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Tags: Attractions Canary Islands Gran Canaria Las Vistas Los Cristianos Sahara Desert Tenerife

Tenerife is surely one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the world. More than ten million tourists go to Tenerife each summer and return time and time again, for what promises to be a great holiday destination that offers value for the money.
Located in Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of North Africa, it is one of seven volcanic islands that together comprise the Canary Islands. Tenerife is the most visited island of the Canaries, and a lot of European and other international airlines offer cheap flights to Tenerife airports.
Tenerife is split into two very distinctive geographical regions. In the northern territories it is very fertile and green with high humidity and rainfall whilst to the south it is much drier and sunnier.

Most of the holiday destinations are centered in the southern part of the island in the region of Costa Adeje. This is where the popular Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas resorts are situated. In the north, the town of Puerto de la Cruz is also becoming a popular holiday resort these days. Here however, a considerable amount of thought has gone into keeping the wonderful ambience of the town and it is a dream venue for a peaceful and more relaxing break.
Down in the heavily developed south can be found the popular resort of Los Cristianos. One mile away from its noisy neighbor, Playa de las Americas, the bay of Los Cristianos provides a joyous and fun-filled escape for the whole family.
It’s hardly believable that it wasn’t so long ago when Los Cristianos was merely a delightful fishing harbor. The Tenerife of today is unrecognizable from the quiet unassuming island of 40 years ago.
Although a lot has changed, it is fortunate that a great deal of Los Cristianos’ charm is still in evidence. As you wander through the more ancient parts of town you will notice the Canarian buildings provide a striking contrast to the modern hotel developments. All this lives happily together with undoubtedly one of the liveliest holiday resorts you can experience anywhere on this earth. There are two superb bathing beaches, Las Vistas and Playa de Los Cristianos which offer plenty of water sports fun as well as refreshment and accessibility.

Playas de Las Americas is where to go if you’re looking for a lively holiday, packed with energy and adrenalin sports. It’s almost impossible to comprehend that all the white sand you see before you was imported from the Sahara Desert and that this complete resort has sprung up to answer the call of a growing number of young holidaymakers. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, you might well be more relaxed at Los Cristianos or any of the resorts along the island’s west coast.
Why not consider scaling Tenerife’s extinct volcano, Mount Teide? Don’t fret, the volcano is definitely extinct and you can get to the top with the help of a cable car. Mt. Teide offers a great way to enjoy the island and beyond for the panoramic views of La Gomera, El Hierro and Gran Canaria are stunning.
So if you’re planning for vacations take a direct flight to Tenerife and have a great holiday that doesn’t cost a fortune.