Climate: |
The
weather in Tenerife is hard to beat. Just off the African coast, on
the same latitude as Florida, Tenerife enjoys year round sunshine,
which means you can be on the beach sunbathing in January, golfing
in February, windsurfing in March and never have to think of heavier
clothing than maybe a light cardigan for the late night barbeques
in December.
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Proximity: |
One
issue that often gives prospective expats second thoughts is the prospect
of leaving friends and family behind. Considering that Tenerife is
a short four hour flight from Britain, with more than 200 flights
per week all year round from 30 different airports in the UK, you
never need to feel homesick or lonely for your family. You may even
see more of them here than you did back home as your parents, children
or siblings discover what a great place Tenerife is to spend their
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Peace of Mind: |
As
part of the European Community, your investment in Tenerife is protected
by European laws and building regulations. (In other words you are
afforded the same protection here as you would receive in Britain!)
Excellent medical facilities and schools, both English and Spanish
are available at reasonable prices. British pensioners have access
to reciprocal medical treatment.
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Home from Home: |
With
a British population of around 30,000 residents out of a total island
population of 600,000 you have easy access to British foods, newspapers,
television, books, however with the large Canarian population you
don’t have to go far to enjoy the local culture and cuisine.
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Cost of Living: |
As
a holiday maker you may have noticed that eating out, drinking, cigarettes
and petrol are much cheaper here than in the UK. For the British who
live here and use the hypermarkets and local restaurants the difference
is even more profound but there are other advantages you may not have
thought of, like no heating bills, rates that average around GBP100
a year and a one-climate wardrobe.
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Tenerife Island: |
From
Mount Teide at 12,000 feet with its dramatic volcanic landscapes to
sandy beaches and lush tropical forests in the north, Tenerife is
a collection of microclimates and it is hard to imagine more variety
on any other island of a similar size.
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Canarian Culture: |
Every
town and village in Tenerife has its own fiesta where giant paellas
are cooked, lively Canarian music is played, local handicrafts are
demonstrated and sold and the people turn out in their best clothes
to promenade and enjoy the spectacle with their family and friends.
Second only to Rio De Janeiro, the Santa Cruz Carnival is a world
class event lasting for three weeks every February/March. Visitors
and performers arrive from all over the world to participate and enjoy
the entertaining, spectacular and culinary extravaganza.
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Cuisine: |
It
is true that the great British breakfast, beloved of holidaymakers
in the resorts of Las Americas, is alive and well on the island, however
for the more adventurous there are a number of first class restaurants
in the countryside specializing in Canarian and Spanish food. On the
coast in any of the fishing villages in the South there is a mouthwatering
variety of the freshest seafood available at incredible prices. On
the international side in the South we have Thai, Indian, Belgian,
French, Moroccan, Lebanese, Chinese, Swiss, German, Italian, Vietnamese,
Mexican, Japanese …
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Activities: |
Every
type of water sport is catered for from big game fishing, excellent
windsurfing and diving
to sailing and angling. On land there are six golf
courses in the South, many tennis and bowling facilities, stables
for horse riding, aquaparks, zoos, natureparks, and there are wonderful
walks and trails for all levels of hikers.
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Way of Life: |
Ask
anyone who lives in Tenerife if they have any regrets and the usual
reply is that they wish they´d came here sooner. The way of
life in the Canaries is more relaxed. People have more time for other
people – they smile more, feel healthier, are more active and
generally get more out of life. |
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