Tenerife Hopes For 2010 Holidays Turnaround
The Canary Island of Tenerife prospered along with much of Europe in the last twenty years
, and built itself a reputation as a great place for a holiday.So successful has Tenerife's promotions been as a holidays destination that a significant part of the island's economy and employment is based upon tourism - and any drop in visitor numbers hits the local population in the number of people employed and the amount of money available to locals to spend.
So the news that tourist numbers might not increase this year by very much after dropping by over ten per cent last year is not just bad for Tenerife - it's terrible.
But even with a drop of over ten per cent in the number of people taking holidays in Tenerife last year, the numbers do look impressive and give rise for future hope - nearly 300,000 tourists chose Tenerife for a holiday in January for example.
What can holidaymakers expect when they choose the island, apart from the great weather in Tenerife?
You can find anything in Tenerife that you would expect to find in a European tourist location. There are water parks, theaters, golf courses, restaurants, shopping and much more. Tenerife does have its own particular flavor, though, and even with all of the European influence on the island it is unmistakably Tenerife.
Tenerife's capital city is Santa Cruz, which boasts a population of over 220,000. It is titled the island of the 'Eternal Spring' because of its agreeable climate.
The variety of activities and excursions on this island is impressive. Hot air balloon tours are available, as are Jeep tours. Tenerife offers countless animal attractions and a lush botanical garden.
Tenerife hosts the celebrated Loro Parque - an impressive zoo with animals from around the world in natural settings.
Tenerife also features large water parks for families. The available swimming groups and scuba diving schools can provide a wonderful session of training for those who long to swim in the clear waters.
The volcanic activity has created a unique sea floor that scuba divers enjoy year round. Mount Teide offers visitors a glimpse from the highest elevation in the region. This towering mountain rises over 3,700 meters above sea level. You can quickly go from the comfortably warm temperatures on the sandy beaches to throwing snowballs atop this peak.
The island features two predominant areas for visitors to enjoy. The southern part of the island offers the warm temperatures and tropical settings. The northern part of the island is smaller and less populated with milder temperatures. Visitors can find high quality man-made beaches around many of the large resorts.
Tenerife features a dozen Blue Flag beaches. These serene stretches have been analysed and evaluated for cleanliness and environment friendly operation. Tenerife offers visitors five national parks for hiking, bicycling and walking. The scenery is unique and gorgeous.
There's so many reasons to visit Tenerife for a holiday, and if you're considering your family holidays at the moment, it could be a great year to visit as there will be more room on the beach.
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