Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and one of the most varied. Its centre is dominated by Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, inside Teide National Park. On the west coast, the cliffs of Los Gigantes rise straight out of the ocean. Families will love Siam Park, Loro Park and Jungle Park, while the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife is famous for its carnival. Thanks to its mild climate, the island is a year-round destination. Start with our guide to Tenerife.

Monuments in Spain

Is the Casa de los Balcones worth it? Carved pine balconies, a Canarian courtyard and La Orotava’s old town

Look up before you look in. The finest woodwork on the street hangs above your head, carved from pine that has outlived four centuries of Atlantic weather.Casa de los...
Caves and volcanoes in Spain

How to visit Mount Teide - Cable car, summit permit and the hike to Spain’s highest peak

Measured from the seabed, it rises around 7,500 metres. Only two volcanoes on Earth are bigger, and both...
Cities in Spain

What to do in Los Gigantes? Sheer sea cliffs, whale-watching cruises and a boat ride to Masca Bay

Forty-five minutes from the airport, the island suddenly ends in a wall of rock twice the height of...
Natural Attractions in Spain

Visiting Teide National Park - Roques de García, crater viewpoints and some of Europe’s best stargazing

Drive an hour uphill from the beach and the air turns thin and cool, the pines give way...
Amusement Parks in Spain

Jungle Park Tenerife in 5 hours - A family day plan with shows, lemurs and the BOB slide

Where else in the dry south of the island can you walk through a bat cave, cross a...

Loro Park tickets and tips - Orcas, penguins in real snow and the world’s largest parrot collection

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It opened in 1972 with 150 parrots on a small plot of land. Today the same park keeps penguins on a man-made iceberg, under...

A day at Siam Park - The Tower of Power, the Wave Palace and a lazy river through the jungle

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One slide here drops you almost vertically into a clear tube that runs straight through a tank of sharks. Most people scream the whole...

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife - Old town, Manrique’s sea pools and the island’s greenest coast

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Some 150 years ago, British doctors sent their patients here for the sea air and the mild winters. Today the same Atlantic breeze cools...

What to see in Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Plazas, Calatrava’s auditorium and a beach of Saharan sand

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Most holidaymakers only see this city through a coach window on the way to the volcano. They miss the island's best tapas bars, its...

30+ Incredible Things to Do in Tenerife

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Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, offers an incredible array of experiences for all types of travelers.From exploring the volcanic landscapes of Teide...

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