Unwind Amidst Natural Beauty with Cheap Holidays to Tenerife

The largest of the seven Canary Islands, Tenerife attracts millions of visitors to its beautiful surroundings characterised by tropical forests, sandy beaches, and old towns. People also flock to this island from different corners of the globe to witness the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is among the largest carnivals in the world. You can enjoy a memorable holiday on this gorgeous Canary Island and still have a significant amount of savings with the cheap holidays to Tenerife offered by many of the travel companies. All you have to do is plan your trip in the season when you have greater chances of saving big on your holiday package.

The period from December to February is favoured by most of the Europeans to visit the Canary Islands. It is, therefore, obvious that there is a heavy rush of tourists in these months owing to the warmer climate with comfortable daytime temperatures. A large number of European families and college students also visit Tenerife in the summer months from June to August. The best time to visit this island is the fall season from September to November and the spring season from March to May. During these times of the year, you can expect some discounts on the room rates of hotels besides lesser crowds and a pleasant weather. If you have not planned your trip to this Canary island, you can get last minute Tenerife holidays online. However, in this case, you have to be prepared to travel immediately after making your bookings.

One of the most popular attractions in Tenerife explored by plenty of tourists is Mount Teide, the highest peak of Spain and a giant volcano. The cheap holidays to Tenerife also gives you the chance to swim in the rock pools at a place called Garachico. If there is one particular event that you just cannot afford to miss while planning your holiday in Tenerife, it has to be the carnival of Tenerife. It features fashionable parades and street parties that are an excellent treat for those looking for some fun and entertainment. Upon visiting Icod de Los Vinos, you would have the opportunity to witness a 1000-year-old tree, known as Drago tree.

Your holiday to Tenerife would never be considered complete without having tasted Papas Arrugadas or 'wrinkled potatoes'. It is among the most popular dishes in the Canary Islands and comprises of wrinkled potatoes served with a traditionally-prepared sauce. Churros de Pescado is fish goujons in batter and can be enjoyed in any of the traditional restaurants in the region. Escaldon de Gofio is another fabulous dish from the Canary Islands that was eaten by the original inhabitants and contains toasted grain flour.

If you are a fan of fried foods, you would definitely like to taste Croquetas Caseras. This delicious treat comprises of crispy breadcrumb-coated balls that are filled with ham, a mixture of white fish and potato, chicken, tuna, or spinach. Many of the tourists are reminded of the delicious cutters enjoyed during their cheap holidays to Barbados upon eating Croquetas Caseras.

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