Speed cameras are present. You are not allowed to use a mobile phone whilst driving. Breath tests are carried out by the police at random and the Tenerife drink drive limit is 0.1 mg per 1 mg of blood.
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Is using a mobile phone whilst driving illegal in Tenerife? I've seen drivers doing it all over Europe as well as in the UK where obviously it is illegal. It's is illegal to use a phone while driving in Tenerife. You can put in a formal complaint by going to their office and ask for their complaints book.
If you were to ask 'is driving in Tenerife hard? ', I'd have to answer 'no! '. Just like in any other country, some of the roads are in better condition than others, and unlike major cities, a lot of the roads are more narrow.
In Tenerife, you must drive on the right-hand side of the road and ensure that the wheel is on the left-hand side of the vehicle. You must wear a seatbelt at all times. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat (unless they reach a height over 1.5 metres)
Areas to AvoidBecause of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.
Tenerife also has the ideal blend of glorious landscapes and historical heritage. And travelling by car is the quickest and easiest way to see the beauty of the island. With a road perimeter of 359 km, you can easily drive around the whole island in around 3-4 hours.
Tenerife being part of Spain, allows you to use your iD plan inclusive EU roaming feature, which lets you roam like at home in 50 destinations throughout the EU, EEA and beyond.
No desire to drive? You don't have to: Tenerife has an efficient bus service that covers a sizable chunk of the island. Titsa runs guaguas – pronounced wa-was – or public buses. You can find timetables, routes and a handy journey planner on the website.
Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife? People in the Canary Islands tend to buy bottled water because much of the tap water here is desalinated sea water – it's safe to drink but not particularly pleasant taste-wise.
The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.