Culture and History in Tenerife
Although famous for its sun kissed beaches, bustling tourist towns and lively nightlife, Tenerife has a cultural and historical side to offer its visitors.
The spectacular volcanic landscape is home to a thriving local culture that has evolved from the fascinating history of this ancient island. Music, dance, cuisine and a colourful dialect paint a picture that reflects the thousands of years of historical change that has shaped the character of the Tenerife people.
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- What's On In Tenerife?
- Find out what's on around the holiday island of Tenerife
- History Timeline of Tenerife
- Check out this timeline and put the history of Tenerife into perspective
- Traditional Canarian Recipes
- Lots of recipes for you to try out at home and capture the taste of Tenerife
- Culture of Tenerife
- Tenerife's vibrant culture is influenced by its rich history
- Tenerife Auditorium
- Information about what's on at this architecturally magnificent building
- Geography of the Canary Islands
- Lots of information about the Canarian Archipelago
- The People of Tenerife
- All about the people who inhabit the holiday island of Tenerife
- The Legend of Atlantis
- Find out more about Tenerife's connection with the Lost Continent of Atlantis
- History of Tenerife
- Tenerife has had a facinating history and has been talked about as far back as 440 BC
- Lucha Canaria
- Find out about the local sport of Canarian Wrestling
- Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
- All about the world famous Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
- Tenerife Museums
- Get under the skin of Canarian culture and visit some of these interesting museums
- Tenerife Carnival
- Find out about the world famous Tenerife carnival
