If you’re fed up with Britain’s dreary and rain-soaked weather, there’s an easy fix just four hours away by plane. Dubbed ‘Europe’s Ultimate Vitamin D Escape’, this Spanish island boasts an incredible 300 days of sunshine annually, and holidaymakers can experience palm-lined beaches, verdant forests, striking volcanoes and breathtaking scenery all in one trip.

Tenerife is the biggest of Spain’s Canary Islands, positioned just off West Africa’s coast and is dominated by Mount Teide, a dormant volcano which is also Spain’s highest peak. It boasts numerous beaches with sand ranging from golden to black and features many well-known resort destinations, including Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.

During the winter period, Tenerife is renowned for dependable sunshine, pleasant temperatures, and an al fresco lifestyle that leaves people feeling brighter and more content. The island encourages “simple, feel-good routines” such as morning light on a balcony, gentle coastal strolls, swimming and eating outside.

Yet the island offers far more than simply a sunny escape for chilly Britons, boasting magnificently preserved historic districts of remarkable artistic significance throughout its towns and communities.

San Cristobal de la Laguna stands as an exceptional example of an unwalled colonial settlement, which subsequently influenced numerous cities across the American colonies. It has earned World Heritage Site status for retaining its original 15th-century design with minimal modifications.

Beyond the town, those seeking natural splendour will find Teide National Park to be Tenerife’s standout attraction. Built around Mount Teide – the world’s third largest volcano – it features over 30 walking routes and is celebrated for its exceptionally clear skies, making it an outstanding location for stargazing and a habitat for distinctive plant and animal species.

The coastline throughout the islands is highly recommended, with Playa el Duque in Costa Adeje receiving the top rating.

One reviewer wrote: “Perfect beach – golden sand, loads of cafes and restaurants, lovely mountains overlooking the beach and affordable sunbeds.”

Additional highly rated options included Playa de las Teresitas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Playa de las Vistas in Los Cristianos, and Playa de Fanabe in Costa Adeje.

Spring Hotels operates six distinct properties spanning Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos, providing an excellent base from which to explore Tenerife’s wealth of attractions, from its glorious sunshine to its surrounding natural beauty.

Jo Robinson, Chief Sales Officer at Spring Hotels, stated: “After weeks of dark mornings and being indoors, winter travellers value daylight, warmth and time outside. Tenerife delivers that reliably, and it’s why our guests return again and again.”