Tenerife

Travel Guide

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

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
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
Collage of Playa del Duque,Tenerife

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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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 Fañabé Beach.

Las Moraditas
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

5 out of 5
Avenida Adeje, 300 Adeje
The price is €267 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€267
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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)
Every thing was excellent management were very helpful in establishing the root cause of a booking problem. Only criticism was the in house prices of the bar & poolside drinks and sessions restaurant in the evening €45 each excluding drinks was very expensive considering the quality and variety of ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Gara Suites Golf & SPA

Gara Suites Golf & SPA

4 out of 5
Calle Landa 2 Arona Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is €130 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€130
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (783 reviews)
Superb

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Gara Suites Golf & SPA
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

5 out of 5
Calle María Zambrano, 2 Guia de Isora Tenerife
The price is €341 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
€341
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guia de Isora. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
This is a luxurious resort hotel with numerous restaurants, swimming pools etc. The amenities are excellent - particularly the restaurant, and the staff are friendly and professional.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
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 Marinell Collection Palm-Mar

Marinell Collection Palm-Mar

4 out of 5
C. Alimoche Arona Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Siam Park and Fañabé Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
Quiet location, clean comfortable rooms. Friendly, knowledgeable and really helpful reception staff. Would recommend

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Marinell Collection Palm-Mar
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (798 reviews)
Great holiday.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Ona Palm Beach
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! (838 reviews)
We stayed in a spacious apartment with a huge balcony offering a stunning view, perfect for three adults. The bedroom was en suite, and having two bathrooms was extremely convenient. The rooms were fairly clean and well maintained. The kitchenette was well equipped with a good range of kitchen items. ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Ona Hollywood Mirage
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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