
is better known for its beautiful Golf Courses. The area is popular with
British residents and property investors who regularly rent out their holiday
homes to tourists who enjoy a round of golf and a relaxing way of life.
The recently built marina at Amarilla Golf is home to one of Tenerife’s
newer attractions ‘The Yellow Submarine’ and the Café above the booking
office is a must, the views of the mountains and unspoilt coastline are breathtaking!
Callao Salvaje
Callao
Salvaje is a very picturesque area and is ideally located approximately
8 kilometres away from the main resort of Playa de las Americas. Although
mainly residential and home to some beautiful villas, it does have a good
selection of hotels and apartments for holidaymakers who prefer a quieter
and more relaxing holiday. There is a beautiful promenade where you can
sit and enjoy the stunning sea views, a commercial centre with a good selection
of shops, bars and restaurants and a small beach for topping up the tan.
Candelaria
Candelaria is a seaside resort, which is very popular with the locals, particularly at the weekends and is well worth a visit if you get the opportunity. The town square in front of the Church of the Black Madonna is guarded by several bronze statue's representing the Guanche Kings, who were the original inhabitants of the island. Several small bars and restaurants provide the perfect setting for refreshments in this beautiful Canarian seaside town.
Costa del Silencio
Costa del Silencio is situated approximately 15 minutes drive away from Reina Sofia Airport in the south of Tenerife. The area is popular with both residents and tourists of different nationalities and has grown into a thriving community with a good mix of shops, bars and restaurants that cater for all tastes. Although the town of Costa del Silencio doesn’t enjoy a coastline position it is only a short walk away from a natural beach that is popular with both sunbathers and swimmers.
Del Duque
Del Duque is
an exclusive resort situated in the Costa Adeje area of South Tenerife within
walking distance of Fañabe. The beautiful man-made beach is complemented
by a fine selection of upmarket restaurants and shopping centres. Popular
with the rich and famous, the area boasts some of the finest hotels including
Bahia del Duque famous for its outstanding service and luxurious interior.
The plaza del Duque shopping centre is the place to shop for designer clothes
and jewellery.
El Medano
El Medano is
a quiet coastal town with a beautiful golden sand beach and is famous for
being a wind surfer’s paradise. The town has played host to international
wind surfing competitions which has increased its appeal as a tourist destination
as well as being popular with residents who want to live by the coast. As
well as wind surfing, visitors can also enjoy other water sports including
snorkeling and sailing, fresh fish restaurants and a good selection of shops
to browse.
Fañabe
Fañabe is an upmarket
resort situated in the popular Costa Adeje area of South Tenerife and within
walking distance of Playa de las Americas. The beautiful beaches
offer a variety of activities to keep even the youngest member of
the family happy for hours and plenty of sunbeds and parasols for sun lovers
to relax on. Fañabe has several good shopping centres, a twice weekly market and a good selection
of bars and restaurants which offer good food and nightly entertainment.
Golf del Sur
Golf del
Sur is home to one of the most prestigious golf courses although you don’t
need to be a golfer to enjoy this area. This well maintained area of south
Tenerife offers a great collection of hotels, villas, apartments and natural
beaches as well as a man-made beach. It is an ideal area for walkers, golfers
and families young and old. San Blas shopping centre offers shops, bars,
restaurants and great evening entertainment.
