Overview

Tenerife is an island of immense natural beauty that lends itself perfectly for a natural/active holiday. There are incredible opportunities to immerse oneself in nature from climbing to the top of Spains highest mountain to whale watching or swimming with dolphins , the island is full of exclusive experiences.

Tenerife began its rise to fame when a volcanic eruption razed Garachico to the ground in 1706. It later became the major tourist centre in the islands when the British began to visit and convalesce at the end of the 19th century.

Typical Day Itinerary

Morning

• Breakfast at our private Finca
  On the sunny terrace where we can enjoy some of the breathtaking views offered by this property.

Late Morning

• The Anaga Mountain Hike
  The North of Tenerife is substantially less dry than the South, and the Anaga mountains in the North East are remarkably lush and verdant. A backbone of hills reaching about 1000m runs East-West, with spurs and slopes dropping down steeply to the sea on both sides. Various roads and paths follow these hills through light forest with excellent views.

Lunch

• Lunch at a private Finca in Tacoronte
  The centre of the local wine growing area, where we will taste some of the wines made on the estate and enjoy a beautiful lunch on the outdoor veranda.
  

Afternoon

• A private visit of the Botanic Gardens of Puerto de La Cruz
  High above the town, on the outskirts of of Puerto de la Cruz is the Jardín Botánico (Botanical Garden), on a par with Kew and other major Botanical Gardens around the world. Established during the age of the Spanish Enlightenment in the 18th century, by King Carlos III in 1788. The original purpose of the garden was as a half-way house to enable plants from Latin America to acclimatise themselves before being shipped to mainland Spain. The official name of the garden indicates its original purpose - Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava. There is also a small botanical garden at La Orotava.

Evening

• Dinner at the famous "Los Limoneros"
  

Overnight

• Hotel Finca Salamanca
  Impressive manor house now converted into an elegant country hotel with 12 acres of former farming estate of plantations of avocados and spectacular views of coast and mountains.
  Situated on the east coast of Tenerife, 12 miles south of the capital Santa Cruz and close to the spectacular pyramids of Guimar with museum and exhibition featuring research of Thor Heyerdahl, who lived nearby.
  

  There are many great fishing villages close by including El Puertito with its famous fish restaurants. There are also several large vineyards in the area where we will be able to sample the best the island vines have to offer.

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