You need a good map to get the best out of the much-maligned Atlantic island of Tenerife. Most British visitors, staying in Playa de las Americas or Los Cristianos only see the arid southwest corner of the island near the airport. Quite different is the lush northern coast, with its misty valleys and banana groves, and the high, gaunt centre formed by the extinct volcano, Teide. The Rough Guide map has detailed coverage of every village and every line of communication, from the coastal motorway to the footpaths up Mount Teide. Also detailed in this title in full are all the island's many beaches, from gentle sandy bays to rock-bound strands of crashing surf for serious surfers.