Do you need to speak Spanish in Tenerife?

If you're hesitant about the language barrier, the answer is no - even if Tenerife is part of Spain, you do not need to speak Spanish to travel to Tenerife. If you're wondering how to travel to this paradisiac island on a budget, then keep reading... here are some of the best places to visit in Spain.



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As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the official language is Spanish. However, as in the majority of countries, there are many people who speak English, the second most spoken language, and many people also understand German.

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Tenerife has been part of Spain since 1496. Tenerife is also a province of Spain and is therefore part of the European Union and belongs therefore to Europe. Tenerife is part of the most southerly islands of Europe very close to the western side of Africa.

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Safety Tips to Avoid Petty Crime Keep your belongings secure at all times and avoid leaving them unattended, particularly on beaches or in public areas. Be cautious when using public transportation, as theft is common.

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To say hello, there is nothing like the classic and universal Hola (hello). If you intend to advance to the next level, you can use Buenos días (good morning) in the morning, Buenas tardes (good afternoon) from 12:00 and Buenas noches (good evening) as soon as the sun sets.

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There's great nightlife and beaches. Some UK workers have even received free holidays to Tenerife as a reward for all their pandemic-related hard work. There's a sense of togetherness to the place for Brits, and everyone's united on their visits.

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The island is pretty easy to navigate, especially if you stick to the big roads. The TF-1 highway links the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the northeast to Costa Adeje in the southwest, while the TF-5 highway connects Santa Cruz to Puerto de la Cruz in the north.

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If you were to ask me if Tinerfeños (people from Tenerife) were friendly people to live amongst, I'd answer “Yes” without any hesitation.

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Canary Islands Currency: What you should bring The currency used in the Canary Islands is Euros, which is what is used in most of Europe. 1 British Pound is equivalent to 1.1 Euros so it shouldn't be too hard to convert. Knowing how much cash you should bring depends on your length of stay and your itinerary.

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Sra. de Candelaria is the reference hospital of the National Health Service, for the main part of the island of Tenerife and the islands Gomera and El Hierro.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

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British citizens should travel with a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which can be used in Tenerife. This will cover any necessary treatments you may receive at public healthcare centres or hospitals on your trip.

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There are mosquitoes on Tenerife but not a lot. You will find them more in some areas than others, and importantly, they only appear at cer-tain times of the year. Tenerife fans often visit the island at the same time each year. If that happens to be at time when there aren't mossies, then they will never see one.

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The south coast beaches like Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos thrum with beach-goers, but those in the know go north instead for a slice of proper coastal wilderness and fewer crowds. Some of the best northern beaches are terrifically secluded, so much so that you can only reach them on foot or by boat.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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