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Holidays to Tenerife
Find your holiday to Tenerife
Find your holiday to Tenerife
Sun, fun and natural wonders in Tenerife
Get away to the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’, as Tenerife is sometimes known. With its many months of fine weather, natural beauty, fun attractions, vibrant nightlife and culinary delights, this island has so much to offer, so why not make Tenerife your next holiday destination?
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10 things to do in Tenerife
Here are 10 ways to make the most of your holiday in Tenerife.
1. Explore Spain’s highest peak
Mount Teide, in the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park, and take a cable car to the summit.
Tenerife overview
Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, has a rich history. It was once inhabited by the Guanches, an indigenous people with a unique language. Today Tenerife still showcases a blend of ancient and modern beliefs, and continues to celebrate some of the customs and traditions of the Guanches through festivals and celebrations.
Tenerife enjoys a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers, and an abundance of sunshine all year, making it a popular destination for sun seekers. The island’s weather is influenced by the trade winds, and its varying altitudes result in a diverse range of microclimates across the island.
The coastal regions, including popular holiday destinations like Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Américas, have a Mediterranean climate with warm summers between June and September, and average temperatures ranging between 24 and 28°C (75–82°F). While winters are mild with average temperatures of around 18 to 21°C (64–70°F), there’s a chance of rain, as Tenerife’s wet season lasts between November and March.
If you move inland to higher altitudes the temperatures will be cooler, so if you’d like to pay a visit to the magnificent Mount Teide, be sure to take something warmer to wear.
The summer months of June to August are the busiest and prices will be higher. But if you like it hot with longer days of sunshine, want long days on the beach and enjoy the buzzy atmosphere of peak season, this is a great time to go. Spring brings fine weather and pleasant temperatures, so it’s a lovely time of year for outdoor activities and sightseeing, when the island’s beautiful landscapes are lush and green after the winter rain.
Autumn remains warm, particularly in September, so it’s still a good time to enjoy the beach, but temperatures will cool off into November. Due to Tenerife’s mild winters, the island is a good option for people wanting a more relaxed vibe, but the sea will be cool for swimming.
What to eat
When visiting Tenerife, you’ll find plenty of eateries and cuisines, but for an authentic taste of the island, be sure to sample some of delicious Canarian and Spanish-influenced dishes. If you like spice, try the tasty papas arrugadas, small salt-crusted potatoes boiled in seawater, served with a spicy and flavourful mojo sauce.
You’ll find all the Spanish classics available, plus plenty of seafood options, but for an authentic local delicacy try ropa vieja, a beef stew with chickpeas, potatoes and vegetables, or sancocho canario, a fish, potato and vegetable stew. For something sweet, bienmesabe, a delicious dessert made from ground almonds, honey, lemon and cinnamon, will be a treat for your taste buds.
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