Tenerife South Airport Car Hire

Tenerife South Airport Guide

The Southern region of Tenerife is the location that most of the tourist go to when visiting the island. The south sees slightly warmer and drier seasons than their counterpart in the north. Their sunny summertime weather is prevalent almost year round with the exception of an occasional day in January or February. The southern landscape slopes down to a level coastal plain allowing for great beachfronts. The combination of great weather and beautiful beaches makes this place a perfect vacation destination.

The Tenerife South Airport, also known as Reina South Airport (tel: 34 922 773 067), is located about 25 minutes from Los Cristianos. Reina South Airport is the larger of the two airports found on the island of Tenerife because it sees more traffic coming in and out. This is the primary airport for tourists entering the island. The airport houses a complete array of bars, cafes and shops to provide their visitors with any necessity. The drinking age is set at 18 years of age and they are hard on drinking and driving by having the legal limit set at .05% or about equal to one beer.

Attractions to See

Southern Tenerife offers you many attractions to see and activities to do that will provide you with a fun-filled vacation. The island offers a wide range of beaches to sunbathe on, with some of the beaches having black sand that was caused during a volcanic eruption. There are also a lot of water sports to participate in from surfing to beach volleyball. There are a number of whale and dolphin-watching boat trips leaving from the harbours of Tenerife that allow you an up-close look at these majestic animals.

For people who like to hike, a trip to the small village of Mosca is a must. This village is located just north of Los Gigantes and has a path leading down the ravine to the coast. This is said to be the most photographic location on the island and provides you with a great picture-taking view. Hell’s Ravine (tel: 34 822 782 885) located in Adeje is another great hiking destination and is the deepest gorge in the region. The entrance times into the park are 8:30 – 2:30. Be sure to wear good hiking boots and to take along a bottle of water because the sun can make it very dry.

Looking for adventure on your vacation? A trip to Aqualand (tel: 34922715266) , a huge waterpark may be the solution. The park boasts several water slides and rides. The park is open from 10 – 6. Camel Park (tel: 34 922 721 080) is a unique place because it allows you to go on a one hour camel ride through their land. The park is open from 10 – 5 and the rides start constantly throughout the day. Another popular attraction is the Jungle Park (tel: 34 922 729 010), located in Los Cristianos it is well-known for the birds of prey display.< /p>

Important Telephone Numbers

General Emergencies – 112 Medical Emergency - 061 Fire Emergency - 080 Police Emergency - 092 National Police – 952-046-200 Local Police – 902 102 112 Emergency Car Breakdown - 00 800 88 77 66 55

Traveling Around Tenerife

The southern portion of Tenerife sees many tourists visit their island throughout the year. To accommodate their visitors, many place offer bus and taxi service, which are two options you can choose to use. However, if you use Car Hire Tenerife South Airport you do not have to wait for the bus to take you and can go where you want, when you want. Before using a car hire, be sure to know the rules. While traveling in Tenerife the speed limits are set as: in town 50km/hr, on the highway/open roads 100 km/hr and on the expressway 120 km/hr.

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