Tenerife is the largest of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands and welcomes over seven million holidaymakers per year to worship the sun on its volcanic beaches. What's more it's a dramatic place with banana plantations, tropical plants and Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak and the world's 3rd largest volcano, towering majestically over the scenery. If you're lucky, it might even be snow capped!
Tenerife manages to take the very best of all the islands while still turning its back on the more brash "cheap and cheerful" excesses of her sisters. Beautiful beaches with volcanic sand run up to lush greenery, with towering black rock faced cliffs in the background. The natural beaches have an almost "otherworldly" feel and are truly stunning but beware, the only 'golden' beaches on the island are entirely man made and are best avoided.
With an average temperature of what they call a "Spring-like" 22 degrees (who's Spring is 22 degrees?) and never colder than 15 degrees or hotter than 30 degrees, Tenerife's climate allows gentle sun bathing, sophisticated al fresco dining, and dancing in the evening. Perfect.
What about the gay scene?
There's no doubt that the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria offers the largest gay scene in the Canary Islands, but Tenerife still has plenty to offer and the locals are a friendly bunch. Santa Cruz, the capital of the island, has only one gay bar, but plenty that are gay friendly and a gay sauna. There are several gay bars in La Laguna plus one gay disco, and there are two gay bars in the south of the Island in Playa de las Americas.
The town with most gay bars and discos is Puerto de la Cruz. There are four gay bars, four gay discos, two gay saunas, gay restaurants, many gay friendly bars and sex shops.
Ohhhhh:Cruisy then is it?
It can be. Tenerife has many, many, many cruising areas, nudist beaches and plenty of tanned (permanent and all over - the lucky lads!) boys. The perfect weather tends to make the Germans break out their speedos, but if you can look past the dross, there is a lot at which to stare wistfully. Oh hell, even some of the speedo packing Germans look a bit tasty. But it might be the beauty of the locale.
The Alta Apartments are just 300 metres from the beach, and 500 metres from the Lido and close to the gay bars and "hang outs" there is a choice of one or two bedroom apartments which are very spacious. There is a separate living room with a sofa bed for a third or fifth person, a good size balcony, and a fully equipped kitchenette and a conventional oven, a coffee maker, Satellite television, there is a large poolside bar serving snacks and a good selection of drinks.
The Hotel Catalonia is located right by the seafront and within easy reach of all Puerto de la Cruz's gay attractions and provides a good 4 star base for your holiday. Every room has a sea view of Mount Teide and all features full ensuite bathrooms, TV and a balcony. There is a maid service 5 days a week. The hotel is on half board basis, with a very generous buffet. The hotel boasts a beauty parlor, various shops and regular evening entertainment.
The hotel is situated in Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) and located in center of the town in the middle of a pedestrian zone and close to the gay area. The beaches of Puerto de la Cruz are only 300 meters away.
This excellent, twelve storey Orotava Palace provides the perfect high class base for a top-notch Puerto de la Cruz holiday less than a five minute walk from the Lido and the beach, the hotel has designer furniture. Each room is air conditioned and each has a balcony, sumptuous bathrooms, satellite TV, a mini bar and safe for hire. There is a full maid service. The Oratava includes swimming pools, one of which is heated. A gym, sauna, a Turkish bath, a beauty salon, bars and two restaurants, there is also a business centre with internet connection and fax facilities.
Located close to the Puerto's scene, the Palmeras Playa Apartments offer all the benefits of a low cost self catering resort. But breakfast is also included in your price. Each large studio has a combined living and sleeping area with a full size bathroom. There is a phone, safety deposit box and satellite television available for rental. Facilities include a 24 hour reception, a heated swimming pool, generous sun terraces, a TV room, a sauna, a launderette, and a buffet style restaurant.
Playaflor Chill-Out Resort is located right in the centre of Playa de las Americas, one of the main tourist settings in south Tenerife, in Arona district. Just across the avenue, we can find a magnificent beach surrounded by all kinds of venues: Restaurants, bars, pubs, discos, shopping centres, casino, taxi and bus stop and all that you could expect from this privileged location.
Reina Sofia, Tenerife south international airport, is the main entry gate for the island, only 15 Km. away from our resort. The main golf courses, thematic parks, pleasure harbours, cultural centres and shows are at a minimal distance from Playaflor.
Villa Maspalmeras Canary Islands gay guest house is the creation of two discerning gay travellers Andrew and Eduardo who chose Tenerife for the location of this intimate relaxed stylish gay holiday apartments and bed and breakfast guest house.
