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Ben Lahnger · 04-02-2006, 03:45 AM

A TRIP TO TENERIFE - 02

More Canary Island background from my Dad's journal:

The northern part of Tenerife is tropical in nature with lush foliage and vegetation. Palm trees and cactus abound among myriad flowers and greenery. The south of the island is generally much drier, and desert-like conditions can even be found in some areas complete with sand dunes. Between these two different worlds stands Mt. Teide (pronounced "tidy") and a mountain range. Mt. Teide is the hghest point in all of Spain and at about 12,000 feet above sea level it is snow covered, often with a mantel of clouds surrounding it.

Map Of The Island Of Tenerife

Lanzarote is also being developed at a rapid speed because of tourism. A visit to that island is a must for anyone who wants a thrilling vacation experience and some areas give the impression of having been transplanted from the moon. Agriculture still is important but is gradually being replaced by the tourism industry. (Note: I noticed that there seemed to be vinyards everywhere, so it seems that the wine business is still thriving there.) Some areas of the island (the lunar-like landscapes in particular) have been used to film motion pictures, including the original "Planet of the Apes".

Map Of The Island Of Lanzarote

Gran Canaria has many of the same qualities as Tenerife but is smaller and less developed. The island of La Gamera is a geologic formation that is much larger above sea level than it is below (imagine a diamond shape, with a tapering base underwater) and there is a real possibility that some day it could topple over into the sea. Such a catastrophy could cause a tsunami which could destroy Miami. The islands of La Palma, Herro and Fuerteventura are less populated, much less developed and not a prime destination for tourists at this time.

04-02-2006, 03:45 AM	#4
Ben Lahnger Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Um, lower, oh yeah, uh, uh ... YES THERE! Posts: 6,738	A TRIP TO TENERIFE - 02 More Canary Island background from my Dad's journal: The northern part of Tenerife is tropical in nature with lush foliage and vegetation. Palm trees and cactus abound among myriad flowers and greenery. The south of the island is generally much drier, and desert-like conditions can even be found in some areas complete with sand dunes. Between these two different worlds stands Mt. Teide (pronounced "tidy") and a mountain range. Mt. Teide is the hghest point in all of Spain and at about 12,000 feet above sea level it is snow covered, often with a mantel of clouds surrounding it. Map Of The Island Of Tenerife Lanzarote is also being developed at a rapid speed because of tourism. A visit to that island is a must for anyone who wants a thrilling vacation experience and some areas give the impression of having been transplanted from the moon. Agriculture still is important but is gradually being replaced by the tourism industry. (Note: I noticed that there seemed to be vinyards everywhere, so it seems that the wine business is still thriving there.) Some areas of the island (the lunar-like landscapes in particular) have been used to film motion pictures, including the original "Planet of the Apes". Map Of The Island Of Lanzarote Gran Canaria has many of the same qualities as Tenerife but is smaller and less developed. The island of La Gamera is a geologic formation that is much larger above sea level than it is below (imagine a diamond shape, with a tapering base underwater) and there is a real possibility that some day it could topple over into the sea. Such a catastrophy could cause a tsunami which could destroy Miami. The islands of La Palma, Herro and Fuerteventura are less populated, much less developed and not a prime destination for tourists at this time.