Vacation Rentals in Tenerife

At 3,718 metres, Pico del Teide is the highest mountain in Spain and is worth a visit for its monumental size alone. In addition, it is an active volcano whose summit you can reach either on foot through the beautiful national park or by cable car. Once at the top you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the island and the volcano crater.

The pyramids of Güimar are unique witnesses of the island history and remind in their stepped form of the Maya pyramids in the rain forests of South America. Not least for this reason, some interpretations by scientists suggest that the art of building pyramids swashed from Europe to South America. Get to the bottom of this puzzle as part of a guided tour and find out what the six buildings are really all about.

Tenerife is one of the few places in the world where you can watch whales in the wild all year round. In the harbours of Los Gigantes, Playa de las Americas or Costa Adje, board one of the excursion boats and visit dolphins, pilot whales and the so-called "whale kindergarten", where especially many mothers with young animals roam the Atlantic.

The city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife with 200,000 inhabitants is one of the great highlights on the island, especially as it has a lot to offer families and culture enthusiasts as well as night owls. Stroll through the picturesque "Plaza de la Candelaria", relax in the "Parque de la Granja" or visit the art and culture centre "Tenerife Espacio de las Artes".

If you want to discover the traditional island cuisine for yourself, you should look for a restaurant where you can also find the locals. There you can get the spicy potatoes (Papas arrugadas) cooked in brine with the famous mojo sauce as well as grilled fish and seafood. You should also try the gofio made from wheat, corn, chickpeas, honey, raisins and almonds, often served with dishes such as conejo en ajo (rabbit in garlic sauce).