Tenerife Travel Guide

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Tenerife
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Tenerife
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Tenerife is a box of surprises and daring contrasts. Bathe in its waters and explore its volcanoes, visit the highest peak in Spain, paraglide over the landscape and dance to the sounds of its Carnival.

Take advantage of an offer of flight + hotel to Tenerife, the island of eternal springtime, and visit one of the most beautiful natural rock formations, the Teide National Park. Take the cable car up some 2,230 miles above sea level to the peak and enjoy some magnificent views from the top.

Another central theme for Tenerife holidays is a myriad of beaches. Check out Las Américas or Los Cristianos, but don't miss the chance to explore the valleys and lava tubes that win anyone's heart in a land bathed by the sea. In the municipality of Icod de los Vinos, let yourself be swallowed up by the Cueva del Viento, considered the largest lava tubes in Europe, and venture into the unknown with a flashlight in one hand and your heart in the other. Why not hire a canoe and paddle among the cliffs of Los Gigantes in the south of Tenerife? Catch sight of spectacular landscapes against a backdrop of crystal-clear waters.

If adrenaline is your thing, take a tandem paragliding trip over the land. The Izaña track in the Teide national park will give you the biggest thrill of your life: jump from 1,350 miles up into the Martiánez lake and enjoy a privileged view of the Ortotava valley.

Don't forget to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the island's capital, during its colourful Carnival festivities and lose yourself in the “Cuadrilátero” district, where you'll be part of an event that draws up to 250,000 people each year.

To get to Tenerife, you can fly to any of the two airports on the island. Hire a car to travel around the 772 square miles of the biggest island in the Canarian archipelago.

Book one of our low-cost Tenerife holidays and experience this large mishmash of shapes and colours where it is eternally spring: you'll change colour with its diverse landscapes, feel like an authentic geologist and live unforgettable experiences perfumed with the earth and tasting of the sea.

Spain's Canary Islands are some of the best destinations in the world for a beach holiday. If you like beach holidays in Tenerife then you're sure to love our cheap beach holidays to Fuerteventura or our Gran Canaria beach holidays. Book with Expedia and find out why.

Where to stay in Tenerife

Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas and Veronicas Strip are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Playa de las Américas. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops.

Playa de las Américas
FR10B5 Turquoise bay and volcanic cliffs in Callao Salvaje on Tenerife, Spain. Image shot 07/2015. Exact date unknown.

Callao Salvaje

Seaside views, bars and spas highlight some of the notable features of Callao Salvaje. Make a stop by Ajabo Beach while you're exploring.

Callao Salvaje
Villa de Adeje

Villa de Adeje

While visiting Villa de Adeje, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Fuerte and Barranco del Infierno Trail.

Villa de Adeje
El Rincón

El Rincón

El Rincón is well-regarded for its beaches, seaside views and relaxing spas, and you might also want to make a stop by Bollullo Beach, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

El Rincón
Landscape in Tropical Volcanic Canary Islands Spain

Armenime

Though Armenime may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Golf Costa Adeje and La Caleta National Park.

Armenime
Collage of Playa del Duque,Tenerife

Marazul

Marazul might not have many top sights, but Abama Golf Course and Ajabo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marazul
Cleopatra Palace Hotel

Cleopatra Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida de las Américas s.n Arona Tenerife
The price is £109 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£109
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the hotel however one criticism i have is when we checked in the receptionist told us we could have a late checkout as we were leaving in the evening but she didn't tell us that there was a 10 euro per hour charge we thought this was very unreasonable as we had spent a lot of ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Cleopatra Palace Hotel
Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

4 out of 5
Avenida del Atlantico, s/n San Miguel de Abona
The price is £87 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
£87
11 Jun - 12 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Miguel de Abona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,807 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to beach (NOT beach front), and right by bus a stop."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

5 out of 5
Calle María Zambrano, 2 Guia de Isora Tenerife
The price is £236 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
£236
5 Jun - 6 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guia de Isora. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent staff. As expected, onsite food and drink are expensive but the overall hotel is superb."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club

4 out of 5
Avenida del Atlantico, s/n San Miguel de Abona
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Miguel de Abona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,807 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to beach (NOT beach front), and right by bus a stop."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Santa Barbara Golf And Ocean Club
Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje

Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje

4.5 out of 5
Torviscas Alto, Calle Galicia, 6, Adeje Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Adeje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Siam Park and Fañabé Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
"Great place. Lovely pool area and restaurant."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje
Paloma Beach Apartments

Paloma Beach Apartments

3 out of 5
Avenida Juan Carlos I, 43 Arona Tenerife
Stay at this aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (415 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and welcoming , accommodation spotlessly clean and pool was warm. Plenty of sunbeds perfect location for LC will be back!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Paloma Beach Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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