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Attractions of Tenerife island
The island gained world fame due to the uniqueness and beauty of its flora and fauna that do not leave anyone indifferent.
In this guide you will find information on the most popular attractions of Tenerife.
In this guide you will find information on the most popular attractions of Tenerife.
The island gained world fame due to the uniqueness and beauty of its flora and fauna that do not leave anyone indifferent.
In this guide you will find information on the most popular attractions of Tenerife.
In this guide you will find information on the most popular attractions of Tenerife.
Siam Park (Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife)
Siam Park is the largest water park in Europe with over 25 rides of various heights and difficulties (the most extreme one is the size of a 10-storey building and almost vertical!) The park is located on the territory of 185 square kilometres and almost entirely covered with greenery.
You understand how extraordinary this place is from the moment you enter - cascading waterfalls, magnificent white sand beaches, lush vegetation, breathtaking architecture and a spectacular aquarium full of tropical fishes.
You will be welcomed by cheerful sea lions at the entrance, leading you to the fantastic floating market.
Park's cafes and restaurants offer a great menu to its customers in a beautiful exotic atmosphere.
The most extreme and thus most popular attractions in the waterpark are the Tower of Power and the Dragon rides.
The Tower of Power is an almost vertical 28-metre ride! That's right, take a deep breath and hold on to your swimwear as you plunge down the slide in almost free-fall. Yet after, you will emerge through a fantastic aquarium with a variety of fish species. However, flying by, you hardly have time to contemplate the space around you.
You understand how extraordinary this place is from the moment you enter - cascading waterfalls, magnificent white sand beaches, lush vegetation, breathtaking architecture and a spectacular aquarium full of tropical fishes.
You will be welcomed by cheerful sea lions at the entrance, leading you to the fantastic floating market.
Park's cafes and restaurants offer a great menu to its customers in a beautiful exotic atmosphere.
The most extreme and thus most popular attractions in the waterpark are the Tower of Power and the Dragon rides.
The Tower of Power is an almost vertical 28-metre ride! That's right, take a deep breath and hold on to your swimwear as you plunge down the slide in almost free-fall. Yet after, you will emerge through a fantastic aquarium with a variety of fish species. However, flying by, you hardly have time to contemplate the space around you.
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For those who like extreme, The Dragon ride is a perfect match. It will tickle your nerves by letting you experience zero gravity.
This slide looks like a dragon, baring its mouth in the form of an open funnel from the side. By sitting in the raft with 3 companions, you will be gathering enormous speed before emerging into the mouth of a giant cone, where you will be plunged to, and can also experience zero gravity before being washed away to the ride’s end.
For those who have small children, it is highly recommended to visit The Lost City. Do you want to get quality rest and stay longer? In this case, we would recommend you to rent Private Cabanas. These are little houses that can comfortably accommodate four people. There you can find everything you need, including a minibar, TV and sun loungers. The rental price also includes holiday tickets, skip-the-line tickets to Siam Waterpark and some great special offers for dining in the park.
(It is best to purchase such tickets in advance.)
The best time to visit Siam Park:
During summer the Siam waterpark is very crowded. The busiest months are July and August. You need to consider it if you don't want to spend most of your leisure time standing in the queue for rides. However, during the weekdays, there are much fewer people in the park.
Siam Park is open all year round: from 10 am until 6 pm in the summer season (May-October) and from 10 am until 5 pm in the winter season (November-April).
This slide looks like a dragon, baring its mouth in the form of an open funnel from the side. By sitting in the raft with 3 companions, you will be gathering enormous speed before emerging into the mouth of a giant cone, where you will be plunged to, and can also experience zero gravity before being washed away to the ride’s end.
For those who have small children, it is highly recommended to visit The Lost City. Do you want to get quality rest and stay longer? In this case, we would recommend you to rent Private Cabanas. These are little houses that can comfortably accommodate four people. There you can find everything you need, including a minibar, TV and sun loungers. The rental price also includes holiday tickets, skip-the-line tickets to Siam Waterpark and some great special offers for dining in the park.
(It is best to purchase such tickets in advance.)
The best time to visit Siam Park:
During summer the Siam waterpark is very crowded. The busiest months are July and August. You need to consider it if you don't want to spend most of your leisure time standing in the queue for rides. However, during the weekdays, there are much fewer people in the park.
Siam Park is open all year round: from 10 am until 6 pm in the summer season (May-October) and from 10 am until 5 pm in the winter season (November-April).
How to get to Siam Park:
Siam Park is located in the resort of Las Americas. Guests, staying in Los Cristianos, Las Americas and Costa Adeje, can take advantage of a free bus service, which makes it really easy to get to the park.
The bus schedule can be found on the official website: https://www.siampark.net/en/
Siam Park is a waterpark like no other! Many people call this place the best of its kind in the World, and it is undoubtedly a favourite place among both locals and tourists.
Siam Park is located in the resort of Las Americas. Guests, staying in Los Cristianos, Las Americas and Costa Adeje, can take advantage of a free bus service, which makes it really easy to get to the park.
The bus schedule can be found on the official website: https://www.siampark.net/en/
Siam Park is a waterpark like no other! Many people call this place the best of its kind in the World, and it is undoubtedly a favourite place among both locals and tourists.
Loro Park (Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife)
Loro Parque is one of the main attractions and a pride of the island. It is one of the largest and most visited zoos in Europe. Located in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of Tenerife, this park is famous for its one of a kind (and probably the best in the world) orca show. There are also a botanical garden, an aquarium and a dolphinarium - all located in one area of 13.5 hectares!
Here you will see fantastic flora and fauna, most of which are the rarest and endangered representatives. The entire territory of the park looks like one huge paradise garden, where thousands of colourful parrots and different exotic birds fly freely.
Loro Parque has the largest collection of parrots in the world (over 300 species of parrots) and has an impressive collection of exotic birds that makes this place famous worldwide.
The daily programme includes shows of parrots, dolphins, sea lions and orcas. The schedules are specially designed so everyone can attend all the performances in one day.
There are many buses from almost every city in the north of Tenerife to Loro Parque. And if you are staying in Puerto de la Cruz, you can catch the little yellow train that will take you to Loro Parque for free.
https://www.loroparque.com
Here you will see fantastic flora and fauna, most of which are the rarest and endangered representatives. The entire territory of the park looks like one huge paradise garden, where thousands of colourful parrots and different exotic birds fly freely.
Loro Parque has the largest collection of parrots in the world (over 300 species of parrots) and has an impressive collection of exotic birds that makes this place famous worldwide.
The daily programme includes shows of parrots, dolphins, sea lions and orcas. The schedules are specially designed so everyone can attend all the performances in one day.
There are many buses from almost every city in the north of Tenerife to Loro Parque. And if you are staying in Puerto de la Cruz, you can catch the little yellow train that will take you to Loro Parque for free.
https://www.loroparque.com
Teide National Park (Los Roques de Garcia)
Teide National Park is the main attraction of the island of Tenerife, located in its very centre. The park's top is at 3718 meters above sea level and is considered the highest point in Spain. Here is also found the eponymous active Teide volcano.
The park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an absolute miracle of nature. Unique representatives of flora and fauna live here, some of them are no longer found anywhere in the world. The landscape has been formed through numerous volcanic eruptions, landslides and erosion, creating its inimitable forms under special atmospheric phenomena.
The length of the reserve is 189.9 km2 and has a network of routes to explore the surroundings. This place is so popular that dozens of tours and excursions are held daily on its territory. Each path is long and complex, containing many viewing platforms with mesmerizing views on the island.
The park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an absolute miracle of nature. Unique representatives of flora and fauna live here, some of them are no longer found anywhere in the world. The landscape has been formed through numerous volcanic eruptions, landslides and erosion, creating its inimitable forms under special atmospheric phenomena.
The length of the reserve is 189.9 km2 and has a network of routes to explore the surroundings. This place is so popular that dozens of tours and excursions are held daily on its territory. Each path is long and complex, containing many viewing platforms with mesmerizing views on the island.
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It is worth mentioning that the volcano's crater is considered to be a restricted area and requires a special permit to get there. The request is sent through the official website and is free of charge. It is recommended to take care of getting the permit in advance (a month or two, depending on the season).
There is only one hotel in the park, "Parador", where you can stay, but only for one night. By the way, when you rent a room, you automatically get a pass to visit the crater - this is another way to obtain permission to enter the territory of the volcano's crater.
Here is also operating one of the world's largest observatories. It is open to the public, where everyone can look at the night sky.
Buss tours with excursions to Teide's National Park are held from any city on the island. However, you can easily reach it on your own by driving a rented car.
http://www.volcanoteide.com
There is only one hotel in the park, "Parador", where you can stay, but only for one night. By the way, when you rent a room, you automatically get a pass to visit the crater - this is another way to obtain permission to enter the territory of the volcano's crater.
Here is also operating one of the world's largest observatories. It is open to the public, where everyone can look at the night sky.
Buss tours with excursions to Teide's National Park are held from any city on the island. However, you can easily reach it on your own by driving a rented car.
http://www.volcanoteide.com
Aqualand (Costa Adeje, Tenerife)
Waterpark Aqualand is located in the Costa Adeje resort. It consists of 15 slides, swimming pools of different depths, a wave pool and a 500-meter artificial river. There are special areas for the little ones like Pirates Port, where kids can play, have fun on the slides or go through the tunnels. There is also a kids pool with colourful slides, an Adventure Island that full of fun and entertainment, and much more. Aqualand is very popular among families with small children.
The park's territory is relatively small, and all the attractions are located next to each other, which is an advantage when resting with children. The difficulty of the slides ranges from very simple to extreme, and half of the swimming pools are perfectly suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 5.
One of the main attractions of Aqualand is the dolphinarium with a scientific base for the study of animals. Every day the park hosts a dolphin show, which is rightfully considered the grandest and best on the island. The performance is included in the admission price and does not require additional costs, and it guarantees many positive emotions!
The park's territory is relatively small, and all the attractions are located next to each other, which is an advantage when resting with children. The difficulty of the slides ranges from very simple to extreme, and half of the swimming pools are perfectly suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 5.
One of the main attractions of Aqualand is the dolphinarium with a scientific base for the study of animals. Every day the park hosts a dolphin show, which is rightfully considered the grandest and best on the island. The performance is included in the admission price and does not require additional costs, and it guarantees many positive emotions!
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On the official website of the water park, you can buy a ticket at a lower price. There is also a promotion that allows two adults with tickets to take one child for free.
How to get to Aqualand:
There is a free bus from Los Americas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje to the water park, that is easy to recognize by the huge Aqualand sign depicted on it.
https://www.aqualand.es/costa-adeje/en/
How to get to Aqualand:
There is a free bus from Los Americas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje to the water park, that is easy to recognize by the huge Aqualand sign depicted on it.
https://www.aqualand.es/costa-adeje/en/
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Jungle Park (Los Cristianos )
Zoo "Jungle Park" or "Eagle Park" is located in the south of Tenerife near the resorts of Los Americas, Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos. This zoo is also a botanical garden and a home for over 500 different species of animals, making it a part of island's tours and excursions.
The park's territory is an artificial jungle with a rich tropical ecosystem, covering an area of 75,000 m2 on a former mountain desert site. It is a unique tropical oasis with waterfalls, suspension bridges, lagoons and caves. Its territory became home to a wide variety of representatives of the animal world, including tigers, white lions, leopards, hippos, orangutans and other primates, as well as penguins, sea lions, flamingos and many others.
The undoubted pride of the park is the collection of birds of prey that participate in unique shows known far outside the island. The crowning performance is the bald eagle show, which is not found anywhere else in the world. The show programme also includes owls, vultures, parrots and cranes.
The park's territory is an artificial jungle with a rich tropical ecosystem, covering an area of 75,000 m2 on a former mountain desert site. It is a unique tropical oasis with waterfalls, suspension bridges, lagoons and caves. Its territory became home to a wide variety of representatives of the animal world, including tigers, white lions, leopards, hippos, orangutans and other primates, as well as penguins, sea lions, flamingos and many others.
The undoubted pride of the park is the collection of birds of prey that participate in unique shows known far outside the island. The crowning performance is the bald eagle show, which is not found anywhere else in the world. The show programme also includes owls, vultures, parrots and cranes.
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There are three programs with animals every day: one with birds of prey, the second with parrots and the third with sea lions. All three shows give you an unforgettable experience!
Among other things, the park invites you to plunge into the world of adventure, walking along the hanging bridges and rope tunnels in the tropical jungle. Also, ride an attraction resembling a bobsleigh slide, from where you can go down the winding track at a high speed.
You can purchase a ticket at a lower price on the official website: https://tickets.junglepark.es.
The easiest way to get to the park is by a free bus that departs from the cities of Las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje in the morning, and in the afternoon it takes tourists back.
Among other things, the park invites you to plunge into the world of adventure, walking along the hanging bridges and rope tunnels in the tropical jungle. Also, ride an attraction resembling a bobsleigh slide, from where you can go down the winding track at a high speed.
You can purchase a ticket at a lower price on the official website: https://tickets.junglepark.es.
The easiest way to get to the park is by a free bus that departs from the cities of Las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje in the morning, and in the afternoon it takes tourists back.
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Monkey Park (Los Cristianos, Tenerife)
This mini zoo is located in the south of Tenerife, near the resort town of Los Cristianos. It is a contact zoo, and that means the communication with animals takes place at a very close level. This feature attracts many tourists and leaves absolutely no one indifferent!
In Monkey Park you can observe small and large species of monkeys, parrots, exotic birds and some reptiles in their natural environment with maximum freedom of movement. The leading merry fellows, that delight visitors, are feline and mongoose lemurs brought to the island from Madagascar.
The relatively small area of the park is a breeding centre for endangered primate species. The most sociable ones are small green monkeys. They actively communicate with guests, taking delicacies straight from their hands.
Here you can find many exotic parrots, toucans, crocodiles, monitor lizards and turtles. And yet, the trump card of the zoo are undoubtedly lemurs - it is simply impossible to take your eyes off them! You can communicate with them, touch, feed and take photos. Many visitors come back here again and again to interact with the fluffy animals, as those are so adorable!
The Monkey Park Tenerife is located only about 10 min drive from Playa de Las Americas. You can easily reach it by renting a car or by taxi.
http://monkeypark.com
In Monkey Park you can observe small and large species of monkeys, parrots, exotic birds and some reptiles in their natural environment with maximum freedom of movement. The leading merry fellows, that delight visitors, are feline and mongoose lemurs brought to the island from Madagascar.
The relatively small area of the park is a breeding centre for endangered primate species. The most sociable ones are small green monkeys. They actively communicate with guests, taking delicacies straight from their hands.
Here you can find many exotic parrots, toucans, crocodiles, monitor lizards and turtles. And yet, the trump card of the zoo are undoubtedly lemurs - it is simply impossible to take your eyes off them! You can communicate with them, touch, feed and take photos. Many visitors come back here again and again to interact with the fluffy animals, as those are so adorable!
The Monkey Park Tenerife is located only about 10 min drive from Playa de Las Americas. You can easily reach it by renting a car or by taxi.
http://monkeypark.com
Pyramids of Güímar (Piramides de Guimar)
The town of Guimar is known far beyond the island and located in the southeast of Tenerife. It became popular due to the presence of the ancient pyramids of Guimar, which are lava stone structures laid out in the form of steps. Despite many existing versions, the origin and purpose of these pyramids remain a mystery. Also, it is not possible to establish the age of these mystical structures.
It is believed that there were 9 pyramids initially, but only 6 of them have survived till our days.
There is an anthropological museum and a botanical garden around the ancient structures, famous for its collection of poisonous plants, some of them are deadly. The park has a large number of endemic fauna of a particular value and is found only in the Canary Islands. The most famous: Canary pine, Canary palm, Euphorbia, dragon tree and bindweed.
The park is a popular place and welcomes over 100,000 tourists every year. It is definitely worth to rent an audio guide, that makes an excursion to be much more interesting.
https://www.piramidesdeguimar.es/ru/
It is believed that there were 9 pyramids initially, but only 6 of them have survived till our days.
There is an anthropological museum and a botanical garden around the ancient structures, famous for its collection of poisonous plants, some of them are deadly. The park has a large number of endemic fauna of a particular value and is found only in the Canary Islands. The most famous: Canary pine, Canary palm, Euphorbia, dragon tree and bindweed.
The park is a popular place and welcomes over 100,000 tourists every year. It is definitely worth to rent an audio guide, that makes an excursion to be much more interesting.
https://www.piramidesdeguimar.es/ru/
Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico)
In the eastern part of the island of Tenerife, just 2 km from the centre of the capital of Puerto de la Cruz, there is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe (only Madrid's Real Jardín Botánico is older than it). This garden was founded by order of the Spanish king Charles III in 1788.
The park area is relatively small (only 20,000 m2), but here you can see up to 4,000 plant species from different parts of the world, most of them are rare or even unique, found only in the Canary Islands.
There is also a library in the park, with over 30,000 herbarium specimens.
This beautiful, peaceful place is a real paradise filled with birdsong and lush foliage of tropical plants. The best time to visit the botanical garden is the end of winter and the whole spring when shrubs and trees are in bloom.
The entrance ticket price is only 3 euros.
The park area is relatively small (only 20,000 m2), but here you can see up to 4,000 plant species from different parts of the world, most of them are rare or even unique, found only in the Canary Islands.
There is also a library in the park, with over 30,000 herbarium specimens.
This beautiful, peaceful place is a real paradise filled with birdsong and lush foliage of tropical plants. The best time to visit the botanical garden is the end of winter and the whole spring when shrubs and trees are in bloom.
The entrance ticket price is only 3 euros.
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The world-famous Canarian Carnival is undoubtedly the brightest event in Tenerife. All the preparations begin almost a year before the event.
It is considered the largest and most exciting event of its kind in Europe, and by world standards the Canarian carnival ranked second after Rio.
In Tenerife costumed celebrations take place all over the island, but the brightest and most crowded action takes place in the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The carnival program in Santa Cruz usually lasts a whole month (approximately from the beginning of February). Still, the most important events take place in mid-February and going on for over a week. The main program consists of formal events with its own rules and traditions.
It all starts with the election of the queen (both among adults and children) and is always about the brightest and most exuberant outfit.
It is considered the largest and most exciting event of its kind in Europe, and by world standards the Canarian carnival ranked second after Rio.
In Tenerife costumed celebrations take place all over the island, but the brightest and most crowded action takes place in the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The carnival program in Santa Cruz usually lasts a whole month (approximately from the beginning of February). Still, the most important events take place in mid-February and going on for over a week. The main program consists of formal events with its own rules and traditions.
It all starts with the election of the queen (both among adults and children) and is always about the brightest and most exuberant outfit.
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Then comes the first procession of the carnival along the city's main streets, with loud music, dazzling costumes, endless dances, firecrackers and all kinds of street performance.
The key event is when hundreds of thousands of people join an exuberant parade with orchestras, stunning street performers, costumed street shows and many more!
The procession ends with spectacular fireworks and crowded night parties.
The last part of the carnival is also really impressive. The three weeks celebration ends with the funeral of the sardine - a ceremony where a thirty-foot papier-mache fish is taken along the streets of Santa Cruz, escorted by mourning male "widows" dressed in miniskirts and fishnets.
About a million people comes to Tenerife to watch and participate in this spectacular costume process every year. Undoubtedly, taking part in this carnival guarantees unforgettable emotions of a lifetime!
The key event is when hundreds of thousands of people join an exuberant parade with orchestras, stunning street performers, costumed street shows and many more!
The procession ends with spectacular fireworks and crowded night parties.
The last part of the carnival is also really impressive. The three weeks celebration ends with the funeral of the sardine - a ceremony where a thirty-foot papier-mache fish is taken along the streets of Santa Cruz, escorted by mourning male "widows" dressed in miniskirts and fishnets.
About a million people comes to Tenerife to watch and participate in this spectacular costume process every year. Undoubtedly, taking part in this carnival guarantees unforgettable emotions of a lifetime!
Marine Attractions
Tenerife offers a huge variety of marine activities: from water parks and SPAs to spearfishing and tours to see dolphins and whales in the open sea.
The most popular marine attractions for tourists are listed below
The most popular marine attractions for tourists are listed below
Deep-sea fishing
On any of the island's coasts, mostly located in the south of the island, you will find a wide array of specialised fully-equipped boats ready to take you on an unforgettable fishing trip! You can be accompanied by a captain or rent a boat on your own.
The waters here are generous with fish - marlin, king mackerel, giant tuna, swordfish, stingray, barracuda and many others. Fishing in Tenerife guarantees a burst of excitement for whether you are a beginner or a professional fisherman.
The waters here are generous with fish - marlin, king mackerel, giant tuna, swordfish, stingray, barracuda and many others. Fishing in Tenerife guarantees a burst of excitement for whether you are a beginner or a professional fisherman.
Boat trips
One of the most common entertainments in Tenerife is a boat trip: on a yacht, catamaran, boat or even a pirate ship. Viking ship cruises and jet ski safaris are also in great demand.
Though, often tourists get attracted to watch whales, dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat. There are vast populations of dolphins in the coastal waters, and they usually accompany touristic sea vessels with interest. The probability to meet whales and turtles is not very high - it all depends on the luck.
Though, often tourists get attracted to watch whales, dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat. There are vast populations of dolphins in the coastal waters, and they usually accompany touristic sea vessels with interest. The probability to meet whales and turtles is not very high - it all depends on the luck.
Active recreation
Some of the most popular water activities on the island are surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and diving. There is a large number of decent schools with professional instructors throughout the Canary Islands.
Almost on every Tenerife beach you can easily find equipment rental shops. There is also an opportunity to make surf tours to the best coasts of the island for practising surfing, windsurfing, diving and snorkelling.
For the divers it is worth mentioning that the local flora and fauna is completely different from the popular places with coral reefs. Diving in Tenerife is a unique experience that attracts divers by its volcanic bottom with caves, sunken pirate ships and rich underwater flora and fauna. The ocean in the south of the island is calmer, and there are no waves as strong as it is in the north.
Almost on every Tenerife beach you can easily find equipment rental shops. There is also an opportunity to make surf tours to the best coasts of the island for practising surfing, windsurfing, diving and snorkelling.
For the divers it is worth mentioning that the local flora and fauna is completely different from the popular places with coral reefs. Diving in Tenerife is a unique experience that attracts divers by its volcanic bottom with caves, sunken pirate ships and rich underwater flora and fauna. The ocean in the south of the island is calmer, and there are no waves as strong as it is in the north.
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