Tenerife

Travel Guide

Puerto de la Cruz featuring a coastal town, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool
Tenerife
Tenerife
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

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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 which includes general coastal views

Villa de Adeje

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

Villa de Adeje
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El Rincón

El Rincón is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, seaside views and relaxing spas. You might want to check out attractions like Ancón Beach or Bollullo Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

El Rincón
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Marazul

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

Marazul
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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

Tijoco Bajo

Check out the beaches, restaurants and golf courses while spending some time in Tijoco Bajo. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Abama Golf Course or Playa San Juan.

Tijoco Bajo
Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife - All Inclusive
Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Avenida JM Galván Bello, San Miguel de Abona, Canary Islands
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Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
5 out of 5
Avenida Adeje, 300, Adeje
The price is €301 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€301
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Gara Suites Golf & SPA
Gara Suites Golf & SPA
4 out of 5
Calle Landa 2, Playa de las Américas, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is €140 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€140
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Arona. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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Gara Suites Golf & SPA
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Palm Beach - Excel Hotels & Resorts
Palm Beach - Excel Hotels & Resorts
3.5 out of 5
Avda. V Centenario, Playa de las Americas, Adeje, Tenerife
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Adeje. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje
Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje
4.5 out of 5
Torviscas Alto, Calle Galicia, 6,, Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Adeje. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Fañabé Beach and Siam Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Excellent view 20 minute walk down to beach
"Lovely location high up on a mountain top -you need to be mobile to walk back to the hotel , inclined walk up, steep angles , but lovely hotel. Even equipped with washer."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje
Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
3.5 out of 5
Calle Sierra Nevada, sn, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (754 reviews)
"Lovely stay, we stayed for a few days and was nice and relaxing at hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
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