 
Tenerife is the largest of the seven Canary Islands just off the coast of Africa.
If you are looking for a quality holiday in the sunshine then Tenerife is for you.
Blessed with year round sunshine Tenerife, and with an average temperature of 27°C, it is easy to see why it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Dominated by the ancient presence of the dormant volcano, El Teide, this truly is an island of contrasts, from the lush greenery of the north to the sun baked expanses of the south. With spectacular scenery, sporting activities and exciting nightlife, it is no wonder that Tenerife is one of the most popular tourist hot spot's. |
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| Reina Sofia Airport - Tenerife South. The airport is located in the south of the island, 60km (37.5 miles) from the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Bus service is scheduled according to flight arrivals. Taxis are available. |
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The Euro is now the official currency of 12 EU member states. Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. |
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| It is normal practice to leave a tip of around 10% of the total bill. |
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International country code: 34
Telephone Area Code: 922
Emergency 112 |
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| GMT (GMT + 1 between Apr-Oct) |
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Offices: Winter: Monday to Friday 9a.m. to 6p.m.
Summer: Monday to Friday 8a.m. to 3p.m.
Government: Monday to Friday 9a.m. to 2p.m.
Retail: Monday to Friday 10a.m. to 6p.m. slightly shorter hours during the weekend summer.
Banks are usually open on weekdays from 08.00 - 14.00, and some will also open on Saturday till mid-day. (No Sat opening Jun-Oct) |
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The islands are only 300km west of the Western Sahara desert, making the climate much warmer in winter than in Britain.
Southern Tenerife is much warmer and dryer than the North having a more desert appearance than the more lush tropical appearence of the North with many banana plantations. The South remains relativly rain free, any rain that does fall is usually between October and February.
Average daytime temperatures remain at 22°C for most of the year. The island can be windy. |
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| The Canary Islands are situated off the northwest coast of Africa and consist of seven islands which are divided into two provinces. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands. It’s situated 200 miles off the west coast of North West Africa. It is dominated by Mount Teide, the extinct volcano that stands at 12,198 feet high (3718m), being the highest mountain of Spanish territory. |
