It is the largest and perhaps the most visited of Canary Islands... Famous for its black beaches, the handsome Teide volcano and the Russian-speaking community. There are as many as 12 climatic zones on the island - tropical forests and volcanic semi-deserts, mountain gorges and dunes, beaches with black and white sand. You will not be bored!
We will find out when is the best to fly, which beach to choose, where is the white sand beach, and where the black one, how to get from the airport, we will compare the main car rental offices. We live in Tenerife, so all the information is first hand.
What to do in Tenerife?
- Climb on the cable car
- Visit
- Sunbathe on the black volcanic sand on or in
- See killer whales in
- See whales and
- Go camping on
- Swim at Terrisitas Beach
- Take a photo with a rock cake
- Try rabbit stew, canary fries and canary sauces
- Swim in a natural volcanic pool
How to get to Tenerife
You can get to the island by ferry (several days) or by plane. The cheapest flights to Tenerife are from Madrid, Valencia, Belfast or Porto. I advise you to take a direct flight from Moscow. Airlines S7, Aeroflot and Iberia fly. Fly about 8 hours. For cheap dates, see the low prices calendar (tick direct flights).
If you are traveling with a family with children, then it is optimal to settle in, there is an excellent infrastructure and the best beaches with breakwaters. For romantics, it is suitable with a gorgeous view of the cliffs and the black sand beach of La Arena or the city Botanical Garden in the north of the island. The best spots for surfers in and. For trips to the north of the island and to Anaga Park, stay for a few days in modern city in the rocks of Radazul.
My Tenerife reports
How much are hotels and apartments in Tenerife?
The average price of an apartment for 2-4 people is € 60-80. I usually rent through AirBnB (don't forget on your first booking). Nice apartment booked 2-6 months in advance. Highly recommend booking strongly in advance.
Good hotels cost closer to € 100, while breakfast and dinner options are around € 120 per night. The most expensive Costa Adeje hotels 
, there are also cheap options.
I use an Orange SIM card. For € 10 per month they give 7Gb. Calls within Spain are also inexpensive. Simka can be bought on the island or.
If your apartment has bad internet or no internet at all, then rent with unlimited internet. Enough for the whole family. The price of the issue is about € 5 per day.
What is there in Tenerife that is not in other places?
Extraordinary volcanoes, of course. The island has as many as 12 climatic zones - tropical forests and volcanic semi-deserts, mountain gorges and dunes, beaches with black and white sand. You will not be bored! This is the only place in the European Union where you can swim in winter. Nice replacement for Thailand.
Attractions Tenerife
House of balconies
Puerto de la Cruz Botanical Garden
Jardin Beach
La Laja Natural Pool
The natural pools of Charco del Viento
Natural Pools El Caleton de Garachico
The town of Garachico
Observation deck Cherfe
Mask gorge
Cayao Salvaje and Playa Paraiso Resorts
Fañabe beach
Aqualand Costa Adeje
Siam Park Water Park
Las Vistas beach
Ortugno lookout point
Do I need a visa and insurance?
The Canary Islands are the territory of Spain, which means that the Russians will need a Schengen visa. How to get a visa to Spain on your own, me.
What currency to carry and how to pay on the island?
On the islands, only euros are accepted, even in banks it is not so easy to change dollars to euros. Take euros with you.
I use a Tinkoff Black Euro card. I pay for purchases and withdraw cash without commission. Order a card and get 6 months of free service.
How to get from Tenerife airport?
How to travel around the island
Well developed on the island bus network by Titsa. It is more convenient to build routes and timetables in Google maps. You can pay for the trip in cash to the driver or buy a Ten + card cheaper at Titsa kiosks or vending machines. The card needs to be refilled, the card itself costs € 2. One card is allowed to pay for tickets for several people at once. Download.
For bus timetables and prices, see titisa.com
In order not to depend on the bus schedule, it is more convenient to rent a car.
Where can I rent a car?
It is customary on the island to rent a car with full insurance, as it is inexpensive here. For example, renting a car with basic insurance will start from € 8-15 per day, and with full insurance € 15-30. To get such delicious prices, order a car at least 1-2 months before your trip via the Internet.
Cars with full insurance, no deposit, look for in. If you want to travel with a car on a ferry between the islands - then in Cicar, also with full insurance.
If there are no free cars, and this happens often, then select options through search engines and. Budget full insurance for about € 18 per day. Buy when picking up a car on the spot.
Car routes in Tenerife
Roads in Tenerife excellent quality... There are almost no primers. There are almost no paid street parking, I have met only in Los Gigantes.
I recommend 3 main routes.
- View through the center of the island
- Around the island take the highway and enter Candelaria, La Laguna,.
- Swing north in, take a ride on the lookouts.
Hiking trails in Tenerife
Tenerife is a hiker's paradise. I counted at least 80 official routes only. They are all perfectly labeled. Along the way, you will come across information boards with maps, signposts and just markers on stones.
Start with these 3 routes:
- Route around
- In Anaga Park, walk down from Chamorga Village to Bermejo Beach
- Climb Mount Roque del Conde
What excursions to go to Tenerife?
If you do not have a car, then order a bus excursion in Russian to the Teide volcano.
Book a day boat trip and.
Drive on for one day neighboring island La Gomera, the excursion already includes a ferry ticket, bus, lunch and a guide in Russian. How to order, me.
Ride on water slides at the best water park in the world in Siam Park, tickets.
Tenerife can be enjoyed all year round. The water temperature is kept in the region of 20 ° - 23 ° С. The air temperature in winter ranges from 20 ° C to 26 ° C, in summer - from 23 ° C to 29 ° C - these are the average values. Due to its geographical location and relief features weather depending on the location on the island, they differ significantly. For example, in the north of the island, in the La Esperanza forest, it is usually 10 degrees colder - about 12 degrees during the day.
In the south, it is always a few degrees warmer and there is almost no rain, so for beach holiday choose, or my favorite, where the water is even warmer. In September or October, the most the best time for swimming. In winter, you can also swim, but the water is vigorous at 20 ° C, but sunbathing is no problem.
The best months are September and October, while the coldest months are February and March.
28 climate zones - find a place to your liking!
Teide volcano in snow in March
The mountains divide the island into two main climatic zones: wet north and dry south. The north is distinguished by its rich vegetation and rather cool winter nights. The south is distinguished by a sunnier and drier climate with small differences in daily and seasonal temperatures.
Traveling around the island, in the north you can get caught in the pouring rain, in the south you can swim in the warm sea under the bright rays of the sun, and if you go to the center of the island you can see the snow-capped peak of the Teide volcano.
In addition to the main climatic differences between north and south, the island has more than two dozen microclimatic zones. Therefore, Tenerife has many landscapes that are unlike each other: tropical forests and volcanic semi-deserts, mountain gorges and dunes, beaches with black and white sand.
How to visit neighboring islands?
Terisitas beach
It is important to note that all the beaches of the resort island are completely free. The most snow-white and most visited beach is considered. It is located not far from the capital. The presented beach is very unusual: its white sand brought from the Sahara Desert, but the water is colder there and there are no hotels nearby.
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Read the law on the official website of the President of the Russian FederationFor those who dislike airplanes and do not want to take to the air once again, there is an alternative way to travel to Tenerife - by ferry from mainland Spain. However, it should be borne in mind that this pleasure is not cheap. Read more about how to get to the island.
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Areas of Tenerife
Having warmed up one side of the hot African coast and opened up to the ocean winds to the other, Tenerife has ensured itself an attractiveness for tourists with a wide variety of needs. Lovers of sunbathing and sunbathing will appreciate southern regions islands; for a quiet, cool and contemplative rest, it is better to go to the other side of the mountain range.
The conditional division into south and north should be followed when choosing a place of residence. At the same time, local distances will not prevent the traveler from enjoying all the delights of Tenerife, because it is quite small - if you wish, you can go around the island in a few hours.
The richest choice of entertainment offers vacationers southern resort Las Americas. Local beaches boast excellent infrastructure and water activities for every taste. 100% tourist, this area is noisy, young people prefer to settle here. The resort is bordered by the equally comfortable, but quieter Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. The latter is great for families with children, however, the price tag for food-shopping is higher here. Quite calm compared to its neighbors - Los Cristianos. This is a favorite place for older tourists.
The farther from the border with Las Americas, the quieter. The Costa del Silencio guarantees a sound sleep for tourists - translated as “Coast of Silence”. Another secluded southern resort with long beaches is El Médano. Surfers love this windy region.
The tourist center of the northern coast of Tenerife, as well as historically the first resort on the islands - Puerto de la Cruz. This area is the exact opposite of the dry south. The climate here is milder and more humid, which is conducive to the development of lush vegetation. The region differs in character. If in Las Americas the fun "a la Miami" reigns, then in Puerto de la Cruz guests are received slowly, with Canarian-Spanish cordiality and a touch of English equanimity, which is remembered here from the time of the first tourists who arrived on the coast.
We say "budgetary", we mean - 40-50% cheaper than in Russia. It can be even steeper - the price tag is reduced to 60-90% during sales periods - from July 1 to late August and from January 6 to early March.
Travel guides advise paying attention to inexpensive electronics. Indeed, Tenerife's MediaMarkt offers some benefit (about 10-20%), but not for all products. Indians will offer dizzying discounts on equipment, but it is better to bypass their outlets - the quality of the goods is very lame.
An excellent entertainment can be a walk through the markets where you can buy the freshest products, as well as authentic souvenirs: ceramics, embroidery, cigars, ornaments made of volcanic stone.
But gastronomic Canarian joys are best purchased in specialized stores. This, of course, alcohol: rum, wines, liqueurs - banana and "Dragon Tree Juice". Goat cheese (one of the best in the world!), As well as honey - palm or based on the pollen of plants blooming only on the slopes of the Teide volcano and nowhere else on the planet - are eagerly bought up by tourists.
You should definitely take with you from Tenerife a jar of healing cream with aloe juice.
Tenerife nature
What to try
A significant place in cooking is given to simple snacks, which once formed the basis of the diet of the Guanches, the indigenous population of Tenerife. And on the table they served "gofio" - differently cooked barley or corn flour. Today in restaurants this dish is found as a side dish; you should definitely try it at least out of interest. Flour has a specific taste, but universal - "gofio" can even be added to ice cream. Another traditional dish is the baked papas arrugadas potatoes. All its "trick" in the salt, which appears on the peel after the water evaporates from the pan. The potatoes are seasoned with mojo sauce.
The main component of the first courses is meat: rabbit and goat meat. A local dinner is rarely complete without a fragrant stew. Tourists like Tenerife jamon pork, and chorizo sausages are appreciated for their unusual sour taste.
We remember that Tenerife is an island, which means that seafood is presented here in abundance.
Cuisine and restaurants
Tenerife will cater to the tourist with any preference. The island is replete with restaurants with a true Canarian flavor, English and European continental cuisine is widely represented, the influence of Thai, African, Indian, Venezuelan and even Brazilian traditions is noticeable. All this variety is served separately or skillfully combined. Such internationality of the menu does not affect the taste in any way - the food on the island is of high quality.
There is a Russian restaurant in Tenerife under the authentic name Marussia. In any restaurant located on the slope of a volcano, it is worth ordering a signature dish - a very wild rabbit with a very special sauce.
You can have a quick bite in a cafe for 7-10 EUR, dinner with wine for one good restaurant will cost 20-40 EUR.
For a picnic, check out local food markets for fresh vegetables and fish.
The best photos of Tenerife
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The heart of the island and the main of all its attractions is the Teide National Park. highest peak Atlantic Ocean... The height of Teide is more than 3700 m, which makes the ascent to it almost a full-fledged mountain ascent. Almost - because the volcano is quite peaceful, and its slopes are not dangerous: there are highways in the area, and a funicular takes you to the top of Teide. Today you can climb to the crater itself, from where you can enjoy amazing views of the island and the entire archipelago.
Since we are talking about natural beauties, it is worth noting that the landscapes of Tenerife are, perhaps, its main advantage. The entire island is a solid backdrop for science fiction films, and for this it is loved by the creators of blockbusters. V national park, as well as near the cliffs of Los Gigantes, for example, "Clash of the Titans" was filmed. There are many others on the island beautiful places, among which: Cape Teno, Benijo beach, Masca gorge, Laurel forest.
To the east of the volcano there is another impressive Pyramid Park, Guimar, which is impressive for its almost alien views. It is not known by whom, when and for what purpose these mysterious structures were created. It has only been proven that the pyramids were erected many centuries ago, they were clearly the object of worship of the aborigines and, possibly, are related to astronomical cycles.
Of the more modern man-made sights, we note the Auditorio de Tenerife concert hall in Santa Cruz. The building attracts attention with its scale and avant-garde design, and the beauty of the sound of the local organ is said to be unmatched in the whole world.
The city of Orotava is interesting from a tourist point of view with a very colorful historic center and well-preserved Canarian architecture. In June, the Day of the Carpet is held here, during which the streets and squares of the city are covered with amazingly beautiful canvases of sand, stones and flowers.
In addition, local guides offer many excursions to the island's guests. Of these, the most interesting is perhaps - Boat trip to the "hellish walls" of Los Gigantes. The huge cliffs overhanging the ocean amaze with their grandeur, and whales love to splash around the rocks, which, according to reviews, are very friendly and swim very close to the yachts.
The island of Tenerife got its name from the dormant Teide volcano, which the Guanche aborigines called the "snowy mountain". Surrounded by extraordinary volcanic landscapes, Tenerife is full of contrasts: prehistoric forests, coves with black sand beaches, picturesque Spanish villages, fertile valleys with tropical crops growing in them, mountain ranges with steep slopes, Canarian cuisine rich in variety and local specialties, attractions inscribed on the Cultural Heritage List.
4. "Martian" landscapes of the Teide volcano
Volcano Teide on Tenerife is the most high point Spain. Those who have visited the Teide volcano crater at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters say that being there is like touching the heavens. And at the top, the view is so breathtaking that you forget about everything in the world.
On the slopes of the mountain is spread national park Teide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain. And to the crater of the volcano, where, according to the beliefs of the Guanche aborigines, an evil demon lived, there is a cable car.
5. Excursions to the rocks with whale watching
On west coast Tenerife can admire the majestic view of the cliffs of Los Gigantes. To the inhabitants of the island, sheer basalt rocks resembled the backs of giants supporting the Teide volcano, which gave the name to the mountain formation. The cliffs are separated by gorges that descend directly to the ocean. In some of these gorges, one can find completely wild beaches and the harbor.
It is best to admire the attraction of Tenerife - the cliffs of Los Gigantes - from the water. Therefore, ocean excursions on yachts and catamarans are organized for tourists, which combine a walk to the rocks with watching whales and dolphins that live in this part of the coast of Tenerife.
6. Family fun at the zoo and dolphinarium
Loro Parque, one of the most frequently visited attractions in Tenerife, will be interesting for both adults and children. The park is located in Puerto de la Cruz. On this moment Loro Parque is both a botanical garden, a zoo, a dolphinarium and a large aquarium. The unspoken name of the park is a paradise for parrots; there are about 500 bird species in the park. In addition to birds, gorillas and chimpanzees, tigers and jaguars, crocodiles, dolphins, killer whales and even penguins live in Loro Park.
From the amusements in the park, you can admire the parrot show, where birds perform various tricks; in the Baby Station pavilion, you can watch how the chicks are spoon-fed with nectar. For lovers of marine fauna - a show at the dolphinarium and a performance of sea lions. Also in the park is the Aquarium, which recreates the ecosystem of different parts of the planet.
The cost of an adult ticket is 34 Euro, for a child ticket - 23 Euro.
7. Rich opportunities for outdoor activities
Lovers active rest will find a lot of offers in Tenerife, one of the most attractive is paragliding over gorges and beaches. Paragliding is very popular with tourists. The best areas for paragliding in Tenerife are Isana Puerto de la Cruz, Isana Puertito de Guimar, Tacoronte El Sauzal, La Corona Los Realejos, Taucho Adeje and Valle de San Lorenzo.
The island will also appeal to surfers as well, as Tenerife has many beaches with good waves... The most popular places for surfing: Los dos Hermanos and El Charco beaches on the north coast, Fuera de la Baheta, Punta Blanca beach on the west coast, La Fitenia and many others.
For beginners, surf lessons are provided in special schools:
Tenerife - real paradise for fans and diving, thanks to the rich ocean life and favorable climate. The air temperature is 19-25 degrees all year round, and the ocean is almost always very calm.
Golf is also popular in Tenerife with tourists and local residents... The beauty of the golf courses matches the wild landscapes of the island. One of the most popular golf courses is Golf del Sur, where various international tournaments are often held.
8. The largest carnival in Europe
Known all over the world for its colorful performances. The largest in Europe and the second in the world after the Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Many tourists specially come to Tenerife in February to enjoy this unforgettable sight.
The carnival usually lasts for two weeks, the main events are:
- Election of the queen of the carnival - beauties dressed in bright costumes with an abundance of feathers are trying to surprise and amaze a strict jury, which will choose only one worthy of the title of queen.
- The main procession - a dressed up cheerful crowd to the sound of music, passes through the main streets of the city. The procession ends with fireworks.
- The funeral of the sardine is a symbolic farewell to the carnival. A funeral procession follows the city, mourning a giant cardboard sardine, made by the hands of inmates of a local prison. Then the fish is solemnly burned in the central square.
9. Gastronomy of Tenerife
Tenerife's traditional cuisine is based on Mediterranean traditions: it is full of fish, meat (pork and rabbit) dishes, popular side dishes are rice, potatoes, vegetables and tropical fruits.
A popular meat dish is rabbit meat with salmorejo sauce and papas potatoes. Papas is a small skinned potato boiled in water with big amount sea salt. It is served with fish and meat.
The most popular sauce in Tenerife is mojo, served in two flavors: green and red. The green sauce is based on parsley and cilantro and goes well with fish and vegetables, while the red sauce is more versatile. Its main ingredient is pepper and it goes well with meat, fish or cheese.
In local restaurants and bars, you can taste traditional Spanish dishes: paella (a dish of rice, meat and seafood), tortilla de patatas (omelet with potatoes), as well as jamon and various cheeses.
