The Beaches of Tenerife

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by admin on July 21, 2010

If you have plans to visit the island of Tenerife, then you have probably already done some research on it. You then know that most of the beaches there are black sand because of the volcanic rock foundations.  There are few natural beaches on this island so the tourists have little space for sun bathing.  Because of this, the resorts have been built and they have imported golden sand from other areas.  The visitors to this island stay mainly in the south end because there are more hours of sun there.  One of the biggest tourist areas is the city of Arona in the Santa Cruz of Tenerife province.  Just about two million tourists visit that area each years. 

If you are one who has booked your holidays in Tenerife, then you will be sure to find many lovely beaches that are both small and beautiful.  These small beaches are protected by man -made breakwaters so the man-made beaches do not get washed away. Because so many people visit this island for the beach fun, you should be prepared to encounter many other tourists. There are various types of water sports for you to enjoy here and the beaches are so small that they are actually just a few feet from each other. 

Many tourist love the nightlife here along with the famous black beach and many young people and Europeans are found here.  Playa de las Teresitas is an artificial beach that is in the north. In 1973 more golden sand from the Sahara desert was brought in and so were palm trees. These extras created a very popular beach where you can either rest and relax or join an aerobic class or join in a game of volleyball.  After all your exercising, you can then spend the rest of your day at one of the bars or restaurants that are in the shade of the transplanted palm trees. This is a great place for families with children.  It is easy to find cheap holidays to Canary Islands by just doing a search online.  You will find that you can make arrangements that fit your budget and time frame.   Be sure to compare different flight options so you can choose the cheapest one or the the best fits you needs.  Don’t forget the north is more native and the south part of the island is more adapted to the tourism.  Decide which one is for you before you choose your accommodations. 

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