Tristan’s Guidebook to Tenerife
Fun
A great outing for all the family (big and small). Highly rated on Trip Advisor and as someone who's been many times, can vouch for this water park personally. If you're going during the peak summer months, I highly recommend spending a little extra for the priority pass, as the queues can be really long!
894 locals recommend
Siam Park
s/n Av. SiamA great outing for all the family (big and small). Highly rated on Trip Advisor and as someone who's been many times, can vouch for this water park personally. If you're going during the peak summer months, I highly recommend spending a little extra for the priority pass, as the queues can be really long!
About a 20 minute drive from the house, this beach is one of the biggest on the island. It's in a more touristy location, so be prepared for crowds during peak summer seasons (but still worthwhile if you're a serious beach goer).
137 locals recommend
Las Vistas Beach Fountain
14 Paseo Rincón del PuertoAbout a 20 minute drive from the house, this beach is one of the biggest on the island. It's in a more touristy location, so be prepared for crowds during peak summer seasons (but still worthwhile if you're a serious beach goer).
Karting Tenerife
Definitely worth a trip if karting is your thing!
The main tourist town of Tenerife. Probably the most known area by holidaymakers. It has bars, restaurants, beaches, clubs, shopping centres, a cinema, everything you'd need for a day out. Plenty to do during the day and a vibrant nightlife after sun down. Great to visit, but also great to leave once you've had enough! Approx. 20 minute drive from the house.
218 locals recommend
Playa de las Américas
The main tourist town of Tenerife. Probably the most known area by holidaymakers. It has bars, restaurants, beaches, clubs, shopping centres, a cinema, everything you'd need for a day out. Plenty to do during the day and a vibrant nightlife after sun down. Great to visit, but also great to leave once you've had enough! Approx. 20 minute drive from the house.
Sightseeing
Breathtaking views at almost 3 km above sea level, Mount Teide National Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and for good reason. If you do visit, I recommend allowing enough time to stay until nightfall, as the views of the stars up there are amazing. But make sure you bring warm clothes as the temperature can drop quite quickly after sunset!
540 locals recommend
Mount Teide
Breathtaking views at almost 3 km above sea level, Mount Teide National Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and for good reason. If you do visit, I recommend allowing enough time to stay until nightfall, as the views of the stars up there are amazing. But make sure you bring warm clothes as the temperature can drop quite quickly after sunset!
Beautiful rural village deep inside the cliffs of 'Los Gigantes'. If you're driving yourself, be prepared for very windy roads as you descend the mountain to reach the village. Worth it if you're up for the challenge!
316 locals recommend
MASCA
Calle Lomo del MedioBeautiful rural village deep inside the cliffs of 'Los Gigantes'. If you're driving yourself, be prepared for very windy roads as you descend the mountain to reach the village. Worth it if you're up for the challenge!
This ancient forest is unlike any other in Tenerife. Best to reach via car as it'll take over an hour to get there from my house, but highly recommended if you love hiking.
The Enchanted Forest
26 Calle Monteverde y RivasThis ancient forest is unlike any other in Tenerife. Best to reach via car as it'll take over an hour to get there from my house, but highly recommended if you love hiking.
A cultural and historic town of Tenerife. Recommended for people looking to get to know the island's history and people.
Has great restaurants, beautiful old Spanish buildings and some fun swimming spots too (recommended to reach by car).
69 locals recommend
Garachico station
A cultural and historic town of Tenerife. Recommended for people looking to get to know the island's history and people.
Has great restaurants, beautiful old Spanish buildings and some fun swimming spots too (recommended to reach by car).
The capital of Tenerife. Full of rich history and culture, this city is a must for anyone interested in getting to know the real Tenerife and its people.
254 locals recommend
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The capital of Tenerife. Full of rich history and culture, this city is a must for anyone interested in getting to know the real Tenerife and its people.
A historic and cultural town, with many quaint things to see and do. Home to Tenerife's famous Dragon Tree, which is very old - estimates vary from 650 years to 3,000!
168 locals recommend
Icod de los vinos
A historic and cultural town, with many quaint things to see and do. Home to Tenerife's famous Dragon Tree, which is very old - estimates vary from 650 years to 3,000!
Neighbourhoods
Coastal fishing village at the edge of the incredible cliffs 'Los Gigantes', literally meaning 'The Giants'. And for good reason, they're as tall as 600mt at their highest points.
The village boast a beach, a marina (with daily boat trips and excursions to see the whales and dolphins, as well as several scuba diving centres). There are also plenty of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, this town is approximately a 5 minute car ride from the house.
347 locals recommend
Acantilados De Los Gigantes
Coastal fishing village at the edge of the incredible cliffs 'Los Gigantes', literally meaning 'The Giants'. And for good reason, they're as tall as 600mt at their highest points.
The village boast a beach, a marina (with daily boat trips and excursions to see the whales and dolphins, as well as several scuba diving centres). There are also plenty of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, this town is approximately a 5 minute car ride from the house.
City/town information
A lazy coastal fishing village sitting between Los Gigantes and Playa de La Arena. It's renowned for it great seafood restaurants and quaint beaches.
13 locals recommend
Puerto de Santiago
A lazy coastal fishing village sitting between Los Gigantes and Playa de La Arena. It's renowned for it great seafood restaurants and quaint beaches.