North
It is easy to enjoy yourself in Tenerife, both by day and by night and whatever your age. The range of leisure activities covers scientific and natural interests, with visits to the Botanical Gardens and Loro Parque in the north, or the colony of pilot whales in the waters of the south, to the fun of Siam water park and other attractions, including sporting activities like trekking, with an extensive network of sign-posted trails. The nights of Tenerife are especially pleasant, thanks to the mild climate. Casinos to try your luck in an elegant setting like the Puerto de la Cruz Casino, restaurants, night clubs with international shows, discotheques and pubs with live music, and these are just some of the options available to visitors each night.
PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
LORO PARQUE (PARROT PARK)
Punta Brava, Puerto de la Cruz
Tel: 922 373 841 - Fax: 922 375 021
Email:loroparque@loroparque.com
Web: www.loroparque.com
Transport: Free from Plaza de los Reyes Católicos to Loro Parque, every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Loro Parque opened its doors for the first time in 1972. Located in Puerto de la Cruz, the park is set in 135,000 m2 of parkland and is a delight to young and old alike. The park soon became famous for its collection of parrots, the largest in the world. In 1994, the Loro Parque Foundation was also established for the purpose of protecting endangered birds. This subtropical park is home to a great variety of species, living in enclosures that closely represent their natural habitats. These species include tigers, gorillas, alligators, chimpanzees, pelicans, jaguars, flamingos, sea lions, Koi carps, Titi monkeys and even a Galapagos Giant tortoise.
One of the park’s star features is Europe’s largest dolphinarium and its amazing dolphin show. The Parrot Show, the first of its kind in Europe, takes place in an Arab-style marble palace. The sea-lion show is an opportunity to see how these intelligent mammals perform their tricks with incredible agility. The underwater world is also present at the marvellous aquarium where over 3,000 species co-exist, and where there is an impressive 18-metre-long shark tunnel.
Other attractions worthy of mention are Chimpland (created at Loro Parque in 1998), which is home to four adult chimpanzees and their young, and the glass cinema dome, where visitors can enjoy an unforgettable experience thanks to the advanced Showscan system and digital sound.
Planet Penguin was opened in December 1999 and is the world’s largest penguinarium. Thanks to the considerable technology involved in reconstructing their Antarctic habitat, 170 penguins from the South Pole live alongside tropical penguins and contentedly go about their lives in this enclosure, a perfect replica of their natural habitat. Loro Parque has received several important national and international awards including the Prince of Asturias Award for Business Excellence, presented for the first time to a Canary Island business, and the Gold Medal for Importance to Tourism.
In June 2006, the new attraction Orca Ocean was inaugurated on the arrival of four orcas from the bred-in-captivity programme of Seaworld Orca Ocean,.
SITIO LITRE
Camino Sitio Litre, s/n
Telephone: 922 382 417
Fax: 922 384 0
http://www.jardindeorquideas.com
info@jardindeorquideas.com
Visiting times: 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. all year round.
220 years old, it is the oldest garden in Tenerife. It has a private mansion dating from 1730. The owners have decided to open the enchanting gardens to the public. It contains curiosities like the largest collection of orchids on the island, the largest and oldest dragon tree of Puerto de la Cruz and reminiscences of famous explorers like the famous German botanist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt and Agatha Christie. It has a cafeteria and a boutique that specialises in typical products. It also has an exhibition of several paintings on loan from the Royal Kew Gardens, with whom they collaborate on many occasions.
ÁBACO (House Museum)
C/ Casa Grande, s/n (Urb. El Durazno)
38400 Puerto de la Cruz
Tel. 922 370 107 - 922 374 811
Fax: 922 370 630
Web: http://www.abacotenerife.com/
Luxury eighteenth-century Canary Island mansion, restored and used as a house museum by day and a cocktail bar by night. This original mansion, containing genuine pieces from various countries, preserves the charm of traditional Canary Island buildings, with all the rooms recreated in the style of the time. A pleasant setting, decorated throughout with fruit and natural greenery, accompanied by splendid floral arrangements. The mansion also boasts a magnificent garden and elegant salons in a variety of styles. At weekends, live piano music fills the air, with concerts of classical music on Sundays. These incomparable surroundings also welcome all kinds of events, including weddings, conference dinners and much more.
LA OROTAVA
CASA DE LOS BALCONES - CASA DE MOLINA
Address: C/ San Francisco, 3 y 4
Tel. 922 330 629; Fax 922 331 839
E-mail: fernando@casa-balcones.com
Web site: www.casa-balcones.com
Visiting times: House nº 3: Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 18:30 h.
Historic 17th and late 16th century buildings respectively, with a large display of lace, embroidery and Canary Island handicrafts in general. In the first building, Casa de los Balcones, we will find some magnificent examples of Canary Island balconies and courtyards, and you can also visit the folk museum. In the Casa de Molina, or Casa del Turista, we can admire the model of the famous carpets made of volcanic soil, from La Orotava.
CASA TORREHERMOSA (Island Craft Company)
Address: Tomas Zerolo, 27
Tel.: 922 334 013
Web site: www.artenerife.com
Visiting times: Monday to Friday: 9:30 to 18:30 h (free admission). Saturday: 9:30 to 14:00 h.
The Island Craft Company has its offices in this 17th century house. The company -Artenerife, was founded by the Island Cabildo (Island Government) in 1991 to promote the crafts of Tenerife. In Torrehermosa, there is a rich display of Tenerife crafts, with over 1,500 different articles. Craftsmen are usually to be found in the workshop, where they are always willing to explain the characteristics of their work to those interested.
SANTA CRUZ
SANTA CRUZ TOUR BUS
The Santa Cruz tour bus offers you the possibility of seeing the Tenerife capital in a different and unique way, enjoying a 360-degree view four metres off the ground. The vehicle has a multi-lingual audio system in 8 languages that will give you the necessary explanations of what you see and with the ticket you are also provided with new earphones. The route is made every day of the year, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and lasts 45 minutes.
The vehicle is adapted for people with disabilities and passes through strategic points in the city.
For further information
Telephone: 902 101 081 - Fax: 902 101 082
Website: www.city-ss.com
PALMETUM
Jardín Botánico del Palmetum
Avda. de la Constitución, 5
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
TF: +34 697 651 127/922 229368
http://palmetumtenerife.es/?lang=eninfo@palmetumsantacruz.com
Open all year (including Sundays and Public Holidays) from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm (gates close at 5.00 pm)
The Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a 12-hectare botanical garden that specialises in palm trees.
This project is unique in the world. It has transformed a municipal rubbish dump into a recreational space for plant lovers, bursting with spectacular plant life brought here through partnerships with institutions from all over the world.
The Santa Cruz Palmetum Gardens are home to the greatest collection of palms in Europe, thought to be the largest botanical collection of tropical island palms in the world.
EL ROSARIO
FORESTAL PARK TENERIFE
Ctra. La Esperanza (Tf 24) – Km 16
https://www.forestalparktenerife.es/
Forestal Park is the most original Adventure Park of the Canary Islands. It offers a beneficial activity, which combines leisure and sports in a perfect manner. Forestal Park is open to all types of public. A unique concept, embedded in a stunning natural setting.
Forestal Park is an adventure park which allows enjoying nature while practicing sports: courses in the tree tops, distributed in trails of increasing difficulty levels. With more than 90 games on high areas and 11 zip-lines, Forestal Park offers a completely new experience, challenging and highly recreational. At the same time safety is of paramount importance at Forestal Park.
The visitor is the main character in the attraction, his interaction with the attraction is absolute. Our staff is highly committed and provides individual attention to all users. They are the “human face” of the Forestal Park experience. The park is open to all publics.
Forestal Park Tenerife invites all types of visitors to enjoy the activities of the park; no climbing techniques nor special/ specific physical fitness or experience are necessary: this is the secret of our success. Intense emotions are achieved with just a short briefing by our specialised trainers.
The Adventure Park Forestal Park is designed for the recreation of a large public, no matter what the individual level of physical or technical preparation is. Game areas with different grades of difficulty are offered for. Children from 6 years of age onwards, minimum height 1,10 m.
EL TANQUE
CAMELLO CENTER
Camel rides
Ctra. Gral TF-82 Km 10,2
El Tanque
Teléfono: 922 13 61 91
Horario: 09:30–17:00
LA ESPERANZA
KARTING CANARIAS
Karts Track
Carretera La Esperanza, 94
http://www.kartingcanarias.com/index.html
Opening: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11.00 am to 19.30 pm
ICOD DE LOS VINOS
MARIPOSARIO DEL DRAGO/ Butterfly Park
The "Mariposario del Drago" is a tropical garden where hundreds of butterflies belonging to exotic species from all parts of the world fly in total freedom. You will be able to observe each phase of its biological cycle (egg, caterpillar, pupa) and take pictures of the biggest and most spectacular butterflies
Mariposario del Drago
Phone 922 815 167 - Fax 922 814 543
Email: mail@mariposario.com
Web: www.mariposario.com
Avenida de Canarias s/n
38430 Icod de los Vinos
Opening hrs: 10 to 18 hrs.
Casa del Plátano
Calle de Hércules, 4
38430 Icod de los Vinos
http://casadelplatano.com/
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We are happy to announce that Casa del Plátano is officially open. You can visit us from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Nr. 4 Hercules Str.
Come and enjoy a huge selection of exhibitors and photographies that refer to the history and production of Canarian banana.
