Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and the capital. It is also home to some of the best surfing in Europe and yet it has been overlooked by many a recent surf traveler due lack of knowledge. Welcome to some of Europe's best surf with the Pure Vacations Tenerife programme that takes in the best aspects of surfing this tropical island in the Canaria chain and is rather unique and special. The island has perfect surfing breaks to suit all abilities and we offer three excellent packages to suit all standards including a very special a daily surf charter exclusive to Pure Vacations.

Tenerife, 'the island of eternal spring', is the largest of the seven Canary Islands and a hugely popular year-round destination for normal travelers. With a wonderful annual climate averaging out at 23C, considered by many to be the best in the world, and a wide range of well-equipped resorts. Tenerife caters to the young and the old, and attracts both families and individuals wanting luxury, wonderful setting and fun in the sun. Tenerife offers an extremely diverse range of landscapes - the north is full of verdant subtropical vegetation, forests and banana plantations with a dramatic rugged coastline, whilst the south is more arid and desert-like, filled with a lunar landscape and a mix of black and white beaches. In central Tenerife, the island boasts the highest point in all of Spain - the majestic Mount Teide volcano, measuring 3,718m, and visible from all over the island.

It is no surprise that Tenerife is such a popular surf vacations destination for those in the know and looking for amazing surf. It has such a range of activities and entertainment, from world class surfing, scuba-diving and parasailing to world class golfing and great bars and restaurants. There are theme parks and shows galore too. Be swept away by the colour and beauty of the flora and mountain range or gasp in wonder as magnificent eagles, vultures and condor swoop over your head at Eagle park.

If you are on holiday with children there are many theme parks from the most famous which is Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz, or Eagle Park (Aguilas Park) near Los Cristianos. Skypark makes a great day out too with its terrifyingly high thrill rides. It also has two pools, one is great for little ones who can potter about amongst water spouts and fiddle with water wheels. The other is deeper and is more fun for older kids of all ages. Scuba-diving, Bob-diving, quad-biking, rock-climbing, camel riding... you may not have enough time to fit it all into one surf vacation

Tenerife really do offer something for every type of surfer, whether its' scenic hiking up a volcano or in a deep ravine, sport-fishing for marlin or bungee-jumping or just catching that perfect barrel, and yes they have lots of them! The resorts of Tenerife vary dramatically in atmosphere, from busy thriving towns to sedate and authentic with traditional Spanish tapas and locally-made wine can be found in the typical Canarian bars throughout the smaller less-developed parts of Tenerife.