The village of Tijoco Bajo in the south west of Tenerife provides the necessities for visitors, including a mini-market, pharmacy, bars and restaurants, but perhaps its biggest plus is its location. Within a few minutes’ drives, you can be at the beach, or in the mountains, as the village is situated between the coast and the incredible Parque Nacional del Teide.
The island’s main tourism centres lie just down the coast. Playa de las Americas is a haven for water-sports, beach life and nightlife, and has some good family attractions too. The Thai-themed water park, Siam Park, is perhaps a little more imaginative than most, while dolphin and whale watching is sure to enchant both children and adults.
Once a small fishing town, Los Cristianos is now a popular resort with beautiful golden sands and a promenade full of good eateries. It’s also not a bad place to shop, with all sorts of interesting boutiques, and cafés to keep you going in between.
For all the fun to be had at the resorts, it’s the natural beauty that keeps people coming back to Tenerife. Hiking in the rugged Anaga Mountains comes highly recommended – a trail leading you from the Mercedes Forest to Punta del Hidalgo on the northern coast shows you a completely different side of the island.
The National Park’s 10-mile-wide volcanic crater dominates central Tenerife, with mighty Mount Teide reaching a peak of over 12,000 feet. The cable car trip is more than rewarding, as you survey the breathtaking scene over the Canaries.
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The Region
The charming fishing village of La Caleta is located just a stone's throw away from one of the busiest holiday areas on the island and a must-visit if you are staying in the south of Tenerife. People who are lucky enough to know about this gem tend to come here and enjoy the best seafood restaurants on the island or take a dip into the amazingly clear, turquoise-coloured waters.
There are no sandy beaches in La Caleta. The shoreline is rocky, but you can find plenty of stairs, making access to the sea easier. The clarity of the sparkling turquoise waters will invite you to take a dip.
La Caleta's traditional fiestas give travellers the opportunity to experience something authentically Spanish. Although many of these celebrations are essentially religious, they are yet another reason to party until the sun rises in Spain.
