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Andrew Hammersley - ArticlesAndrew is a freelance travel writer with Islas Travel Guide
The Growth of Tourism in TenerifeTourists (mainly well-to-do British) began coming to Tenerife in significant numbers towards the end of the last century. At that time tourism was centred around the northern resort town of Puerto de la Cruz and, to a lesser extent, the island's capital Santa Cruz. A Brief History of TenerifeIn 1797 Admiral Lord Nelson attacked the capital Santa Cruz but the islanders defeated him (he also lost an arm for his trouble!). We are sure that your visit to Tenerife will be equally memorable, but considerably more enjoyable! Had Nelson had a little more success, the course of history could have been drastically altered. In fact had he won, the island might these days be full of English-speak people, sitting in your typical 'English pub' eating steak and chips (...er, come to think of it, it is). Tenerife BeachesAccording to recent research carried out by the European Union's Environment Commissioner in Brussels, the Canary Islands boast some of the cleanest beaches in Europe. Tenerife in fact has very few beaches: it is the Eastern Canaries, older and more 'weather-worn' (particularly Fuerteventura, which is like a displaced piece of the Sahara), which have the majority of the islands' beaches. The Cliffs of Los GigantesThe Cliffs of Los Gigantes (The Giants). These cliffs are found in the north western corner of Tenerife, in the Teno mountain range. The towering cliffs rise to a height of 800 metres in places and plunge steeply down into the sea. More Tenerife Beauty SpotsThe Esperanza Forest is, without doubt, one of Tenerife's most picturesque areas, a vast pine forest stretching for many miles. From certain points in the road rising up through the forest you can experience tremendous views over the tree-tops all the way to the distant volcano Mount Teide. Tenerife's Beauty SpotsIn the east beyond Santa Cruz the Anaga mountains fill the north east corner of Tenerife. The Anaga coastline is one of inaccessible cliffs and jutting rocks. Older than the island's central mountain range, the mountains are an awe-inspiring collection of volcanic peaks providing fantastic views of the north coast. The North of TenerifeThe capital of Tenerife since 1723, Santa Cruz boasts around 30% of the island population. It is a typically busy, bustling, modern Spanish town, with wide avenues, narrow shopping street and a series of suburban residential districts. Puerto De Santiago on the West Coast of TenerifePuerto Santiago (the 'de' is usually left out) lies between Playa de la Arena and Los Gigantes. Its precarious main thoroughfare, which links the other two towns, is a narrow winding serpentine which could be quite disconcerting to anyone unfamiliar with the area. Los Gigantes on the West Coast of TenerifeLos Gigantes is a very pretty resort. Great care has obviously been taken over its design and construction. With the exception of one multi-storey hotel, all of the resort's apartment complexes and residential areas are low-rise and blend in well with the surroundings. It is a small, tranquil place and has an air of exclusivity about it. Playa De Las Americas on the South Coast of TenerifeFirst, a word of warning! If you are seeking peace and quiet, Las Americas may not be your best bet for a vacation. It's the type of place where, by the time you get home again, you might need a holiday just to recover! The main tourist resort in the south of Tenerife is certifiably crazy, mad as a march hare and just waiting to pounce on the unwary tourist! Whatever you want (whether you're aware you want it or not!), Las Americas offers it all to you with a sunny smile and a glass of your favourite tipple!
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