Tenerife
Spain
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Overview
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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Best Things to Do
Dive into Tenerife’s endless delights, from mountain hikes, coastal kayaking and Atlantic swims to cutting-edge galleries and an unmissable national park.
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Best Places to Visit
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
Tenerife evokes everything that makes Spain’s Canary Islands so endlessly enticing. To fit in like a local, here's what you need to know before you go.
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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
The best ways to explore Tenerife on a budget, from climbing Mt Teide to stays in casas rurales and pop-up dining.
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