Does Tenerife count as Spain insurance?

Tenerife is classed as a province of Spain and is, therefore, an EU member state. Due to higher healthcare costs on the island, some insurers may charge more for travel insurance to Tenerife than to mainland Spain. At Holiday Extras, Tenerife comes under European coverage.



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The Canary Islands are an Autonomous community of Spain.

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Answer and Explanation: While Tenerife is part of the autonomous Canary Islands, these islands are Spanish territory, and Spain is a part of the European Union. Thus, Tenerife and the other Canary Islands are part of the European Union, as well.

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The Canary Islands are thus a tax haven, fully legal in terms of tax advantages, mainly for the so called ZEC, a norm providing great exemptions for those who wish to open an offshore company, according to law requirements.

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The Schengen Area includes the Atlantic islands belonging to Spain and Portugal, such as the Canaries (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa) and Madeira. However, most overseas regions and territories are not part of the Schengen Area.

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A passport is required, but you won't need a visa to visit Spain unless you plan to stay for more than 90 days. Your U.S. health insurance won't work in Spain, so it's crucial to get comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical expenses ahead of time.

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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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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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