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Tenerife is the largest of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands 2,057sq km. From Tenerife’s widest point it is 130 km across, and it is 90 km from North to South. Tenerife is Europe’s most popular holiday destination because of its all year round sunshine. Most holiday makers visit the Southern part of the island mainly because it’s hotter and a lot sunnier than the North, this is mainly because Tenerife has two mini climates the South is hotter and drier than the North whereas you will find that it is much more lush and green in the Northern part of the island and a little cooler. The average annual Rainfall for the north coastal regions is about 500 mm. Throughout the whole of Tenerife the average daily temperature is about 19c in winter and 25c in summer, but from personal experience of living on the island you can in the winter find temperatures of 25c and up to 40c in the summer. You can also experience “Calimas” where the sand from the Sahara hangs over parts of the island and it can be very hot on those days and the sky turns an orange colour. Water temperatures are around 19c and can reach 22c in the summer. Some times in July and August the weather pattern can be affecter by the heat waves from the Sahara. When visiting Tenerife you can see the change of climate for yourself. For example if you set off from the South of the island in your car and head to the North you can actually feel the difference in the car as it gets colder and the air conditioning starts to be turned down. You will also see the hills and Mountains disappearing into the clouds and the greenery of the trees becomes more abundant
To the Northeast of the island is the Capital Santa Cruz this is the largest City on the island with a population of 205,000
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