Tenerife Holidays - A Personal Favourite

<h1>Tenerife Holidays - A Personal Favourite</h1>Author: <a title="Travel_Expert" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/travel_expert/172759.htm">Travel_Expert</a> When I first thought about <a href="http://www.cheapholidays.com/tenerife.html">Tenerife holidays</a>, I immediately thought of loud bars and nightclubs, stag and hen parties and just general mayhem - After holidaying there several times, I now realise that it has a lot more than this to offer holidaymakers of all ages. Tenerife is a volcanic island, hence its main attraction being Mount Teide - the volcano. Teide is open to visitors all year round and is located in the North of the island, along with the resort of Puerto de la Cruz. I visited this resort for the day and was pleasantly surprised, although more suited to an older clientele, it had nice beaches and a big tourist attraction called the 'Loro Parque', which is a bird/animal park that really does make for a great value day out. Further South, you can find the resorts of Los Gigantes and Las Caletillas along the East coast, which make for a quieter, more relaxed holiday with little fishing harbours and cafés to unwind. Golf del Sur is another popular resort, only a 5 minute drive from Tenerife South Airport. This has been a firm favourite for years, with golfers originally, but has now grown into a popular tourist resort for all age groups. There are several golf courses nearby and many more further South in Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje. Along the Southern-most coastline, you can find 3 resorts that interconnect with each other. Los Cristianos, home to the major harbour ferrying visitors to and from La Gomera, is again a versatile resort suitable for people of all ages. A ten minute walk will bring you to Playa de las Americas - the firm favourite for clubbers and partygoers! Although it can get lively, steer clear of 'The Strip' and you'll experience a nice resort with a great beach and many cafés, bars, shops and restaurants. Now to my personal favourite! <a href="http://www.cheapholidays.com/costa-adeje.html">Costa Adeje</a> - A relatively new resort, which houses many new 4 and 5 star hotels. There's a man-made, sandy white beach in Costa Adeje, with a brand new shopping centre, promenade with exclusive little cafes, bars and restaurants. Although only a ten minute walk further on, you'll feel as though you're a world away from the hustle and bustle of Playa de las Americas. A lovely place to visit for a quiet, rather upmarket holiday.About the Author: Travel ExpertArticle Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/tenerife-holidays-a-personal-favourite-979498.html" title="Tenerife Holidays - A Personal Favourite">Tenerife Holidays - A Personal Favourite</a>

When I first thought about Tenerife holidays, I immediately thought of loud bars and nightclubs, stag and hen parties and just general mayhem - After holidaying there several times, I now realise that it has a lot more than this to offer holidaymakers of all ages.

Tenerife is a volcanic island, hence its main attraction being Mount Teide - the volcano. Teide is open to visitors all year round and is located in the North of the island, along with the resort of Puerto de la Cruz. I visited this resort for the day and was pleasantly surprised, although more suited to an older clientele, it had nice beaches and a big tourist attraction called the 'Loro Parque', which is a bird/animal park that really does make for a great value day out.

Further South, you can find the resorts of Los Gigantes and Las Caletillas along the East coast, which make for a quieter, more relaxed holiday with little fishing harbours and cafés to unwind.

Golf del Sur is another popular resort, only a 5 minute drive from Tenerife South Airport. This has been a firm favourite for years, with golfers originally, but has now grown into a popular tourist resort for all age groups. There are several golf courses nearby and many more further South in Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.

Along the Southern-most coastline, you can find 3 resorts that interconnect with each other. Los Cristianos, home to the major harbour ferrying visitors to and from La Gomera, is again a versatile resort suitable for people of all ages. A ten minute walk will bring you to Playa de las Americas - the firm favourite for clubbers and partygoers! Although it can get lively, steer clear of 'The Strip' and you'll experience a nice resort with a great beach and many cafés, bars, shops and restaurants.

Now to my personal favourite! Costa Adeje - A relatively new resort, which houses many new 4 and 5 star hotels. There's a man-made, sandy white beach in Costa Adeje, with a brand new shopping centre, promenade with exclusive little cafes, bars and restaurants. Although only a ten minute walk further on, you'll feel as though you're a world away from the hustle and bustle of Playa de las Americas. A lovely place to visit for a quiet, rather upmarket holiday.

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