Tenerife

Whale Watching

Whale watching is the fastest growing area of eco-tourism which is the fastest growing area of tourism, the world's biggest industry. By developing Tenerife's eco-tourism infrastructure including its whale watching experience we can create great wealth for local communities and in ways that enhance the tourist experience.
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Our eco tourism website for Tenerife, www.whalesanddolphinsoftenerife.org dominates the first pages of Google searches. Our aim in 2019 is to develop this site through developing and promoting ALL the activities listed below.

Activities

If you decide to adopt one of these activities as your project with us whilst in Tenerife then you will be linked to the Eco-Tourism Team in Tenerife who will work with you. There will be three core goals: A global analysis of the market for the chosen activity and identification of appropriate 'routes to market'; the creation of a short web video on the activity with specialist equipment, training and mentoring provided; A presentation to the chosen activity provider (s) of the opportunities open to them and requirements of them should they wish to avail themselves of these opportunities.

ALL incoming volunteers can access these activities as part of their volunteer experience with us and can discuss them with the Eco- Tourism team before arrival.  ​

Activities

• Painting
• Pottery
• Dancing- Canarian
• Salsa
• Horse Riding
• Go Ape (Forestal)
• Paragliding

• ​Mountain Climbing
• Canyoning
• Caving
• Swimming
• Snorkelling
• Scuba Diving
• Kite Surfing

• ​Wind Surfing
• Sailing
• Kayaking
• Cycling
• Scuba Diving
• Paddle Boarding

NB: Activities in GREEN are FREE to volunteers.

​Educational Courses

• Power Boat Skippering
• RYA Sailing courses
• PADI Dive Courses
• Film Making
• Photography; 

Trekking

• Masca
• El Teide
• Pilgrims Walk
• La Canadas
• Teno
• Anaga
  

​Trekking Centres

• Vilaflor
  
• Arona
  
• Santiago del Teide
  
• Oratava
  
• Arico
  
• Guimar
  
• Anaga

Nature

• Whale watching
• bird watching
• Reptiles

Museums

• Mesoamerican Art
• Natural History
• Pottery- Candelaria
• Araguaya
• Guanche
• Fishing
• Palmeria​

​Botanical Gardens

• Aloe Vera
• Banana
• Wine
• Honey
• ​Canary Life ​

General culture

• Carnival
• Fiesta
• Festival
• Ritual
• Romeria​

• ​​Samana Anta
• Night Life- local not tourist!!!;
• Singing
• Dress
• ​Three Kings

Key Towns

• Oratava
• Puerto de la Cruz
• Los Gigantes
• Santiago del Teide
• Garachico
• Santa Cruz
• Vilaflor​

• ​Arona
• Tacoronte
• Guimar
• Arico
• Icod
• ​Santiago del Teide

Transport

• Ferries
• Car Rental
• Busses
• Trams
• Cycling
• Flight- Binter

Gastronomy

• Wine
• Honey
• Canary cooking
• Goat​

• International Cuisine
• Figs
• Goats Cheese
• Banana
• Herbs

Restaurants

• International Cuisine
• Traditional Canarian
• Romantic
• Picnic Areas

• Motorway service stations- best value food
• cooked locally
• Specialist
• Contemporary

Fundraising

• Trekking
• Cycling
• Other

Accommodation

• Traditional Canarian
• Romantic
• Boutique
• Hostel
• Camping
• Luxury

• ​​Niche- star gazing
• Spa
• Glamping
• Family
• Retreats
• Beach

Markets

• Craft and Artisan
• Flea
• Farmers
• Specialist- music, books, art etc
• ​Tourist

Shopping

• Centres
  
• Towns
  
• ​Specialist

Exploration

Island Hopping

• Gran Canaria
• La Gomera
• El Hierro
• Las Palmas
• Lanzarote
• Fuerteventura

​City Breaks

• Madrid
• Barcelona
• Lisbon
• Marakesh
• Accra
• ​Banjul