If you have never visited Tenerife before you may be wondering where it is.  Tenerife is one of the seven Canary Islands, owned by Spain but located off the northwest coast of Africa.  Tenerife is the largest of these volcanic islands and benefits from a sheltered position between the other islands.

It is known as 'the island of perpetual spring', as the temperature rarely drops below 18º centigrade, even during December and January. Dominated from the air by the massive peak of Teide which rises to 3,718m, you will find great contrasts between the green and fertile north and the more arid south.  Rainfall in the south is low and any rain that falls normally does so around the end of November.  It can take the form of tropical downpours lasting only a few minutes or hours but on occasion they can last for a day or two. Normally though the temperature is very pleasant with sun almost everyday and maximum temperatures rarely rising above 30ºC, the hottest time being mid August to September.

There is much to do, apart from marvelling at the great natural beauty of this island. An abundance of Golf courses offers a challenge for golfers of all levels and for sun worshippers you will find any number of beaches ranging from volcanic rock to golden sand. Lovers of wildlife should not miss Loro Parque with it’s collection of parrots and it’s new Planet Penguin, visit Tropical Parque to see free flying condors, eagles and other birds of prey, or why not take a boat trip to view the Whales and Dolphins. Venturing inland by car or on the frequent local buses (guaguas - pronounced 'wahwahs') you can find yourself transported back in time to sleepy hillside villages where life moves at a slower pace.  The national park around Mt Teide offers some spectacular walks and vistas and driving through the Orotava valley in springtime towards Puerto de la Cruz is an experience not to be missed.

 
Golf Del Sur Golf Course