Tenerife is home to 50 native species, including five kinds of turtle, among them the loggerhead.
Biodiversity —
Tenerife is home to 50 native species, including five kinds of turtle, among them the loggerhead.
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Dark skies and low light pollutions can produce amazing night time views, such as these starry skies, viewed from Los Roques de Garcia in Teide National Park.
Los Roques de Garcia —
Dark skies and low light pollutions can produce amazing night time views, such as these starry skies, viewed from Los Roques de Garcia in Teide National Park.
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Mount Teide is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Hikers need written permission to scale its heights. <br />
Mount Teide —
Mount Teide is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Hikers need written permission to scale its heights.
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Tenerife's Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO site —
Tenerife's Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The national park is popular with cyclists who wish to train at high altitudes, providing they can put up with occasionally strong Atlantic breezes.
Cycling —
The national park is popular with cyclists who wish to train at high altitudes, providing they can put up with occasionally strong Atlantic breezes.
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On the southern side of the island, the coastal village of Garachico is home to natural lava rock pools.<br />
Garichico —
On the southern side of the island, the coastal village of Garachico is home to natural lava rock pools.
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An octopus dish at Playa Casa Africa, a waterfront restaurant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The island's dining spots are brimming with fresh, local seafood. <br />
Local cuisine —
An octopus dish at Playa Casa Africa, a waterfront restaurant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The island's dining spots are brimming with fresh, local seafood.
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Gofio flour, made from roasted grain, is a staple in Canarian cuisine. It's often mixed with honey and cheese. <br />
Gofio —
Gofio flour, made from roasted grain, is a staple in Canarian cuisine. It's often mixed with honey and cheese.
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The lighthouse at Malpais de la Rasca sits on the southwest tip of Tenerife.
Malpais de la Rasca —
The lighthouse at Malpais de la Rasca sits on the southwest tip of Tenerife.
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The "El Teleferico" cable car sweeps over Teide National Park, taking visitors to the summit in just eight minutes. <br />
Teide cable car —
The "El Teleferico" cable car sweeps over Teide National Park, taking visitors to the summit in just eight minutes.
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The complex of swimming pools at El Lago Martianez attracts vacationers to the busy resort town of Puerto de la Cruz.
El Lago Martianez —
The complex of swimming pools at El Lago Martianez attracts vacationers to the busy resort town of Puerto de la Cruz.
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