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Introduction
Welcome to Insight Tenerife, a travel and tourist guide developed to help you find information about eating,
drinking and general activities on the island. Our website has been designed to help you find the
information you want quickly and easily.
A little About Tenerife
Location
This beautiful island is the largest of the seven Canary Islands and can be found off the north west coast of Africa.
Tenerife boasts the highest point in Spain known as mount Teide. The mountain is a popular tourist attraction for the millions of
people who visit the island every year.
Weather and Climate
The island itself is often referred to as "the island of eternal spring"
due to its temperate climate and warm favourable weather. The year round average temperature for the island is 23º
C(73ºF). Daytime temperatures in the south rarely exceed 33ºC(90ºF) and night time temperatures rarely
drop below 17ºC(63 ºF). Having such an excellent climate makes it the ideal destination for all year
round holidays.
Currency
The currency used in on the island is the Euro(€). Please feel free to make use of our
currency converter
or check the current exchange rate.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Tenerife ranges from self catering to luxury deluxe and covers pretty much everything in between.
You will find holiday lets, hotels and luxury villas.
Hospitality
Eating
When it comes to eating out in Tenerife, you are quite literally spoiled
for choice. Tenerife restaurants
offer a rich and diverse array of food which cater for all tastes and budgets.
A quick tipple?
If you want a drink before or after your meal
then Tenerife bars,
pubs,
night clubs and
entertainment
bars will amaze you. There are a vast number of venues which cater for all ages from young to old. If you are looking
for a quiet drink in one of the many pubs, a night out in club land or want to take in a show, you can guarantee you will find the right place for you on the island.
Activities
Excursions
Visitors to the south of the island have a host of excursions to choose from. So many in fact, they are too
numerous to list here. You will also find a number of theme parks to visit during your stay. You will find excursion kiosks
in all major locations and the majority of hotels can also arrange excursions for you. In addition to excursions, you will also
find many activities to keep you and your family entertained. These include water sports such as Jet Skiing,
para sailing and diving. In addition, the island is a major centre for Golf.
You will be spoiled for choice as there are a number of Golf courses to choose from.
Beaches
Tenerife Beaches are plentiful and kept to a high standard. Numerous beaches have water sport facilities
including jet skiing, parascending, bob diving and some beaches have disabled facilities. The beaches found on the island
have either natural black volcanic sand or imported white sand. If you are into wind surfing, then el Medano beach is an absolute
must.
Property In Tenerife
It is becoming increasing popular to buy a second property abroad as an investment, as a second income from rental or as a holiday home. Where better to buy your property abroad? Tenerife has year round good weather, sandy beaches and everything you could want in a location for your property abroad. Check out our Tenerife property page for more information and general advice.
In Summary
Tenerife is a unique island of beauty and contains all the right ingredients for the perfect holiday. Whatever type of holiday you require, the island has something for all ages, tastes and budgets. If you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday, the island has an abundance of beaches. If want luxury accommodation, no problem. If self catering is more your style, you'll find that here too. What ever you need, Tenerife has it.