Horseback riding has long ceased to seem exotic. Therefore, if you are relaxing with a child in Tenerife, try to go on a camel ride. Such trips are organized at Camel Park, located near the popular resorts of Costa Adeje, Las Americas and Los Cristianos.
Camels were brought to Tenerife by the Spaniards several centuries ago. The climate of the island, located off the coast of Africa, suited these patient animals. They have long been used to transport people and goods. But today, the camel park in Tenerife exists, so visitors can imagine travelling in a caravan.
The scorching sun, sparse vegetation, the shaky gait of desert ships — what associations will this cause in children? Maybe someone will come to life in the memory of oriental tales, and schoolchildren will even remember the legendary Incense Route, along which many kilometres of camel caravans brought frankincense, myrrh and spices from the Arabian Peninsula to Europe. And yet, sitting on a camel, you can appreciate its rather significant growth.
Since camels are pretty tall, children can not climb on the back of the animal but can sit in chairs below the level of the saddle. Camel rides take 20-30 minutes. Remember to bring sunscreen and hats. After a tour of the surrounding valleys, you can meet other inhabitants of the camel farm. Poultry, goats, donkeys, and horses inhabit a typical Canarian farmstead. But imagine the delight of a child when, among the hens, geese and ducks picking grains, he notices parrots. Watching the young brings no less joy to children. Shepherd dogs can also be seen here.
In addition, the camel park in Tenerife invites those who wish to the El Cerro de la Luna restaurant, where traditional Canarian dishes are prepared.
