Tenerife: A delight for your senses.

The Atlantic Ocean bathes Tenerife, and hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the world bathe on Tenerife's beaches, attracted by the lovely weather and natural surroundings. There's a reason for the moniker "island of eternal spring," much of it having to do with the trade winds that blow through here. It's the largest of the Canary islands and a land of contrasts. The green north is a counterpoint to the volcanic landscape; the beaches mingle with dramatic ravines and sea cliffs; its colonial quarters have been joined by a growing wave of modern architecture such as Santiago Calatrava's Santa Cruz Auditorium. There is so much to do on this island, but you should place at the top of your list an exploration of the historic quarter of San Cristóbal de la Laguna and a visit to the extraordinary Teide National Park, Spain's most visited and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.