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So where is Tenerife exactly ?
Tenerife lies some 80 km West of the coast of Africa and is on a similar latitude to Florida in the USA .
The Largest of the seven Canary Islands , Tenerife is dominated by a rocky back bone of mountains which culminate with the volcanic summit of El Teide which at 3 , 718 M is the highest mountain in Spanish territory .
In the language of the Guanches, the first settlers in the Canaries , Tenerife literally means... " Snowy Mountain. " The last recorded eruption was in 1798 . The capital city is Santa Cruz and flying time from the UK is approximately four and a half hours . Transfer time to Los Gigantes is about 40 minutes by car .
Is it a popular destination ?
It certainly is . The Canary Islands rank among the top ten holiday destinations in the world and Tenerife is visited by over one and half million British tourists every year .
Do I need to bring my Brolly ?
Only to keep the Sun off .
So it's hot then is it ?
Scorch-io . Records indicate that coastal temperatures average 25 to 30 degrees C annually , but expect peak Summer time temperatures to exceed this . A word of caution - because Tenerife is so much nearer to the Equator , you can still burn through a cloudy sky . Baldies and youngsters should wear hats and t shirts for the first couple of days . Everyone should apply large amounts of high factor sun screen. Please be sensible when out in the sun !
What is the Currency there ?
Tenerife along with the other Canary Islands and main land Spain have adopted the Euro as their unit of currency . What that means to you and me is that those old Pesetas from previous Spanish holidays tucked away in the top drawer are now worthless . As a rough guide , 1 Euro = 70 pence .
What about Nightlife ?
Well , unlike our bigger cousins of Las Americas and Los Christianos , there are no discos or nightclubs per se in Los Gigantes , but there are a few bars in the town that stay open until the wee small hours and provide karaoke and live entertainment . If it's a quiet and relaxing holiday destination you are looking for then Los Gigantes is the place for you . If you want the all night club scene , Las Americas is only 20 minutes or so away by taxi.

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Will my Mobile Phone work there okay ?
Depends upon the model and the type of contract you have . To be certain check with your air time contract provider and enquire about a roaming service for international calls .
Satellite Images of Tenerife
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Any disabled facilities in Los Gigantes ?
While the Marina itself is perfectly level and the apartment complex of Poblado Marinero ( the rooms overlooking the Marina ) have lifts and wheelchair ramps , the town of Los Gigantes is built onto a steep hillside and thus may not be the ideal resort for disabled persons nor mums with push chairs .
Is it worth bringing any appliances ?
No problem . Just don't think about bringing a portable TV because UK models will not work properly here . However, you will need to bring 3 pin to 2 pin adaptors with you in order to plug in your hair dryer . While we are talking about the services here a word of warning about the water . Mains water is fine for bathing and washing , but do not drink the tap water . For drinking and making tea and coffee you must buy bottled water from the supermarket . Also , power cuts do occur here so packing a small torch is a good idea .
Can I get more information on arrival ?
Yes .There is a Tourist Information office in Playa de la Arena (click on Maps and Directions ) that supplies bus timetables , maps for walkers and other local information details . Their staff speak excellent English .
To call the UK from Tenerife
To call the UK from Tenerife dial the international code first ( 00 44 ) followed by your local area code.. ( Omitting the first digit , normally zero ) then the number you require in the UK .
Thus to phone Bradford ( 01274 ) you would dial .00 44 - 1274 - 123456
     
Useful Telephone Numbers
The British Consulate in Santa Cruz
Lost or stolen Credit Cards
922 286863
Barclaycard 00 44 2392 652222
Tenerife South International Airport
American Express
922 759000
00 44 1273 696 933
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