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The Island of Tenerife
Apart from the beautiful countryside, it's well-worth visiting the lovely city of La Laguna - the second largest city on the island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site on account of its university, which was founded in 1792. The island's other World Heritage Site is the extraordinary area around volcanic Mount Teide. At 3,718 metres, Teide is the highest mountain in Spain and its volcanic activity three gave rise to the Canary Islands. And Teide has never been completely quiet ever since. After a very busy period in the eighteenth century, the last eruption was in 1909 at the Chinyero Volcano in Santiago. A visit to the Teide National Park is a must for any visitor - the volcanic landscape of the summit, semi-desert areas, extensive pine forests and the subtropical valleys make for an extraordinarily varied experience. But it's the beaches that most tourists come for. I personally prefer the black volcanic pebble beaches in the north, but it's not surprising that the golden fine sand of Costa Adeje in the south is what draws the majority of visitors. Whatever part of the coast you choose, you'll find the island a perfect spot for sea fishing and scuba diving, and remember to take a few Canary Islands bananas in your picnic.
Football on TenerifeAfter a period in Segunda, Tenerife look set to return to Primera for the 2009-10 season. Whilst rarely amongst the top teams, their moment of fame came in the early-nineties when they effectively handed La Liga to Barcelona on a plate by beating Real Madrid in the last game for two consecutive seasons.There are currently no Tenerife teams in Segunda B but plenty in Group 12 of Tercera. There's actually a very lively semi-professional and amateur scene on the island with many clubs competing in regional Federació Tinerfeña de Futbol competitions against teams from other islands. Return To Regions of Spain
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