Tenerife offers the visitor a world of contrasts. It is the biggest island of the Canarian Archipelago, situated in the Atlantic Ocean in an area between the continents of Europe, Africa and America. In Tenerife, therefore, it is always Spring with an average temperature of 20-25 degreees. Tenerife is a volcanic island with coves of black sand in the north, goden beaches in the south, lunar landscapes, exuberant forrests, gorges and a network of protected nature areas, covering almost half of the island. The highest peak of Spain, the Mount Teide volcano with a height of 3700 metres dominates the island and gives its name to one of Europe’s most attractive National Park. All the island Tenerife can be considered a splendid Nature´s museum.

It’s always nice in Tenerife, it is always springtime. Tenerife’s special situation and the incidence of a number of favourable factors, keep the main temperature mild and most agreeable through all the year. The island’s special orography, which reaches 3.717 metres high (Teide) and the winds themselves provide Tenerife with some microclimates which constitute one of its many attractions.

THE SEA

The sea is everything for the islanders. Here it is possible to enjoy all the seaside activities in any time of the year. Sometimes, the islander, trusting in his age-old relationship with the sea, limits it or changes it or plays with it to make more attractive.

There are a lot of different landscapes in Tenerife. The same reasons which explain the variety of microclimates are the base of this fantastic mixture of perspectives, colours, scents, sceneries which surprise us constantly, when we tour the island, giving us the impression that in a few kilometres, we have changed from one country to another, even from one continent to another one.

Kindness is a gift all islanders are proud of. In the city or in the little village, the traveller who comes to Tenerife can be certain of finding two things: the kindness and amiability of the people. The islanders are also a lovers of traditions, from the maintainment of the typical patios and balconies to the preservation of the ancestral crafts. The islanders are also a music-lover and due to his open and agreeable temper, guitars and "timples" are fundamental in any celebration or festivity.

Its gastronomy is based fundamentally on simplicity, but which can be most agreeably surprising. Canarian cooking is anything but complicated and achieves with very little, delicious creations which also possess the flavour of the natural, the authentic. Here we are, an island of flavour.

This is one of the characteristics of the people of Tenerife. The island’s location, a sort of bridge between Europe and America made it a compulsory destination of merchants, adventurers and scientists. The contact, thus, with other cultures and peoples has been always common and frequent, even at times when other territories and nations closed into themselves.

Is evident that all the nautical sports are to be practised here: surfing, sailing, fishing…but you can also practised any other sports outside the water. There are beautiful golf courses, riding clubs, tennis courts, gyms, …. A very nice, though extremely simple, sport is that of walking; in the local folklore it may be amusing and interesting two local sports: the Canarian wrestling and the "banot" or stick, two sports which are noble, strong and skilful.

From your place of residence while in the island, you have the opportunity of knowing really the whole range of landscapes and climates of Tenerife. If you simple drive without any former plan you will probably find wonderful sights: San Andrés, Taganana, La Laguna, Las Cañadas del Teide, Orotava, Vilaflor, Icod de los Vinos.

Amusing yourself in Tenerife is extremely easy. Besides sports, beaches and festivals, there are lots of things awaiting the tourist. Museums and art galleries offer the most moders works of art. In Santa Cruz there is a permanent exhibition of sculpture in the streets: works by Moore, Chillida and others.

Fiesta Canaria Carnaval: the Carnival of Tenerife, the folklore and the typical cuisine.

Casinos: Casino Santa Cruz in santa cruz de Tenerife; Casino Taoro in Puerto de la cruz & Casino Playa de las Américas in Adeje.

Isla del Lago – Andrómeda: Night Club with Spanish & International Show, dancing, bar and restaurant.

Casa del Vino: located in El Sauzal. A typical canarian wine museum House with wine tasting and facilities for meetings, banqueting and folklore shows.

Instituto Cabrera Pinto: located in La Laguna. A former convent and converted today in a museum and cultural center for presentations and gala dinners.

Pirámides de Guimar: in the southeast of Tenerife. The Pyramid is a museum with possibilities for cocktails and dinners.

Restaurante El Drago: In the municipality of Teguese. A traditional canarian house with very good local cuisine.

Fiesta Canaria Carnaval Barcooa Tocoronte: Restaurant show auditorium in Tacoronte, where it is possible to have dinners, cocktail parties and galas, taste regional and international cuisine and enjoy presentations and shows with traditional folklore, Andalucian equestrian show and national and international performances. You can also enjoy the flavour of one of the most spectacular Carnivals in the world.

Air Ballon Globo Experience: Globo Experience is the only balloon of it´s kind existing in Spain nowadays in Adeje. Up to 30 pax can join the global voyage with a maximum hight of 180 meters in the air. The baloon is filled with hellium and due to the ropes, that connect the balloon with the platform, it is a safe way of flying.

Catamaran Lady Shelley: Its glass bottom opens up the underwater sea world of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ábaco: Abaco is a luxurious Canarian mansion from the 17^th Century in Puerto de la Cruz, decorated as a cocktail bar. It is also a house and museum with unique pieces from a variety of countries and with all the charm of a typical Canarian nobleman´s house. The decoration has an atmoshere of abundant nature, fruits and flowers.

Castillo de San Miguel: Restaurant and Medieval Show in San Miguel. This Medieval Castle has capacity for up to 1.100 guests and may be booked for gala dinners, award cermonies, theme parties etc.. In Castillo de San Miguel you can also enjoy a mediaeval banquet while watching the jousting and swordplay of genuin knights of gold. And the evening will finish with a live performance by The Drifters.

Jolly Roger: a copy of the Galleons of the 18^th century for pirate & crazy parties with food & beverage.

Pirámides de Güímar: Ethnographic Park for meetings, banqueting, Auditorium, cocktails and team building activities.

Exit Palace and Tenerife Palace: situated in the south of Tenerife. 2 meeting rooms for 700-800 pax each. The sala Azul or the Blue Room is an elegant air conditioned hall with latest technology, where you can enjoy a varied international show, a flamenco ballet and a delicious dinner. The Sala Verde or the Green Room with tropical décor has an agreable atmosphere and also serves outstanding cuisine to a live show.

Amós in Santa Cruz.

Don Giovanni in Las Galletas.

Eloy in Guimar.

El Jable in San Isidro de Granadilla.

Garibaldi in Playa de las Américas – Arona.

Los Limoneros in Los Naranjeros-Guamasa.

Pancho in Santiago del Teide.

El Patio in Playa de las Américas – Adeje.

Regulo in Puerto de la Cruz.

Casa Juan de los Ahumados in La Matanza.

Casa del Vino – La Baranda in El Sauzal – La Baranda.

Mesón el Drago in El Socorro.

The Auditorium of Tenerife: situated in Santa Cruz. Congress hall for 1.716 pax and a smaller hall for chamber musicfor 400 pax.

International Exhibition And Congress Centre: situated in Santa Cruz. Meeting rooms for 50 to 334 pax.

Exit Palace and Tenerife Palace: Exit Palace is located in Adeje & Tenerife Palace in Puerto de la Cruz. Meeting rooms for 700-800 pax.

Located in the north of the island of Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz is one of the Canary Island’s most important tourist resorts. Opened in May 1995, the Puerto de la Cruz Conference Centre is a modern venue which can cater for meetings of up to one thousand people; the centre can be reached easily from all parts of the town and is well connected with the majority of nearby hotels. Total Capacity from 130 to 1.000 pax.

It is a large complex where every wish is fulfilled. The Resort is made up of 5 Luxury Hotels, 12 restaurants and varied entertainment programme.

Pirámide de Arona Congress Palace: 28 convention halls, varying in capacity from 40 to 1.000 delegates.

Congress centre: A spectacular building in the form of a truncated pyramid.

Auditorium: This is the Grand Hall with seating for 2.036 people and a 350 m2 stage.

Mare Nostrum Spa: Talasotherapy, health & beauty center.

Business Centre: The business centre has a customary office and communications facilities.

Hall of Mirrors: This is the largest hall in the Congress Centre, equipped to hold up to 200 stands.

In the Mare Nostrum resort you can find beaches, swimming pools and terraces, quick tennis, squash, gymnasium-aerobics, mini golf, saunas, shops, hairdresser, health and beauty centre and a pleasure boat called Catamaran Lady Shelley: Its glass bottom opens up the underwater sea world of the Atlantic Ocean.

Outside the Mare Nostrum you can find golf, air sports, shopping, jeep safari, forest trails and water sports.

The nights are magicals at Pirámide de Arona Auditorium with night show, dance hall and theme nights. Casino Royal Restaurant. Live Shows. Charlie Max Night Club.

CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE FERIAS Y CONGRESOS IN SANTA CRUZ

Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque: Located in Adeje. Made up of Canarian architecture and cultural details, it offers a completely different world. Rooms Capacity 362 . Halls Capacity from 16 to 950 pax.

Hotel Sir Anthony: Located in Arona. 72 rooms. Halls capacity from 35 to 200 pax. Mare Nostrum resort.

Hotel Cleopatra Palace: Located in Arona . 199 rooms. Mare Nostrum resort.

Hotel Julio César Palace: Located in Arona. 116 rooms. Halls capacity from 250 to 700 pax. Mare nostrum resort.

Hotel Marco Antonio Palace: 116 rooms. Halls capacity from 40 to 250 pax. Mare Nostrum resort.

Hotel Botánico: Located in Puerto de la Cruz.This hotel has gained international recognition as being one of the most prestigious hotels in the Canaries and this is endorsed by the impressive guest list of Royal Families, Ministers, Presidents and celebrities of the world of film and theatre. Rooms Capacity 250. Halls Capacity from 16 to 350 pax.

Mare Nostrum Resort: Located in Arona. 5 Deluxe Hotels. 1.038 rooms. Auditorium for 2.024 pax. Meeting rooms from 10 to 900 pax.

Hotel Mediterranean Palace: Located in Arona.The design is elaborate and dramatic and the most outstanding feature of the hotel is the poolside terrace. Rooms Capacity 535. Halls Capacity from 25 to 1.000 pax. Mare Nostrum resort.

Hotel Semiramis: Situated in Puerto de la Cruz.It is located in one of the most beautiful and elegant areas of the pretty resort of Puerto de la Cruz. Rooms Capacity 325. Halls Capacity from 12 to 1.000 pax.

Hotel Mencey: Located in Santa Cruz. The gardens of the hotel are beautifully landscaped to exhibit a magnificent year-round profusion of plants and flowers. Rooms Capacity 313. Halls Capacity from 10 to 500 pax.

Hotel Jardines de Nivaria: situated in Costa Adeje. 271 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 340 pax.

Hotel Maritim: Amidst a nice garden at the dramatic coastal water’s edge and high above the cliffs of Puerto de la Cruz, in Los Realejos, lies the elegant Maritim Hotel. Rooms Capacity 451; Halls Capacity from 10 to 700 pax.

Hotel Jardín Tropical: Located in Costa Adeje. A comfortable Hotel with elegant surrounds, exquisite food and leisure facilities to offer a winning combination to the connoisseur of business & entertainment. Rooms Capacity 397; Halls Capacity from 60 to 150 pax.

Hotel Paradise Park: Located in Los Cristianos. 280 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 110pax.

Hotel Meliá Puerto de la Cruz: In Puerto de la Cruz. 300 rooms. Meeting rooms from 60 to 1.000 pax.

Hotel San Felipe: In Puerto de la Cruz. 260 rooms. Meeting rooms from 40 to 200 pax.

Hotel Parque San Antonio: in Puerto de la Cruz. 211 rooms. Meeting rooms for 300 pax.

Hotel Vallemar: In Puerto de la Cruz. 171 rooms. Meeting rooms from 40 to 400 pax.

Hotel Punta del Rey: In Las Caletillas. 424 rooms. Meeting rooms from 20 to 400 pax.

Hotel Iberostar Grand Anthelia: located on the sandy beach of Playa Fañabe in Costa Adeje. 426 rooms. Meeting rooms from 20 to 860 pax

Hotel Orotava Palace: located in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of Tenerife. 236 rooms. Meeting rooms from 18 to 290 pax.

Hotel Paradise Park: located in the south of Tenerife, in the pitoresque fishing town of Los Cristianos. 389 rooms. Meeting rooms from 10 to 100 pax.

Hotel Valle Mar: in Puerto de la Cruz and near Lago Martianez. 171 rooms. Meeting rooms for 500 pax.

Hotel Gala: In Playa de las Américas – Adeje. 308 rooms. At 5 minutes from the beach. Meeting rooms for 320 pax.

Hotel Noelia Sur: In Costa Adeje. 416 rooms. Meeting rooms for 200 pax.

Hotel Playa La Arena: In Santiago del Teide. 432 rooms. Meeting rooms for 400 pax.

Museum of Nature and Mankind: a diverse sample of the natural and cultural heritage of the islands, based on the collections and investigatioons undertaken by the Archeological museum and Natural Science Museum of Tenerife.

Museum of Science and the Cosmos: an interactive learning centre which clearly shows the scientific principles behind the funcioning of nature.

History Museum of Tenerife: another way of considering History. Five centuries of history are enclosed within its wallss in a summary of the island´s past.

Anthropological Museum of Tenerife: the social and cultural dimension of Tenerife is reflected in a museum which aims to uncover the "why" and "how" of the life of the Canaries.

Maritim Park "Cesar Manrique": this park is an impressive leisure complex, made up of a group of swimming pools, areas for recreaction, restaurants and sport facilities forming an ideal location for all types of events: Banquets, Cocktail parties, Product launches, Leisure activitiees for incentive traveling groups.

Pyramids of Güimar: cultural park, opened in 1997 with the museum "Casa Chacona". Auditorium for 166 people with a film, explaining the theories of Thor Heyerdahl. You can find a replica of the Ra II, -papyrus raft- used by Thor Heyerdahl tot sail from the African coast to the Barbados islands. And You can also see the 6 steps pyramids, that have been discovered. The pyramid park of Güímar is a unique enclave in the Canaries.

The Canary Islands enjoy an enviable geographic situation on the eastern edge of the Atlantic Ocean, which gives these islands a springtime climate all the year. The strategic situation of the islands make them a crossroads between Europe, Africa and America, which has made its people hospitable, tolerant and friendly, as well as has meant acknowledgement like platform of three-continental encounter. The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is dominated by Spain’s highest mountain the snow-capped Teide, which divides the isle in two very different geographical and climatic areas – the southern is dry while the northern blooms in tropical splendour. All in all a fascinating region of the world with so many different aspects to offer, from Moon landscapes to golden sand dunes the choice is unique. The island has gradually built up a long experience of dealing with tourists and taken on a totally cosmopolitan flavour.

Arrive at Tenerife International Airport. Transfer to the selected hotel. Welcome drink upon arrival.

This evening features a Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast.

On the first day of your stay, enjoy a full day visit of the island, where you will drive through Orotava Valley, to the legendary Drago Milenario, ascending to a mountain pass, dividing the North from the South. In Tamaimo the best almond and fig trees of the island are found beside the biggest tomato plantations. Visit the impressive cliffs Los Gigantes. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit big banana plantations and Playa de las Americas, where sandy beaches are inviting for a short swim.

Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast.

This morning enjoy an excursion to Valle Orotava, with its different kinds of vegetation: Witness the amazing fertility of Tenerife, lush forests with and incredible variety of trees and arrive at a spectacular 2,000 m. Visit the outstanding Botanic Garden with its rich tropical vegetation and the ceramic museum Casa Tafuriaste.

Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast.

This full day excursion takes you to the capital Santa Cruz, where you have enough time to do some tax free shopping. See the mountains of the Anaga range, of great geological interest. Lunch will be served in a typical restaurant in the tiny village of Taganana. Afterwards, swim on the beach of Almaciga, before visiting the highest point of the area, called Pico del Inglés, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view.

Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast.

This exciting full day excursion will take you to the impressive National Park of Las Cañadas del Teide, an enormous crater, situated at 2,000 m. From there emerges the majestic cone of Mount Teide, bing with 3,712 m the roof of the Spanish territory. The top can be reached by cable car. Later, visit the central part of Las Cañadas, where you will admire the different kinds of geological formations. Lunch is served in one of the typical restaurants of the area. Afterwards, see different craters where once historical eruptions had taken place.

Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast.

This morning leave for the village Garachico, visiting old typical local houses, some of them dating back to the 17^th Century. Furthermore, you will visit the parish church of Sta. Ana, the square of Simon Bolivar, a small castle and lava streams.

This evening, we propose a Canarian gala dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast.

Transfer to the airport.

Full day excursion to visit the Botanical Gardens, with its sub-tropical and exotic specimens. Afterwards, you will enter the area known as Las Cañadas, a huge, extinct volcanic crater devoid of life and habitation. Dominating all is the central peak of El Teide, at over 12,000 feet the highest mountain in Spanish territory. Lunch, including wine, water and coffee, will be served at a restaurant in this beautiful setting.

Full day excursion to the spot that the famous German explorer Humboldts visited overlooking the Orotava Valley. We will continue to the House of Torrehermosa, a beautifully renovated 16^th century aristocratic house, in the old colonial part of Orotava town. Following, we will visit the 3,000 year old Dragon Tree, the oldest of this Atlantic Island endemic species of tree, and named "Icod de los Vinos" because its branches are like the limbs of a reptile and its sap is red. Later we will go till the Playa de las Americas, nowadays the Tenerife’s major holiday area, where we will stop for a buffet lunch, including wine, water and coffee, and we will have a short time to explore it. We will end the tour with the visit to the Basilica of Candelaria, where "Our Lady of Candelaria", Tenerife’s patron Madonna, is housed.

Drive to Adeje, los menores, los chazos, las manchas, santiago del teide, cruz del camino & natural reserve of Chinyero, los silos, el tanque for lunch and camel ride, masca mirador & Playa de las Américas.

Drive to teide national park & mountain, orotava valley, village of Icod with its wines & the Drago canarian tree. Lunch & drive to Garachico and to masca old pirate village with excellent views of la Gomera.

Full day excursion to visit the Loro Parque Pavillion. Set in gardens with exquisitely manicured flower beds and stately flamingoes, and where performing parrots give a show all by themselves, as well as the dolphins. Attractions include a Sealions Show, and from an underwater glass tunnel, sharks can be seen swimming above. A bats cave and a fabulous aquarium with thousands of different colourful species are amongst some additions in the park. A simple lunch will be served at Loro Parque and includes wine, water and coffee.

Full day excursion to the Lago Martiánez, a totally artificial creation situated in Puerto de la Cruz. Lago Martiánez not only has magnificent facilities, but the architecture is both interesting and typically Canarian. We will follow the tour till a Banana Plantation. Here, the manner of cultivation of bananas can be seen, from planting to eating. A local banana liqueur is offered as well as the fruit itself.

Half day excursion to visit the Botanical Gardens, with its sub-tropical and exotic specimens. Leaving Sta. Cruz you will pass Taraconte and continue along the northern coast towards the Orotava Valley, the garden of Tenerife. Flowers and vegetables of all kinds flourish on this magnificent sweep of land from the mountains to the sea.

Drive through mountains & valleys with La Esperanza and its forest, las Cañadas National Park & extinct volcanic crater, Mount Teide with 12,270 feet of altitude, the Orotava valley, old town & banana plantations. Then to Puerto de la Cruz important city & Botanical garden, with lunch in Lago Martiánez.

Visit the lovely Boulevards of the town, the old bull ring & Botanical garden park. Drive to Guimar valley to see the pre-hispanic pyramids & park. Afterwards on the way back to the ship we will visit the Basilica of Candelaria, patron Saint of the Island.

Treasure Hunt: get to know the beauty of the island and their cultural & historical places in small groups with a map of the island, a questionnaire, some information & a photo camera. Canarian lunch with a folklore group.

Classical night: Drive to " La Casa del Vino" located in El Sauzal. It is a typical farmhouse from the 17^th century with open air cocktail, wine tasting, tapas and then to Abaco mansion with decoration of fruits & flowers for a classical music concert.