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Santa Cruz de Tenerife skyline and the Auditorio de Tenerife.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife skyline and the Auditorio de Tenerife.

Why visit Tenerife

Tenerife is the striking grande dame in the archipelago family. Attracting over six million visitors a year, the island’s most famous southern resorts offer Brit-infused revelry and clubbing, combined with white sandy beaches and all-inclusive resorts. But get your explorer's hat on and step beyond the tourist spots and you’ll discover an island of extraordinary beauty and diversity, with remote mountain-ridge villages, cultured port settlements and charming ancient towns.

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Top places to visit in Tenerife

Discover the best attractions in Tenerife from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

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Tenerife travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

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Best Things to Do

Get the lowdown on the best places to visit in Tenerife, from the lunar landscapes of Teide to carnival madness in the capital Santa Cruz.


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Best Time to Visit

Get the lowdown on the best time to visit Tenerife, whether you’re planning on winter sun, summer fiestas or fun festivals in between.


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Things to Know

Get the lowdown on the best time to visit Tenerife, whether you’re planning on winter sun, summer fiestas or fun festivals in between.


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Transportation

Get the lowdown on how to get around Tenerife, from road trips through the mountains to coastal bike rides.


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Free Things to Do

You might not believe it when looking at the ritzy south coast, but the best things in Tenerife really are free. Here are our top free things to do.


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Money and Costs

Skyscanner has released a guide to the best value holidays, all offering something different and all a little more affordable.


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Accessibility

Get the lowdown on how to get around Tenerife, from road trips through the mountains to coastal bike rides.


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