ING-Guia de Tenerife

Tourist guide of Tenerife

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TOURIST GUIDE OF TENERIFE

Map of the island 04

In Tenerife at last! 05

Source of Health and Wellbeing 07

A little history 09

Traditions in their pure state 10

Carnival, Carnival! 11

Culture and Heritage 13

Gastronomy with personality 17

An immense volcano 20

Perfect appearance 21

Beaches 22

Nature of contrasts 25

Leisure in the sea

and in the mountains 27

Towns with style 29

Let yourself be loved 33

Fun for the family 34

Whales and dolphins 35

USEFUL INFORMATION

Tourist Information offices

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Cruz del Carmen

LA MATANZA

LA VICTORIA

LA OROTAVA

LOS REALEJOS

LA GUANCHA

SAN JUAN DE LA RAMBLA

ICOD DELOS VINOS

BUENAVISTA DEL NORTE

GARACHICO

EL TANQUE

LOS SILOS

PUERTO DELA CRUZ SANTA ÚRSULA

EL ROSARIO

EL PICO DEL TEIDE

Los Abrigos

Las Chafiras

La Camella

Costa del Silencio

Las Galletas

Los Cristianos

Las Américas

Costa Adeje

Alcalá

Puerto Santiago

Los Gigantes

Playa Paraíso

Masca

El Médano

SANTIAGODEL TEIDE

GUÍA DE ISORA

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ARONA

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ARICO

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Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre

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Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos

Museo de Historia

Centro Alfarero Casa Miquelas

Pueblo Chico

Museo Casa de la Miel y el Vino

Loro Parque

Cueva del Viento

Rambla de Castro

Museo de Historia: Casa de Carta

Paisaje Lunar

Barranco del Infierno

Siam Park

Jungle Park

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Casa de la Aduana (Artenerife)

Casa Torrehermosa (Artenerife)

Playa de las Américas (Artenerife)

Puerto de La Cruz (Artenerife)

Playa de Las Vistas (Artenerife)

Puerto Colón (Artenerife)

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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WORLD HERITAGE SITE

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Welcome to tenerife!

Congratulations on choosing our very special island! You probably already know about our wonderful climate, fabulous beaches and leisurely lifestyle, but we have so much more to offer! Caressed by tropical trade winds, Tenerife also has the cultural attractions of its traditional villages and the excitement and modernity of its capital city, Santa Cruz. The enjoyment, sunlight, relaxation, traditions and modern lifestyle go hand in hand in Tenerife.

I’ve had the best holidays of my life.Laura Ruiz, 28 from Spain.


Visitors can enjoy exploring the old and the new under clear blue skies, and in year round sunshine. Our average temperature is a very pleasant 22 degrees centigrade. From historic sites of interest to sandy beaches and stunning modern architecture, Tenerife is quick and easy to travel around, and with so much to see and do, it’s no wonder over five million holidaymakers choose Tenerife as their holiday destination every year!

Let’s begin!

Did you know that…? tenerife is the largest of the canary islands at 2,034 squarekilometres. it is approximately 300 kilometres from the coast ofAfrica and 1,300 kilometres from the Spanish mainland.


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An iSlAnd of HeAltH And Wellbeing

There is a saying that the sun gives life and with approximately 3,000 hours of sunlight each year, Tenerife is definitely the place to enjoy a relaxing and pleasurable lifestyle. In fact the therapeutic properties of this sunny island were the reason why so many 19th

Century European doctors advised their patients to visit it. Whether strolling along sandy beaches, bathing in the blue waters of the Atlantic or breathing in fresh mountain air, Tenerife is sure to revitalise body and soul.

And it’s not just the beauty of the island that inspires a sense of well-being; the warm and friendly hospitality of the people is another reason why so many visitors return year after year.

I never believed I could feel so good.Anna Nowak, 65, Poland.

Walking on the sand of the beaches, bathing in the blue waters of the Atlantic or breathing air which renews your spirits… It might be more correct to say, rather than that Tenerife is a fortunate isle, that those who live here are the fortunate ones, together with those who have the good fortune to spend a few days on the island, like you are doing now.

There is another reason why this island has the power to make you feel good: the people. Tenerife is the friendly island par excellence and its inhabitants are bursting with joy and hospitality. It is probably their way of saying thank you for having been born in such an exceptional place and the desire to share it with the world.

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Because of the clarity of its night skies, Tenerife has one of the world’smost important observatories.

A brief HiStory of tHe iSlAnd

Tenerife is one of the seven Canary Islands mentioned by the naturalist and geographer, Pliny, in the year 40 B.C. Even then they were aptly referred to as the Fortunate Isles. Up until the 16 century the Canary Islands were populated by the Guanches and Tenerife was divided into nine Princedoms, or Menceyates, each under the control of a Guanche prince or “Mencey”. Hardened fighters, these natives defended Tenerife from the Spanish, who finally conquered the island in 1496. In 1797, one of the most important battles in naval history took place against the English. Admiral Horatio Nelson attempted to take control of Santa Cruz but was defeated by General Gutiérrez and lost his arm in the battle. It’s a testament to the cordial nature of the islanders that even in the aftermath of battle, letters and gifts from the opposing troops were shared with Nelson before he finally returned to England.

I have been surprised by the history of Tenerife.Jan Jansen, 43, Belgium.


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An iSlAnd of trAditionS

It’s a rare month of the year when a fiesta is not held on the island. Tenerife has kept its traditions alive and from January to December the calendar is full of celebrations, either in honour of a patron saint or the Virgin Mary. Tradi-tional costume dancing or “bailes de magos” are commonplace, the name coming from the word “mago” meaning peasant. The most important of these local dances are Tegueste, La Laguna, Garachico, Adeje and Arafo. The romerías are country fiestas, held in the street, and celebrated to con-tinue to keep alive the agricultural and livestock traditions of the boroughs.Processions are the town and street festivals and their celebration keeps the whole flavour of the agricultural and stockbreeding town traditions.

Did you know that…?The Guanches are believed to have originated in the north of Africa,because of similarities in their body type and linguistic roots.

cArnivAl extrAvAgAnzA!

Tenerife’s Carnival is celebrated in almost every borough on the island but the Carnival of Santa Cruz is the biggest and most extravagant of all. In February, the streets come alive with thousands of people dressed in spectacular costumes, from superheroes and pirates, to cowboys, princesses and pixies. Every night during Carnival, over 100,000 people take to the streets to dance the night away and the mass of costumes, wigs, feathers and lights turn Santa Cruz into a kaleidoscope of colour.

I was amazed and enthralled to learn more about the customs and traditions on Tenerife!

Alexander Schneider, 32, Germany.


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The selection of the Carnival Queen, the great Parade of the Coso, the Burial of the Sardine, the comedy singing groups (murgas) and Brazilian-style dancers (comparsas) are star attractions of the Carnival. One of the most popular streets during Carnival is Calle de la Noria as many of the Carnival groups have premises here and rehearse before the big event. The Carnival’s appeal has earned it the honour of Fiesta of International Tourist Interest.

In recent years, the Carnival has also been celebrated during the day. On the Saturday of Piñata, thousands of families venture into the streets to dance and enjoy themselves and the city comes alive with the rhythmic drumbeats of the comparsas!

Did you know that…? The Tenerife Carnival includes one of the world’s largest streetdances with over 250,000 people.

Do not forget to visit the website of the Tenerife Carnival: www.carnavaltenerife.es


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The museums, the culture, the historical buildings… I fell in love with everything.Nathalie Bernard, 28, France.

Musical festivals abound in Tenerife. In addition to Carnival, there’s the modern Festival Eólica; the perennially popular Aguaviva, the Canary Islands Music Festival, and the many concerts given by visiting artists.

If you would like to know more about the island’s fiestas and celebrations please refer to the leaflet on the traditions of Tenerife.

culture And HeritAge

In the many villages and towns throughout Tenerife, the unusual design of the wooden balconies stand out as genuine works of art. A magnificent example is The Casa de Los Balcones in Orotava. This also sells all kinds of island handicrafts, such as tablecloths, pottery and basket-making.

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Island handicrafts can also be purchased at the many Artenerife stores dotted throughout the island. On sale are high quality items made by local craftsmen that help maintain the traditions passed down from fathers to sons and mothers to daughters.

Many of the island’s cultural gems can be found in the historical districts.

Did you know that…? In 1927, Agatha Christie, the famous mystery novelist, visited Tenerife with her young daughter torecuperate from a personal crisis. The charms of the island helped her recover and continue with herliterary career. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the arrival of the British writer, Puerto de laCruz celebrates a festival in her honour during the first fortnight of June with plays, exhibitions, etc.

You will be given a complete list of the craftwork shops in the tourist offices.


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San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a perfect example of an unwalled city; declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, its unusual layout of roads and buildings gives it a special charm. Additional places and buildings of historical interest include La Orotava; the town of Garachico (awarded the Fine Arts Gold Medal) and Santa Cruz, the island’s capital city.

The museums in Tenerife are the best place to learn about the culture and history of the island. Two of the largest are the Museum of Science in La Laguna, with interactive exhibits ideal for all ages and the Museum of Nature and Mankind in Santa Cruz, home to the ancient Guanche mummies and a wide selection of temporary and permanent displays.

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Did you know that…?The Tenerife Rural Foundation, an organisation committed to promoting rural interests, has awonderful range of interesting places to visit including museums, farms, vineyards and potterycentres. For further information go to: www.centrosruralestenerife.com / 00 800 100 101 00


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Canarian cuisine is exciting and varied. Key ingredients include potato, fish, banana, gofio, cheese, mojo sauce and honey.

Together with the local wines and scrumptious desserts, they make for the perfect feast!

Potatoes accompany most dishes and have strong social, culinary

and historical importance for the islanders. A traditional way of cooking them is in their jackets in heavily salted water.

These are the famous “papas arrugadas”, or wrinkled potatoes, to be enjoyed with red or green mojo sauce.

Fish is also very popular and local varieties include vieja (parrotfish) either boiled or cooked on the

hotplate; sardines, wreck fish, grouper, black tail comber, common dentex, cuttlefish and tuna.

Rabbit is the key ingredient in one of the island’s most traditional and delicious dishes, conejo en salmorejo, and Tenerife’s soft goat cheese is a perennial favourite.

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by the Guanches, the ancient inhabitants of the island. It is to be found in every Canarian home and the most popular types are those made with maize and wheat.

The delicious Canarian banana can be found all over the island and for those with a sweet tooth, there’s a range of delectable lo-cal desserts, including bienmes-abe, frangollo, rosquetes, quesil-lo, bizcochos, and truchas.

All these delightful dishes are complemented by Tenerife’s wonderful wines.

The island has many vineyards and the quality of its vintages has achieved international acclaim. The five key wine growing dis-


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tricts on the island include Abo-na, Icoden Daute-Ysora, Tacoron-te-Acentejo, Valle de Güímar and Valle de La Orotava.

Local food items can be pur-chased at the farmers’ markets and municipal markets such as La Laguna and Nuestra Señora de África market, in Santa Cruz.

For delicious recipes and more information on Canarian cuisine, please refer to our gastronomy leaflet.

Did you know that…? There are 80 kinds of grapes varieties in the Canary Islands, more than in any other place of the world.

Our wines, which are produced on volcanic land, are unique. You cannot leave without tasting them. Further information in www.vinosdetenerife.com. 922 370 885

SpAin’S HigHeSt peAk

Mount Teide, at 3,718 metres, is Spain’s highest peak and occupies a majestic location in the centre of the island. Declared a World Heritage Site in 2007, it has inspired people throughout the ages. The Romans called Tenerife “Nivaria”, as a result of its snow covered peak and today the mountain is visited by over three million visitors a year.

The surrounding Mount Teide Na-tional Park contains approximately 100 protected species of flora and

fauna including the Tajinaste Rojo, the Teide Violet and Teide Broom. All three, despite their apparently fragile appearance, have managed to adapt themselves to the extreme climatic conditions of this place, where temperatures vary signifi-cantly between night and day.

Below Mount Teide lies the im-mense Llano de Ucanca (Ucanca Plain). This extensive piece of land is made up of solidified lava and re-sembles a lunar landscape.

Did you know that…?The Tajinaste Rojo is one of fifty endemic species that live on Mount Teide. Itflowers only once in its lifetime and can grow to three metres in size.

tourist center of the teide national park. el portillo and cañada blanca: 922 356 000Every day 9am.-4pm.


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A drAmAtic Setting

The dramatic rock formations, Roques de García, are additional attractions in the National Park. At the foot of Mount Teide, they are one of the most popular sites to be photographed. For those who wish to see the actual crater, there is a cable car that goes up as far as 200 metres from the sum-mit. For those wishing to go all the way to the top, a special per-mit from the offices of the Mount Teide National Park in Santa Cruz de Tenerife needs to be obtained.

We never thought that Nature could create something so beautiful.

Michael and Catherine Owen, 46 and 41, United Kingdom.

The skies over Mount Teide are so clear that it is one of the best places in the world to view the stars in all their glory. The powerful telescopes at The Izaña Observatory make it possible to view vast tracts of the Milky Way and learn new things about the solar system.

Visitors can spend the night on Mount Teide and watch the sun rise the following morning by staying at the Altavista Mountain Refuge, located 3,270 metres above sea level. From here there is a path that leads to the summit and early risers can experience the beauty of dawn on Mount Teide.

Cable car station is allowed: 922 010 445. Every day 9am.-4pm. www.teleferico-teide.comThe access to Teide Peak: 922 290 129. C/ Emilio Calzadilla, 5-4ª Planta. Santa Cruz de Tenerife.


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beAcHeS

The beaches of Tenerife are particularly appealing and many have received a quality stamp for the cleanliness of their waters and sand as well as for the quality of their facilities. These range from the fine golden sands of Teresitas in the north and Fañabé in the South to the exotic volcanic black sands of Playa de la Arena, Playa Jardin, and El Socorro. You can also choose to relax and unwind in some of the many secluded coves which are scattered around the island’s coastline.

Can you imagine being able to spend the night at Mount Teide and seeing the sunrise the following morning from the summit? Well, it’s possible. In order to do this, you have to spend the night at the Altavista Mountain Ref-uge, located at 3,270 metres above sea level, from where you can take a path that leads you up to the summit.

bookings in the Altavista refugeC/ San Francisco, 5-4ª planta. Santa Cruz. 922 010 440 / Mon.-Fri. 9am. - 2pm.


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The temperate waters surrounding the island make swimming possible all year round, and the ocean’s rejuvenating mix of salt and volcanic minerals makes it even more beneficial.

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The natural swimming pools of Bajamar, Punta del Hidalgo, La La-guna, Garachico and Santiago del Teide, provide another way to enjoy the sea. Natural pools of water are constantly renewed at high tide and provide a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty and drama of the Atlantic Ocean.

Did you know that…? Tenerife has approximately 400 kilometres of coastline. Much of this is natural beach front from which visi-tors can enjoy activities ranging from jet skiing, parascending, kayaking, diving, snorkelling and pedal boats.

Check out the tourist offices which appear at the end of the guide or make a free call to our Call centre Infoturismo Tenerife: 00 800 100 101 00


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An iSlAnd of contrAStS

A distinctive feature of Tenerife is the contrast be-tween the green and leafy North and drier regions of the South. As distances are comparatively short, this is even more striking and even reflected in the temperature difference by a few degrees.

Tenerife seems like many islands in one: the landscape changes with every step.Walter Huber, 29, Switzerland.

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One of the island’s most unusual landscapes is the cliffs of Los Gi-gantes. These are enormous verti-cal walls which appear to emerge vertically from the sea and can be best viewed by taking a boat trip from one of the following starting points such as Puerto

Colón (Adeje), Los Cristianos (Aro-na) or Los Gigantes (Santiago del Teide).

The contrasting Anaga Highlands feature magnificent ancient wood-land called Laurisilva. In existence since the Tertiary Period, it is one

of the most important ecological areas in Europe. A unique phe-nomenon of Tenerife is its sea of clouds which forms at an altitude of some 1,500 metres, providing an almost ethereal quality.

Did you know that …?48% of the land mass of Tenerife is protected and is hometo approximately 600 endemic species.

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Tenerife offers a wealth of activities and there are so many things to see and do, the hard part is making a choice! From the competi-tive action of nine golf courses to the fun loving thrills of several theme parks, there are multiple activities for all the family! The popular beaches of Punta Brava and El Socorro are perfect for surfers and the best place on the island for windsurfing and kite surfing is El Médano. The warm tranquil waters around Tenerife provide ideal conditions for diving, snorkelling, water skiing and canoeing and there are plenty of sailing facilities at the island’s many marinas.

Ask in the tourist offices for the detailed information of the companies that can provide you with these services.

What I like the most is the tranquillity and the good climate that is always there when you are playing.I don’t know why but here my card is excellent.Joseph Thompson, 46 from Scotland, is one of the thousands of visitors who love to play golf in Tenerife.

Realejos

For the truly intrepid, there’s the thrill of paragliding with several pa-ragliding schools offering top level instruction.

Every spring, Flypa, one of the world’s premier paragliding events, is held in Los Realejos.

For walkers there are numerous hiking trails and paths, perfect for those who want to enjoy a leisurely stroll or for hiking enthusiasts who

want to see more of the natural habitat of the island.

One of the longest trails is eighty-four kilometres and runs through eleven boroughs.

For more information on the foot-paths of Tenerife, ask for the foot-path leaflet at any tourist informa-tion office.


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The capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and univer-sity town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna have, over time, merged to provide a rich cultural and histori-cal metropolis. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is constantly evolving with modern and avant-garde architecture. Recent buildings include the Tenerife Auditorio, a majestic and trend-setting design by the architect, Santiago Calatrava.

Two large cities joined together and with everything you could imagine.Giovanni Rossi, 26, Italy.

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There’s the Plaza de España, with its geyser and in the centre of the town, the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA). Designed by Swiss architects, Herzog & De Meuron, this multi-functional building is a mu-seum, national and international exhibition centre as well as a library, and is open twenty-four hours a day.

In the heart of the oldest part of Santa Cruz is the Church of La Concepción. Radiating from here are attractive cobbled streets with their popular tascas and restaurants serving exquisite Canarian cuisine.

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An ideal place to enjoy some traditional island wine and a plate of delicious potatoes with mojo sauce, is at one of the terrace cafés along the most famous street in Santa Cruz, the Calle de La Noria. Delicious dishes of the international cuisine and the cuisine from the Canary Islands are served. If you like it you can have tapas together with a glass of the best wines of the Island.

Santa Cruz is a city for shopping. Whether its fash-ion, traditional Canarian handicrafts or the latest in electronics, it’s all available at very competitive prices.

In 1999 La Laguna was accorded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the former Cap-ital of the island, its buildings and streets brim with history and the best way to explore it is by foot. A recommended walk starts at the Plaza del Adelan-tado winding through to the historical centre.

Stops along the way include the Town Hall, the Con-vento de Santa Catalina de Siena, the Cathedral, Casa Lercaro and the Church of La Concepción.

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Because La Laguna is a university city, it’s always buzzing with ac-tivity. The Cuadrilátero area, very close to the old Central Building of the University, is particularly popular with plenty of cafes and pubs to choose from.

A short drive away is the Anaga Rural Park with its laurel wood-lands, one of Europe’s most im-portant ecological treasures. A little further along is the coast of La Laguna with its natural saltwa-ter pools.

There are plenty of terrace bars and cafeterias at its centre and the delightful streets of Carrera and Herradores are wonderful places to browse and shop.


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relAx And rejuvenAte

Tenerife is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate with its selection of spas and wellness centres. Visitors can choose from a range of treat-ments including a local massage that involves placing warm volcanic stones on the back, hands and feet, while enjoying a massage with essential oils.

Other ‘feel good’ activities include walking barefoot on the sand, watch-ing the sun set over the ocean and gazing at the star filled skies above the island.

Did you know that…?The island’s sea breezes contain important trace elementsthat are very good for the skin.

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fun for All tHe fAmily

Tenerife has several high quality theme parks, ideal for fun days out with the family. Loro Parque and Siam Park are particularly popular and are visited by thousands of visitors each year.

Siam Park features adrenaline racing rides and the Wave Palace, guaran-teed to delight all ages; Loro Parque is renowned for its amazing collection of exotic birds, parrots and penguins.

Did you know that…?Loro Parque is one of the world’s most-visited theme parks and since itopened in 1972, more than 20 million people have passed through its gates.It has the world’s largest and most diverse collection of parrots.

Loro Parque. Avda. Loro Parque, s/n. 922 373 841. Every day 8.30-18.45 (Last entrance is at 4 pm.). www.loroparque.com

Siam Park. San Eugenio.Costa Adeje 902 060 000Every day 10am. - 5pm.www.siampark.net

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It is also home to a range of other animals and features daily shows with killer whales and dolphins. Neither the killer whales and dol-phins show, we recommend that you don’t miss the new top attrac-tion, Katandra Treetops. You will be amazed at the most exotic birds through a suspension bridge.

Other attractions include Pueblo Chico with its scale models of fa-mous buildings throughout the Canary Islands; the Karting Club with its action packed go-carts, the water attractions of Aqualand and the Jungle Park Zoo which has over 500 species of animals.

WHAleS And dolpHinS

Permanent colonies of whales and dolphins reside in the warm waters around Tenerife, less than three miles off the south coast of the island. About two hundred and fifty pilot whales, and twenty or so bottlenose dolphins, have made Tenerife their home and this unique spectacle is a constant source of joy and delight for visi-tors and locals.

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AricoC/ Benítez de Lugo, 1. Villa de Arico

922 161 133Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 2.30pm.

Arona - playa delas AméricasPlza. del “City Center”Avda. Rafael Puig, 19. Arona

922 797 668

Jul. - Sept.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 8.30pm.Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 3pm.Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 9pm.Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 3.30pm.

Arona - playa de las galletasPaseo Marítimo Dionisio González Delgado. Arona

922 730 133Jul. - Sep.: 9am. - 3pm.

Sat. 9am. - 1pm.Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Sun. 9am. - 1.30pm.

Arona - playa de las vistasPaseo las Vistas, s/nLos Cristianos. Arona

922 787 011Jul. - Sep.: 9am. - 8.30pm.Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 3pm.Oct. - Jun.: 9am. - 9pm.

Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 3.30pm.

buenavista del norteC/ El Puerto, 27Buenavista del Norte

922 129 030 ext.142Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 2pm.Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 3pm.

Did you know that…? Whales and Dolphins choose the temperate water around Tenerife because of its depth,clarity and abundant food supply.

The temperate climate and calm seas mean that regular boat trips can be made practi-cally every day of the year from various points off the island including Los Cristianos, Puerto Colón and Los Gigantes.

For further information make a free call to the Call center Infoturism Tenerife Infoturismo Tenerife: 00 800 100 101 00

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c.i.t. candelaria-caletillasPlaza del CIT, s/n. Las Caletillas

922 500 415Mon. - Fri. 2.30pm - 8.30pm.

c.i.t. garachicoAvda. República de Venezuela, s/n. Garachico

922 133 461Mon. - Fri. 10am. - 5pm.

c.i.t. güímarAvda. Obispo Pérez Caceres, 18Güímar

922 511 590Winter: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 3pm.Summer: Mon. - Fri. 8am. - 2pm.

c.i.t. icod de los vinosC/ San Sebastián, 6Icod de los Vinos

922 812 1239am. - 1pm./3pm. - 7pm.Sat. 10am.-1pm.

c.i.t. nordesteAvda. Universidad, 9(Camino Largo). San Cristóbal de La Laguna

922 632 718Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 1pm./4pm. - 8pm.

c.i.t. puerto de la cruzC/ Puerto Viejo, 13Puerto de la Cruz

922 370 243Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 2pm.Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 1pm.4.30pm. - 7pm.

c.i.t. Santa cruz de tenerifeAvda. Anaga (In from of Plaza de España). Santa Cruz de Tenerife

922 248 461Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 4pm.Sat. 9am. - 1pm.

c.i.t. SurAvda. Rafael Puig, 17. Costa Adeje

922 793 312Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 1pm. On holidays closed from 29 jun. to 15 jul.

cabildo Aeropuerto tenerife norteAeropuerto Tenerife Norte Los Rodeos. Los Rodeos, s/n

922 635 192Mon. - Fri. 10am. - 2pm./3pm. - 6pm.bankholidays open, except Christmas, 1st and 6th January

cabildo Aeropuerto tenerife SurAeropuerto Tenerife Sur Reina Sofía. Granadilla de Abona

922 392 037Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 9pm..Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 5pm.Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 7pm.Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 5pm.

cabildo puerto de la cruzLa Casa de la AduanaC/ Las Lonjas, s/n. Puerto de la Cruz

922 386 000Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 8pm.Sat. and Sun. 9am. - 5pm.

cabildo Santa cruzPlaza de España, s/nSanta Cruz de Tenerife

922 239 592Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 8am. - 6pm.Sat. 9am. - 1pm.Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 8am. - 5pm.Sat. 9am. - 12am.

candelariaAvda. de la Constitución, 7Candelaria

922 032 230Winter: Mon. - Sun. 9am. - 5pm.Summer: Mon. - Sun. 10am. - 6pm.

centro de visitantes cruz del carmenCtra. Las Mercedes, Km. 6San Cristóbal de La Laguna

922 633 576Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Sun. 09.30 - 4pm.Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Sun. 09.30 - 3pm.

centro de visitantes parque rural de tenoFinca los Pedregales. El PalmarBuenavista del Norte

922 128 032Mon. - Fri. 9 am. - 2.30 pm.

costa Adeje - playa fañabéAvda. Litoral, s/n. Costa Adeje

922 716 539Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 10am. - 5pm.Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 10am. - 4pm.

costa Adeje - plazadel duqueCtro. Com. Plaza del DuqueCosta Adeje

922 716 377Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 10am. - 5pm.Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 10am. - 4pm.

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costa Adeje - troyaAvda. Rafael Puig, 1. Costa Adeje

922 750 633Oct. - Jun.: Sat. - Sun. 10am. - 5pm.Jul. - Sep.: Sat. - Sun. 10am. - 4pm.

el médanoPlza. de los Príncipes de EspañaGranadilla de Abona

922 176 002Oct. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 3pm.Sab. 9am. - 1pm.Jul. - Sep.: Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 2pm.Sat. 9am. - 12am.

intercambiador Santa cruz de tenerifeSanta Cruz bus ternimal

922 299 749Every day 10am. - 3pm.

la laguna - casa Alvarado-bracamonte (Capitanes Generales)C/ La Carrera, 7. BajoSan Cristóbal de La Laguna

922 631 194Every day 9am. - 5pm.

la laguna - punto de información Aeropuerto tenerife norteAeropuerto de Tenerife NorteLos RodeosSan Cristóbal de La Laguna

922 825 046Every day 9am. - 5pm.

la orotavaC/ Calvario, 4. Villa de La Orotava

922 323 041Mon. - Fri. 8.30am. - 6pm.

los realejosPlaza de La Unión, s/n. Los Realejos

922 346 181Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 2pm.

San juan de la ramblaPlza. de los Canarios, s/nCtra. TF-351San Juan de la Rambla

922 360 003 Ext. 3Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 2pm.

San miguel de AbonaOficina de turismo “El caracol”Avda. Galván Bello, s/nGolf del Sur. San Miguel de Abona

922 738 664Mon. - Fri. 08.30am. - 2.30pm.

Santa cruz de tenerife, Sociedad de desarrolloC/ Castillo esq. C/ Cruz VerdeSanta Cruz de Tenerife

922 299 749Mon. - Sat. 10am. - 6pm.Sun. 10am. - 2pm. Cruisedays: open from 9am.

Santiago del teideAvda. MarítimaCtro. Com. Seguro de Sol. Local 34Playa de la Arena. Puerto Santiago

922 860 348Jul. - Ago.: Mon. - Fri. 8am. - 2pm.Sep. - Jun.: Mon. - Fri. 8am. - 2.30pm.

tacoronteCtra. General Tacoronte-Tejina(La Estación). Tacoronte922 570 015Mon. - Fri. 9am. - 1pm.

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