Tenerife

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

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
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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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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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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 Bollullo Beach or Ancón Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

El Rincón
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Los Menores

Get to know Los Menores by checking out its beaches, restaurants and golf courses. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Golf Costa Adeje or Ajabo Beach during your time in the area.

Los Menores
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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 Barranco del Infierno Trail.

Las Moraditas
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 €126 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
€126
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
5 out of 5
Avenida Adeje, 300, Adeje
The price is €288 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€288
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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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
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in San Miguel de Abona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
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Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife - All Inclusive
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje
Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
4 out of 5
Avenida del Atlantico, s/n, Golf del Sur, San Miguel de Abona
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Miguel de Abona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,591 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Oct 2024

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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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (662 reviews)
"Room was perfect, quite noisy, but close to beach and nice restaurants. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2024

Palm Beach - Excel Hotels & Resorts
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