The Canary Islands are popular vacation destination, and holidays here are associated with comfort, historical and natural attractions, delicious food, clean beaches and a leisurely, relaxed atmosphere. Tenerife is the largest and most popular holiday island of the Canary Archipelago. We are sure that you have heard a lot about vacation on the Canary Islands, in particular on Tenerife, and how interesting and exciting it is to spend time there. Nevertheless, if you need a visual assistant on how to have unforgettable vacation in Tenerife, our infographic will be helpful to you. We show useful information about the island so that it is easy to read and remember. After reading our infographics, you will be able to make a plan of your bright vacation in Tenerife!
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1. What you need to know about visiting Tenerife
The Canary Islands have gained popularity among tourists due to the mild climate, clean ocean beaches, delicious food and good-natured local people. Those who are going on vacation to the Canary Islands should know that the archipelago is a part of Spain and it is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco (West Africa). According to it, a Schengen visa is required to visit the islands. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, it reaches 85 km in length and from 6-12 km to 45-50 km in width. The capital of the island is Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The Canary Islands currency is euro. What is good to know, the Canaries are a special economic zone and the prices for many goods here are lower than in mainland Spain. As a result, the goal of many tourists coming on vacation in Tenerife is not only relaxing on the beaches and visiting attractions, but also shopping.
2. Where to go and what to visit in Tenerife
When spending vacation in Tenerife, it is important to properly allocate your time to visit the attractions you are interested in. In this order, we recommend to learn more about the attractions before you travel to Tenerife. Decide what you would like to visit, and planning your days on the island will be much easier for you. Tenerife is an amazing island, there are a lot of places worth visiting and seeing. It is more convenient to make acquaintance with the island in a rented car – so you can visit only what you are interested in, as well as spontaneously stop in the places you like. While Tenerife tours have a certain program, and of course, they cannot be good to everyone.
Major attractions of the Tenerife:
- The main attraction of Tenerife is Teide volcano, which is located in the center of the island.
- Teide National Park is a place worth visiting, its “cosmic” landscapes amaze and delight.
- La Orotava – a town in the north of Tenerife, which has a historical center with typical Canarian buildings. If you are interested not only in Tenerife’s natural attractions, head to La Orotava, walk along the streets of this cozy town, and then dine at one of the Canarian restaurants.
- Loro Park – one of the most popular nature parks in Europe. A place in Tenerife, which is worth a visit for those who are fond of flora and fauna, as well as tourists with children. At first Loro Park was intended to be a park inhabited by various species of parrots, but over time the number of inhabitants of the park has enlarged, and now not only parrots live here, but also penguins, red pandas, panthers, turtles, anteaters, monkeys and many, many others. Loro Park also has a geological garden, aquarium and orchid garden. It is interesting not only for children, but also for adults. Do not miss a visit to the most popular tourist destination in Tenerife.
- Los Gigantes is a resort in the south of Tenerife, which got its name thanks to the impressive cliffs that rise above the ocean 300-600 meters high. There are several observation decks in the town from where you can enjoy unbelievable landscapes of the cliffs.
- Anaga mountain range in the north of Tenerife is a place worth visiting to enjoy the mountain scenery and relax from big city life. The dense north of Tenerife differs a lot from the arid south of the island. A large number of observation decks and trekking routes make the Anaga mountain range attractive for an exciting pastime in Tenerife.
- Cape Teno is considered to be one of the most mysterious and photogenic places in Tenerife. The way to the cape is not easy, but here you can make shots with an indescribable atmosphere.
- Masca – a mountain village in the west of Tenerife. According to legend, the pirates lived here in the past. Nowadays Masca is the beginning of the most popular trekking route in Tenerife, which goes along the gorge to the ocean. The finish of the route is on the beach, and you can catch a ferry to Los Gigantes and feel vivid emotions enjoying the landscapes of Tenerife from the ocean.
- Garachico – in the past, due to the port, was the richest city of Tenerife, which was destroyed by the volcanic eruption in 1706. After the city was rebuilt, but was no longer so luxurious. Now Garachico is popular for its natural pools – the shores of the city consist of frozen lava of bizarre shapes, the ocean water there is always warmer, which attracts vacationers to Garachico.
- Siam Park is worth visiting for those who want to spend active and exciting time in Tenerife. Siam Park is a water adventures park in Tenerife, which is one of the best in Europe. Breathtaking water attractions, swimming pools, sunbathing areas and several cafes make a perfect place to spend almost the whole day here.
3. The best beaches of Tenerife
Beach vacation in Tenerife can really be perfect. If you rent a car and drive along the island, you will get sure that the beaches of Tenerife are completely different, while each of them has its own feature. Tenerife has several yellow sand beaches, the sand for those beaches was specially brought from Africa. The natural sandy beaches of the island are dark. Rocky, with constant winds (therefore ideal for surfing and kitesurfing), beaches with well-developed infrastructure and shallow entry into the water for relaxing with children and secluded wild beaches – in Tenerife everyone will find a beach he would like.
We think that the best beaches in Tenerife are:
- Playa el Duque
- Playa de las Teresitas
- Playa del Bollullo
- Playa de Benijo
- Playa de la Tejita
- Playa de los Gigantes
4. Observation Decks in Tenerife (Miradors)
There is a large number of observation decks (Miradors) on Tenerife, the views from which can impress even the most demanding tourists. The perfect way to visit the best observation decks is to rent a car and drive around the island. From the observation decks you will see such a different and unusual Tenerife. We think this is the best way to get to know the island!
The observation decks of Tenerife, we recommend to visit, are:
- Pico del Inglés
- El Bailadero
- Cruz del Carmen
- Mazape
- Mirador de la Cruz de Hilda
- Archipenque
- Mirador de Montana Grande
- Mirador de Ortuno
- Mirador de Los Roques de Garcia
- Mirador de Boca Tauce
- Las Teresitas
- Mirador de la Garanona
- Mirador de El Boqueron
5. The Main Resorts of Tenerife
Choosing a resort on Tenerife is an important part of preparing for the trip, because mostly the vacation impressions depend on the resort. We made a description of the main resorts of Tenerife so that you can decide on a place that meets your preferences and expectations from the vacation on the island.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the island. Those who are interested in architecture and historical attractions, shopping and city vacation stop here.
Los Cristianos is a small Canarian town in the south of the island, which is suitable for those who are looking for a quiet vacation away from big cities.
Puerto de la Cruz is the main resort of the north of the island and the second largest resort in Tenerife. Despite the popularity of the resort, a vacation in Puerto de la Cruz is also usually quiet and peaceful. In Puerto de la Cruz there are no noisy parties, the adult population prevails among tourists here, while young people prefer to relax in the south of the island.
Playa de las Americas is the main resort of the south of Tenerife and a favorite vacation spot for young people. This is the most noisy resort of the island, where you can easily find parties, discos and bars. At the same time, Playa de las Americas is a major shopping center in Tenerife, there is a large number of stores of different price categories.
Costa Adeje – the most fashionable resort of Tenerife, as many think. However, really expensive accommodation in the resort is concentrated in the area of El Duque beach (Playa el Duque), in other places of Costa Adeje there are many hotels and vacation rentals at very reasonable prices.
6. Climate and Weather in Tenerife
The main advantage of vacation in Tenerife is its year-round. Tenerife is called “the island of eternal spring” – throughout the year here is a mild subtropical climate with warm and dry weather. The average daily temperature in winter in Tenerife is +20 +26 °C, in summer +23 +29 °C.
The weather on the island is often different – while the south is more arid, in the north of Tenerife rains and cloudy weather happen more often. Those who prefer swimming on Tenerife should take into account that the warmest water in the ocean here is in September and October, the coldest – in February and March.
7. National Cuisine – What Canarian Dishes You Need to Try in Tenerife
Canarian cuisine is one of the main reasons why the islands are so attractive for vacation. Food is an important aspect on every trip, and all guests of the archipelago will like fresh delicious products of the Canary Islands. Dishes of Canarian cuisine are simple and tasty at the same time, many people agree that they are similar to the dishes of Spanish cuisine, but they have their own features.
When staying on Tenerife, we recommend you try:
- Fish (dorado, cherne, sardines, mackerel) with Mojo picon sauce
- Shrimps and langoustines in oil with pepper and garlic
- Seafood with sauces
- Boiled Vieja Fish
- Carne con Papas – potatoes with meat (pork, chicken, lamb, rabbit meat)
- Conejo en salmorejo – rabbit in spicy sauce
- Papas arrugadas – canarian potatoes
- Rancho Canario – meat mix with noodles, peas, potatoes and vegetables
- Flan – banana desserts with rum and caramel
- Truchas navideñas – cakes with potatoes, pumpkin syrup, raisins and almonds
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Nafisa Habib says
Tenerife sounds absolutely a perfect holiday destination with so many beautiful spots to explore. This infographic has almost all to be noted before a trip. Very informative!
Sarah says
This is so informative and the infographic is such a quick and easy way to find out all I need to know to plan a trip to Tenerife. The map and photos are especially helpful as it’s easy to see where the main areas are located and what I will find in each place.
Linda (LD Holland) says
We absolutely loved our stop in Tenerife. We missed a few o the key sights but saw so much on our visit. We would definitely want to see more from the viewpoints. With that great year round weather, we definitely need to plan a return trip. Great infographic.
Céline says
Nice infography! I visited the Canary Islands with my parents when I was younger and I’d love to go back and visit Lanzarote!
DoiBedouin says
I loved the infographics specially as it summarizes everything so aptly. And the tips and tricks made it so easy for a guide. Very informative.. . And I am so bookmarking it.