Tenerife is located in an archipelago
called the "Canary Islands" (sorry, their name has nothing to do
with the little yellow birds. Their name instead derives from the
Latin word "Canis" which means dogs. Probably at the times of the
Roman Empire the Canary Islands had a large community of wild dogs).
The Canary Islands comprehends 7 major islands and many smaller
ones. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands.
The archipelago is located just off the African Coast and North
of the Tropic of Cancer. Roughly the coordinates of Tenerife are
as follow: Latitude: 28°28' and Longitude: -16°16'
How far is Tenerife located from continental Europe?
The distance from Spain and the Canary Islands, the nearest points, is of 1.250 km
How far are the Canary Islands located away from Africa?
The shortest distance between the Canary Islands and Africa is just 115 Km. Tenerife is located almost 300km away from the African coast.
What is the nearest country to Tenerife / Canary Islands?
Morocco is the nearest country to Tenerife and so to the Canary
Islands.
So where is Tenerife? Tenerife is located in a great location
which offer its visitors a great weather all year around which is
perfect to practice sports and enjoy numerous attractions. No wonder
why hundredths and hundredths of people are finding in Tenerife
a second home or even the home where to retire.
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