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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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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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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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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