Holidays in Tenerife - Canary Islands - Spain.

The Canary Islands are a group of seven major islands and six smaller islands in the Atlantic Ocean, lying between 60 - 190 miles off the Northwestern coast of Africa. Originally the Canaries were a destination for those seeking a warmer climate during the winter months, but the temperate climate, and development of the Tourist Industry now makes the Canaries an all year round Holiday destination.

Dominated by the snow-capped volcano of Mount Teide, which stands at 3,700mts high, the Canary Islands boast the tallest peak in Spain. Normally the first sight you see as you land at Reina Sofia Airport, Mount Teide effectively cuts the island into two sectors. The Northern half of this island paradise has a cooler climate, perfect for Palms and banana plantations, although cloudy days and even rain are normal here. The South in contrast, is hot and dry with an almost desert like landscape.

Holidays in Tenerife - Canary Islands - Spain

These islands provide many ideal settings for outdoor activities both on land and at sea, and of course no paradise would be complete without a copious supply of Golf Courses. Easily accessed from the UK, flight times average four and half hours to Reina Sofia Airport in the South of the island. However, flights are available to the Los Rodeos Airport in the North since its inauguration for external flights again in 2003.

Without a doubt, Canary Island Holidays have become extremely popular, and situated on the Southwest coast in the picturesque fishing village of Puerto de Santiago, there are many fabulous Holiday Rental Apartments in Tenerife. With the well-maintained Blue Flag Beaches of Playa de la Arena, the relaxing atmosphere offers the true sense of village life, enhanced with the assistance of the local Restaurants, and Bars.