Tenerife: briefly about the main thing

Tenerife is an island that is inherently associated with something exclusive and exotic, combined with a high level of service. Those who have ever visited Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary archipelago, return here again and again, because there really is something unique here. For example, eternal spring.

3000 hours of sunshine

At any time of year, the island of Tenerife is literally flooded with a gentle sun. In the southern part of the island it is always warm and clear, thanks to a special location (at the latitude of the Sahara desert). The temperature on the island is comfortable: in winter it does not fall below 20 ° C, in summer it does not rise above 29 ° C. The average annual temperature is 23 ° C, which means that it is warm and sunny in Tenerife all year round. It is an ideal place to wait for the Russian winter season.

Placer of stars

Tenerife is one of the most romantic islands in Europe. Many come here specially to play a wedding on the coast, in blooming gardens, in the middle of vineyards, in old country manors, but most importantly - in the open air. By the way, the sky above Tenerife is considered one of the cleanest and transparent in the world, so it is ideal for watching the stars. On the island is the prestigious Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands. If desired, the romantics will be able to feel themselves astrologers, visiting the Astronomical Observatory of Teide. There, with the help of powerful professional telescopes, it's easy to find your zodiac signs in the sky or to view the most beautiful nebulae. After the excursion to the observatory, some newlyweds decide to pronounce their main declarations of love on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by candles, under the dome of countless sparkling stars.

Luxury beaches

The length of the coastline of Tenerife is about 350 kilometers, there are about 70 beaches. Six million tourists visit the island every year to admire the unique beaches with black or silver sand. Black sand is rich in mineral salts, which have a beneficial effect on the skin, feeding it with nutrients and removing static electricity from the body.

Tenerife also has artificial beaches with golden sand, which are specially brought from the Sahara Desert. Many beaches of Tenerife annually receive the international award "Blue Flag". It guarantees clean water, developed infrastructure, availability of additional services and accessibility for people with disabilities.

In Tenerife 43 protected natural areas and more than 800 endemic species of flora and fauna that amaze with their beauty. That there is only the Teide violet growing on barren stones, or a bright and high herbaceous plant with the amusing name of Wildpret's bruise.

Gastronomic delights

Having visited Tenerife, it's hard to forget the unique Canarian cuisine. Even wine has a special taste and aroma, thanks to the volcanic soil on which vineyards are grown. Wine from Tenerife makes the strongest impression when you try it right in the wineries, you see how it is produced, how much labor and love are put into each bottle. There are five wine regions on the island, which Shakespeare himself paid tribute to - the main connoisseur of local wines.

The traditional cuisine is great: the dishes are simple, but very tasty and unusual. It is recommended to try roasted rabbit in canary style, potatoes with green or red sauce moss, fish and seafood in any form, as well as canary cheese in combination with the local aromatic honey from the pollen of unique species of local plants. The volcanic soils of Tenerife give a new taste not only to products, but to life itself.