Tenerife
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Tenerife (/tɛnəˈriːf/; Spanish: [teneˈɾife]) is the largest and most populated island of the seven Canary Islands. It is also the most populated island of Spain, with a land area of 2,034.38 square kilometres (785 sq mi) and 898,680 inhabitants, 43 percent of the total population of the Canary Islands.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Islands
See Canary Islands.
Communication
Good voice and GPRS signal.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaching Tenerife is straight forward.
Entrance
See Santa Cruz.
Berthing
![Port of entry icon](/images/7/71/Poe.jpg)
![Harbour icon](/images/e/e0/Sailboat_smallest_icon.png)
![Marina icon](/images/c/cf/Marina_icon.png)
![Needs data icon](/images/d/d0/Question_icon.png)
Ports
- Los Cristianos |
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- Los Gigantes |
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- Puerto Colon |
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- Radazul |
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Amenities
See individual Ports.
Provisioning
See individual Ports.
Eating out
See individual Ports.
Transportation
- Tenerife Norte (Los Rodeos). (TFN IATA) Most services in this airport are from the mainland of Spain
- Tenerife Sur (Reina Sofia). (TFS IATA) Named after the ex-Queen of Spain this is by far the busier of the two airports
- Trasmediterranea run a weekly ferry from Cadiz in Spain which takes two days
- There are also ferries to the other Canary Islands, going to Gran Canaria from Santa Cruz de Tenerife (about €80 return) and La Gomera from Los Cristianos
- A rental car is the best option for discovering the remote regions of the island
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Tenerife at the Wikipedia
- Tenerife at the Wikivoyage
- Canary Islands at the Wikipedia
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Tenerife and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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