Feriendialyse auf Teneriffa

Located just 100 kilometers off the western coast of northern Africa, natural beauty, unbeatable weather and age-old traditions set the tone in the unique island paradise of Tenerife. Known world-wide as the "island of eternal spring," it was described by Homer and Herodotus as gardens of astounding beauty and, according to ancient myths, it could be the infamous Garden of Hesperydes where Greek god Atlas' daughters tended to apple orchards.

Tenerife's earliest days are a mysterious mix of myths and factual history until the unexplained appearance of the indigenous population known as the Guanches, who lived in kingdoms across the island until the 15th century Spanish conquest. Overtaken by Spanish forces, Tenerife quickly became the crossroads of trade routes running between Europe, Africa and the Americas. Today Tenerife and its fellow Canary Islands comprise one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. However, they celebrate a history and culture totally unlike that of their mainland counterparts.

The vastly diverse island of Tenerife is a nature lover's utopia, a backpacker's paradise and a sun-seeker's dream. Nearly half of Tenerife's lands are protected by the government, allowing for the conservation of lush pine forests, colorful fields of wildflowers, plunging cliffs, natural volcanic craters and culminating with the often snow-capped Mount Teide- the highest peak in Spanish territory.