Travel guide · Spain
Tenerife
Hike, swim and explore historic towns between the mountains and the Atlantic.
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, combining beaches with hiking trails and picturesque historic towns. It suits you if you want to mix nature, outdoor activities and time at the beach.
Head up to Teide or hike the Montañas de Anaga in the northeast and the Macizo de Teno in the northwest. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, visit the Auditorio de Tenerife and the Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre; in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the historic cityscape is a World Heritage Site. You could also visit Loro Parque near Puerto de la Cruz or spend time on the beaches in the southwest.
Pleasant from October to June
Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.
January: 15 to 23 °C, rain on 1 day in 10
All months as a table
| Month | Low to high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 – 23 °C | 1 in 10 |
| February | 15 – 23 °C | 1 in 10 |
| March | 16 – 23 °C | 0 in 10 |
| April | 17 – 24 °C | 0 in 10 |
| May | 18 – 25 °C | 0 in 10 |
| June | 19 – 26 °C | 0 in 10 |
| July | 21 – 29 °C | 0 in 10 |
| August | 22 – 30 °C | 0 in 10 |
| September | 21 – 29 °C | 0 in 10 |
| October | 20 – 28 °C | 1 in 10 |
| November | 19 – 26 °C | 1 in 10 |
| December | 17 – 24 °C | 1 in 10 |
Getting there
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 45 min by schedule. You land in Tenerife (TFS), 15 km from the centre.
Where to stay on Tenerife?
Well-known places to stay by town and how they are rated, on average out of 10.
- Adeje8.7
153 well-known places to stay
- Playa de las Americas8.6
108 well-known places to stay
- Puerto de la Cruz8.2
92 well-known places to stay
A laid-back, family-friendly resort with Loro Parque, the botanical garden and some of the island’s nicest bars.
- Los Cristianos8.6
82 well-known places to stay
- Arona8.7
64 well-known places to stay
- El Médano8.6
29 well-known places to stay
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife8.9
6 well-known places to stay
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the island capital and has its largest port, as well as the Auditorio de Tenerife and Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre.
The best-known hotels
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7.9Gara Suites Golf & Spa★★★★ · 8,595 reviews
8.3Ona Hollywood Mirage★★★★ · 8,068 reviews
8.5Ona Beverly Hills Suites★★★★ · 5,681 reviews
7.5Hotel Andrea´s★★ · 5,278 reviews
7.3BARRANCO Chic! Apartments by ALEGRIA★★ · 5,056 reviews
8.8Ona Beverly Hills Heights★★★ · 5,035 reviews
8.8Parque Santiago III Official★★★ · 4,996 reviews
8.6Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa Adeje★★★★ · 4,710 reviews
Worth seeing
Food and drink
Local staples include papas arrugadas with mojo verde or mojo picon, and garbanzos, a chickpea stew. Gofio, a flour made from roasted grains or pulses, is also popular; guachinches often serve their own wine with homemade food such as grilled fish or roasted meat.
What travellers ask
It is pleasant to be out from October to June: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is August at about 30 °C; it rains most often in December.
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 45 min by schedule. You land in Tenerife (TFS), 15 km from the centre.
Most well-known places to stay are in Adeje (153, rated 8.7 out of 10 on average). The best rated are Santa Cruz de Tenerife (8.9), Adeje (8.7), and Arona (8.7).
Start with Teide, Teide National Park, Siam Park, Cueva del Viento, and El Médano.
Yes, but natural sandy beaches are scarce. Many have black volcanic sand, and there are also artificial beaches.
Tenerife is generally safe. Still, watch out for pickpockets, especially if you leave valuables unattended.
As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.
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