WITH the rain in the UK seeming relentless, why not head somewhere next week with sunny weather and cheap flights?
Across the first half of next week, Tenerife in Spain will be hitting temperatures of up to 29C.
And you could fly out from Manchester this Sunday at 2:35pm arriving in Tenerife at 7:20pm, for £24 one way.
Or you could head off from Bristol Airport at 8:05am and arrive in Tenerife at 12:15pm on Sunday, for £23 one way.
If you are based near Leeds Airport, there are flights this Saturday and Sunday for £32 one way.
There’s also a flight from Newcastle Airport at 8:40am arriving in Tenerife at 1:30pm on Sunday, for £24 one way.
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If you are London-based, you can travel from London Stansted Airport for £31 one way on Monday.
When it comes to enjoying the sun on the island, Tenerife isn’t short of beaches to soak up some rays.
Rick Cosgrove, a local and a professional compere at many of the island’s bars, told Sun Travel: “I love both Puerto Colon and Fanabe beaches.
“These two coves are next to each other in Costa Adeje in the south of the island, and are ideal for beach lovers.
“Puerto Colon has a lot more going on, as it’s next to the marina and all sea excursions in the south tend to depart from here, so there is a plethora of bars, cafes and restaurants to serve your needs.
“If you find Puerto Colon too busy, then neighbouring mile-long Fanabe beach is a little more relaxed with quieter beach clubs along the edge.”
One of the beach clubs on Fanabe beach is Le Club, which is known for having live DJs and hosting watersports activities.
Nearby is also Aqualand Costa Adeje – a waterpark with kamikazes and twister racer slides.
The waterpark has even recently opened a new kids’ pool, splash tower and Pelican Bay, which is an area with waterslides, water arches and waterfalls.
Aqualand Costa Adeje costs £27.93 per person to visit.
Alternatively, you could head to Playa de las Vistas in Los Cristianos.
It’s a popular Blue Flag beach that stretches 850 metres long and is known for having clear and calm waters.
Then along the promenade are a number of restaurants, bars and shops to explore.
If you do fancy a bite to eat, then Rick recommends Chicagos.
He said: “It’s an American style sports bar serving ribs and burgers. (Burgers from £7.86 and ribs from £10.48)
“In Los Cristianos, The Star of Bengal does fantastic curries (mains from £6.99 and £2.62 pints), and the Mongolian BBQ Restaurant has an all-you-can-eat buffet that’s cooked in front of you, for around £13.10 per person.”
If you fancy heading to a quieter beach, then opt for Playa san Juan or Las Galletas beach.
Both feature black sand and are great for escaping the crowds.
And if you want to experience some of the local culture, make sure to head to La Laguna, which is a UNESCO-listed city with colonial architecture.
It’s located on the north side of the island and was created back in the 15th century.
Today, visitors can explore a number of churches and religious buildings in the Old Town.
If you’re more of an outdoorsy person, then head to Teide National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with volcanic landscapes, lava fields and Mount Teide – the ideal spot for picturesque views of the island and stargazing.
There are many places you can stay on the island with availability for next week.
For example, you could stay at Hotel Regency Country Club for £136 a night for four people.
Or head to 4Dreams Hotel Chimisay for just £72 a night for four people.
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