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Attractions Nearby Tenerife
(Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain)



Tenerife is one of seven Canary Islands standing in the Atlantic Ocean, close to mainland Spain. Many other island attractions lie close to Tenerife, with Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote being the other main islands, all located to the east of Tenerife, with 'island hopping' being particularly popular. All three of these islands can be easily reached from Tenerife by plane or ferry and are major tourist resorts, full of world-class attractions. Most flights between the islands are handled by the Tenerife Norte airport, which is close to Santa Cruz.

The smaller island attractions of La Palma, Gomera and Hierro can be found on the western side of Tenerife and although less popular with tourists, still have much to offer. Here is some further information about some of the main attractions nearby Tenerife.




Tenerife Attractions Nearby: Gran Canaria - Tenerife to Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
One of the biggest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria has a population of 735,000 and is near to Tenerife and easy to reach, with a number of regular ferries and speedy jetfoils available. Departing twice daily, the journey between Tenerife to Gran Canaria lasts just 80 minutes, leaving from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arriving in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the island's capital. Full of charming villages, such as Arucas, Teror and Vega de San Mateo, other attractions on Gran Canaria include the yachting town of Puerto de Mogán, the tourist resort of Maspalomas and the beaches around Playa del Inglés, where sunbathing, swimming and general water sports are very much the order of the day.

Close to Tenerife, many families choose to visit Gran Canaria for the superb tourist attractions and theme parks, such as Cocodrilo Parque (Crocodile Park) in Villa de Agüimes, and Holiday World in Maspalomas - which is full of fast roller coasters and rides. Those travelling from Tenerife looking for more historical attractions on Gran Canaria will not be disappointed, with the Catedral de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas Cathedral) dating back around 600 years, and the Cenobio de Valerón in Santa Maria de Guia being full of pre-Hispanic remains and old artefacts.
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Tenerife attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Tenerife attraction admission: free

Tenerife Attractions Nearby: Fuerteventura - Tenerife to Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
Further to the east from Tenerife, Fuerteventura is connected to Tenerife by regular weekly ferries and faster jetfoils, travelling between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Fuerteventura's harbour town of Morro Jable. Full of attractions for all ages, Fuerteventura is an easy going island with a population of around 65,000 and always popular with holidaymakers from Tenerife. Most people visiting Fuerteventura enjoy the island's many spectacular beaches, including the Playa de Sotavento de Jandia, which stretches for around 20 km / 12 miles. Apart from its beaches, Fuerteventura is also known for its exceptional range of water sport attractions, which include windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling, together with a number of excellent golf courses and a lively nightlife. Close to Fuerteventura, the Isla Lobos (Los Lobos Island) is an important nature reserve, with inexpensive ferry trips available from Corralejo.
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Tenerife attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Tenerife attraction admission: free

Tenerife Attractions Nearby: Lanzarote - Tenerife to Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Standing roughly to the northeast of Tenerife and directly above Fuerteventura, Lanzarote is a vibrant island with a population of around 102,000. Much of Lanzarote has been greatly shaped by famous local César Manrique, who is responsible for many imposing buildings and structures, particularly around the island's Tahiche area. Lanzarote is full of superb holiday resorts, together with an endless selection of beaches, including the Playa Blanca, Papagayo and also the Puerto del Carmen beaches. Further inland you will find a host of superb attractions, both natural and man-made. Regularly visited by both locals and tourists from Tenerife, some of Lanzarote's best attractions include the vast Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, the volcanic Los Jameos del Agua (Water Caverns) and the nearby Cueva De Los Verdes (Green Caves). For families travelling to Lanzarote from Tenerife, attractions not to be missed include Guinate Tropical Park - containing a collection of exotic birds and animals, and Rancho Texas Park - featuring birds of prey, crocodiles and many other attractions, including a gold mine.
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Tenerife attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Tenerife attraction admission: free

 
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