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| | | Callao Salvaje, Tenerife |  | Why go on holiday to Callao Salvaje?
For sun, sea and sand but less of the hectic buzz of the nearby resorts of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. This picturesque resort has a low-key nightlife, a scattering of quiet bars and shops and also boasts the highest number of sunshine hours per year on Tenerife.
How much will it cost?
The island has two busy international airports with the southern one closest to Callao Salvaje. Britannia, Monarch, Iberia and British Airways all offer flights there with return fares from London starting from £70. Accommodation: a two-bedroom beachside villa sleeping four people, located close to a golf course, with a private heated pool, a terrace and barbecue area costs from £690 a week.
When should I go?
The climate is beach friendly all year round although it can get a bit overpowering in mid summer. More bearable is the December to February period, also the island's busiest period.
If you're a festival fan, visit in January for the international music festival, in February and March for an opera extravaganza or in October and November for the biennial international film festival.
Who's it for?
Families with kids or fun seekers who want to sample the nearby nightlife but not be in the heart of the action.
What are the must-sees?
Once you've exhausted the sunbathing and water sports opportunities — including plentiful para-sailing, swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving in Callao Salvaje — the rest of the island is rich in history.
Highlights include the 17th-century baroque Iglesia de San Francisco church and the Parque de García Sanabria in Santa Cruz where you can sip espresso and chat with locals.
What will I spend?
As a rough guide, small bottle of beer 60p, roll of film £2.50, moderate restaurant meal £7, litre of petrol 40p, short taxi ride £4.
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