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A Sea of Clouds
 A Sea of Clouds The alisios winds create this surprising natural phenomenon
The sea of clouds is an amazing natural phenomenon caused by the Trade Winds that gently push the clouds against the hilltops causing the air moisture to condense: it mainly occurs in northern and northeastern areas of the island between 600 and 1800 metres of altitude. Above this height, the warmer, drier winds...
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Contrast between north and south
Contrast between north and south Tenerife has a wide variety of climates
The greatest contrast occurs during the winter, when you can sunbathe on almost any beach in Tenerife, whilst resting your gaze on the snow-capped peak of Mount Teide, just a few kilometres away. It snows quite hard every year in Las Cañadas and the surrounding area - about two thousand metres above sea level .../
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Snow
 Snow Teide 's climate has a subalpine character
The incredible natural diversity in Tenerife means that in winter while the rest of the island enjoys pleasant spring temperatures, the Teide often has snow-capped mountains: this is due to the sub alpine continental climate of this area. It comes as no surprise that classical scholars knew Tenerife as "Nivaria," and...
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Spring climate
Spring climate In Tenerife it is spring all year round
Tenerife lies in the transition area between the subtropical and temperate zones. It benefits from the so-called Canaries cold-stream, which has an extraordinary mildening effect on its climate and from the refreshing trade winds, so greatly appreciated by seafarers. Its climate is precisely a reason for visiting...
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The Alisios winds
 The Alisios winds The Tenerife climate is determined by the alisios winds
Tenerife is known throughout the world as the Island of Eternal Spring. Its geographic position, in an imaginary strip around the world in which you find some of the best holiday spots in the world, means that this slogan is not far from truth. The reasons for the gentle climate are the prevailing winds - the trade...
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Water
 Water Subterranean water is the main source of Tenerife's resources
Water is a real gift for life on the island. The islanders of Tenerife have learned to use all their ingenuity and with an admirable effort, have managed to harness the waters that the earth manages to trap in its porous and basaltic structure. Due to the volcanic nature of the island, with generally porous and...
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