Things to do in Tenerife
Casa de los Balcones: a journey through 17th-century Canarian customs and traditions
Number 3 on Calle San Francisco, in the beautiful historic centre of La Orotava, houses a stately home where time seems to have stood still.
Masca Ravine, a beautiful hike towards the Atlantic
The short distance and beautiful landscape of the Masca Ravine trail has made it one of the most popular hiking routes on the island of Tenerife.
The César Manrique Maritime Park: an oasis on the shores of the Atlantic
The leisure complex, a posthumous work by the Lanzarote-born artist César Manrique, is the perfect place in which to enjoy the fine weather that characterises the island of eternal spring.
Nuestra Señora de África Market, the pantry of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
When in Tenerife, the Nuestra Señora de África Market is a must-visit due to its history, stalls and insight into daily life in the city of Santa Cruz.
Festivals in Tenerife, Carnival and much more
Tenerife has many festivals for all audiences, with Carnival as the main attraction and religious pilgrimages as the traditional counterpoints.
The best beaches for surfing in Tenerife
A privileged climate, waves for all tastes, volcanic landscapes and warm waters all year round… For surfers, Tenerife is the closest thing to paradise.
Roques de García, guardians of Mount Teide
Roques de García are a group of rock formations that lie within Mount Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
Tenerife’s Plaza de España: the urban heart of the island
Remodelled by the Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron, Tenerife’s Plaza de España combines tradition with modernity. A must-see.
Street markets in Tenerife: great shopping ideas for everyone
Around 30 street markets are held in Tenerife each week. They’re the perfect place to buy everything from food and local handicrafts to fashion, accessories, tableware and antiques.
Tenerife’s traditional food: there’s much more to it than papas y gofio!
Tenerife’s traditional food is characterised by simplicity and its use of Canary Island ingredients—in addition to some which originate on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.