Vertical cliff faces and gently sloping beaches. High mountains and hidden gorges. Tourist hotels and tiny fishing villages. White-washed towns and black-and-gold sands. The largest of the Canary Islands is home to Spain’s oldest national park and the country’s tallest peak.

Discover the island’s history of sugar cane cultivation, or visit a working banana plantation. Investigate the booming tourism industry in the southwest and compare with traditional villages in the north of the island. Plan an ascent of Pico del Teide and visit the Güimar Black Pyramids – relics of an ancient civilisation. Study lava landforms and extinct volcanoes, and contemplate what it was like to live next door to these hazards. Investigate the morphology of Mount Teide and marvel at the dramatic Los Gigantes – the aptly named ‘Cliffs of the Giants’.

Tenerife’s contrasting landscapes and pleasant climate makes it a fantastic fieldwork destination at any time of the year, and STS accommodation is within easy reach of the island’s top attractions. With its laid back island culture, Spanish and English speaking population and compact size, Tenerife is an ideal destination for school groups.