Tenerife.      Situated of the African coast with tempretures of 18 to 25 degrees average all year round Tenerife is the largest of the Canary islands   its temperate climate makes it an ideal holiday destination summer or winter with family freindly resorts There is plenty to see and do on Tenerife Tenerife is a diverse island with dramatic landscapes the north is more lush greener and with more rain fall to the south much dryer not so cultivated the largest of the canary island covering an area off 2,036sq km.   The south of the island is where the larger tourist resorts of Las Americas and Los Cristianos are situated and further south the dramatic cliffs of Los Gigates to the center the highest mountain in spain Mt Teide   (3718m) situated in the national park.Tenerife has many attractions away from the tourist resorts such as the 3.000   year   old dragon tree at Icod de los vinos the pyramids of Guimar and other places such as Masca know as the hidden village there plenty of things to see and do in tenerife.                                                              The currency is the euro and Spanish is the official laungage English and German are widley spoken in the resorts. Tenerife is duty free although a member of EU and a autominos region of Spain             Places to visit .                 While in   Tenerife there are many interesting towns to visit such as Massca know as the hidden village the old capital of La Laguna and its many fine buildings ,La Ortava   and visit     Los Balcones or visit Icod de los Vinos and see the three thousand year old Dragon tree. Visit the dramatic cliffs off Los Gigantes enter the volcanic national park and go to the summit of Mt Teide on the cable car {wind speed permitting}and on clear day see the surounding Canary islands. The capital Santa   Cruse good for you shoppers and the place where the cruise ships dock   Tenerife is a diverse island and has more to offer than just the resort towns please take the opertunity to visit some of Tenerifes interesting places.                                                       Theme Parks     There are a number of theme and zoo parks in Tenerife mostly located in the south of the island with exeption of the wonderfull Loro Park in the north a day out here is not to be missed with worlds largest collection of parrots they also have dolfins and the best penquin display ive seen they recreate the antartic enviorment with snow and ice this is the only place you will see this its a must. There are many other species of animals in Loro park alligators,chimps,tigers,sealions and much more a great day out .Jungle park which is near Los Cristianos is another intersting animal park with Parrot shows,penguins,white tigers and the game bird display there is a free bus from Los cristianos and Las Americas .There is also Camel Park near Los Cristianos withe camel rides the breading center and canarian farm free bus from Los Cristianos .Dont forget the sky park in Las americas and Aqualand water park and dolphinarium in Costa Adeje water slides ,rapids and great fun for the family again a free bus from Los Cristianos and Las americas.   All the above trips can be booked at Los Cristanos travel in Cristian Sur .