Do you haggle in Tenerife?

Haggling in Tenerife Whilst bartering in supermarkets and chain stores is not commonplace, in smaller, independent shops and markets it is encouraged and a lot of fun! The best places to try haggling: Torviscas Market and Los Cristianos, as well as any knick-knack or antique shops.



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Is it better to take cash or card to Tenerife? Credit and debit cards are accepted all over Tenerife, or you could use a travel money card for extra security and easier budgeting. Only the most remote restaurants and bars won't have a card reader.

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Most of Tenerife drinking tap water comes from desalinated sea water and doesn't have a good taste, it's fine for bathing or washing clothes, etc. For drinking, tea, coffee or ice always use bottled water. Some people experience upset tummies and other digestive problems that possibly are caused by the tap water.

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I went to Costa Adeje in August/September last year, and found there are plenty of options for reasonably priced food and drink. It's the first place I've been in years with many bars still offering €1 and €1.50 pints!

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Tipping servers in restaurants and cafés in Spain, while appreciated, isn't mandatory. It's tough for Americans to get used to not leaving a tip, but locals generally don't leave anything extra at all in more casual eateries. In fine-dining restaurants, a tip may already be included in the check.

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Tipping in Tenerife is not compulsory as in other countries, but the workers usually appreciate at least 10% of the amount purchased. The tip is not included in the bill and should not be confused with the 7% IGIC.

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Tips are not expected in Tenerife, but they are highly appreciated. If you liked the service that a driver provided, anything between 5% - 10% is more than enough.

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Some hotels and restaurants provide their own large water containers so you can refill reusable bottles, and Tenerife's airports also have drinking fountains. As of April 2022, all bars and restaurants in Spain (including the Canaries) are legally required to offer free agua de grifo (tap water) for drinking.

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You should plan to spend around €126 ($133) per day on your vacation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($42) on meals for one day and €64 ($68) on local transportation.

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How many euros should I take to Tenerife? All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget. A vacation to Tenerife for one week usually costs around €898 for one person. So, a trip to Tenerife for two people costs around €1,795 for one week.

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In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it's not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and, eventually, someone tipping at a nice expensive restaurant. But most of the time, you won't see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.

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The complex is also very family friendly. There are no rowdy parties or noise at night.

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For me, Playa del Duque is the best Costa Adeje Beach. It's in a little cove, meaning the water is gentle and has gorgeous soft sand, a great view across the coast and lots of fabulous beach cafes and bars along the pedestrianised promenade.

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Bar prices in Tenerife Irish bars tend to be a bit more expensive, with local beers costing about €4, and Guinness about €5. Gin and Tonics cost from €5.50 upwards (depending on the gin), with similar prices for a local Rum and Coke. A glass of wine typically costs about €3.50 and alcopops start at about €3.

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