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Karting Club Tenerife

For the speed demons out there, Karting Club Tenerife is probably the obvious choice for a little distraction on your rest day.

Located close to the TF-1 motorway at Parque de La Reina which is about 10 minutes from Los Cristianos or 20 minutes from El Médano the circuit is a great place to blow away the cobwebs on one of their superb karts. The main circuit is international standard and around 1km in distance. Each ticket gets you around 10 laps depending on how quickly you go!

There are 5 different kart models to choose from, 2 for the kids and 3 for the bigger kids!

Tandem KartPony KartCadet KartCompetition KartSuper Kart

With it's new electronic timing system and huge LED timing display to show your hot laps, the Karting Club is a great place to spend some time and have a little competition between friends.

There is a regular free bus service from Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas, but you can also telephone the circuit and they will send oneof their minibuses to pick you up. For more details check out the website www.kartingtenerife.com
 
Go Hiking with Cyber Hiker

If you fancy taking a slower paced adventure in the Tenerife countryside, then why not grab your walking boots and take a stroll with Cyber Hiker?

CyTajinaste flower and Mount Teide, Tenerifeber Hiker provides guided walking trips from the South of the island, making use of the extensive public bus service to access the walking trails whilst enjoying the scenery on your way there. Gary is also the auther of the guide book Discovering Tenerife on Foot which you can buy directly from his website or if you prefer the self guided approach, he also has the option to purchase individual routes for download.
 
Jungle Park

Jungle Park or sometmes referred to as the Eagle Park is located in the village of Chayofa which is just above the resort of Los Cristianos.Eagle at Jungle Park Tenerife

It is a fabulous place with plenty of animals to see including one of only 27 white lions remaining in the world, but the crowning glory has to be the spectacular free flight display of the parks Birds of Prey Show. With eagles swooping only inches from your heads and vultures casting their shadows, this is a great experience. The park also has a spectacular exotic birds show, also with plenty of free flight action.

Bob Sled at Jungle Park TenerifeOther attractions here include the Jungle Raid, a network of rope bridges, nets and tunnels through the trees, great fun for kids and adults alike, but don't forget to take a ride on the Bob, an 800m long bob sled run twisting through the park at pretty high speed. Great fun, but unfortunately it's not included in the parks entrance fee.
 
Loro Parque

Loro Parque is in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the island.

Because of its popularity with holidaymakers from around the world, you will find that getting to the park is easy. There are many companies providing excursions to the park at very reasonable rates.

Lavatrax Tenerife MTB says visit Loro ParqueLoro Parque is the hope to over 700 parrots along with many other rare and exotic creatures from around the world. It is also the home of the  largest population of Penguins in the world  - outside the Arctic regions that is!

With regular shows from the Sea Lions, Dolphins, Parrots and of course the Orcas, Loro Parque is a brilliant day out. Just don't expect it to be a relaxing day out as you can walk a good few miles in a day here as you wonder around the extensive gardens and attractions.You can Visit the Killer Whales at Loro Parquebuy tickets online and up to 90 days in advance on the Loro Parque web site.
 
Cueva del Viento

Cueva del Viento or translated, The Cave of the Wind is the largest lava tube in Europe.

The tube was created by lava flowing from the Pico Viejo which is just along side the more well known Mount Teide which itself is the highest point in the whole of Spain.Cueva del Viento

A visit to Cueva del Viento gives you an insight into the role of lava flows in a volcanic eruption, and offers you the chance to see the whimsical forms sculpted by the lava in the bowels of the earth. Is a fine example of the complexity of geology. There are three different passage levels in the more than 17 kilometres of tubes, together with beautiful geo-morphological phenomenon like chasms, terraces and other lava formations.

Directions and reservation information can be found on the Cueva del Viento website. It is advisable to reserve at least one day before your visit.