A Guide to Theme Parks in Tenerife
There are many amusement parks in Tenerife, from water parks to zoos. Most of the amusement parks are within ten miles of the popular tourist destinations, so not too much of a trek. Here are just a few of the many theme parks which dominate the tourist scene in Tenerife:
Loro Parque, located in Puerto de la Cruz, rose to fame due to the largest collection of parrots in the world. Today it provides a home for many other species, including: Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Parrots, Penguins, Gorillas, Tigers, Chimpanzees and they also have a large aquarium.
The Monkey Park is situated in the South of the Island and is only a five minute drive from the touristic centres of Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos. The park has many species of monkey, some reptiles and a handful of parrots.
Aqualand boasts the best dolphin show in Europe. Situated in the Costa Adeje region, Aqualand is an excellent combination of leisure and entertainment. This is the only Water Park and Dolphinarium in Tenerife.
The Jardin Tropical Bananera El Guanche, offers you an attractive and unforgettable excursion. The tour includes a video exhibition, during which you learn some interesting facts, including how to tell the age of a bunch of Bananas. On the excursion you will wiz through the 12,000 square metres of grounds. You will be able to see a variety of more than 900 species of vegetables, 1,400 cacti, coffee plantations, a variety of exotic fruits and tropical plants. If that wasn't enough, at the end of the day you will go away with a gift from the centre.
The Jungle Park is a self-proclaimed tropical paradise in the south of Tenerife, with more than 75,000 square meters of forest, over 500 animals, a route of tunnels and suspension bridges, waterfalls, lagoons and caves. Offering not only demonstrations and activities, this park will not disappoint.
For the more adventurous out there the Camel Park gives you the opportunity to enjoy a ride on this large and graceful animal. Afterwards you can enjoy an Arab tea or meal.
Pueblochico is a theme park that reproduces the most iconic landscapes and buildings in the Canary Islands to a scale of 1:25 bringing together in a single place History, Culture and landscape of the area. You can act like a giant for a day, marvelling at the detail on these miniature buildings.
So when you are planning a package holiday in Tenerife have a look at the various activities in and around Tenerife, you might be surprised at the amount of things to do.
Loro Parque, located in Puerto de la Cruz, rose to fame due to the largest collection of parrots in the world. Today it provides a home for many other species, including: Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Parrots, Penguins, Gorillas, Tigers, Chimpanzees and they also have a large aquarium.
The Monkey Park is situated in the South of the Island and is only a five minute drive from the touristic centres of Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos. The park has many species of monkey, some reptiles and a handful of parrots.
Aqualand boasts the best dolphin show in Europe. Situated in the Costa Adeje region, Aqualand is an excellent combination of leisure and entertainment. This is the only Water Park and Dolphinarium in Tenerife.
The Jardin Tropical Bananera El Guanche, offers you an attractive and unforgettable excursion. The tour includes a video exhibition, during which you learn some interesting facts, including how to tell the age of a bunch of Bananas. On the excursion you will wiz through the 12,000 square metres of grounds. You will be able to see a variety of more than 900 species of vegetables, 1,400 cacti, coffee plantations, a variety of exotic fruits and tropical plants. If that wasn't enough, at the end of the day you will go away with a gift from the centre.
The Jungle Park is a self-proclaimed tropical paradise in the south of Tenerife, with more than 75,000 square meters of forest, over 500 animals, a route of tunnels and suspension bridges, waterfalls, lagoons and caves. Offering not only demonstrations and activities, this park will not disappoint.
For the more adventurous out there the Camel Park gives you the opportunity to enjoy a ride on this large and graceful animal. Afterwards you can enjoy an Arab tea or meal.
Pueblochico is a theme park that reproduces the most iconic landscapes and buildings in the Canary Islands to a scale of 1:25 bringing together in a single place History, Culture and landscape of the area. You can act like a giant for a day, marvelling at the detail on these miniature buildings.
So when you are planning a package holiday in Tenerife have a look at the various activities in and around Tenerife, you might be surprised at the amount of things to do.
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