Tenerife: sea, land and air with calm

Volcanic beaches, cetaceans in freedom and an average annual temperature of 23 degrees. Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary archipelago, combines unique nature and historic towns that captivate at first sight. Starting with a swim in the Atlantic, continuing among volcanoes and finishing under one of the cleanest skies on the planet undoubtedly seems like an irresistible plan. The possibility of arriving from Barcelona with up to 38 weekly frequencies thanks to Vueling's direct connections makes it even more accessible.

Tenerife is a destination designed to be enjoyed without haste. Sea, land and air combine on an island where the ocean sets the rhythm every day and where Vueling keeps its routes active to get there with all comfort.

The sea: swimming among cetaceans

The beaches of black volcanic sand and those of golden sand invite you to stop time between swims and strolls by the Atlantic. Added to this are the natural pools and tidal pools created by ancient lava flows, spaces where water and rock form unique landscapes.

The eruptions have been sculpting the island's landscape over the years. Tenerife is abrupt and volcanic, with an intense visual impact, captivating visitors and making its beaches an incomparable environment.

But if there is one experience that defines Tenerife's bond with the sea, it is whale watching. Off the southwest coast, bottlenose dolphins and tropical pilot whales swim all year round, making these waters one of the best places in the world to see them in freedom. The marine strip has also been recognized as a Whale Heritage Site by the World Cetacean Alliance.

The land: villages with history and volcanic nature

Beyond the coast, Tenerife hides unique landscapes full of characterful towns. San Cristóbal de La Laguna, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, preserves a historic layout that served as inspiration for American colonial cities such as Old Havana or Cartagena de Indias.

In the north of the island, Garachico is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain with its cobbled streets, historic buildings, and natural pools shaped by lava. Very close by, La Orotava keeps the essence of traditional Canarian architecture intact. Declared a Historic Artistic Site, it evokes for the visitor how its residents lived centuries ago. Manor houses and wooden balconies seem frozen in time.

Teide National Park, where the highest peak in Spain and one of the most imposing volcanoes on the planet stands, is the quintessence of immense nature that leaves no one indifferent and which can be seen from the plane in all its splendor. Its volcanic, almost lunar, landscape turns any excursion into an unforgettable experience, as does the bird's-eye view offered by Vueling's routes from Barcelona.

Theme parks are also an opportunity to enjoy with family. Such as Siam Park, one of the most recognized water parks in the world, or Loro Parque, home to hundreds of animal species and an international benchmark in conservation, with more than 40,000 exotic animals representing over 600 species and subspecies from all over the planet.

The air: one of the best skies on the planet

When night falls, Tenerife offers another of its great spectacles. The purity of its sky and low light pollution have made the island's peaks a world benchmark for astronomical observation. El Teide and its surroundings have the distinction of Starlight Reserve and Destination. The island is also home to the prestigious Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute. Tenerife is a reference point for astronomers and scientists from all over the world, who carry out world-class astronomical projects there.

Observing the stars from the heights of the island, surrounded by silence and volcanic nature, and enjoying beaches and lagoons at a good temperature is part of the essence of Tenerife: a place where sea, land and air coexist in an extraordinary way and where enjoying the experience is possible thanks to Vueling's connections. Book your flight at Vueling.com and discover Tenerife.