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Tenerife is the largest and most popular of the Canary Islands and rests approximately four hours flying time from the UK and central Europe. There are daily scheduled flights from Manchester and Gatwick and weekly flights, Sunday, Tuesday and Friday from most UK international airports. Located off the West Coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean the islands are warmed by the Gulf Stream ensuring water temperatures are usually between 19ºC and 21ºC, making the islands popular with scuba divers wishing to explore the rich and varied sea life that inhabits the volcanic seascapes. | |
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The Island of Eternal Spring as it is known, provides the perfect climate year round. A minimum average winter temperature of 70ºF, provides a superb climate for the sports enthusiasts and sun worshipper alike. In the summer the Island is cooled by the gentle Atlantic breezes ensuring a temperature of 85ºF is rarely exceeded.
El Barranco Resort, in Pebble Beach Village sits on the southern tip of Tenerife, conveniently situated 15 minutes from the south airport in the region of San Miguel. From here the excellent motorway network enables you to easily explore the whole of the island. To the west the major tourist towns of Las Americas and Los Cristianos are a 15 minute drive and a further 30 minutes brings you to the stunning cliffs of Los Gigantes. To the east you can visit the sophisticated capital of Santa Cruz with its fine art, architecture and boulevards lined with cafés in around 45 minutes. Just 10 minutes away from the capital is the old colonial town of La Laguna, now a UNESCO site by virtue of its beautifully preserved buildings and narrow cobbled streets. A further 25 minutes and you can explore the breathtaking scenery of the North of the Island, Puerto de la Cruz and Icod de los Vinos are traditional towns not to be missed. |
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