Tenerife

Travel Guide

Puerto de la Cruz featuring a coastal town, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool
Costa Adeje showing swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Corralejo Dunes Natural Park which includes desert views and a sunset
Fuerteventura which includes rocky coastline, boating and a pebble beach
El Cotillo which includes a windmill

Tenerife Travel Guide Video

When you’re ready for that much needed break, fewdestinations can beat the sun, sea and sand of Tenerife. The largest andprobably most popular of all the CanaryIslands in Spain, Tenerife is an ideallocation for tourists and travellers of all kinds, from watersport enthusiaststo partiers to those just looking for a little peace and quiet.

If you’re in Tenerife,you’re going to want to enjoy some time outdoors on the waterfront, and thereare plenty of beaches to try in Tenerife. ElMedano Beach and Garden Beach are among the best local beachside haunts in thiscoastal location, popular with tourists. Other fine beaches worth checking outare Teide Observatory and Del Duque Beach.

If the crowds are getting a bit much, you canalways take a break from the streets and get inspired by nature by spendingsome time in a selection of the well-maintained public parks and gardens aroundthe city. Nature lovers are recommended to head to La Granja Park, The AncientDragon Tree, Sitio Litre Garden and the lovely Garcia Sanabria Park.

Feeling competitive? Well there’s no more relaxingactivity than golf, and Tenerife is well known forits golfing. Grab yourself a buddy and check out some of the great local golfcourses. Keen golfers will appreciate the well-designed fairways at Golf delSur or Golf Las Americas. For more great golfing options, also check outAmarilla Golf and Country Club and Buenavista Golf.

Public squares are the perfect places to feel thepulse of a city, and these popular squares in Tenerife are no exception. Plazade Espana, Plaza Iglesia and Plaza del Charco offer postcard pretty perfection– so don’t forget your camera!

The Tenerife area is arich source of culture there’s plenty waiting to be discovered at at thesepopular museums. Among the best museums to visit here are the Museo Militar deAlmeyda, the Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes and the charming Centro de Arte LaRecova.

Tenerife offers a wideselection of aquatic adventures and activitieson their many beaches, includingwind surfing, kitesurfing and kayaking, to name but a few. If you are visiting Tenerifewith your partner and kids, treat them to a visit to its fun-filledchild-friendly attractions. Let the children fly free at Siam Water Park andthe popular Aqualand Costa Adeje, but don't leave town until you’ve visitedLoro Parque, number one in Tenerife when it comes to family fun.

Where to stay in Tenerife

FR10B5 Turquoise bay and volcanic cliffs in Callao Salvaje on Tenerife, Spain. Image shot 07/2015. Exact date unknown.

Callao Salvaje

Seaside views, bars and spas highlight some of the notable features of Callao Salvaje. Make a stop by Ajabo Beach while you're exploring.

Callao Salvaje
Adeje showing rocky coastline and mountains

Villa de Adeje

While visiting Villa de Adeje, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Fuerte and Barranco del Infierno Trail.

Villa de Adeje
Playa El Bollullo, La Orotava, Spain

El Rincón

El Rincón is well-regarded for its beaches, seaside views and relaxing spas, and you might also want to make a stop by Bollullo Beach, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

El Rincón
Collage of Playa del Duque,Tenerife

Marazul

Marazul might not have many top sights, but Abama Golf Course and Playa de Abama are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marazul
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Las Moraditas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Moraditas and surrounding area, you can visit Golf Costa Adeje and Siam Park.

Las Moraditas
Landscape in Tropical Volcanic Canary Islands Spain

Armenime

Though Armenime may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Golf Costa Adeje and La Caleta National Park.

Armenime
Alexandre Troya

Alexandre Troya

4 out of 5
Rafael Puig Lluvina, 2 Adeje Tenerife
Stay at this beach resort in Adeje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (378 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Alexandre Troya
Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

4 out of 5
Avenida del Atlantico, s/n San Miguel de Abona
The price is €133 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€133
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Miguel de Abona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,782 reviews)
Reception staff where brilliant and really helpful, rooms where clean and had everything you need for a self catering apartment. Pool area and hotel was very well maintained and looked after

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

5 out of 5
Avenida Adeje, 300 Adeje Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is €306 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
€306
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Adeje. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Property was excellent, location a little isolated but overall a fun stay

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

4 out of 5
Avenida del Atlantico, s/n San Miguel de Abona
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Miguel de Abona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,782 reviews)
Reception staff where brilliant and really helpful, rooms where clean and had everything you need for a self catering apartment. Pool area and hotel was very well maintained and looked after

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
Ona Hollywood Mirage

Ona Hollywood Mirage

3.5 out of 5
Calle Sierra Nevada, sn Arona Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (855 reviews)
Lovely hotel in a quiet location at the base of a mountain. Rooms were spotlessly clean, staff were helpful, breakfast superb. We did go during storm Therese so only used the heated pool for a few hours, but the other pools also looked great.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Ona Hollywood Mirage
Ona Palm Beach

Ona Palm Beach

3.5 out of 5
Avda. V Centenario Adeje Tenerife
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Adeje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (823 reviews)
Very little in the kitchen all staff very nice room clean

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Ona Palm Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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