Canary Islands Holiday Reviews

we have just returned after 2 weeks. Quiet time to visit we have been other dates ..much busier.

Stayed at Lara Apts Puerto Rico ...1st time stayed. Very clean & well equipped. Very best restuarant Picassos...without a doubt.

Anfi del Mar in the south of the island. Pleasant weather Beautiful apartments. Lovely surroundings.

Taxis and buses plentiful. Car hire easily arranged if you wish to explore the island but Anfi has all you need.

Gran Canaria is an island of diverse scenery wonderful weather in winter especially in the Taurito & Pt. Mogan area.

Gran Canaria is an island of diverse scenery wonderful weather in winter especially in the Taurito & Pt. Mogan area.Gran Canaria is an island of diverse scenery wonderful weather in winter especially in the Taurito & Pt. Mogan area. The hotel I prefer is at Taurito (the Taurito Princess).

Wonderful position, practically on the beach, with wonderful views out to sea. All rooms have a seaview balcony. The staff are extremely welcoming and attentive and nothing is too much trouble for them. I will be there for two weeks in December and this is the tenth holiday I have spent there. - Mavis Geogarty

Went to the Botanical Gardens, well worth a visit and also to the museum in Las Palmas.

Went to the Botanical Gardens, well worth a visit and also to the museum in Las Palmas but must say it was difficult to find. We also went up to Galder, a lovely little town in the mountains. Also visited Porto Morgan and went to the Irish restaurant and had John Dory - the best meal we had. The Don Quitox restaruant in the harbour area of Porto Rico is well worth a visit, it was fully booked every night we were there so it must be good! Always hire a car if possible as there are so many lovely towns in the mountains. Try not to be too scared of driving on the winding roads although the local buses seems to go anywhere you wish to visit. - Madeline Napper

I went on holiday to Gran Canaria with my family for three weeks at Christmas. We stayed in a resort called Puerto Rico and it was amazing.

We stayed at a private place called The Rosslara. The accommodation was not all that but we spent hardly anytime in out appartment. The night time entertainment at the Europa and Commercial centre were really good with a range of nightclubs, bars, restaurants and gift shops. During the day Amadores beach was perfect. Lounging about in the red hot sun on a beautiful man made beach was heaven! The cafes and restaurants which were scattered all around you on the promenade also helped! There was so much to do and it was so much fun. With all the different excursions and different places to visit you could never get board here This was a once in a lifetime holiday and I would recommend it to everyone. It has the quieter parts for the older people and the more up beat areas for the younger people. Children have so much fun because there is so much to do there. I would visit this place again as it is well worth the money. - Jade

This was my 7th visit to Lanzarote, this time we stayed in Playa Blanca (puerto del carmen usually). I would say that this resort is ideal for couples and families with young children.

This is the second year running we have used Monarch Airlines for our flights and not a single delay, yet brilliant we will be booking again for next year keep up the good work Monarch.

My son has a villa in Playa Blanca.F ire Mountain has always been a hit with our visitors. Try alittle village called El Golfo lovely food and sights.

- Suzanne Patricia Cox

Lanzarote is an amazing place with sun all year round.

This will probably be my 20th plus time going. - Callum Burbidge

I love it... went over in May and stayed in Playa Blanca. The day I got back I booked again for October.

The most chilled out place on earth!- Jules

Puerto del Carmen - great for couples of any age - loads of good restaurants - Italian, Indian, Chinese you name it - loud enough for a load of beers if you want that scene - quiet enough to relax if you don't.

Friendly people great apartments - try the Atalayas !!! Betting in a few bars if you want to - loads of English / Irish pubs and lots of Spanish ones too - a great mix !! Party on or relax depending on what you want - its all there !! Better for couples and families rather than loads of all male or female parties - which suits us!! we are destined for our 6th holiday there in 3 years - cant beat it !!! - Tina Barton

If you holiday in Puerto del Carmen you must pay a visit to La Hoya complex in the old town.

There are some great bars and eating places but the best one for value and entertainment is the Jukebox Bar. Sandra and Dave from Brum give a really warm welcome Im back there in Sept cant wait! - Sheila Shryane

Lanzarote is a fantastic place for all the family with a climate and charm.

Lanzarote is a fantastic place for all the family with a climate and charm you will want to come back again for. Clean, calm and friendly in all resorts. This island has no insect problems and is as safe as any resort in Europe. - Clive Grundy

Lanzarote is great, I made lots of new friends.

The place I went was nice and had nice staff. - Alex Ray

Playa Blanca, the marina Rubicon is a very modern harbour with lots of boats, bars, restaurants and a brilliant market every weds and sat morning.

You will never find a better resort than Playa Blanca. Very clean and picturesque. - Julie Symington

GREAT EASY GOING ISLAND - USED TO LIVE THERE RETURN EVERY YEAR. MONARCH ARE A GREAT AIRLINE - WOULD RECOMMEND THE EXTRA LEGROOM SEATS FOR MORE COMFORT.

VISIT 'THE OWL & PUSSYCAT INN' FOR A GOOD ENGLISH BAR IN PUERTO DEL CARMEN OR EL DRAGO FOR A GREAT MEAL OUT. RIU CORAL OR BARCAROLA APTS CLEAN COMFORTABLE. ENJOY... - Sue

Fantastic facilities in Playa Blanca for the less abled amongst us.

We found a fantastic Island mobility company who helped us with a wheel chair and scooter, a wonderful place all round. Excellent family resort, quiet enough for parents to chill and busy enough for the kids to play. - Matthew Messer

I'm a regular visitor and know the island very well. It is both stunning and interesting but just as magical away from the coast.

There are excellent beaches in Costa Teguise. More visitors needed! Best of all the 7 islands. - Gill

I'm in Lanzarote now and it's just a paradise.

Were renting a rural villa in the north of the island called Finca La Corona with amazing views to the volcanoes. The trip by Monarch Airlines was comfortable and we had very good service. Thank you. - Andreas

We are regulars to Lanzarote in particular Playa Blanca. It has something for everyone - a beautiful sandy beach in the main town with clear blue water or you can trek by car, boat or foot to the natural beauty of the Papagayo beaches.

We love to sit at a cafe or restaurant in the new Rubicon Marina and take in the view or watch the fish swim underneath us! This area has a good selection of shops and plenty of activities for the kids! Playa Blanca in my opinion is the best resort on the Island, you have fantastic views of the volcanos as well as the costline of Fuerteventura (which is only a 17min crossing by ferry). It is an excellent resort for relaxation as well as being lively enough to keep the kids amused! A very safe resort and very family orientated. We are regular visitors and I could go on and on about places to go and retaurants to try but why not see for yourself and book a holiday to Playa Blanca. Stay at a luxury 5* hotel or a private villa or self catering apartment - the choice is endless! - Karen Boxall

Returned to the Island for Easter and stayed in Costa Teguise having regularly stayed in Puerto del Carmen for many many years.

We prefer the Costa Teguise area to stay but prefer the harbour area of Puerto del Carmen for the wonderful restaurants. Costa Teguise is quieter and is ideally suited to those less mobile with coastline pathway easily accessible for venturing further. - K Blount

I spend a lot of time in Lanzarote as it is the best of the Canary Islands. It has some fine people, lovely scenery (you have to make an effort and remove yourself from the beach) and a wonderful climate.

We need more appreciating tourists to tour the entire island and spread the word to others! It really is a wonderful destination. - Gill

As a regular visitor to Lanzarote since 1982 and with well over 70 visits to my credit, I feel well qualified to comment on the island.

This is especially as I have also travelled the world extensively. Lanzarote provides the perfect wind down zone and the beach in Puerto del Carmen is as good as any I have ever seen. Lanzagrotty - dont believe it!Four hours from Manchester and almost always sunshine - wonderful! Oh, and yes, the ZB flights are just what my wife and I enjoy - invariably on time with excellent cabin crews. Many thanks. - David Coulston

Lanzarote is the very best of the Canary Islands and Playa Blanca by far the best resort.

Best self catering accomodation is at Las Brisas - near the village centre & shops. Not easy to find companies selling this resort but try one of the privately owned villas at the resort. - Howard Randall

Love the island - have friends who now live there and visit twice a year.

Check out Los Carmenes apartments in Costa Teguise, some are privately owned and the one we stayed in was exceptional, very modern very clean, everything we needed with 2 small children. - Sharon Dixon

Its a wonderful island with many attractions and places to visit.

Visitors should not miss the opportunity to see the home of the artist Cesar Manrique or the volcanic national park. The north point of the island is a must. - Norman Astbury

We found a lovely little bar restaraunt called Victoria´s in Bora Bora Playa de las Americas. It´s right opposite the beach so we´d go and watch the sunset from there.

We have a fussy 8 year old daughter so needed a place to go in the evenings where she would be entertained. It is a family bar so our daughter was welcome until late and the staff bent over backwards to entertain her with colouring disco dancing etc. They even had an internet cafe on the side with plenty of games to keep her happy. The staff were really friendly and helpful and even sat and had a drink with us on a couple of nights!The restaurant had a choice of kiddies meals with free drink and icecream which cost about 3 euros which we thought was excellent value for money. The main meals and starters were also reasonably priced and the steaks were to die for! We ate British Mexican Italian Indian and even a Jamaican lamb curry which was delicious. We went for dinner almost every night of our stay in Tenerife and would highly recommend this bar. We will certainly be going back on our next visit!

Eating out is a way of life here and so there are superb international restaurants down to local “tascas” (pubs) which have a more limited menu of equally good and cheap food.

I have lived in Tenerife for almost 20 years. It is truly an island for all tastes with first rate holiday resorts with clubs bars and entertainment but for those who like a quieter holiday there are unspoiled areas and excellent scenery including the highest mountain in Spanish territory (over 12000 feet) which is also a volcano. For the self-caterers there are hypermarkets catering for all tastes and hotels at all prices. But of course the all-important thing I the weather which is warm all the year round – in fact the island has been called the land of eternal spring – not too hot in summer and not cold in the winter. Tenerife is the ideal place for a holiday.

Our trip to Loro Park was a must and Mount Teidi was well worth going too. We are looking forward to our next trip.

Lovely country to visit for a relaxing holiday. Lots of nice places to eat in Los Cristianos and our stay at the Hollywood Mirage was second to none. Eating out we chose the Beverley Hills Club restaurant above all others as this offered a very good choice of menu at very reasonable prices.

the hotel dragos del sur in puerto de santiago / los gigantes area is a fantastic more than value for money hotel with spacious rooms and great sea views.

would reccomend it to anyone 100%.

I have been going to Tenerife every year for years. The must dos for new visitors has to be a day around the island.

Most of the guides on the coaches are excellent and have a vast knowledge to impart. Probably the best island tour takes you inland from Playa de Las Americas visits Vilaflor the Las Canades National Park a 7000 foot plateau out of which rises Mount Teide at 12150 feet. Choose the tour that then continues down to Puerto De La Cruz in the north where you can stop for a three hour lunch and sight-seeing or have a pleasant visit to the Loro (Parrot) Park. Do not miss the dolphins (as good as anything they do at Sea World in Florida. Afterwards tour the north of the island and return towards the south via the east coast motorway. Again you want the tour which stops off in Candelaria to see the bronze statues of the early kings of Tenerife and visits the Church of the Black Madonna. Make sure you dont walk past the little cake shop on the way. The pastries are heavenly. An excellent day tour.

For those who would like to go to the peak of Mount Teide (wrap up warm it can be quite cold at 12000 feet even in summer) but the views are spectacular on a clear day. I would advise not to go on a coach trip because they dont give you a lot of time at the summit (which is reached by cable car) and all the coaches seem to arrive at a similar time and the crowds are horrendous. The best option is to hire a taxi for the day and with a little bit of negotiation 3 or 4 people can have a day out in comfort and convenience for little more than the cost of the tour prices.

Another Must Do is the day trip to La Gomera (take the complete tour including the around the island coach trip). La Gomera is the nearest island to Tenerife but the flora and fauna in the Garonjay National Park are so different from Tenerife. The scenery is equally spectacular.

Back on Tenerife the coastal walk between the harbour at Los Christianos passing through Playa De Las Americas and on to Puerto Colon and ending at the new Torviscas beach is a very pleasant experience especially if you pace yourself with stops for drinks and lunch. Along this stretch of coastline many glorious beaches have been made using imported sand from Africa and complemented by some original architecture. I could go on for hours I must write that travel guide. Eating out drinking and even smoking for those who still do (200 for £10) are probably the cheapest in Western Europe.

There are some very good hotels all over Tenerife but the one I keep going back to is the four star Hotel Bitacora (not in the brochures book online). Cleanliness service and attention to detail by all members of staff are exemplary. The food is fantastic too. Book a room with a pool view on one of the higher floors a little extra but you get free safe free use of bathrobes and slippers and fresh pool towels free of charge everyday. Go on give it a try!

As a regular traveller to this destination I am always amazed that many people consider it a bingo and chips destination.

Tenerife South offers refreshing walks along the much-improved coastal promenade. Just a couple of miles out of Las Americas is La Caletta a quaint fishing village with super fish and tapas bars right by the ocean. Just up the hill in Adeje is Otellos chicken restaurant where a fabulous garlic chicken and salad lunch with wine and stunning views can be had for approx. £5 per person.

A must see is Loro Park Peurto del a Cruz it is a magical place for all the family.

My husband and I have been going to Tenerife three times a year for the last ten years and we find something new every time.

Good old Tenerife! Still the best winter and summer sun destination. Lots to see and dowith all budgets catered for from lager and chips to cocktails and canapes. Must dos include Loro Parque(and I cant wait for the new attraction in the south of the island from the same stable.) Mt Teide is spectacular. I love to drive up through the pine forest especially in January when the snow is crisp and fresh. Ive even seen locals skiing! There is a long flat promenade from Los Cristianos to Playa de las Americas which is enjoyed by toddlers joggers fast walkersslow walkers(ideal for the new Nordic Walking craze)wheelchair userseven my parents both well into their 80s take a stroll every day. Shopping is great with quality jewellery and famous name clothes. When the sun goes down try a cocktail in Harrys bar and watch the fountains dance to music opposite the Piramide in Las Americas.

Or eat in the Piramide restaurant and see the fabulous dance show for a special night out. Its what Im planning to do for my 50th birthday at the end of the year.

We usually fly Monarch to stay in our friends Finca (farmhouse)in the hills near Icodwhen visiting Tenerife South rent a car and try the north west side of the island.

Peurto De La Cruz to Garachico.



We find the shops and supermarkets on this side of the island to be cheaper than the South. if you like shopping visit El Campo a large shopping centre on the Motorway just outside Puerto De La Cruz with free undercover parking. It also houses a Cinema that shows english language films on certain days.

Further along the coast road between Puerto De la Cruz (Loro park) and Icod are some spectacular small beaches (not visible from the Motorway) such as Sicorro a haven for surfers. The friendly beachside restauraunt (which the locals use)serves excellent seafood at a low price and the beach and surrounding area are kept immaculately clean (as with most of the area).

Further on along the coast passing the town of Icod (Home of the famous El Drago tree)Is the historic town of Garachico. Once the capital of Tenerife the town was almost obliterated by the last great volcanic eruption. The original fort still stands and the town has some good cheap restaurants.

The seafront restaurant is in a very nice positionespecially early evening when the sun is going down although we found the food a little bit under par for the price. We found the backstreet restaurants to be better as with most places its usually better to observe where the locals go!

The remnants of the falling volcanic lava have left rock pools in Garachico harbour which have been modified to allow bathing for the less adventurous there is an outdoor municipal pool a few hundred yards away.

These are just a few of the many attractions on this side of the island there are lots more hidden gems to discover in this area well worth exploring.

I have made many visits to an excellent bar/restaurant located in the Vista Sur area of Playa de las Americas Tenerife.

The name of the bar is called Mary Rogans. The owner and resident singer is Michael Graham. He has an absolutely outstanding voice and the good news is that he performs five nights a week from about 22.30. What makes this act different to others is that Michael takes the time out to personally meet and greet his guests prior to him taking the stage. He commands his stage like no other singer I have seen on Tenerife. Furthermore he interacts with his audience to make them feel part of the overall show.

You certainly dont have to wait long for a drink as his friendly staff ensure you are well catered for. The bar is spotless and the experience is so good youll need to get there well before the show starts at 10.30 to get a seat.

A trip to Mary Rogans is truly worth your time. If you do go rest assured a return trip will quickly follow. The bar is about 3 minutes away from the Mare Nostrum hotel complex walking towards Los Cristanos.

Oh what a wonderful island! Most visitors that come to the island think its all revolving around Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos wrong I must urge visitors to either hire a car or get about using the local Titsa bus services.

Oh what a wonderful island!!

Most visitors that come to the island think its all revolving around Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos wrong I must urge visitors to either hire a car or get about using the local Titsa bus services. We have some of the most breathtaking scenery immaginable wonderful national parks and beautiful coastlines. The driving here can be a little bit tricky at times but give it a go you do not know what you are missing just staying down in the main resorts.

The all year round climate is favourable to everyone the island isn't all about drinking and sunbathing there are masses of other things to do so when you are bored with your job or just fancy a change of scenery come and try out Tenerife you will wonder why you stayed away so long!!

We have a static van in tenerife, it is a great way to spend the winter months when you are retired and much cheaper then buying an appartment...

We have a static van in tenerife, it is a great way to spend the winter months when you are retired and much cheaper then buying an appartment - what we save on heating in the uk pays for our 3 flights a year to the sun.

Not only is this a wonderful island with fantastic scenery including Mount Teide our volcano, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and more we have an English speaking church catering for all denominations right in the heart of Los Cristianos and we are open every day.

As a resident here in the South of Tenerife I wanted to let you know of the South Tenerife Christian Fellowship in the Apolo Centre in Los Cristianos.

Many of our 20,000 visitors a year use Monarch to get here and often don´t find us until the end of their holiday. Please visit us on your next trip.

I go Tenerife South 2 or 3 times a year and the San Eugenio area has now been revamped...

I go Tenerife South 2 or 3 times a year and the San Eugenio area has now been revamped, the pathways down to the beach have been all relaid, but alas they have used marble and it is very steep to get down to the bottom they have not left any flat areas to break up the steep path. So ladies... be careful if you pack heel shoes you may need a few flatties!! The walk along the sea front now goes into the next town it is a joy worth doing. - Mrs C Muir

This year 2006 we will be looking to buy an apartment for family use eventually we will retire here it's just perfect for us.

Every November we visit Los Christianos - the resort is suitable for all ages we stay at the Paloma Beach apartments. If you're looking to relax it's just the place with a lovely long walk to Las Americas taking in the amazing veiws of the sea and surfers. If you want to have a little more night life or excitment it's there as well - the choice is yours. I would really recommmend the Irish Times Bar in Los Chritianos 2 irish lads, with X factor, the craic is different every night you'll never be bored and year after year they remember you and even what you drink. - Susan Dardis

For adults; You must visit the Aqua spa at Torviscas. Relaxing water treatments to suit everyone. Jaccuzzis sauna Turkish scottish sea water and much, much more.

For adults; You must visit the Aqua spa at Torviscas. Relaxing water treatments to suit everyone. Jaccuzzis sauna Turkish scottish sea water and much much more. We have been six times in our last two visits to Tenerife. You dont have to be able to swim just go along and relax. Towels are provided. - Beryl Slinn

Our property this year is The Club Atantis Normally we stay at The Ocean Beach which is fantastic but fancied a change.

Going back to tenerife in november again It'll be my 7th time. Last year i took my twin daughters classed as infants on the flight which was hard having them on our laps. But other than that Playa de las americas is fantastic we go in november as the weather is lovely in the winter. Attractions: must-see Mike Carlton at St Eugens Bar San Eugenio centre, a brill night used to go everynight! Garfields Bar is great just up the road on front of the Laguna Park I. Fab entertainer in there too. Skypark water park and the Aquapark are only a short walk from torviscas... The ship in torviscas is where we used to eat all the time Fab value for excellent meals and great for big groups and with 2 small infants too... Nothing is too much for the staff in there... Going again in november 2006 I cant wait i'll be 20 weeks pregnant this time and i know i'll be looked after by everyone weve ever met. x - Laura

What I like about Tenerife is that every where you go it's clean. People are helpful and there is a variety of things to do.

Having family who live on this island helps. I like to visit the island every year and will be going at the end of October. Woman are not harassed like they are in main land Spain.- Maureen Martin

Iberstar Los Dalias star rating is stated as 4 - no way this is most definately a 3 star Food wise choice very limited and they cannot cook bacon no way.

Staff helpful and friendly but could not make up for the Hotels limitations. First time I have had a pool holiday and it will be my last. - Elaine Slater

We have been staying in apartments at Christian Sur in Los Christianos. As you take the short ten minute stroll from the complex into the town centre you realise that this is one of the cleanest holiday resorts you have ever been in.

Once you reach the town area there is a plethora of shops selling everything you could possible need whilst on holiday and then of course regardless of whether you are out for a pavement coffe light lunch or full blown evening dinner the choice is endless. Right down to the Burger King at the corner of the harbour area. Whatever your taste is Indian, Chinese, Italian some of the finest seafood the largest T bone steak I have ever seen can be had amongst the restaurants in the harbour area. Walk a bit further and the beautiful promenade will walk you straight into Playa De Las Americas.

All in all a lovely place to spend an idyllic week or two in the beautiful sunshine. Take a tip though. The clientelle are more salubrious at the back end of the year as many bar owners and restauranters will tell you. A worthy holiday spot whether you are there to golf dive fish or just relax under the blue skies and 8 hours of sun every day. Fabulous. - Graham Borthwick

Take a drive along past the airport and see some of the lovely Canarian villages, meet the friendly locals and try the local wine.

You will find unspoilt beaches, some all to yourself. Take a trip up the mountains above Santa Cruz to Taganana, the views are breathtaking and not an English bar in sight - see the real Tenerife. - Robert Worley

Playa de la arena up the west coast is beautiful. Stayed in Sunflower residential apartments. Puerto santiago is nearby beautiful beaches.

If you get the chance visit Icod De Los Vinos where an ancient Drago tree stands. The sap from this tree turns red when it hits the air making it seem as though the tree is bleeding. Also take a trip to Garachico. Here you will find the old capital from 1700s. however in 1705 the town was destroyed by a large volcanic eruption. you can still see the old town gateway and how much volcanic rock filled the port which was there. Whatever you do on the island you will enjoy yourself! - Elaine Gardener

One of the places that most people visit when traveling to tenerife is Mount Teide. If you are coming from the Playa de las Americas area of the island towards Teide Why not carry on a little futher to the sand dunes situated not that far past the base of the mountain.

Driving past these dunes they rook like sand but are infact light volcanic rock. If you get out and walk across these dunes the views are amazing. Definitly worth a visit. - Chris Woor

Los Cristianos in the South of the Island is just a 15 min taxi ride from the airport - Taxis at the airport are in an abundance and cost approx 20€ to resort.

Los Cristianos is quieter than its neighbour Las Americas, but still has a lively atmosphere with lots of bars, restaurants and shops to suit all tastes. The sea front area is also wheelchair/pushchair friendly making this an excellent choice for families. For hotel accommodation the Hotel Paradise Park Resort & Spa offers a choice of rooms from standard twin to Exec Junior Suites. The hotel has 5 pools and is well known by British travellers for its excellent Buffet meals. If you prefer Self Catering accommodation try the Castle Harbour complex or The Reveron both within walking distance to the beach with the Reveron being the closer of the 2. - Christine Lloyd

We stay on Golf Del Sur at Winter Gardens, it's only 10 minutes from the airport in a nice quiet area with plenty of restaurants this is a new complex with a Bowling Green pool and fitness centre we have been going there for 5 years now it is a very English area.

We fly with Monarch Airlines - John Flower

Tenerife is a fantastic country for poeple who want a relaxing holiday. Monarch flights are very resonable and never delayed.

- Alex Struvinksky

Puerto de la Cruz is approx an hour from Tenerife South airport. Here you will find good restaurants and bars food excellent and reasonably priced.

Loro Parque is a great day out for adults and children. The shows are fantastic. The lido is great for sunbathing and swimming safe for children. The beach at Punto Bravo is safe with plenty of sun beds. Mount Teide is like being on the moon. Puerto de la Cruz is an ideal resort for families. - Angela Manson

We always stay on Amarilla Golf. It is a lovely relaxing area and is right by the Atlantic Ocean.

We stay on the Leo complex in Pebble Beach Village - the views over the fairway and the new San Miguel Marina are superb. I would recommend this area to anyone. It is away from the hustle and bustle of Las Americas and Los Cristianos yet within easy reach of both and only 10 minutes from the airport. - Maureen Oates

we have recently stayed on the golf del sur at the golf plaza its great in walking distance to the shops

way from the bustle of americas found a great place to eat called la mon lodge on green park be sure to visit as the food is fantastic - Jason Cooper

We are still here on the island having a wonderful time. We are staying in Costa del Silencio and have met some nice poeple in the cosy corner a little family run bar and the beers cheap

. - Lesley Thomasson

Visited all the bars in Call. The Rat Pack is the best bar and meals are 1st class. Deffo worth a visit.

Visited all the bars in Call. The Rat Pack is the best bar and meals are 1st class. Deffo worth a visit. - Lynda Brown

We stayed in the Golf del Sur in November and it's currently having a face lift with lots of building work and cranes about the place but it didn't spoil our enjoyment.

Lots of walks by the shore and good choice of restaurants etc. We stayed at Royal Golf park and the weather was glorious. - Mr & Mrs Alder

We stayed at Camping Nautica near Las Galletas. It is a great caravan park.

If you just want to chill and get peace and quiet this is the place to go. We have just bought a van there as we liked it that much. - Sue Frost

Los Gigantes has plenty of nice restaurants and bars. It is small but friendly and a typical village, not for the less mobile due to the steep climbs.

It is a little more expensive than some parts of the island but this helps keep out the rif raf. My favourite restaurant is La Bodaquita. You can drink till the early hours but not suitable for the night clubbers yet great for the slightly more refined. I will return. - Michael Bennett

Always go to Los Cristianos and stay at Victoria Court. I stayed over for Christmas & New Year (it's near the Sunday market) - its an up and coming area with a lot of new restaurants

Always go to Los Cristianos and stay at Victoria Court. I stayed over for Christmas & New Year (it's near the Sunday market) - its an up and coming area with a lot of new restaurantsAlways go to Los Cristianos and stay at Victoria Court. I stayed over for Christmas & New Year (it's near the Sunday market) - its an up and coming area with a lot of new restaurants and bars but no noise. It is also 5 mins walk to beach (also being done up) and this has many small cafes/bars/restaurants. Go on a lovely coastal walk to Las Vistas beach. Continue walking along the beach and you will find the posh part of Las Americas where the designer shops, 5 star hotels and the casino are based - it's fantastic you must go! There is plenty for the kids: Zoos, many parks including the aqua park, banana boats, windsurfing and plenty of whale and dolphin boats -go and see!! Enjoy! -Deborah Rooney

Ideal for quiet holiday apartments, would not book anywhere else! Also fly with Monarch!

I travel to Tenerife once or twice a year to Los Chritianos, Victoria Court 2. Fabulous apartments which are owner/occupied. Excellent facilities! Great restaurants, bars and plenty of lovely walks to nearby Las Americas. - Anita Garvock

I always use Monarch to fly out to visit friends who have a place on Golf Del Sur (Winter Gardens).

I go there 4/5 times a year and am now a Silver Vantage Card holder. I have always had excellent service from Monarch and would never consider using another carrier. Its convenient from Luton and as some of my trips are only long weekends, it helps that you can pick and choose your outward and inward flights. Golf Del Sur is a good place to go for a quiet holiday but you are only a short cab ride away from the busy Las Americas. - Kath Graham

Tenerife is great from October to December as the weather is great.

You can eat out at the Oasis, spicy chicken is the best dish and very cheap. The wine is good in Tenerife. Travel by taxi from Las Americas or Los Christianos, well worth a visit. You are up in the hills and is somewhere different than the usual tourist places. - Barbara Jones

Tenerife is not just about the great weather.

Tenerife is not just about the great weather (winter and summer).We go scuba diving and horse riding plus we have had great nights out and fabulous meals in Santiago3 area and sunbathed on Bahia Del Duque 5 star beach. - Tracey

We go on a family holiday to Tenerife every February. A four hour flight to a place with 24 degree days and 19 degree nights.

Our children are now young adults and they still volunteer to come with us evey year and carry the bags! There is something for everyone on this island. Roll on 2009! - Gail Beddoes

The food was very nice and the staff on the plane were lovely, especially a man called Simon. He made my trip home - lovely guy!

- Catriona Kennedy

Tenerife's best kept secret? Got to be the Los Gigantes area!

Spectacular scenery and great restaurants - brilliant for couples and familys... go on, book it! A tip for accommodation - book an apartment at Balcon de Los Gigantes - high quality, lovely pools and walking distance to bars, beaches etc...35 mins from the airport! - Deborah Clancy

Best food on the Island is Restaurante Romero in Chirche

, not far from Aripe and Guia de Isora on the road to del Teide. They serve traditional Canarian food and plenty of it. You need good wheels to get you there as the road is very steep but well worth the effort and it's a lovely village too. - Jane Woodhouse

We visited Los Gigantes hotel on 23 Jan 2008 and have booked again for late April.

We have returned to this hotel 5 times in 18 months and this is not usual for us as we like to change. The last few years we have had a Thomson cruise holiday plus 2 or 3 other holidays but have found the cruise holidays are not so good anymore but the gold holidays are better. The only thing they need to change at Los Gigantes is the entertainment. - Lesley Bell

We always fly into the South ..with Monarch and have usually stayed in this area but this year we flew into the South and then travelled to the North and it was the best change we have ever made.

Puerto de la Cruz is wonderful has lots of good shopping and places to eat. A really nice promanade with Lido area that has to be seen. We stayed in the La Chiripa Garden hotel and it was really nice with extensive gardens to walk in. People told us not to go to the North because the weather was not so good as in the South but we found the temperatures to be much the same although we did see some cloud it was still pleasantly warm. We will be back to the North again later in the year ...pity Monarch do not fly into the North airport. - Fred Hussey

We have been wintering in Tenerife for the last few years and are in our 60s. The island is marvellous for the older person during the winter.

We are on the west side - Playa de la Arena just outside Los Gigantes. It is quieter than Las Americas and with more hills to cope with. There are some lovely restaurants and tennis and bowling (lawn on a mat) are all popular as is walking in the hills. There is a good bus service for those who do not rent a car and temperatures that very rarely drop under 18c during Jan and Feb. The more hardy of us can swim all year round in the sea but heated pools are available - including a wonderful indoor pool at the public sports centre. - Susan Hide

I spend at least 10 days per month in Tenerife in my villa overlooking the Adeje Golf club.

My boat is moored at the marina in Puorto Colon and we eat out at La Calletathe old town of Adejeup in the mountains at Vila flor or we venture along the coast to Los Abrigos to the local fishing restaurants. The weather is always changing some hot days some overcast but still hot. There is very little rain but when it does rain it comes and goes very quickly unless you get a storm which stays over the island for a week. Even then you can tour the island which is a must. There is so much to see and do with great shops at Santa Cruz and good for a day out looking at the old city. There are plenty of things for children especially the Loro Park up north at puorta de la cruz and down south a new park called Siam Park is opening in May 2008. - Peter Milton

Tenerife South appealed to us that much that we retired here permanently from the UK.

If you want a peaceful holiday consider Medanolos Abrigos and the Golf del Sur. For a lively holiday the resorts of Torviscus and Playa de las Americas await. Take a trip up Teide, the dormant volcano and look at the landscape. It has been used for numerous sci-fi film sets. Go North on a trip to Loro Parque, well worth the visit but go to the main attractions first before visiting the rest or you will miss some fantastic sights. Come to South Tenerife - we did and stayed!!! - Dennis Humm

Flying from manchester T1 to Tenerife South is simiplicity itself. Having travelled a number of times with Monarch the 3 1/2 hour trip passes quickly. We stay at a friends apartment in Tor Viscus about 20 mins from the airport.

Flying from manchester T1 to Tenerife South is simiplicity itself. having travelled a number of times with Monarch the 3 1/2 hour trip passes quickly. We stay at a friends apartment in Tor Viscus about 20 mins from the airport. La caleta provides a wealth of cafes bars and seafood restaurants and a trip to the go-cart track is a must. Travelling from Tor Viscus in the plentiful local taxis costs around 20€. If you want tacky, tourist tenerife does it in style. If you want quality and smiles it does that too - just take the time to explore! - Nick Kealey

I spend a great deal of the mainly Winter months in Tenerife. I love to visit Central Park in Las Americas where they have line dancing each evening bar Sundays.

I spend a great deal of the mainly Winter months in Tenerife. I love to visit Central Park in Las Americas where they have line dancing each evening bar Sundays - Steve Towers is the entertainer. He plays requests, is exceedingly friendly and makes everyones evening enjoyable whether a dancer or not. I personally recommend a visit. The food is quite good too and prices are reasonable. - Janet Boulton

We have been going to Tenerife for the last 10 years. We always go to the South of Tenerife. We have been staying in Costa Adeje which is more quiet and relaxing but also have some fantastic beaches restaurants and bars.

We stay in the chain of Riu Hotels (which I recommend). We are going back there this October 08 and looking forward to going to Siam Park. - Marion

Flew out with Monarch From London Luton on 6th Sept and had a fantastic service throughout checking in and landing. It was the first time my son (18mths old) had flown and I was nervous about how i would entertain him but your staff on the flight were very welcoming and it was a pleasure to travel.

Flew out with Monarch From London Luton and had a fantastic service throughout checking in and landing. It was the first time my son (18mths old) had flown and I was nervous about how I would entertain him but your staff on the flight were very welcoming and it was a pleasure to travel. On our return flight (14th Sept) the turmoil of XL airlines was evident at the airport and our flight was nearly full apart from a few spare seats. One of these being free next to us so our return flight was even more comfortable! Would recommend monarch all the way! - Mark Goldsmith

I spent xmas last year in Playa Amercias it was great, the fountain in the main square which colours and water spouts to music in the evening is spectacular.

The beaches are clean and well maintained, the breakfast and evening meals here are cheap and very good . There is a phamacy near the beach too where they speak english. You'll love all the shops here too or just relax along the endless shores. - Mr Morowski