About Tenerife

Tenerife is one of Spain's seven Canary Islands. Even though Tenerife is located off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, these small islands constitute the most sotherly part of Europe. Tenerife has enjoyed its status of being a holiday island which is visited by many millions of tourists from all over the world. It has become home for amy thousands of Northern Europeans due to its fantastic climate.

Just off the African coast, on the same latitude as Florida, Tenerife enjoys year round sunshine, which means you can be on the beach sunbathing in January, golfing in February, windsurfing in March and never have to think of heavier clothing than maybe a light cardigan for the late night barbeques in December.

Proximity

Tenerife is only a short four hour flight from Britain, with hundreds of flights per week all year round from 30 different airports in the UK. You can decide at a day's notice to fly out or hop back to Britain and with so many flights to choose from you can surf the internet to check out the price/timing that is right for you.

Peace of Mind

As part of the European Community, your Tenerife property is protected by European laws and building regulations. (In other words you are afforded the same protection here as you would receive in Britain!) Excellent medical facilities and schools, both English and Spanish are available at reasonable prices. British pensioners have access to reciprocal medical treatment.

Home Comforts

With a British population of around 30,000 residents out of a total island population of 600,000 you have easy access to British foods, newspapers, television, books, however with the large Canarian population you don't have to go far to enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

Cost of Living

As a holiday maker you may have noticed that eating out, drinking, cigarettes and petrol are much cheaper here than in the UK. For the British who live here and use the hypermarkets and local restaurants the difference is even more profound but there are other advantages you may not have thought of, like no heating bills, rates that average around GBP140 a year and a one-climate wardrobe.

The Island

From Mount Teide at 12,000 feet with its dramatic volcanic landscapes to the sandy beaches and lush tropical forests in the north, Tenerife is a collection of microclimates and it is hard to imagine more variety on any other island of a similar size.

Canarian Culture

Every town and village in Tenerife has its own fiesta where giant paellas are cooked, lively Canarian music is played, local handicrafts are demonstrated and sold and the people turn out in their best clothes to promenade and enjoy the spectacle with their family and friends. Second only to Rio De Janeiro, the Santa Cruz Carnival is a world class event lasting for three weeks every February/March. Visitors and performers arrive from all over the world to participate and enjoy the entertaining, spectacular and culinary extravaganza.

Cuisine

It is true that the great British breakfast, beloved of holidaymakers in the resorts of Las Americas, is alive and well on the island, however for the more adventurous there are a number of first class restaurants in the countryside specializing in Canarian and Spanish food. On the coast in any of the fishing villages in the South there is a mouth-watering variety of the freshest seafood available at incredible prices. On the international side in the South we have Thai, Indian, Belgian, French, Moroccan, Lebanese, Chinese, Swiss, German, Italian, Vietnamese, Mexican and Japanese.

Activities

Every type of water sport is catered for from big game fishing, excellent windsurfing and diving to sailing and angling. On land there are six golf courses in the South, many tennis and bowling facilities, stables for horse riding, aqua parks, zoos, nature parks, and there are wonderful walks and trails for all levels of hikers.

Way of Life

Ask anyone who lives in Tenerife if they have any regrets and the usual reply is that they wish they'd come here sooner. The way of life in the Canaries is more relaxed. People have more time for other people; they smile more, feel healthier, are more active and generally get more out of life.