Destination Tenerife had the chance of an exclusive interview with Christoph Kiessling, of Siam Park. He is personally overseeing all the final details of the park as we write this - so an opening date should be imminent.

How did the idea for Siam Park first come about?

We opened Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz as 35 years ago that was the town with the most tourism. Now the number of tourists has increased greatly in the south of the island, so people are demanding leisure activities here and we couldn´t sit back and just wait for somebody else to create something, so we started making plans ourselves. We needed to offer something different to Loro Parque and because we enjoy a nice climate throughout the whole year, we decided to build a unique water park. Siam Park is really a theme park that transports people into the ancient Kingdom of Siam and offers amazing attractions for all ages to enjoy.

Read the full Interview here.

It takes a little exploration away from the main tourist areas and fast food restaurants of the south to discover Tenerife's gastronomical delights. Although you can experience some traditional fare in some of the more typical Canarian restaurants within Playa De Las Americas and Los Cristianos. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many hotels in Tenerife of varying standards throughout the Island.

In the centre of many of the main tourist areas of Tenerife you may find that the star rating of the hotels is a little lower, and this is reflected in the price.

However, even in Playa De Las Americas itself, there are still several 5 star resorts, and in the sub district of Costa Adeje you will find a large selection of luxurious 5 star hotels, many offering accommodation on an all inclusive basis. Read the rest of this entry »

Tenerife is well known for its bustling club scene throughout the south of the Island, most famously in Playa De Las Americas and Los Cristianos. There are several smaller clubs in some Spanish areas, and Santa Cruz has a very vibrant club scene in the North if Tenerife. Read the rest of this entry »

Tenerife is a shopper’s paradise.

Apart from the local markets, there is a wide variety of shops on the island that cater for all tastes.

The obvious choices of goods include wines and spirits and cigarettes and cigars. These are considerably cheaper than the UK priced items, but please remember your customs allowance. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many beaches throughout the coastlines of Playa De Las Americas and Los Cristianos, the main tourist areas of Tenerife, which cater to both tourists and locals that enjoy the sun and sea near to all of the local bars and cafes along the shore.

However, if you prefer to go a little further afield, there are many great beaches in Tenerife that avoid the usual tourist trap and offer a variety of water sports and scenic views. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many places to visit in Tenerife, so hiring a car may be the best option. However, the public transport system on the Island is very good and there is a wide range of routes. Many of the excursions in Tenerife that you may go on offer coach services from your hotel or from popular pick up points, that can be booked at your hotel or at the wide variety of excursion shops spread throughout the Island. Read the rest of this entry »

The education system in Spain is excellent and very affordable. The Spanish people take things seriously when it comes a child’s education. There are three options you can choose from: state schooling, private schooling and international language schools. Read the rest of this entry »