Tenerife holidays
Year-round sun, volcanic drama and beaches that range from gold to black. Tenerife is the winter-sun favourite that never goes out of style.
Why choose Tenerife?
Tenerife is the biggest of the Canaries and the one with the most going on. Mount Teide dominates the centre, the south is packed with sun-soaked resorts, and the north is greener, lusher and a few degrees cooler.
It's a year-round destination, which makes it our go-to for winter sun, half-term escapes and anytime-you-need-a-break breaks. Families love the water parks, couples love the boutique hotels, and everyone loves the weather.
Unmissable Tenerife.
Ride the cable car up Teide
Spain's highest peak, reached by cable car. The lunar landscape at the top is like nowhere else in Europe.
Whale and dolphin watching
The waters off Los Gigantes are home to resident pilot whales. A boat trip here is a Tenerife must.
Loro Parque & Siam Park
Two of the world's best animal and water parks, both on the same island. Book tickets before you fly.
Explore La Orotava & Garachico
Colonial towns, cobbled streets and black-sand coves. The real Tenerife, away from the resorts.
When to go.
Here's the cheat sheet for Tenerife.
May
22°
8h/day
Jun
24°
9h/day
Jul
26°
10h/day
Aug
27°
10h/day
Sep
26°
8h/day
Oct
25°
7h/day
Our pick: Late May to mid-June, or September. Warm seas, quiet beaches, and prices that don't sting.
Find your bearings.
Where to stay.
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from £549ppGood questions.
Do I need a visa for Tenerife?+
No. Tenerife is part of Spain, so UK passport holders travel visa-free for up to 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply.
Is Tenerife good for winter sun?+
One of the best. The Canaries sit off the African coast, so winter temperatures sit comfortably in the low 20s with plenty of sunshine.
Which resort should I choose?+
Playa de las Americas for nightlife, Costa Adeje for upmarket family fun, Los Cristianos for a relaxed vibe, Puerto de la Cruz for a greener, quieter north.
How long is the flight?+
Around 4.5 hours from the UK, with direct flights from most major airports.
