he Canary Islands, lying to the west of Southern Morocco are known for being the sunshine centre of Europe, and offer mild temperatures and a range of outstanding natural attractions. In fact, five of its seven islands have been declared a Biosphere Reserve, and the archipelago has four national parks. With its springlike climate, its volcanic scenery, its relaxing beaches, its restaurants where haute cuisine and tradition meet, and its many special places to stay Tenerife, which lies on the western side of the archipelago, has become the most popular of all the islands with a vast selection of hotels and resorts to be found especially along the southern and western coastlines. In particular, the Costa Adeje between the towns of Adeje and Guia de Isora is renowned for the island’s very finest luxury resorts and boutique hotels. You can also enjoy the sea in the north of the island in highly recommended spots like the beaches of Puerto de la Cruz or the famous seawater pools of Lagos Martiánez. The Teide, which at 3,718 metres is the highest peak in Spain, dominates the whole of Tenerife. You can go to the top of it in a cable car or sleep at its foot if you stay in the Parador de las Cañadas del Teide. Watching a sunset from one of the viewing points of the national park, or spending a few hours stargazing, are wonderful ways to relax in nature. Towards the south of the island, the volcanic aridity of this landscape gives way to ravines and lush vegetation. As a result, the municipality of Adeje boasts the magnificent Tenerife & lanzarote T Mount Teide National Park is the ideal location for treating your eyes to such breathtaking sights as the rings of Saturn, the Moon's craters and no end of galaxies and nebulae. Mount Teide and the Peaks of Tenerife were recently awarded the Starlight Certification in acknowledgement of their international standing as an ideal location for stargazing, with areas of minimal light pollution. Tours can be arranged locally to include a sunset dinner followed by a guided nightsky safari! stargazing The CANARY ISLANDS 46
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