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You'll Love Tenerife if:

  • You are looking for a place that has the option of being action packed or relaxing
  • You want winter sun
  • You enjoy walking holidays

Holidays to Tenerife

Explore the beautiful volcanic landscapes, hidden villages and enjoy the year-round sun that make the island unforgettable.

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The north of the island offers miles of stunning walking routes, through mountains, valleys and along stunning beaches....

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Explore the beautiful volcanic landscapes, hidden villages and enjoy the year-round sun that make the island unforgettable.

Best Selling Hotels

The north of the island offers miles of stunning walking routes, through mountains, valleys and along stunning beaches. There are water parks, you can visit Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain, where you can ride the cable car to the summit if you don't fancy walking up!

Beach Holidays

  • Playa De Las Americas has eight beaches with a whole range of watersports on offer, and a great range of bars, restaurants and clubs to enjoy a fun night out.
  • Los Cristianos is the perfect destination for a quieter holiday - a great location where you can watch dolphins from its beautiful harbour or catch the ferry to the stunning Island of La Gomera
  • Puerto de la Cruz has amazing black volcanic sandy beaches.
  • Santa Cruz is the capital of the island, head here for cultural and sightseeing.

Walking holidays

  • This is an amazing destination to be explored on foot, with coastal paths, mountain climbs and forest hikes. The islands volcanic landscape and micro climates offer the experience of many walks in one.
  • See our Tenerife walking page for maps and routes.

Highlights

  • The south offers a more established selection of resorts, with plenty of water and theme parks including Siam Park, Loro Parque and Jungle Park las Aguillas.
  • You can head out into the crystal clear waters for some whale and dolphin watching.
  • If you love golf, there are some excellent golf courses, especially in Golf Del Sur where you can laze the days away improving your handicap in beautiful weather and beautiful scenery.

The weather is warm all year round, reaching its hottest points June - September, so book today to enjoy its black and golden sands and dazzling waters with just over 4 hours flight time from the UK.

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We have accommodation to suit every taste and budget, see below for our range of hotels in Tenerife

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Families

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There are a large number of excellent family friendly hotels all over the island, and with free kids places, children’s activity clubs and children’s pools, you will be spoilt for choice.

Near to the parks, and a short transfer time from Tenerife South airport, the family hotels in Costa Adeje...

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There are a large number of excellent family friendly hotels all over the island, and with free kids places, children’s activity clubs and children’s pools, you will be spoilt for choice.

Near to the parks, and a short transfer time from Tenerife South airport, the family hotels in Costa Adeje are ideally located for the perfect family holiday.

Playa de las Americas is also an excellent resort for families, with miles of golden sandy beaches and endless restaurants and bars. There are a number of excursions you can go on from here, including whale and dolphin watching boat trips.

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Tenerife Family Holidays

Tenerife boasts and huge range of attractions, with something to offer everyone from young children, to grandparents. There are a number of theme parks on the island, the biggest being Siam Park, a Thai themed, water slide extravaganza complete with thrilling rides and a floating restaurant and...

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Tenerife boasts and huge range of attractions, with something to offer everyone from young children, to grandparents. There are a number of theme parks on the island, the biggest being Siam Park, a Thai themed, water slide extravaganza complete with thrilling rides and a floating restaurant and Thai market.

Loro Parque is an excellent choice for something a little less adrenaline fuelled. This animal park has dolphin and parrot shows, as well as gorillas, tigers and penguins. This is a day out that the whole family will love, with a number of different themed restaurants and cafes for refreshments during the day.

Teide National Park is one of the main attractions of this volcanic island is the home of the highest point in Spain, Mount Teide. A day trip here is a must during your stay, where you can take a cable car up this impressive volcano, with stunning views of the rest of the island. On a clear day you can even see Gran Canaria and the smaller Canary Islands.

Water sports are a popular activity here, especially diving and the island has an amazing underwater world to explore. The volcanic activity over the past few centuries has created a maze of underwater caves and lava tubes to explore, which are home to hundreds of different types of fish and sea life.

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Rock pool

The beaches in Tenerife offer a stunning choice of golden sandy stretches with gentle slopes to the water, creating the perfect environment for paddling and swimming; these beaches are sheltered and have a good range of shops and restaurants lining the promenade. Our favourites include the beaches...

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The beaches in Tenerife offer a stunning choice of golden sandy stretches with gentle slopes to the water, creating the perfect environment for paddling and swimming; these beaches are sheltered and have a good range of shops and restaurants lining the promenade. Our favourites include the beaches at Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos.

Being a volcanic island, there are also has black sand beaches, remember your flip flops here as the sand absorbs all of the heat of the sun and it can be very hot to walk on during the afternoon! The best black sand beaches can be found in Puerto de la Cruz.

The rocky coastline of the island offers the opportunity for rock pool exploration, popular with younger and older children alike. When the tide is out you can find all sorts of wildlife left behind in the pools on the shore. Snorkelling is also a thrilling way to see the underwater world and is best in the rocky areas, where you are most likely to see a wide variety of marine life. The best spots are in Los Gigantes.

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Coastline at night

In Tenerife you will find somewhere to eat for even the fussiest of eaters. In the main resorts in the south you are likely to find restaurants, cafes and bars of all nationalities, so whether you fancy trying out the traditional Spanish tapas, or even an Indian curry or a Chinese, you will not be...

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In Tenerife you will find somewhere to eat for even the fussiest of eaters. In the main resorts in the south you are likely to find restaurants, cafes and bars of all nationalities, so whether you fancy trying out the traditional Spanish tapas, or even an Indian curry or a Chinese, you will not be disappointed.

Traditional Canarian food consists of a lot of fresh fish and a local speciality called Papas Arrugadas, which are small potatoes baked in salt, which are extremely popular with the locals and are usually served with a spicy pepper and chilli sauce. They go well with fish and meats and children will love them, without the chilli sauce!

There are a lot of restaurants situated on the promenade overlooking the beaches of Playa de las Americas and other large resorts. Head here for a relaxing meal in the evenings to watch the sun go down. There is usually the option to sit outside, where children can play on the beach in cool evenings.

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Beach Holidays

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Los Cristianos beach

Only a short four hour flight from the UK, this year round destination has all you could want for a sun, sea and sand holiday, plus much more. It is also home to Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain and third highest volcano in the world. Siam Park in Tenerife is one of Europe’s largest water...

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Only a short four hour flight from the UK, this year round destination has all you could want for a sun, sea and sand holiday, plus much more. It is also home to Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain and third highest volcano in the world. Siam Park in Tenerife is one of Europe’s largest water parks.

The temperature here rarely drops below 17C even in winter months. The average sea temperature of 20C, combined with the crystal clear waters and stunning volcanic underwater landscape, make it an ideal destination for adventurers as well as sun worshippers.

You could even head here for Christmas or New Year and enjoy an alternative Christmas Day on the beach! Many hotels will offer a Christmas lunch and have their own New Year's Eve parties.

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Canary island beach

Other resorts with family friendly beaches:

  • Costa Adeje
  • Puerto de Santiago

Las Vistas beach is a long golden stretch that connects two of the most popular resorts on the island, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. It is perfect for families as it has a large breakwater, that shelters the beach. The shallow waters are calm and the soft sand make it perfect for...

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Las Vistas beach is a long golden stretch that connects two of the most popular resorts on the island, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. It is perfect for families as it has a large breakwater, that shelters the beach. The shallow waters are calm and the soft sand make it perfect for younger swimmers and paddling tots.

Another great family beach is El Puertito, which is great for snorkelling and has a black sand beach, near to Playa de las Americas.

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Hotel pool

Recommended Beach Hotels:

What could be better than stepping out of your hotel, right onto the beach. We have a choice of hotels that fit the bill and are the perfect place to stay on a beach holiday in Tenerife.

The Hotel Blue Sea Interpalace is just steps away from the beach in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as being a...

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What could be better than stepping out of your hotel, right onto the beach. We have a choice of hotels that fit the bill and are the perfect place to stay on a beach holiday in Tenerife.

The Hotel Blue Sea Interpalace is just steps away from the beach in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as being a short walk away from the town centre. This hotel is perfect for couples and families.

The Hotel Dream Gran Tacande overlooks the beach of Playa del Duque and is the ultimate destination for a romantic, luxury beach break in Tenerife.

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Windsurfing in Tenerife

If you want a beach holiday that is a little more active then you will be able to find plenty of water sports on offer in Tenerife. Whether you want to explore the underwater world by snorkelling or scuba diving, or view the beaches from above by parascending, you will find the perfect water sport...

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If you want a beach holiday that is a little more active then you will be able to find plenty of water sports on offer in Tenerife. Whether you want to explore the underwater world by snorkelling or scuba diving, or view the beaches from above by parascending, you will find the perfect water sport for you.

El Medano beach, near Arrecife is the best beach on the island for wind surfing and often hosts the world championships.

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Nightlife

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Los Cristianos at night

As is traditional in Spain, the locals in Tenerife tend to eat later on in the day for both lunch and dinner so don’t expect the restaurants to get busy until around 9pm. If you want to experience a more authentic dining experience then head for local restaurants that may not be on the main...

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As is traditional in Spain, the locals in Tenerife tend to eat later on in the day for both lunch and dinner so don’t expect the restaurants to get busy until around 9pm. If you want to experience a more authentic dining experience then head for local restaurants that may not be on the main promenades, look out for the ones filled with people speaking Spanish! There are restaurants catering for pretty much every cuisine from around the world, so fussy eaters shouldn’t have any problems.

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Papas Arrugadas

It may have a reputation for having a lot of English bars and pubs, but the island has a thriving nightlife that is far from the stereotypes. You will find live salsa music and dancing in bars in most of the main resorts, as well as traditional tapas and Spanish wine.

Nightlcub

The main area for clubbing in Tenerife is in the south of the island in Playa de las Americas, in the main strip. Centred around an area known as the patch, and home to the famous Veronicas, this is the place to head if you want nightlife that is buzzing until the early hours. Nearby Los Cristianos...

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The main area for clubbing in Tenerife is in the south of the island in Playa de las Americas, in the main strip. Centred around an area known as the patch, and home to the famous Veronicas, this is the place to head if you want nightlife that is buzzing until the early hours. Nearby Los Cristianos is also a lively resort, as is the capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz.

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Tenerife carnival

If you want to listen to some live music whilst in Tenerife then you won’t have to go far, as the main resorts will all have a host of different types to choose from. From Salsa to Irish bands in bars, you will hear all sorts when you walk through the main resorts in the south.

Walking Holidays

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Mount Teide

See our walking maps here.

The mountains, valleys, rugged coastline and pine forests of Tenerife offer a wide variety of scenery to enjoy during walks around the island. There are a number of companies that offer guided walks for everyone looking for gentle strolls to challenging eight hour hikes.

One of our favourites:...

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The mountains, valleys, rugged coastline and pine forests of Tenerife offer a wide variety of scenery to enjoy during walks around the island. There are a number of companies that offer guided walks for everyone looking for gentle strolls to challenging eight hour hikes.

One of our favourites: If you enjoy hiking then the Masca Valley Trek in Tenerife is one of the most beautiful walks that you can take. Starting at the tiny village of Masca, high in the mountains and accessible by bus or car, (if you are brave enough to drive along the narrow, winding roads!) you then descend through the valley, which is actually a volcanic crater.

Once at the bottom of the valley you are greeted by a beautiful black sand beach, where you can cool off and have a dip before being picked up by boat and taken back to Los Gigantes, or if you have driven or are feeling brave, before your return ascent!

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Hotel Paradise Park

The main resorts in the south of the island all have excellent transport links to the north of the island, where you will find some of the best walks. The coastal routes in the south can also be reached by all of the main resorts. All-inclusive hotels are a great way of relaxing after a hard days...

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The main resorts in the south of the island all have excellent transport links to the north of the island, where you will find some of the best walks. The coastal routes in the south can also be reached by all of the main resorts. All-inclusive hotels are a great way of relaxing after a hard days hiking, but if you do feel like cooking yourself a slap-up meal then we also have a wide range of self-catering apartments.

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Masca Valley

We have put together a list of the essentials that you will need for a walking holiday in Tenerife:

Comfortable Shoes that you have already worn in

Plenty of spare pairs of socks

Waterproof jacket

Suncream

Microfibre towel as they dry quickly

First aid kit

Maps of the area

Lightweight...

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We have put together a list of the essentials that you will need for a walking holiday in Tenerife:

Comfortable Shoes that you have already worn in

Plenty of spare pairs of socks

Waterproof jacket

Suncream

Microfibre towel as they dry quickly

First aid kit

Maps of the area

Lightweight water bottle

A whistle in case of emergency

Don’t forget shoes for when you are not walking

Insect repellent

Multi-tool or pen knife

Rucksack

Any high energy snacks that you enjoy from home as they are likely to be more expensive abroad

A camera and binoculars if you are hoping to spot wildlife on your walks

A phrase book

A torch

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View of Tenerife

If you are going on a walking holiday to Tenerife, there are some must sees that will make all the hard work worth it when you reach the top of a particularly steep hill. Mount Teide is an obvious choice for walking in Tenerife and if you are really keen then it is possible to hike all the way to...

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If you are going on a walking holiday to Tenerife, there are some must sees that will make all the hard work worth it when you reach the top of a particularly steep hill. Mount Teide is an obvious choice for walking in Tenerife and if you are really keen then it is possible to hike all the way to the summit, but you will need a special permit before you go from the local government. Only a certain amount of people are allowed to the top each year, but even if you only get as far as the top of the cable car, the views are still breath taking.

The Pico del Ingles in the north of the island provide stunning views of the surrounding Anaga Mountains. Be prepared for long winding, and very narrow roads.

Los Gigantes provide beautiful views of the hills and marina.

La Orotava Valley is a great walk if you are staying in the nearby resort of Puerto de la Cruz.

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  • Tenerife Travel Information

    Language
    Spanish (English widely spoken)
    Currency
    Euro
    Local time
    GMT/BST
    Local airport
    Tenerife South
    Flight time
    4 hours 15 minutes
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