The island of Tenerife is a place of incredible contrasts. On this island, it is possible within only a short distance from the sun baked beaches to see some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery imaginable, to experience everything from tropical banana plantations to cool, wet cloud forests; arid semi desert or breathtaking mountains and gorges. But perhaps the most interesting of all is to travel high above the clouds, through magnificent pine forests to reach the often snow covered alpine summits and the Mounte Teide National Park, where Tenerife’s most distinguishing feature, Mount Teide volcano, tower’s above the immense Caldera de Las Cañadas, its size and beauty awe inspiring.