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Tenerife, Spain

Travel guide · Spain

Tenerife: what to see and when to go

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Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, with spring-like weather all year and Spain's highest peak, the Teide volcano. In a single day you can go from black-sand beaches to pine forests and a lunar landscape above the clouds.

What to see and do in Tenerife

  1. Teide National Park

    Take the cable car up the 3,715 m volcano, or stay after dark to stargaze under some of Europe's clearest skies.

  2. Anaga

    Laurel forests and trails on the rugged north-eastern tip, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

  3. Masca

    A hamlet hidden in a dramatic ravine in the Teno mountains.

  4. Los Gigantes

    Cliffs hundreds of metres high dropping into the sea; boat trips often meet pilot whales and dolphins.

  5. La Laguna and La Orotava

    Colonial towns with carved wooden balconies; La Laguna is a UNESCO site.

Tours and tickets in Tenerife

Best time to go

The most pleasant months: Jun – Nov.

Weather month by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. high22°21°21°23°23°25°28°30°27°27°25°22°
Rainy days910141010823910910

Getting there

FromFlight timeReturn flight
London 4 hr, 15 min≈ €260 · See flights
New York 7 hr, 30 min≈ €440 · See flights
Los Angeles 12 hr, 30 min≈ €590 · See flights
Dubai 9 hr, 30 min≈ €520 · See flights
Singapore 17 hr≈ €700 · See flights
Sydney 24 hr, 30 min≈ €870 · See flights
Stay≈ €70 per night

3 nights from London: ≈ €480 per person, flight and stay included.

Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.

Essentials

Country
Spain
Currency
Euro
Good for
nature · sea · mountains · calm · wild
How long to stay
4–7 days
Where to stay
The south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos) for sun and beaches; Puerto de la Cruz or La Laguna for a more Canarian feel.Find a place to stay in Tenerife

Plan your trip

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Frequently asked questions

What's the weather like in Tenerife and when should you go?

The most pleasant months: Jun – Nov. Average highs range from 21° in February to 30° in August.

How many days do you need in Tenerife?

4 to 7 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.

What does a few days in Tenerife cost?

Accommodation runs at around €70 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €480 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 4 hr, 15 min.

Where should you stay in Tenerife?

The south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos) for sun and beaches; Puerto de la Cruz or La Laguna for a more Canarian feel.

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