Tenerife

Travel Guide

A coastal resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.
A beach with clear turquoise water and people swimming and walking on the sand.
A desert landscape with a small cluster of green plants in the foreground and a distant mountain range under a sunset sky.
Two boats on a pebbly beach with a rocky hill in the background and calm sea.
A windmill with a lattice structure against a blue sky with clouds.

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.

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

5 out of 5
Avenida Adeje, 300 Adeje Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is €208 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
€208
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

5 out of 5
Calle María Zambrano, 2 Guia de Isora Tenerife
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €269 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
€269
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (870 reviews)
"I stayed five nights at The Ritz Carlton, Abama and ultimately checked out one day early. The resort is beautiful and the food was excellent, but unfortunately the overall experience fell well below what I would expect from a Ritz Carlton. Cons - Extremely slow service, with most requests taking ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Hyatt Ziva Jardín Tropical Tenerife

Hyatt Ziva Jardín Tropical Tenerife

4 out of 5
Calle Gran Bretana s/n, Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife
The price is €238 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€238
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Adeje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (950 reviews)
"Cant fault it. Everything was perfect. Special thanks to Nathalie"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hyatt Ziva Jardín Tropical 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! (2,840 reviews)
"My fourth stay at Santa Barbra, we love the location, the outdoors and the weather. We'll be back"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
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 luxury aparthotel in Adeje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Fañabé Beach and Siam Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
"Amazing as always only two nights this time but loved every minute"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje
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 Las Vistas Beach and Playa de las ...
Marinell Collection Palm-Mar
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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