{"id":8486,"date":"2022-01-16T11:37:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T10:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jupetteetsalopette.fr\/non-classe\/my-five-walks-on-tenerife-in-the-canaries\/"},"modified":"2022-01-16T11:37:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-16T10:37:41","slug":"my-five-walks-on-tenerife-in-the-canaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jupetteetsalopette.fr\/en\/globe-trotter\/my-five-walks-on-tenerife-in-the-canaries\/","title":{"rendered":"My five walks on Tenerife in the Canaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hola!<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m delighted to be back here to introduce you to a new trip my boyfriend and I took. <\/span><\/p>\n

I would have preferred to tell you about the 1st project we had in mind: going to Guinea for 15 days to meet our friend Mohamed, who lives there. Unfortunately, our flight was cancelled because we had to pass through Morocco, which has closed its borders. <\/span><\/p>\n

So we changed our plans at the last minute. As we were too in need of sun and disconnection, we wanted to leave France. <\/span>So we looked at destinations departing from Nantes, without too strict health restrictions, and in the end it was Tenerife that appealed to us (we’d already stayed on another Canary island, Gran Canaria,<\/a> last year at the same time). Of course, we already knew the island, but that was in 2015. <\/span> <\/p>\n

The Canaries, islands of eternal spring<\/h2>\n

Many friends who viewed my vacation photos were astonished to see that I was in a bathing suit in 26\u00b0C weather on an island 3 hours from the French border.<\/span><\/p>\n

And yet it is!<\/p>\n

\"Road<\/p>\n

The Canaries are made up of seven main islands: Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma. Located in the Atlantic Ocean off northern Africa, these volcanic islands enjoy mild year-round temperatures (between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius on average), plenty of sunshine and very little rainfall.<\/strong> Less than 150 km from the African coast, the Western Sahara and Morocco, this autonomous community of Spain is part of the European Union, and the cost of living is particularly attractive because of the different tax status (VAT is a maximum of 7%). No wonder these islands have become a paradise for retirees… and teleworkers! <\/p>\n

Tenerife, the largest island with many faces<\/h3>\n

Dominated by the peak of its volcano, Le Teide (3700 m), Tenerife is a multi-faceted island.<\/p>\n

Are you more interested in hiking, local culture and colonial architecture? The north and center of the island are perfect for you. The greener north, with its forests teeming with a wide variety of plants and animals. From San Cristobal de La Laguna to Santa Cruz, you’ll be immersed in local history. <\/p>\n

In the center, you can hike in the much wilder Teide National Park. From the Teide peak, black lava flows transport you to another world. You can visit one of the world’s largest lava tunnels, the Cueva del viento. In some places, the impression of a lunar setting is insane. <\/p>\n

\"Teide<\/p>\n

The south, on the other hand, is more arid, with its many white and black sand beaches. For relaxation and partying, the south is more to your liking, with its large seaside resorts offering fine sand, seaside promenades and nightlife clubs. <\/p>\n

As a fan of the sports I love, such as skateboarding, roller dancing and surfing, the island is the place where I dream of settling down for good!<\/span><\/p>\n

Practical pre-departure information<\/h3>\n

For flights,<\/strong> we found very reasonable rates with Volotea<\/a> from Nantes, at 130 euros per person, including 20 kg of luggage for two. Here again, the idea that going abroad is necessarily expensive is a preconceived notion that should be discarded. <\/span><\/p>\n

Good to know<\/strong> <\/em>We landed at the airport in the south of the island, but there are 2 airports:<\/p>\n