Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest Canary Island: snow-capped Teide, black volcanic sand beaches, the world's most famous carnival, and perfect year-round climate.
Average hotel price
55–300 EUR/ night
Best time to visit
Year-round thanks to the Canarian climate.
Language
Español
Country
España
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What to see and do
The island of Teide
Tenerife has two faces. The south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos) is the sun and beach tourism paradise with all services. The north (Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava) shows green, cultural Tenerife. Teide (3,715m) is Spain's highest peak and one of the world's most visited volcanoes — a cable car reaches near the summit. Teide National Park is UNESCO Heritage. Anaga's laurisilva forest is a unique tertiary forest.
Where to stay
Costa Adeje for luxury resorts and artificial beaches. Los Cristianos for more family-friendly and affordable. Puerto de la Cruz for classic tourism and nature. Santa Cruz for the authentic Canarian capital. El Médano for windsurfing and kitesurfing lovers.
Getting around
Renting a car is best for exploring the island (very competitive prices). Guaguas (TITSA buses) connect main points. Teide cable car ascends from 2,356m to 3,555m in 8 min.
Neighborhoods
Travel tips
Climbing Teide
Cable car ascends to 3,555m. To reach the summit (3,715m) you need a free online permit months in advance.
Whale watching
Tenerife's southwest coast has a resident colony of pilot whales. Whale watching tours operate year-round.
Carnival
Santa Cruz Carnival (February) is the world's second most famous after Rio. The Queen election is the most spectacular event.
Gastronomy
Wrinkled potatoes
Potatoes boiled with sea salt until wrinkled, served with red or green mojo sauce. The quintessential Canarian dish.
Mojo picón
Red sauce of garlic, paprika, and cumin. Accompanies wrinkled potatoes and any Canarian meat or fish.
Gofio
Toasted cereal flour, Guanche heritage. Base of many Canarian dishes: escaldón, gofio mousse, gofio with milk.