Travel The Fascinating Islands - Canary Islands  Sightseeing / Attractions Of Canary Islands:
2. Tenerife:
The largest among all the Islands in the Canary Islands is Tenerife, the largest mount on the Island is Teide which is a Volcano mount, the highest in all of Spain, aslso being the highest elevation in the Atlantic Ocean, there are several banana and tomato plantations in Tenerife as well. Tenerife is an all year cycling destination which makes the place really adventurous for people who enjoy out door sports hiking and mountain climbing.
 Things To Do In Tenerife / Places To Visit In Tenerife / Towns Of Tenerife:
Taraconte: Taraconte is a small village located in the northeast of Tenerife and 4 kms away from the Tenerife North Airport. Taraconte is picturesque and is famous for the red wine that is manufactured in the area also also a specializing in honey rum, one should not leave the region without sampling these items. Most of Taraconte is farmland area however , a major part of the population occupies the urban rather than the rural areas of taraconte, concentrating mainly on tourism. Playa de las Americas, Playa de los Cristianos, Playa de las Galletas, Playa de El Puertito, Playa del Roque, Playa de las Caletillas, Las Gaviotas, Las Teresitas, are the names of certain beaches that are present on the Island of Tenerife.
Candelaria: Candelaria is a city in the south east part of Tenerife, The city is also a suburban area of the Santa Cruz City area. This place is noted for the Catholics and pilgrimage consecrated to the patroness of the Island , the virgin Of Candelaria and the name of the famous church is Basílica de la Virgen de la Candelaria.
 La Orotava: La Orotava is a town filled with houses most of which are manors built during the 17th century , most of the mountains and hills in this area is mainly towards the south, and most of La Orotava is dominated by urban areas mostly .It is believed that the town of La Orotava is one of the most aristocratic due to the remnants of the renaissance mansions .The Island's monumental houses with beautifully designed balconies are referred to as Casas de los BalconesThe skyline is is given shape by the twin towers of Iglesia De la Conception which is Gothic master piece. The Iglesia De San Agustin is a Baroque master pieceThe best time to visit the place is during the feast of Corpus Christi, held in the month of June when the streets are covered with flowers Mount Tiede is a beholding sight that can be witnessed from La Orotava especially when it is covered with snow flowers .There are two places of that can be visited in the place are Museo De Ceramica a small mansion for Spanish Poetry and the Museo De Artesania Iberoamerica a former church convent Latin American and Spanish handicrafts.
Güimar: Güimar is town and a valley in the eastern part of Tenerife Island with large banana plantations, and ethnographic pyramids park pyramids of Güimar or Gaunche Pyramids .The Malpais De Güimar or the ( bad lands of Guimar) which cinsists of a volcanic cone and the highest point is Montaña Grande.The Pyramids of Guimar are 6 structures of rectangular terrace structures in pyramid form which was built on a lava stone without the use of any mortar located in the district of chacona.These pyramids were discovered 1987, showing resemblance to the pyrmaids in Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, Peru and Mexico. these Pyramids are located in such a way that they mark the position of both the summer and winter solstices .It is also belived that these pyramids cannot be older in than 19the century.
 Los Realejos: Los Realejos is located to the north side of Tenerife close to the village of Guimar , it is on the slopes of the Tigaiga Mountain range, and at the edge of the La Orotava valley on the north coast .The Island's oldest church is present in In Los Realejos Alto, the spot where the defeated Guanche kings were baptized into the Christian faith , the Church of Santiago Apóstol.. the Spire of the church rising up to the sky with a backdrop of Tigaiga Mountain range defining the skyline is amazing view of God's creation and man's imagination.There are several other monuments of interest as well .The town of has both an upper and a lower center Los Realejos. The Island is filled with an amazing collection of Drago trees, for those who like to walk can go down to Los Realejos Bajo a historical block serving as a good example of 16th century architecture.On May third of every year, the two fireworks factories that run in Los Realejos where there is pyroterchnical display of firework same weekend hosts another show The Flypa International Paragliding Festival, which includes magnificent air display , beach parties and concerts involving performances by major bands over a period of three to four days. A good walk in Los Realejos will take a person from the San Pedro mirador, through palm groves , crossing a Hacienda ( which is a ranch with a house ) right up to the small fort of San Ferfnandez.
 Icod de los Vinos Icod de los Vinos is popularly called the "Town Of Mythological Dragon Tree" which is almost a thousand years old Icod de los Vinos is a part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Island of Tenerife. This is another Island in the Canary Islands which is known for its wine.
Garachico: Garachico is present in the north coast of Tenerife with black sands and natural basins it is believed that this village had once been a very important port.Although the place was almost destroyed as it has overcome Bubonic plague, floods , storms , fires and volcanic eruptions.However what is worth while is that the place has churches that have beeen retored to beauty, and swimmimg pool made out of volcanic rocks. Garachico consists of two hotels for those who visit the place .The main attractions in Garachico are ..the sea water rock pools , where one can explore the marine life present on that part of the island with different kinds of rocks The other attraction is the Plaza De La Libertad, for which one will have to pay a small entry fee, in order to enter the ruins of a former convent of san Fracisco. In Hotel Quinta Roja’s shop the view from the courtyard is delectable opportunity to feast your eyes with a beautiful sight. The clock tower which leads to the church of Santa Ana which includes a corn paste figure of Christ made by the Tarasco Indians in the 16th century .
 Santiago Del Teide: Santiago Del Teide is a high altitude valley with a nice landscape and an articulate coastline called Acantilados de los Gigantes. which has a height of 600 metres in certain parts of the cliffs of the coastline, and the sea bed is not deeper than 30 meters , and is good place for diving and marine exploration. Therefore the municipality of Santiago Del Teide extends from the coast to the foothills of the Teide Range .The place is a contrast between agricultural and tourist areas . Tomato plantations are extensive along with banana plantations .The agricultural areas in this place are Tamaimo and Arguayo whereas the beaches of Puerto de Santiago and in Los Gigantes. are tourist areas .
 San Cristobal de la Laguna: The former capital:: San Cristobal de la Laguna: was the former capital of Tenerife and also contains the most important university as it was the first university of the Island .This city was found in 1497, with several monumental buildings which have been declared have been declared as world monuments by ( UNESCO)This city shelters the the legendary house of Catalina Lercaro's spectrum, along with the incorrupt body of Sister Maria de Jesus, and the Christ of La Laguna Cristo de La Laguna). Another emblematic building of the city is the Cathedral of La Laguna, which is the catholic cathedral of Tenerife and his diocese (Diocese of Tenerife). The church Iglesia de la Concepción , the church Santo Domingo, convents San Juan Bautista, Santa Catalina de Siena and Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna are among the most important religious buildings of La Laguna. The palaces of Casas del Corregidor: Casa Alvarado Bracamonte, Casa Riquel, Palacio de Lercaro and Palacio de Nava. are fine examples of civil architecture.
 National Park El Teide: The land scape in this region has been carved out by the great forces of volcanic eruptions and Christopher Comumbus was a witness to the last eruption which had takeb place 1492 from the Island of La Gomera,before continueing his discovery journey to America.The Site of National Park El Teide was declared a national park in 1954, and contains an accumalation of volcanic materialamounting to 12 million cubic meters, structured as formations called Narices del Teide ( noses of Teide )One can get access to the now extinct volcano by either or cable car that will carry a person almost to the summit. From the peak, one can see the neighboring islands of Gran canaria, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.
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