Tenrife – The Island of Eternal Spring. No wonder that the biggest and most populated canary island is Spain’s most important tourist destination. Find out the things to do in Tenerife – why over 5 Million tourists visit this volcanic paradise every year. Not only do you find mild climate all year round, with temperatures always ranging between 20-30°C. The island also has a lot of things to do to offer! Nature, culture, relaxation or nightlife. In Tenerife, you have it all!
Being an island, the best things to do in Tenerife certainly have a lot to do with the sea. In Tenerife, you find beautiful sandy beaches as well as wild rocky beaches. And thanks to the vast volcanic landscape and the Teide, the highest peak of all Spain, there are also a lot of other things to do in Tenerife, that are not sea-related.
The beautiful island is perfect for all kinds of travellers. It is super family friendly, offering a lot of water parks and activities for kids. Hikers will love Tenerife for its many hiking trails through mystic laurel forests and up to the (sometimes snowy) peak of the Teide. And of course, lovers of watersports have plenty of things to do in Tenerife!
Due to volcanic eruptions many decades ago, the island has a unique and very special climate. If you cross the island from the south to the north, you will experience the amazing variety of microclimates. During Winter, you can sometimes lie on one of the sandy beaches and enjoy the sun, while looking up to the Teide and its snowy peak! This is what makes Tenerife so special and so popular as a holiday destination!
We want to share some of the best things to do in Tenerife with you, to make sure you enjoy this magic island to the fullest!
Some of our favourite things to do in Tenerife:
Trail Barranco del Infierno (Hell’s Canyon)
As already mentioned above, one of the best things to do in Tenerife is hiking. Of all the many hiking trails, the trail to Barranco del Infierno (Hell’s Canyon) is certainly one of the most beautiful ones. Hike through the wild, untouched nature of this Special Nature Reserve. There are guided hikes, that take about 3,5 hours.
Only 300 people are allowed to enter the Nature Reserve every day, so be sure to book in advance. This rule is to keep the nature as pure as it is and to not disturb the wildlife. During your hike, make sure to look up: You will be able to see bird species like hawks, eagles and ravens. The highlight of this trail is the canyon of over 200m! A true natural beauty, that will amaze you and leave you in awe!
Sailing Tour in Tenerife
Of course, we love sea-related activities, that’s why our next activity on the list of the best things to do in Tenerife is this beautiful sailing tour! In the waters of Tenerife live plenty of dolphins and whales, and this sailing tour takes you to see them! Seeing those wild animals in their natural habitat is one of those things you will never forget!
On the deck of the beautiful boat, you can also relax and get tanned. If it gets too hot, go for a swim in the ocean. The crew even brings along snorkelling gear! For us, this is a great way to spend your holidays and one of the best things to do in Tenerife!
Scuba diving in Tenerife
For people who would love to discover the underwater world of the island, but don’t want to do a full diving course, this is one of the best things to do in Tenerife! You get to go scuba diving in the local marine reserve or on a reef, where you can see the colourful life under water.
The diving school offers a small introduction before going down, and there is a diving instructor by your side during the entire dive! For about 40 minutes, you get to feel absolute freedom, diving through the waters of Tenerife together with a lot of fish and even octopus!
If you caught the diving bug after this experience, you can still do a full course during your holiday in Tenerife! Of course, we also have diving experiences for divers with a diving certificate.
Snorkeling with turtles
Animal lovers will love this kayak tour! This kayak tour in Tenerife takes you out to see and swim with sea turtles and rays. For many people, this is a dream come true! Usually, very soon the first few turtles come to greet you. Jump out of your kayak to swim with those beautiful and calm creatures. Go snorkelling and see some rays elegantly swimming beneath you. And at the same time, you get to stay fit and discover the beautiful coastline of the island. This is a very special kayak tour, and definitely one of the best things to do in Tenerife!
We hope you have a beautiful holiday in this natural paradise, also known as Tenerife! If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to contact us!
