Off the beaten beach in Tenerife
ÂFor instance Loro Park offers a range of wildlife such as jaguars, tigers, gorillas and marine animals such as dolphin and sea-lions which can be viewed through an underwater glass tunnel. Another Water Park worth a visit is the Octopus Water Theme park which is open all year round and also offers family fun with dolphin shows, water slides, tubes, diving boards and pools. The Las Aguilas Park also has penguin feeding, eagle flights and is an ecological park which adds to its aesthetic value.
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Tenerife also has quaint villages that showcase traditional cultures and amazing views such as Masca which is enjoyed by hikers who walk to the base of the Los Gigantes cliffs or Taganana which is more remote but is famous for its rose wine and fresh fish meals and is ideal to soak up the natural beauty of the surroundings. The Los Gigantes cliffs or Cliff of the Giants is a sheer cliff that plunges into the sea and is abut 500 to 800 meters high.
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For more mystery visit the Guimar Pyramids on the east coast of Tenerife. Believed by many to have been built by a very ancient maritime civilization there have as yet been no conclusive theories regarding these structures. For the more conventional visit the picturesque snow capped mountains of Mount Teide. Being the highest point in Spain it is easy to access by cable car, which however does not run if the weather is too windy. Be swept away by the breathtaking views once on top and gain a once in a life time experience.
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The National History Museum is a good place to visit to gain first had knowledge regarding Tenerife history, from the Spanish conquest up to present day Spain. Housed in a majestic 16th century building, it is a cultural experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Visitors can also tour the historic churches such as the Church of Our Lady of Conception which has been designated a National Historic Artistic monument.
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For entertainment that is a little more modern visit the Patch which is a multi level commercial centre filled with shops, bars and restaurants ensuring something for every member of the family. Most bars are children friendly and most are open till the wee hours of the morning, while the surrounding area of the Patch is suitable for pedestrians and quite safe. For more entertainment visit Veronicas and Starco where the Starco Centre as the Tramps nightclub which has regular event nights with chart topping DJs ensuring the parties are always throbbing with action.
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Hotels and accommodations are easy to find in Tenerife, it being such a popular holiday destination. With proper research the ideal Tenerife hotel, apartment or villa can be found to suit an individual budget. A guarantee though is that hotels in Tenerife are all geared to provide maximum comfort to guests while they enjoy their vacation in Tenerife.