One island, a thousand landscapes
From the cliffs of Los Gigantes to the golden dunes of El Médano, Tenerife packs beaches, mountains and historic towns into an island you can cross in under two hours. This guide is built to be honest and practical: real advice for planning every day of your trip, not recycled brochure copy.
Things to do in Tenerife
Siam Park
The world-ranked water park in Costa Adeje — rides, a wave pool and a lazy river through Thai-inspired gardens.
Read more →Mount Teide
Ride the cable car up Spain's highest peak for a sunrise above the clouds.
Read more →Masca Village
A cliffside hamlet at the head of one of the Canaries' most dramatic gorges.
Read more →Whale & Dolphin Watching
One of the few places in the world with resident pilot whales year-round.
Read more →Loro Parque
A rainforest-themed zoo in Puerto de la Cruz known for its conservation work.
Read more →Hiking
From Anaga's laurel forests to the volcanic trails of Teide National Park.
Read more →Find your part of the island
Costa Adeje
Upmarket resorts, palm-lined promenades and some of the island's best beaches.
Read more →Playa de las Américas
The liveliest resort on the island — nightlife, shopping and the sea front.
Read more →Puerto de la Cruz
A characterful old town in the wetter, greener north.
Read more →Ready to plan your trip?
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