With its stunning volcanic landscapes, average year-round temperatures of 23°C and smooth roads that soar to 2,300m in altitude, Tenerife has become the playground of pro cyclists. Several elite teams train here, and can usually be found with a block booking at the Parador de Las Cañades del Teide hotel, in the Teide National Park at over 2,000m altitude.
Tenerife is a land ofenough to be a designated Starlight destination for its pure skies and low light pollution. And although the Teide National Park – a region of jaw-dropping terrain around the 3,718m Teide volcano – is hot, arid and hostile, the island also boasts lush laurel forests and flower-drenched mountain villages.
