General Information

Tenerife is one of the eigth Canary Islands, which are Spanish territory in the Atlantic Ocean. Together with the islands of Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde, they constitute a group of archipelagos called "Macaronesia".

Adeje Although it began as a small village near the mountains, the rise of tourism from the middle of the last century made its coastal area one of the most important vacation resorts in Europe. Adeje combines its character as a small rural enclave, full of trails and fascinating natural landscapes, with a first class 4 and 5 star hotel plant. Theme parks, beaches and leisure options such as whale watching make it a complete destination.

In Tenerife you will find the Town of La Laguna a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and is considered a "unique example of an unwalled colonial city". The original 15th century layout remains almost intact, just as it was depicted by Master Leonardo Torriani in his map of La Laguna. The city was also used as a template for the colonial cities founded in America, such as Old Havana, Lima and Cartagena, which is why their houses and streets looks so similar.

Because of its privileged climate, the Canary Islands were known in the past as "Fortunatae Insulae" or the Fortunate Isles. Not even during the Ice Age did the cold become too intense. For this reason there is still vegetation, called “Laurisilva” or laurel forest, dating from the Tertiary Period.

Since the island Tenerife is a tourist destination it is well connected by air. There are two airports, one in the north (TFN) and one in the south (TFS) of the island. Many European cities have direct flights to the airport Tenerife South (check low cost airlines). Alternatively, you can opt for a transfer from one of the main Spanish airports (especially Madrid Barajas) to reach your final destination.

It should be noted that the airport Reina Sofía Tenerife South (TFS) is located close to the conference venue, so it is highly recommended to travel to this airport.