Maybe you’ve been looking for the perfect honeymoon destination. Perhaps you don’t want to go with the typical lovers’ paradise locations that everyone seems to choose for their honeymoons. If you’re looking for a great honeymoon spot that is little out of the typical travel path, take a trip to Tenerife. Tenerife is the largest island within the Canary Islands, located off the coast of Spain. There are five major reasons to choose Tenerife as your honeymoon getaway.
5. Pico del Teide
Pico del Teide is Spain’s tallest peak. This peak is a volcano that rises over 12,000 feet above sea level. Pico del Teide is a part of a national park as well. If you and your loved one enjoy hiking and spectacular views, you’ll have a great time trekking around this rocky, lunar-like terrain that surrounds this impressive, active volcano.
4. SCUBAYACI Dive Resort PADI Tenerife
This is another activity for adventure-loving couples. SCUBAYACI Dive Resort PADI Tenerife offers spectacular dives for experienced divers, as well as training for novices. Enjoy breathtaking dives with aquatic critters such as sea turtles, stingrays, eels and color fish of many varieties. Expeditions also include opportunities to get refreshments at nearby bars and restaurants.
3. Loro Parque (“Parrot Park”)
For couples who enjoy looking at animals, Loro Parque is the place to be. This park and zoo, which was built around a parrot theme, offers tourists a chance to view animals from the land, air and sea. Some of the animals include gorillas, chimpanzees, orcas, dolphins, tigers and, of course, parrots.
2. Playa de Las Americas
Playa de Las Americas is the hotspot for nightlife in Tenerife. For partying couples, Playa de Las Americas offers nightclubs, live music venues, shops, restaurants and bars. If you like loud music, neon lights and plenty of excitement, Playa de Las Americas is the place to be in Tenerife.
1. Carnival
Carnival is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many different parts of the world as a celebration that occurs before the 40 days of the Catholic observance known as Lent. The Carnival celebration in Tenerife is second only in size and extensiveness to Rio de Janeiro’s celebration. Come to Tenerife in February during the Carnival celebration to enjoy 14 days of costumes, music, pageants, parades and dances.
Although these five activities are among the major draws for coming to Tenerife for your honeymoon, there are plenty of other reasons to visit. Book your honeymoon right away, and expect to enjoy sunshine, festivities, beautiful landscapes and romantic fun at this Spanish island.
Photo credits: Playa Tenerife arena negra by ReservasdeCoches.com/flickr; Loro Parque by Anotonio Tajuelo/flickr; Carnival-Sat-14 by sfmission.com/flickr
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