Tenerife Guide

Getting around Tenerife

The best way to get around Tenerife and experience the beauty of the Island's wilderness is to hire a car. Do be aware, however, that Tenerife is building many new roads and therefore GPS systems may not always have the latest routes accurately marked.

Things to See

Not necessarily the most popular place to visit on the island, the old town of La Laguna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to some, the most beautiful town in the Canary Islands. Just as beautiful is the world class botanical garden near Puerto de la Cruz and if you want to see more animals go to the Jungle Park or even the Loro Parque Zoo, which is also perfect if you are planning to travel with children.

They are lots of theme parks around Tenerife, some of which are water parks that are great for cooling off on a scorching day but whilst having lots of fun too! There's also places to just sunbathe or relax if you so wish.

Teide is the highest mountain on Tenerife

Just as beautiful is the world class botanical garden near Puerto de la Cruz and if you want to see more animals go to the Jungle Park or even the Loro Parque Zoo.

The scuba diving here is said to be some of the best in Europe and like many other Spanish islands, water sports are very popular here and a must-do for everyone whatever age or ability. You can discover the markets in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife that will give you a real insight into life on Tenerife as well as modern city inputs such as museums, zoos, parks, shops, restaurants, cafes and art galleries.

Of course, the main attraction to Tenerife is not just the beaches but El Teide, Tenerife's very own volcano. Whatever the weather is on ground level, it is certain that at the top of the volcano it will be very cold. One of the best things about this is that Tenerife is one of the only places in the world where you can play in the snow one minute then the next be down on the beach sunbathing! There's so much to do in Tenerife and it will fun for all the family, whether you're 8 years old or 80.

One of the best things about this is that Tenerife is one of the only places in the world where you can play in the snow one minute then the next be down on the beach sunbathing!