TENERIFE. “Marco Polo Travel Guides“

Fully revised and updated for 2016. Now with new Discovery Tours chapter.

Most travellers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo's unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide - offering a real insight into the destination.

Experience all the attractions of Tenerife with this up-to date and authoritative guide, complete with Best Of recommendations. You'll discover great hotels, restaurants, the trendiest places to go and the best nightlife spots, as well as tips for shopping and getting by on a low budget. There are also ideas for those travelling with children and for active pursuits as well as a summary of the island's main festivals and events. Further sections include: Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Spanish phrasebook and index.

With MARCO POLO Tenerife you'll experience something quite unique. The deep blue Atlantic fringed by fine beaches, rugged coastlines and gorges, dense forests and badlands, all crowned by the mighty volcano of Mt Teide soaring above its bizarre lava field. The practical, pocket-sized guide takes you to attractive colonial towns, to museums and churches. Sit down with the locals in quaint bars, enjoy the traditional cuisine and drink the local wines. Surfing, diving, hiking, cycling, enjoying the nightlife or simply being lazy there's no such thing as boredom on Tenerife.The Insider Tips reveal where you can encounter both whales and Tinerfeños.

The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of the island, recommend places to go for free, and have tips for things to do if it rains and where you can relax and unwind, while panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you're on a tight budget and where you might pick up some real bargains. Following the Perfect Route you'll get to know all aspects of the island. Discover the original Tenerife, away from the beaches and the sea: Excursions & Tours take you right up and away from the coast. Parasailing, hiking or surfing there's an activity for everybody here, and the Sports & Activities chapter has all the information and contact details. Finally the Dos & Don'ts warn you about unprotected sex and getting ripped off.

MARCO POLO Tenerife provides comprehensive coverage of all parts of the island. To help you find your way around there is a detailed Road Atlas, useful maps of Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the cover, maps of Las Américas/Los Cristianos in the text, and a separate pull-out map.