Cheap holidays to Tenerife, Canaries from Cardiff

Tenerife Holidays

Golf courses, yacht marinas, conference centres, theme parks... Tenerife offers a complete range of leisure activities to satisfy all kinds of tastes.

Tenerife is the big brother of the island chain, forming the province of the same name, along with the Islands of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Located between the 28th and 29th parallel north and between 16ºC and 17ºC west, it is also the highest of the Canary Islands. It shares, with the other Islands, one of the most pleasant and mildest climates in the world, and is the holiday destination for four million visitors a year.

On the Island, you can combine a peaceful stay with some healthy walking or rural tourism, or a beach holiday in the sun with a slightly more high risk sport like windsurfing, climbing, sailing, paragliding, diving or horseback riding

Tenerife, without a doubt the sparkling gem of the Canary Islands. Located just off the West coast of Africa with cultures, cuisines and weather to match! As the largest of the Canary Islands, the most popular and definitely boasting the most to do, it is a great place to take a holiday all year round, whether its Casinos you like or wandering through the unspoilt hills of this dormant volcanic haven. The north of the island is definitely the place to visit if you're looking for a break from the norm whilst the stunning south coast is perfect for family holidays. With its large towns and every amenity available you are sure to have a good time! Black beaches are one of the most famous features of the island - very different to the other well known areas of Spain! However years ago it was thought that the black sands were a turn off for tourists, so the mass movement of sand from the glorious Sahara desert was unleashed - now many of the beaches of the south of Tenerife have sands to match those of the sun drenched coasts of Africa! Mount Teide's snow topped peak is the head of the island too! Boasting spectacular views and to die for scenery! Making this big island the absolute leader of all the Spanish islands when it comes to finding something different.
Brits have been heading over to Tenerife for decades and the island has held strong as a firm favourite. The average climate is at about 20ºC - however soaring temperatures are known during the peak summer, and winter months! With a huge variety of resorts ranging from the very big, to the very small, some lively and others sleepy little fisherman's villages, A holiday to Tenerife suits everyone! A great place to take the whole family or just chill out with friends. Offering one of the world's most diverse landscapes to, this island is forever popular with nature lovers too! Flora and Fauna is at its best of all the Mediterranean islands and cheap holidays to Tenerife are an absolute must for bird watchers, walkers, adventurers and those just after something special.
Visiting this fabulous volcanic island is definitely a holiday with a difference! At just 4 hours flight time away from the UK to, a trip here cannot be missed! With its own mixture of climates to, this island really has plenty to offer. With panoramic scenery, sun kissed beaches, lively nightlife and tip top hotels, you're not going to get board on a holiday of any duration. Cheap holidays are also available all year round, with high temperatures and sun tan opportunities from January to December too, there really is no excuse! For lively holidays the world renowned Playa de las Americas is unmissable, streets lined with clubs, bars, casinos and all the best of Mardi Gras! For those after a little more of the peace and quiet factor head to the north of the island! With dynamic backdrops, wildlife galore and endless beaches this really is the place to be. Puerto De La Cruz has always been popular. Great for shopping and sightseeing in its quirky, charming old town.

Boasting a huge mix and being the ideal for all it is no wonder that hundreds of thousands of people flock to Tenerife year after year. Over 60 percent of holiday makers heading for the island nestle in the beautiful south, the north has been fairly untouched by mass tourism! Allowing you to have the best of both worlds and your most idyllic holiday!
Shopping in Tenerife is not to be missed. With the holidays coming in relatively cheap too, you really can spoil yourself! With the old towns and cities of the island like Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos offering funky boutiques and lively markets. Anything and everything can be found in the markets of Playa de las Americas. The stalls are teaming with bags, clothes, food and all things Spanish. For those after something a little less controversial, live the great outdoors life. Rejuvenate during a hiking trial, check out the water sports on the beaches and visit one of the islands dormant volcanoes! Whale and Dolphin spotting can even be had - a popular past time for children and adults alike. Sample some of the islands favourite delicacies, fish is in its prime and at great value prices too! For those with less adventurous taste buds - do not fret as the variety of cuisines in Tenerife is huge. Check out the expected Spanish menus or sample something entirely different - Thai, Indian, Italian and even American restaurants are easily found. Pubs and English style cafes are also very apparent for those after a quick fix too!