Top Tenerife Attractions

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If you are fond of nature and nature-related activities, then you will have a handful of experience in Tenerife, Spain. Known for its beautiful natural attractions, falling in love with the island easily happens in no time. Here are some of the attractions that you should not miss when visiting Tenerife:

Mount Teide

Known in Spanish as Pico del Teide, Mount Teide is Spain’s and the Atlantic Islands’ highest peak. As a volcano, Mount Teide is third of the world’s largest coming after Hawaii’s Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. An active volcano, which last erupted in 1909, Mount Teide and its whole surrounding make up the Teide National Park which was recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Since the organization’s recognition of the place, Mount Teide was then included in Spain’s Twelve Treasures. Attracting over 2.8 million visitors every year, Teide is considered to be Canary Islands’ and the country’s most visited national park.

Masca

A small yet very picturesque village, Masca is often named as Tenerife’s second most famous destinations (next to Mount Teide). It is home to only around 150 people. Aside from its breathtaking views, Masca is also interesting mainly for the fact that it has never been attacked by pirates. The village lies in the Teno mountains which is just about 800 meters from Tenerife’s northwesternmost point.

Hells Ravine

A ravine lying in Adeje, a town on Tenerife southern part, Hells Ravine is known in Spanish as Barranco del Infierno. It has the deepest gorge not only in the island but the whole Canary Islands as well. To reach the area, one has to take a hike from Adeje for about 3-4 hours, thus, it is advised to wear strong footwear and additional clothes. Reaching the ravine, you will be in awe with its breathtaking sights which include an 80-meter high waterfall.

If you intend to visit the gorge, make sure to book early as only 220 people are allowed to check and explore it each day.

Parks

Tenerife has a number of parks that tourists will truly enjoy. Among these are the Cactus and Animal Park, Amazonia, and Bananera – Jardines del Atlantico which are located next to each other, saving you from traveling from one place to another.

Tenerife has a lot in store for its tourists, all spelled in N-A-T-U-R-E. So grab you backpacks, put on your rubber shoes and apply you sunblock for that exhilarating adventure in the island!