Tenerife
Tenerife holidays
Tenerife is an island of volcanic sandy beaches, with the mighty Mount Teide waiting to wow and playful resorts like Playa de las Americas that are built for fun. You’ve got it – Tenerife holidays are a big Brit hit with a list of traits to top them all. Welcome to a dazzling destination with magic in its veins...
Language
Spanish
Currency
Euro
Time difference
GMT
Cost of a beer
€1.80
3 course meal
Expect to pay at least €12
Flight times
4-5hrs
An island of two halves
South Tenerife is all soft sand, warm turquoise waters and lively resorts like Playa de las Americas, Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos. Things are much greener in the north, where you’ll find lush plants, forests and the pretty resort of Puerto de la Cruz, as well as the capital Santa Cruz.
Mount Teide
Tenerife is at Mother Nature’s whim. The dormant volcano of Mount Teide – which last erupted in 1909 – is Spain’s highest peak and commands the island’s landscape. Rich hills are not a patch on this snow-capped point. But don’t miss the gorgeous beaches – they steal some of the limelight along the shore.
Calling all foodies
Not only is Tenerife a tangle of boutiques and retailers to make any savvy shopper swoon, it’s a pantry of local specialities waiting to be tried and purchased. Cheese, honey, sauces – you name it, this island’s got flavours to pack a punch in every dish.
Costa Adeje
Families and couples alike can expect great food, classy shopping and a touch of glitz on a Costa Adeje holiday.
Callao Salvaje
Not far from the bustling resorts of Costa Adeje and Playa de Las Americas, the petite town of Callao Salvaje occupies a small spot on Tenerife’s rugged west coast.
Playa Paraiso
With seaside fun guaranteed, it’s no surprise that this sun-soaked scene is great for everyone.
Beaches
Tenerife’s beaches are legendary, and when you set your eyes on the soft white sand, twinkling emerald waters and swaying palm trees, you’ll soon see why. You’ll find many thriving tourist spots with quaint, café-lined promenades and plenty of prime places to watch the sun go down.
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Playa del Duque
Costa Adeje, Tenerife
Get active at Los Cristianos Beach
Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Sights
A journey through pine forests takes you to the majestic Mount Teide and its epic National Park. You can get within 200m of the summit by cable car, so you’re in for panoramic views. Whale and dolphin watching is another must in Tenerife – you’re almost sure to see some.
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Wander the rainbow streets
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Check out Santa Cruz’s colourful streets
Tenerife
Activities
Tigers, gorillas, meerkats and dolphins are just a few of the animals you’ll find at Loro Parque Zoo, but for thrills and spills, Tenerife’s got the mighty Siam Park Waterpark. Harbours and marinas are dotted all around, so scenic strolls are definitely on the agenda – not to mention cycling the coastal routes.
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Loro Parque
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Siam Park
Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife
Eating and drinking
Wrinkly potatoes might not sound like the most appetising, taste bud-tickling dish, but when done the Canarian way, with skins on and lots of salt, they’re delicious. You’ve also got to take advantage of the fish and seafood – Dorada, a type of sea bream, is the speciality.
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Don Carlos Tapas and Wine
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
ARDI
Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife
Shopping
The big, bold capital Santa Cruz is a bit of a shopper’s paradise, with great deals on electricals to be found on Plaza de España and Plaza de la Candelaria. Look out for the street market on Sundays too, where you can pick up everything from jewellery to fruit.
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Nightlife
Tenerife has got nightlife as laid-back or revved up as you want it. Playa de las Americas rightfully wears the partying-till-dawn crown. But like the island’s other resorts, it’s also a place for friendly bars, discos and restaurants where you can take your kids, so you won’t be disappointed.
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