Is Tenerife going upmarket?
“IS TENERIFE ONLY A FISH & SHIPS DESTINATION?“ For the last few years the island of Tenerife
“IS TENERIFE ONLY A FISH & SHIPS DESTINATION?“
For the last few years the island of Tenerife have been promoting itself as a new fresh, renovated and upcoming destination. Gone are the days when the island only attracted cheap package tourists looking for cheap 2 star hotels, non stop night clubs, cheap fish n chips. etc.
Compared to any other holiday destination in Spain, Tenerife has gone through more changes and invested more into re vamping itself as a quality and upmarket destination. Infrastructure has been improved, and tourists can now enjoy beautiful avenues decorated with palm trees and flowers, all the way from Los Cristianos through Las Americas and all the way to Costa Adejes, Torviscas and Fanabe areas.
It is specially the south of Tenerife that has undergone this transformation. But also the north of the islandhave seen some exciting new developments, the most famous one is probably the new concert house in Santa Cruz, Auditorium de Tenerife.
The biggest improvements you will find is with the Tenerife hotels! The south of the Island is now boosting of new 4 and 5 star hotels. The hotel that started this trend was Hotel Bahia Del Duque more than 10 years ago. The hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Europe today, and have received many prestigious awards over the years. In the front you will find the beautiful Playa Del Duque beach.
Hotel Bahia Del Duque
Playa Del Duque
Some of the other 5 star hotels in Costa Adeje are: Hotel Grand Tacande, Sheraton, Costa Adeje Grand Hotel, Royal Garden Villas, Las Villas Bahia del Duque, Hotel Nirvaria, Grand Hotel Anthelia. Click here to view more…
You will also find some fantastic and luxury 5 star hotels in Arona, Los cristianos and Playa las Americas: Hotel Villa Cortez, Regency Country Club, Hotel Sir Anthony, Cleopatra Palace Mare Nostrum, Golf Hotel Las Madrigueras, Click here to view more…
Golfing in Tenerife has become one of the main attractions for golfers from all over Europe. No wonder, because Tenerife now offers 9 beatiful courses designed to cater both for beginners to the more advanced players. Tenerife have lately hosted both Spanish Opens and PGA tours. The courses are: Golf Las Americas, Golf Del Sur, Costa Adeje Golf, Abama Golf, Buena Vista Golf, Los Palos Golf, Amarilla Golf, Real Club De Tenerife (north of the Island), Tecina Golf (La Gomera).
Costa Adeje Golf Golf Las Americas
For those who just want to unwind and relax, why not try out some of the many Tenerife SPAs. To mention a few: Aqua Spa, Vita Nova Spa, and in the near future Hotel Bahia del Duque is opening a fantastic new SPA.
Who would think some years ago that Tenerife restaurants would offer some of the best dining in Europe! Whatever taste or style you preffer, Tenerife dining can offer you everything. For typical Canarian food, try some of the many Tascas, small cosy local restaurants. Try out: Tasca De Mi Abuelo in Los Cristianos. Other typical spanish restaurants one have to try while in Tenerife: Meson Castellano, Molino Blanco, Mojo Picon. For fine dining a visit to the award winning Restaurant La Estancia is a must! Click here for more info…
Before I finish this little blog, I feel I have to share with you one of the latest attractions here in Tenerife - The Siam Park! The Water Kingdom as they call it is just a fantastic new attraction that has been described as one of the best water parks in the world by the media. Siam Park is owned by the same family who for many years have run the very beautiful Loro Parque in Puerto de La Cruz, visited by millions over the years. Siam Park is a combination of some of the biggest and most exciting water slides and features in the world, but also beautiful tropical gardens surrounding the slides and the relaxing Lazy River. Here you will also find one of the biggest artificial beaches in the world, matched with some of the biggest artificial waves you can find! Entering the park, you are met by a beatiful pool with Sea Lions, then after this you wander into the Floating Village, all themed with Thai dragons and decoration. This is an attraction in it self that will make families travel to Tenerife in the future years to come!
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Richard
To find more information about all the above please also check out webtenerife.com, the official tenerife tourism site.
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