Jumat, 28 Januari 2011

Reserve hotels in Tenerife and discover the historic pyramids

If you are considering the possibility of staying in hotels in Spain, but I would really like a break with a difference, Sun why not go to Tenerife? You might be surprised by what the island has to offer apart from its glorious sunshine and sandy beaches.
History and culture cannot be the first words that come to mind when you think about the largest of the Canary Islands, but if you reserve hotels in Tenerife will find precisely that.
It is true that the location is known for its warm climate and a thriving nightlife, but can also be enchanted by the beauty of the island, and found some interesting historical sites here.
One of the most fascinating attractions should be black pyramids. 26 Km from Santa Cruz you will find the town of Güímar, which is home to the structures of the strike.
Hosted an ethnographic Park, six of the pyramids of nine original remain today, dating from the 19th century. It should not to be confused with his older brothers in Egypt, modern structures differ not only in age, but also in the style.
Structures are located here are step pyramids, rectangular and created shape layers of stone lava without mortar. You can find at the Chaconne of the city along with a nature reserve and an area of ecological sensitivity, where you can still see remains of extinct volcanoes.
In this part of the Park, the ground has been created by numerous past eruptions and therefore consists of several layers of basaltic lava, a volcanic cone and subsidiary cones. The great - great Montana - cone is 276 metres in height.
The Park you can be sure of spotted some unique plants and native fauna of Tenerife. There are numerous beaches around the area and even exposed lava tubes as well as a deep cave called Honda cave.
Also in the area there are a couple of exhibitions centres where you can find more information about the pyramids. Similar structures that once was dotted around the island, but since then have been dismantled.
The purpose of the pyramids is not well known, but it has been suggested that they have ceremonial functions. Other deductions have been made with astronomy, as standing on the platform at the time of the summer solstice larger pyramid allows you to experience a double sunset.
Connections have also been highlighted with the Aboriginal inhabitants of the island, known as the Guanches.
Call in the first store navigation to discover more about the explorers ventured to the island and for more information about the fascinating pyramids. Inside, you can be amazed replicas used experimental travel ancient crafts, as well as a recreation of a natural size of the vessel Ra II, carried out by the Aymara indigenous that created the original RA which was used by Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian and adventurous ethnographer II.
Nearby you will also find Museum Chaconne House, in which there are numerous presentations relating to the pyramids, including a screen with images of step pyramids around the world, as well as explain the construction methods used in erecting structures in Güímar.
Tenerife has everything that could possibly want in a destination holiday, Sun, sea, sand - and much of the culture and history just waiting to be entered.

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