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Tenerife is a beautiful island in the Canary Islands, a group of islands belonging to Spain. It's the biggest and most populated island in the Canaries, with almost 900,000 people living there! The capital city of Tenerife is Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is also the capital of its province.

The island's flag is a white X-shaped cross on a dark blue background. This design honors Saint Andrew, who is the patron saint of Tenerife.

Tenerife was formed by a huge volcano called Teide. This volcano has erupted many times over a very long history. The last time it erupted was in 1909. Teide is also the highest point in Spain, reaching over 3,000 meters (about 9,800 feet) above sea level!

The island's economy mostly relies on tourism. Many people from all over the world visit Tenerife each year to enjoy its beaches, nature, and attractions.

Exploring Tenerife: Cities and Towns

Tenerife has several important cities and towns. The main city is Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Other well-known places include Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, Arona, Adeje, and San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Most of these are located in the northern part of the island.

There's also a special town called Candelaria. People visit Candelaria to honor the Virgin of Candelaria, who is the patron saint of all the Canary Islands.

Getting Around: Airports and Transport

Tenerife has two international airports, making it easy for visitors to arrive.

  • One airport is in the south, close to popular tourist areas like Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje, and Los Cristianos.
  • The other airport is in the north, near Santa Cruz.

Fun Things to Do in Tenerife

Tenerife offers many exciting things for visitors to see and do:

  • Mount Teide: Exploring the Teide volcano and its surrounding national park is a must-do. The landscapes there look like something from another planet!
  • Loro Parque: Located in Puerto de la Cruz, Loro Parque is a famous animal park. It's home to many different animals, including parrots, dolphins, and gorillas.
  • Beaches: Tenerife has a variety of beaches, from golden sand to black volcanic sand. They are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.
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A wide view of Las Cañadas del Teide, a volcanic caldera

Images for kids

  • Tenerife LANDSAT-Canary Islands

    Satellite photo of Tenerife

  • Tenerife preconquista

    Map of Tenerife before the Spanish conquest

  • AlonsoFernandezdeLugo2

    Alonso Fernández de Lugo introducing native kings of Tenerife to Ferdinand and Isabella

  • Amaro Pargo

    Amaro Pargo (1678-1741), a famous privateer and merchant from Tenerife

  • Sir Horatio Nelson when wounded at Teneriffe

    Admiral Nelson wounded during a battle in Tenerife

  • Palm Tree Canyon

    Palm tree canyon in inland Tenerife

  • Tenerife formation

    How Tenerife was formed

  • Anaga 2006

    The unique shapes of the Anaga mountains

  • Punta teno

    Teno massif—Cliffs of the Giants area

  • Panom-puerto

    Panorama of Valle de la Orotava

  • Espacios protegidos Tenerife-en

    Map showing protected areas in Tenerife

  • Santa Cruz Innenhof der Presidencia del gobierno de canarias fcm

    Building of the Canaries Autonomous Government in Santa Cruz

  • Gráfico

    Population changes in Tenerife over time

  • Tenerife-phil5

    Harbor in Tenerife

  • Puertodelacruztf

    Puerto de la Cruz in winter, with snowy mountains in the background

  • Playa de las americas Tenerife

    Evening sunset at Playa De Las Americas beach

  • Botanico 2005

    The Botanic Gardens in Puerto de la Cruz

  • Anaga (Tenerife)

    View of fields around Anaga

  • Timple Front

    A Canarian timple, a traditional musical instrument

  • Auditorio de Tenerife 013

    Auditorio de Tenerife, a modern building in the Canary Islands

  • Traje típico

    Traditional costume of Tenerife

  • BajadaSocorro2006

    Annual performance to honor "Our Lady of Candelaria" at Socorro Beach

  • Plaza-centro

    Soil Tapestry in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in La Orotava

  • Tenerife.candelaria.exterior.basilica

    Basilica of Candelaria, where the Virgin of Candelaria is worshipped

  • Hermano Pedro

    Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur, a saint born in Tenerife

  • UniversityLaLaguna

    University of La Laguna, the oldest university in the Canary Islands

  • Obs 2

    Teide Observatory, a place for studying stars

  • SantaCruzHarbour

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife harbor

  • Teno Cape

    Teno, the westernmost point of the island

  • AutopistaTF5

    TF5 motorway approaching Santa Cruz

  • Rodeos verde

    Tenerife North Airport

  • Tranvía de Tenerife1

    Tramway between Santa Cruz and La Laguna

  • Hospital Universitario de Canarias

    Hospital Universitario de Canarias

  • Papasarrugadas

    Canarian wrinkly potatoes, a local dish

  • Gofioescaldado

    Gofio escaldado, another traditional food

  • Eidechsen Teide

    Gallotia galloti, a lizard found only in Tenerife

  • Dracaena draco

    Canary Islands dragon tree

  • Tajinaste rojo

    Tenerife bugloss, a unique red flower

  • Canariomys bravoi skull

    Skull of Canariomys bravoi, an extinct giant rat

  • Gallotia goliath mummy 2

    Mummified specimen of Gallotia goliath, an extinct giant lizard

  • Geochelone burchardi - pleisto sup - femore - Tenerife Adeje

    Fossilized leg bone of Geochelone burchardi, an extinct giant tortoise

  • Teidefink

    Fringilla teydea, a bird found only in Tenerife

  • Dracaena draco

    Dracaena draco

  • Orotavatal

    Panorama of the La Orotava Valley with Teide in the background

  • Teide2007

    Teide and Roque Cinchado, famous rock formations

  • Masca Road

    Masca, a beautiful village in the mountains

  • Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España, 2012-12-15, DD 24

    Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

  • Valle taoro

    Valle de La Orotava

  • Playa torviscas-grey beach

    Playa Torviscas—a grey sand beach in Tenerife

  • Lago Martianez-Monumento a las olas-Tenerife

    Complejo Lago Martiánez, a complex of saltwater pools

  • Casa de la Aduana Puerto de la Cruz

    Casa de la Aduana (Customs House)

  • Museodelpescador

    Fishermen's Museum

  • Los Gigantes Sunset

    The sun setting over Los Gigantes cliffs

See also

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