Tenerife

Tenerife, Spain

With the best climate in Spain, Tenerife is a place to kick back and relax. This island, crowned by Mount Teide, has picturesque villages, incredible landscapes and idyllic beaches. Enjoy nightly fiestas and you will be able to guess why over five million people have chosen this Island as their holiday destination.

Population:

Approximately 1,000,000

Currency:

Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

Emergency: 112
National Police: 091
Local Police: 092
Civil Guard: 062

Opening Hours:

Normal opening hours in Tenerife are from 10.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.30 hours. However, in tourist resorts the opening hours are longer from 10.00 until 22.00, sometimes even later.
Shopping centres are also open throughout the day from 10.00 to 22.00 hours. On Sundays and Bank Holidays only the shops in tourist resorts are open, those in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna and other non-tourist towns are closed. However these shops do open in December and a few Sundays during the year.

Newspapers:

El Dia
Diario de Avisos
La Opinion

In English:
Tenerife News
English Daily News

The Island

Tenerife is a volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean where winter feels like spring thanks to the fabulous average year-round temperature of 23ºC. A place where the people are genuinely friendly, an idyllic paradise with such diverse scenery you’ll think you were at a thousand places around the world at the same time, or even on the moon: the Teide National Park (a huge volcanic area straight out of the movies) will make you believe you’ve travelled to a different planet.

Tenerife is a holiday destination offering hundreds of things to do, seducing and enticing sun-seekers from all over Europe to its beaches to enjoy some relaxation, sunbathing and water sports or to immerse themselves in magical natural settings that range from surreal desert landscapes to lush green mountains. And all within easy reach.

It is an island that offers so many ways to have fun, and those who know us return year after year to relive incredible experiences and happy memories. You’ll find modern accommodation, endless activities and ideas, exquisite cuisine, traditions, culture, a safe environment and hospitality. What more do you need? Just come ready to have the best time of your life.

Events

Tenerife is proud of its authentic traditions, fiestas, gastronomy and friendly people. Religious festivals and processions are a prime example of local culture, as are local festivals and the wonderful carnivals. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, you can find information on all scheduled events at:

www.webtenerife.co.uk/events/

Do & See

There’s no time to be bored in Tenerife, home to numerous theme parks, 43 protected nature areas, and an endless list of outdoor activities. Ride through spectacular landscapes on your mountain bike or on horseback, climb the many rock walls and mountains, and paraglide over gorgeous landscapes of Tenerife. There are over 100 sites that are ideal for this increasingly popular sport.

Beaches

On the island there are around 70 kilometres of beaches where you can enjoy a variety of activities, including pedalos, jet skis and parasailing. Or you can just relax, let the sea breeze cool you down and have a quick dip whenever you fancy. Most beaches on Tenerife have been awarded the Blue Flag for the quality of the water, the services available and their easy access. Beaches with golden sand are mainly to be found in the south, from Güímar to Adeje. Las Vistas, Las Galletas, El Médano, Torviscas and Fañabé are some good examples. For more information, visit:

www.webtenerife.co.uk/places-interest/beaches/
www.webtenerife.co.uk/places-interest/swimming-pools-and-pools/