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The most popular resorts, along with the bulk of accommodation on Tenerife, are based around Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas in the south, and Puerto de la Cruz in the north. There are good walking opportunities within easy travelling distance of these resorts. Anaga has an impressive network of signposted and waymarked trails, and Teno is almost as good in that respect.

The central part of Tenerife is completely dominated by a huge, rugged and steep-sided volcanic peak – El Teide. This is in turn surrounded by a semi-circle of jagged peaks, the remains of a vast volcanic caldera. The whole central area of Tenerife is protected as a national park and boasts a wealth of interesting and sometimes very rugged trails. The altitude is generally well above 2000m (6560ft), and the region often basks in the sun under a blue sky when other parts of the island are covered in cloud, or experiencing rain. However, when bad weather hits these mountains, it is often very bad, and extensive snow cover can make it difficult to follow some routes in winter.