About Tenerife
Tenerife Weather
Tenerife features two different climates. The weather in the north is wetter creating a more verdant landscape, but still dry overall. The sandy southern weather is desert-like, arid and dry. Mind the drastic temperature shifts as you travel to Mount Teide. You may even find snow in the winter!
Overall the summers are dry and long without being too hot, and the winters gentle, Average annual temperatures rarely exceed 30C or fall below 15 making this a year round holiday haven.
When travelling to Tenerife, keep in mind that there are two airports.
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS)
Most likely your point of entrance and exit caters to the southern section of the Island including nine million people annually usually heading to Los Cristianos, Playa Las Americas and Los Gigantes.
Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN)
Is older and smaller and offers access to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz, although Tenerife Sur Airport caters to the island as a whole. There are transfers available at both airports, and they are connected by a bus route.
Tenerife Car Hire
Renting a car is usually the desired way to explore the island, especially if you are keen to see more than one place. The competition is high, which means prices are fair. Keep an eye on the insurance coverage. Many agents do not cover island to island insurance. (Link to car hire)
Tenerife Bike Hire
We have an excellent selection of mountain bikes and tandem bikes to rent.
Tenerife Taxis
There is certainly no shortage of taxis on the island and it is a popular way to travel. Be it from the airport or around town one is never far away. If you are staying in one place, this might be a good alternative to renting a car. The cost of a taxi to Fanabe/Torviscas is about 20 Euros and takes just 10 minutes. Please ask the driver for a price BEFORE your journey.
Tenerife Buses
Tisa is the island bus company. It is reliable and safe, always with a reasonable price tag. One tip from 4pm to 7pm the buses are packed leaving Los Cristianos and Las Americas so a taxi may be more expensive but often worth it!!
Dowload the Tisa Bus Company timetable Free
Things To Do
Set sail in search of whales and dolphins on a sensational catamaran cruise. Enjoy a splashing day out at Tenerife's many waterparks. Come face to face with crocodiles, gorillas and parrots at the Loro Parque animal park. Explore the landscapes of Mount Teide National Park. Take a journey back in time in the mountain villages of Masca and Garachico or take a stroll in the charming old town of Puerto de la Cruz.
Beaches
Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas both have man-made beaches, with sand shipped in from Africa’s Sahara Desert. These beaches are favourites with everyone, from families and couples to youngsters partying in both resorts.
The best beach in Puerto de la Cruz is the Blue Flag awarded, black sand, Playa Jardin beach, which also has pretty gardens surrounding the sand. Playa de las Teresitas near San Andres, is one of the best beaches in Tenerife, with imported sand from the Sahara and seafood restaurants nearby.
Blue Flag Beaches
7 beaches in Tenerife. Details at www.blueflag.org
www.blueflag.org
Loro Parque
Come face to face with brightly-coloured parrots, furry gorillas and awe-inspiring wildcats at this exciting park. Don't miss the march of the penguins or the famous killer whale show!
Siam Park
Enjoy the largest waterpark in Europe, filled with adrenaline pumping attractions, diverse animals, a children's play area, a tropical river and golden beaches; plus a surf school and wave pool like no other.
Medieval Night
Try something different with this adventure straight from the Middle Ages, complete with medieval banquet and an amazing show, as knights on horseback fight one another to the end!
HIGHLIGHTS
Discovering the island’s capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the ideal place for getting into the Spanish spirit of things
Checking out Tenerife’s old capital, La Laguna, which mixes a fun nightlife with beautiful architecture in the stunning north of the island
Climb to the top of Spain’s biggest mountain, Mount Teide; or get a cable car if you don’t fancy the walk. At 3,718m above sea level, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views from the top
Seeing Roques de García, uniquely shaped magma rocks just a couple of kilometres from the Mount Teide mountain
Having a great day out at Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz, with its world of animals, from parrots and chimps to sharks and penguins
Enjoying a splash-tastic time at Tenerife’s brilliant Siam Park, a waterpark full of adrenaline pumping waterslides, with a wave palace and beach
Exploring the home of amazing marine life while on holiday in Tenerife, with the island’s best diving facilities at Los Gigantes
Lazing the day away on golden sands in Los Cristianos or Playa de las Americas
Partying into the night in Playa de las Americas’s neon-lit bars and clubs
Taking in a round of golf on the island’s fairways, like at Golf Costa Adeje and Golf las Americas in Playa de las Americas
Dinning Out
If you’re looking for fast food outlets, pubs serving food and international favourites, Tenerife’s holiday resorts have your appetite covered.
Meanwhile, Tenerife’s meals usually feature the bread-like staple, Gofio, used in many of the island’s dishes, and plenty of fruit, veg and fish, although meat is imported for the tourist trade. You’re sure to see Papas Arrugadas on the menu on your holiday, a popular side treat of salty potatoes and hot ‘mojo’ sauce.
One of the island’s main exports, bananas are served in all kinds of ways, with liqueur a firm favourite for tourists.
Evening Flavour
Playa de las Americas is the nightlife capital of Tenerife, with its main party zone, Veronicas strip, packed with bars and clubs and a hub for night owls looking for holiday fun.
The southern resort of Los Cristianos is also known for its upbeat after dark scene, but with a less full-on vibe and an excellent choice of bars and restaurants, it’s also a great family choice.
Shopping
Perfume, designer goods and electronic goods can all be picked up in Tenerife for fantastic prices. Shops line the streets in most major resorts and Los Cristianos’s shopping centre, Vistasur, is perfect for some retail therapy.
If you’re after boutique shops and local goods, the north of the island is the best place to go, while the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, mixes well-known brands and traditional goods on the main shopping strip, Calle Castillo.
Featured Properties
House in Fañabe
Two bedroom townhouse in fanabe alto, well maintained property tastefully furnished throughout, having a fully fitted kitchen, cloakroom and nice lounge area. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a family bathroom with a roof terrace, offering sea views. Plenty of parking and close to shops and public transport.
House in Fañabe
Luxury property in a prime location offering picturesque costal walks and fantastic sea views. This stylish home has a pretty front garden with large hallway and third bedroom or office with unsuite shower room to the right. Separate modern kitchen with dishwasher, ceramic hob and fan oven with views to the garden. The living area is bright and spacious with large sliding doors to a terrace and private garden with views to the sea and La Gomera. Upstairs is spacious with a large hallway leading to a large sunny terrace having a master bedroom with unsuite bathroom , with the second bedroom having a large shower room. Both bedrooms have fitted robes. The house is tastefully decorated to a high standard. Downstairs their is a large garage offering beneficial storage space. Great Location Internal Garage 3 Bathrooms Fabulous Views Adeje Park is situated near the Sherrington Hotel, this quite complex is well maintained and secure, with local beaches and coastal walks nearby, a short drive away is the new Leisure centre and also the famed Costa Adeje Golf Course. Fanabe and Adeje are on the doorstep with access by local bus or car offering a great selection of larger supermarkets, shops, restaurants. Spanish and private English schools are both nearby. The house is situated on a quite complex with large manicured gardens, two large pools one heated with separate Jacuzzi and green areas.
Apartment in Los Cristianos
Well presented apartment near the town center, having a new bathroom and kitchen, double bedroom with fitted robes and terrace, the complex has a pool and is in an excellent position being close to the town, shops and the beach.
