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experiences
Gu ara ch ico
Freebird Sailing
Puerto de la Cruz
Icod De Los Vinos Pico del Teide
SANTA CRUZ
Candelaria
Puerto Santiago
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An amazing cruise on this prestigious catamaran gives you the opportunity to see the whales and dolphins which frequent the waters around Tenerife in their natural habitat. With food and all-inclusive drinks included in this spectacular cruise, you wont forget the Freebird Sailing experience.
Playa Paraiso San Miguel Costa Adeje Playa de las Americas Los Cristianos
Loro Parque
Situated in Puerto de la Cruz, Loro Parque houses the largest collection of parrots in the world, an aquarium with a shark tunnel, Planet Penguin, the largest penguinarium in the world with nearly 250 Antarctic and Subtropical Penguins, orca, dolphin, parrot and sea-lion shows all held in beautiful surroundings, making Loro Parque one of the most visited attraction in the Canaries.
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Siam Park
Siam Park brings together the exotic mystery and adventure of the ancient kingdom of Thailand with twenty first century know how to bring you the biggest and best themed waterpark in all of Europe. All excursions are operated by local suppliers, are subject to availability and change, and are only bookable in resort. Please see the booking conditions for details.
The largest of the Canary Island cluster, basking in yearround warmth off the African coast, Tenerife is a split personality . . . lush in the Orotava valley, barren on the slopes of Mt. Teide; traditional villages in the North, all-outfun resorts in the South. Sample as much of its colour as you can!
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need to know
Language Spanish Currency Euro Flight time Approx 4-41D2 hrs from the UK Time difference Same as UK Average costs Typical three course meal without wine £12.00, drinks: bottle of wine from £5.50, glass of beer £1.75
beaches
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Shingle shorelines and bays of black sand are best in the south of the island, ranging from the busy beach of Playa de las Americas and gently shelving Los Cristianos to peaceful La Caleta. Puerto de la Cruz more than makes up nightlife for its lack of sand with an 8-acre lido of pools The liveliest night scene has to be around the and waterfalls. burgeoning resort of Playa de las Americas, especially frenetic in July and August when places to see discos, clubs, cabarets and a casino are all Climb to a different climate with a coach ride in full swing. Elsewhere, after-dark facilities up Mt Teide Spains highest peak. Soak up range from a sprinkling of bars and hotel the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the islands entertainment to a lively list of music bars capital, Santa Cruz. Hire a car to find the and a disco or two. timeless villages of Tenerife. Visit the archaeological digs in Pyramid Park. Make getting around a splash at the waterpark in Playa de las Local bus services link the South coast resorts Americas. A visit to Loro Parque is also a must! and you could use (less frequent) local Located at the foot of majestic Mount Teide, transport to travel to the North, though car you can marvel at the amazing inhabitants hire would give you more freedom to explore and variety of fauna from every continent or the islands interior. take a trip on the catamaran to experience car hire the calming and playful nature of these magical animals. Avis offers total flexibility and a wide variety of cars. Enjoy the freedom to explore, so you can eating out go wherever and whenever you want this Seafood is a staple dish on most Canarian holiday. menus try sancocho canario (boiled fish, potatoes, gofia and sweet potatoes). Theres light local lager, Spanish wines and Canarian rum (produced from bananas in and around Arucas in Gran Canaria) to add the extra Call 0870 60 60 100 (lines are open dimension to your meal. International cuisine 0600-midnight, 7 days a week) and imported drinks are widely available too.
in the local markets too from embroidered linens to pottery, basket work and finely carved wooden ornaments. While most resort shops open all day and every day, siestas are still the norm in the capital.
shopping
Duty free shopping is an obvious bonus for imported items, but theres plenty to consider
Visit our website www.airtours.co.uk where you can see hotels and places of interest plotted on detailed resort maps.
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