Mount Teide, the dormant volcano which dominates the centre of the island stands at 12,200 feet high - and is the highest point in Spain. Its peak can be seen from all of the other Canary Islands. The island is full of natural contrasts, the south being totally different, both visually and climatically, to the North. There are vast areas of stunning natural scenery and a tour of Mount Teide quickly reveals why this particular area was chosen as the backdrop to scenes in famous films such as Star Wars, Planet of the Apes and the Ten Commandments. Volcanic cones are distributed randomly over the whole islands surface and contribute to the amazing landscape.

As in Gran Canaria, this mountainous inheritance has resulted in the south being arid countryside and the north of island green and abundant with banana trees. Mount Teide on Tenerife is the largest mountain in Spain which towers over 3000 metres above the national park of 'Las Cañadas'. The north of the island is lush and fruitful which compliments the contrast of black sand on the rugged coastline washed by Atlantic Breakers

In the north, is the capital resort of Santa Cruz. The south of the island used to be more barren but has now many green areas watered by artificial watersystems. The south is the location for the popular fun resorts of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. You will also find most white sand beaches in the south.

Also in the south is the up and coming resort of El Medano which is well known for the World Champion Windsurfing Contest which is held and televised from there annually. A small friendly resort with a couple of beaches that are frequented by naturists and several other beaches perfect for families.