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Holiday information on Tenerife, Spain "One island: two very different holidays. Go south for hot sunshine and the wicked nightlife; head north for dramatic scenery and sophistication." Dramatic volcanic scenery and black sandy beaches vie for you attention on an island that is drenched in year round sunshine. Tenerife may be closer to Africa than Spain but the atmosphere is definitely Spanish – relaxed and unhurried by day, the pace hots up as the sun goes down. Beaches in Tenerife are dramatically black although there are some palm-lined stretches of golden sands which have been imported from the Sahara for your enjoyment. The warm, clear seas are perfect for water sports. Tax free shopping means that you can take advantage of cheap goods from perfumes to the latest fashion-must-haves. The best place to shop is the capital Santa Cruz which boasts a wide range of shops and department stores. Playa de las Americas is known to have the liveliest nightlife on the island with an array of bars and club open until the early hours. The other resorts offer a slightly more relaxed atmosphere and a greater variety of restaurants, putting the onus on long meals and good conversation. Tenerife is dominated by the mountains that divide the island into the arid south and the lush north. At just over 12,000 feet the volcanic Mount Teide, in Las Canadas National Park, is the highest mountain in Spain and has a cable car which runs almost to the top. The resort of Puerto de la Cruz boasts stunning views of Mount Teide, a picturesque waterfront and excellent shopping and entertainment. Here you can stroll through the old town, replete with balustraded wooden balconies, beside the main square. The south of the island is hotter and sunnier and has an impressive lunar landscape. The buzzing resort of Playa de las Americas is located here. Spanish tapas and Canarian specialities dominate the menus though in the main resorts your favourite fast food joint is never far away. If you're tempted by the local cuisine why not give 'samu' a try? It's a local fish baked on a bed of salt and served with small jacket potatoes and 'mojo', a spicy garlic sauce. Seafood plays a large part in many of the local dishes and is a real treat since it is nearly always fresh. To finish off your meal why not try a gooey but tasty liqueur made from bananas grown on the island.
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