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What To Do in Tenerife North?

Sarah

So you’ve booked your holiday in Tenerife North, you’ve got a road map and you’ve bought the sun cream. Now what?

As any savvy holidaymaker knows, there is plenty more to Tenerife than meets the eye. So why not hire a car and head out to explore everything that this wonderful island has to offer? For starters, you can head to our homepage and search for http://tenerifecarhire.com/ quotes. That will give you a good idea of costs for car hire – and the sooner you book, the better it is for your pocket!

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Then, once you’ve chosen your car and you’ve decided where and when you’ll pick it up, it’s time to decide what to do. If you’re heading to Tenerife North Airport, try these suggestions on for size:

  1. Head to Playa Jardin. It’s a popular destination near Puerto de la Cruz with a fantastic black sandy beach – park up and enjoy a walk along the promenade. Visit Punta Brava village and enjoy its quaint, twisting streets and authentic charm.
  2. Drive along the northern shores, stopping at lovely Canarian villages like Tejina, Bajamar and Punto Hidalgo. Wander around the area, enjoy the view, take some memorable snaps and dine on sumptuous local cuisine.
  3. Visit La Orotava and discover its winding streets and charming shops and restaurants.
  4. Take a day trip to Loro Parque. It might seem like the obvious place to visit, but this popular wildlife park is a huge hit with visitors of all ages – especially the little ones! Get up close and personal with wonderful creatures great and small, like primates, dolphins and rainbow-coloured parrots.

Whatever you decide to get up to on your holiday in Tenerife, hiring a car is probably the best way to help you enjoy the island. After all, you’ve got the added benefit of flexibility to help you get out and see whatever you want – near or far, night or day – without the worry of finding or missing the local transport.

So, what are you waiting for? Hire a car and enjoy your holiday in Tenerife North to the full!

 

Leaving Playa de Las Americas

Sarah

Without a shadow of a doubt, the most popular resort in Tenerife is Playa de Las Americas. With its sun-kissed beaches, hundreds of bars and nightclubs as well as attractions for the whole family, it isn’t hard to figure out why this area is so popular. However, even the party animals in all of us can get bored and restless, so why not get a car hire in Tenerife, and set off on your own adventure?

Where to go

Tenerife may be a small island, but there is plenty to see and do beyond the discos of Playa de Las Americas. Head north towards Tenerife’s highest peak and popular tourist attraction, Pico del Teide. If you want to get away from the crowds, then why not take a drive to the picturesque village of Masca? This beautiful little town is steeped in Canarian tradition and the drive offers some of the most breathtaking views the island has to offer. La Orotava is another traditional Canarian town worth a visit, with colourful buildings and scenic landscapes these escapes will give you a glimpse of Tenerife that many people don’t know it exists.

La Orotava, Tenerife
La Orotava, Tenerife

Head North

If you are looking to please the child in you then why not visit Loro Parque – Tenerife’s biggest Zoo located to the north of the island in Puerto de la Cruz. With everything from dolphins to chimpanzees, you are guaranteed a close encounter with another species. If you are staying in Puerto de la Cruz, then why not check into the Hotel Botanico – one of the most luxurious hotels on the island that ranks highly with Trip Advisor reviews on Tenerife.

Looking for some R ‘n’ R?

If all that driving has taken its toll, and you just want some rest and relaxation then it is time to head for the beach (and Tenerife has plenty of them). If you want to soak up the sun on the natural volcanic black beaches, then Playa de La Arena has one of the best. If you would rather seek a golden sandy beach then Costa Adeje’s coastline is for you. Wherever you decide to go, this island has something for everybody and it is all yours for the taking.

 

Things to Do and See Around Puerto de la Cruz

Sarah

If you’re heading to Puerto de la Cruz for a holiday this year, the best way to get out and explore this wonderful area of Tenerife is to hire a car.

Puerto de la Cruz itself is a pretty town and a popular holiday resort that’s a great spot for enjoying traditional Canarian surroundings and Tenerife’s glorious year-round climate. From here, you can hire a car with Tenerife Car Hire either in Puerto de la Cruz or at Tenerife North Airport, and discover some of the island’s best beauty spots.

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Head to La Orotava, a lovely town with a distinctive Canarian charm, and spend a leisurely afternoon wandering along its winding streets and sampling the local produce in its tempting cafes and restaurants. Or, drive further along the north coastal roads and make regular stops at its small towns and villages. This is a great way to discover the ‘real’ Tenerife and you’re bound to find plenty of lovely little photogenic places – the type that the locals frequent and very few tourists know about.

It’s also well worth spending a day in Santa Cruz, the island’s capital city. This vibrant place is located in the far northeast of the island, and it’s a haven of traditional Spanish restaurants, tasty tapas bars, vibrant bars and cafes, and fabulous shops – perfect for melting some plastic and picking up some souvenirs for the folks back home.

And if you’ve got the kids in tow, a trip to Loro Parque is an absolute must. Here, your kids can discover such wonderful animals as tigers, gorillas, dolphins, whales, exotic fish and rainbow-coloured parrots. There are regular shows and demonstrations too.

So whatever you fancy, there is a seemingly endless list of things to see and do all over north Tenerife. It’s just a matter of getting behind the wheel, hitting the road and finding your favourite…

Best Tenerife North Attractions By Car

Sarah

If you’re looking to hire a car from Tenerife North Airport, there are dozens of wonderful places to see and experience all around the island’s northern region.

One of the main attractions for visitors, especially when you’ve got the kids in tow, is of course Loro Parque. It’s a hugely popular wildlife park on the edge of Puerto de la Cruz that was initially created as a sanctuary for parrots, and has developed over the years into a home for creatures great and small, including gorillas, sea lions, tigers, alligators, pelicans and sharks, along with an orchid garden featuring rare plants. Naturally, it’s a fantastic day out for the family and kids will love the many different animal shows and demonstrations.

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

Moving on, Tenerife north is the perfect place to explore if you’ve hired a car and want to get out and discover the lesser-known side of the island. Puerto de la Cruz is a pretty town in itself and a popular holiday resort, so you’ll find plenty of things to see and do here. Or, head to the beautiful town of La Orotava, a historic place with an old mill and lovely winding streets, which boasts some fantastic restaurants.

Virtually at the end of the island, on its northernmost tip, is the Anaga Mountain range. This is a beautiful spot and one that makes a fantastic day out, walking, taking in the scenery and of course enjoying a picnic in one of its many beauty spots.

When you hire a car through TenerifeCarHire.com you can pick it up at the location of your choice – such as Tenerife North Airport – and drop your car off in a different location. It makes exploring Tenerife’s beautiful northern region a breeze – and gives you the utmost flexibility, so you can get on with enjoying your holiday any way you see fit.