The Canary Island are located off the coast of Morocco and the largest of these seven island is called Tenerife. This is the most populated as well with about 655 thousand people. This is a volcanic island with a central mountain called Mt. Teide which reaches to a height of 12 thousand feet. A cable car can take you to the top where you can view the crystal waters and the myriad of colors from all the volcanic rocks. These islands are divided in tow Spanish provinces, the east and the west islands. Cheap holidays to Tenerife can be arranged by many travel sites or agents. Many travelers will head to island when it is time for their holiday. What is it about beaches and sun that draw so many people to sunny locations?
On the norther coast of Tenerife you will find steep cliffs. As you make your way to the southern coast, you will find a level coastal plain and the well known beaches of this island. You will find traditional towns here along with villages that are situated on the hillsides. These factors alone will bring visitors back year after year as their perfect holiday destination. For the younger tourists, there are a resorts that have been brought together to create one big playground. This is where you will find the bright lights and bars and clubs at the Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas. If you want more quiet surroundings, then you will want to say at Puerto de la Cruz which is a popular location for those who are not party goers.
The capitol city is Santa Cruz de Tenerife and is a great central location for tourists. There is a port here where they say the first shots of the Spanish Civil War were fired. Today all those memories have been covered by freighters and ferries. This island keep the perfect climate just about all year so it is the best place to spend your Canary Island holidays with friends and family. The southern part gets all the tourists because it is hotter then the norther part and with just occasional rain, you can have fun in the sun everyday. Your days can be spent basking in the sun and then taking a cool dip in the sea when you get to hot. You can play with water sports, surfing is done here also and volleyball on the beach is a popular sport too.
