Best hotels in Tenerife
Fantasia Bahia Principe Tenerife
Avenida J.M Galvan Bello, S/N, 38639, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A hotel that will keep the whole family entertained. Take a stroll around the grounds to find some exciting hidden gardens with surprises or take a dip in the pool to cool off from the heat. With multiple pools and a mini water park for the children, you won’t want to leave.
Dreams Jardin Tropical
Calle Gran Bretana, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Using old Moorish buildings situated in sumptuous gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel is designed with families in mind. It is calmer and more relaxed than most family hotels, but with plenty of entertainment on offer, the children will be kept busy enough so you can lay by the pool with that summer novel.
The Ritz-Carlton, Abama
Calle Maria Zambrano 2, Carretera General, TF-47, KM 9, 38687 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The hotel is located just 9 minutes’ walk from the beach, but there are 7 swimming pools, a playground and multi-lingual staff to make your stay as memorable and relaxed as possible. A full sports program and plenty to keep everyone occupied, you won’t regret booking your vacation here.
Best restaurants in Tenerife
Café Palmelita
Calle del Castillo, 9, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A little café that serves delightful cakes and snacks that do not disappoint. Perfect for a quick break on the busy tourist trail to stop for a coffee, cake and a sit down before heading out for more exploration again.
Bodeguita Canaria
Calle Imeldo Series, 18, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Serving authentic Canarian fare, this restaurant uses its cozy atmosphere to draw you in before grabbing you with a menu that is simply divine. Canarian food is a fusion of various styles, and this puts a modern spin on some traditional dishes.
Relieve Restaurant
Calle Carrera del Escultor Estevez 12, 38300 Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A bakery that wouldn’t look out of place England, with its delightful selection of teas, brownies, macaroons and pastries. This is one of the locals’ favorite places to go to get their sweet tooth fix.
Best things to do in Tenerife
Mount Tiede
Mount Tiede National Park, TF-21, 38414 Los Realejos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Lace up your hiking boots and head up to the Mount Tiede National Park to look at Tenerife’s very own volcano. There is a visitors center at the bottom, and you can get a cable car to the summit. A bucket list-style day out that should be tried at least once.
Siam Park
Avenida Siam, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A slice of Thai life in Tenerife, this water park is modeled on various parts of Thai and Siam culture. There are various slides for those who want an adrenalin rush, smaller more child-friendly slides and splash pads for those with smaller children. Try out the lazy rivers, shallow pools and makeshift beach.
Loro Park
Avenida Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This zoo is located on the edge of Puerto de la Cruz. It houses hundreds of different birds and a variety of animals including some big cats, reptiles and fish. As well as the zoo, there is an aquarium housing sharks and piranhas and is well worth a look.