Why is Puerto de la Cruz so cloudy?

Puerto de la Cruz also has another atmospheric phenomenon that makes it unique, the sea of clouds. A spongy sea made possible by the well-known trade winds, which push the clouds against the mountain slopes, giving the sun a break even on days when the rest of the island seems to be melting.



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Wear sunscreen Using a high factor sun cream is essential for protecting your skin from the sun, with SPF30 the recommended factor. Don't forget to wear sunscreen when you are outside even on overcast days as the sun's UV rays can penetrate through clouds.

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Avoid sun exposure between 11am and 6pm. The solar noon in Andalucía is deceptively late: about 13.20 hrs in winter and 14.20 hrs in summer.

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Road traffic is the main anthropogenic source of pollution. In S/C de Tenerife, with a population of nearly 219,000 inhabitants, such dispersive conditions are diminished when the winds come from the east/southeast because the Anaga Massif circles the city to the north/northwest.

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The Coriolis Effect in combination with high pressure causes trade winds to move from east to west, providing a cool breeze in the northeast of the island. Consequently, north Tenerife is more humid with heavier rainfall, while the south stays hot and sunny most of the time.

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It does rain more in the north, but after the hot summers, the rain is very welcome. The north is more cloudy too. Some days can be worse than others and usually clouds come and go. But, if you are really looking for a lot of sunshine, the north of Tenerife is a bit more unpredictable.

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Now a small town, it's a lively place that retains its historic feel.

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The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

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As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers. The best wind season for water sports lovers is between June and October.

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In the list of beaches, Torviscas beach is among those with the cleanest water. It is located in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz and has calm waters and is perfect for swimming. With unique beach umbrellas, Torviscas is ideal for relaxation, especially during sunny weather.

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Calima, also known as haze, describes the effect of sand or dust when it is suspended in the atmosphere. Given the Canary Islands' proximity to northwestern Africa (Fuerteventura is only 100km from the Moroccan coastline), the Atlantic archipelago experiences by far the most common episodes of calima across Spain.

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From the months of July to September, the heat is at its peak. With a low of just 18 degrees and a high of up to 27 degrees, summer temp in Tenerife will get your tan lines showing for sure. There's also hardly any rain so there is no need to bring warm clothes. Activities during these months should be spent outdoors!

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Topping the list is Alicante, on the southeastern coast of Spain, clocking in an average of 349 hours of sun a month and an average temperature of about 66 F that can be enjoyed on the beaches of the Costa Blanca and among the colorful homes of its old town.

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