TRAVEL FACTS: TENERIFE

Visas: US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Israeli citizens are among those who may enter the Canary Islands as tourists without a visa and stay up to 90 days. European Union passport holders can come and go as they please. All other countries need a visa. You must ensure all entry visas are correct and valid for the dates of your stay. Apart from your passport, you should take your National Identity Card if you are from a country where they are issued.

Clothing: Dress is very casual most of the time and T-shirts, jeans and beach wear are common. Clothing is cheap and can be purchased anywhere. For mountain trips or in winter a jacket or sweater is recommended.

When to go: With great climate throughout the year you can visit the Canary islands anytime. However winter is the islands' busiest month with crowded beaches and higher prices. A good time to visit is when surfing championships are being held, the beaches and beautiful ocean make the islands famous for it's surfing spots. Carnivals in February and March brings several weeks of parades, fancy dress and general partying across the islands. Las Palmas hosts several important arts festivals, including the international festival of music, film festivals, operas and ballets.

Accommodation: Tenerife has plenty of accommodation options for the visitor ranging from budget stays to luxury accommodations. Hotel rooms are easily available but need to be booked in advance. Spanish Abroad, can arrange for host family home stay, private apartments or flat share with other students.

Food: Spanish restaurants are all over the place, serving delicious seafood, non vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. You can also find restaurants serving international cuisines including French, Italian, Indian, Chinese and American.