The largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife also boasts the world's third largest volcano and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nearly half of the island remains unspoilt, making it a fantastic place to study the natural world.
Thanks to the ideal climate, long nights, and clear skies, this is one of the best places on earth to see the stars. The clear, unpolluted night sky above Mount Teide is protected by law, the first ever Starlight Reservation.
The rugged south coast is a great spot for whalewatching, while the north coast offers striking black sand beaches, evidence of the island's volcanic origins.
