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Things to do in Tenerife
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Holiday Heaven
Tenerife is still best known for its archetypal holiday charms – there’s 350km of coastline to enjoy, collectively encompassing everything from burger-and-chips pubs to super-stylish boutiques. Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos are magnets for package-holiday tourists, while if you’re serious about watersports then the sands of El Médano are where to head – they draw a lot of surfers. And to get away from the crowds? Try basing yourself in the quiet village of La Caleta.
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Fiery Fiesta
Capital city Santa Cruz is twinned with Rio de Janeiro, a nod to the fact that it hosts a carnival of epic proportions each February. Expect extravagant parades, round-the-clock music, street parties and generous quantities of food and drink – it’s considered by many to be second only to its Brazilian counterpart in terms of its size and scope. There’s always a theme, which in previous years has been everything from Bollywood to Flower Power.
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Go Wild
Tenerife’s volcanic landscape is renowned for its drama. It’s possible to climb to the summit of Pico del Teide (for which you’ll need an access permit; easily arranged) but there’s ample reward to be had from walking, cycling or even horse riding elsewhere on the island. When the sun goes down, you’ll be treated to a spectacle overhead – it’s officially been designated a Starlight Tourist Destination, and if you get away from electric lighting on a clear night the display is incredible.