Does Tenerife have English plugs?

Tenerife basics Plug type: Most outlets on the Canary Islands use Type C, E or F plugs. Electricity: Tenerife has a standard voltage of 230V at a frequency of 50Hz. Currency: Like the rest of Spain, Tenerife uses the euro. International dialing code: The international dialing code for Spain is +34.



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For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

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The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions. It also fits into Type E, F, J, K or N sockets that often replace the Type C socket.

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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.

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January is peak cold and wet time in Tenerife, if you want to avoid the wettest month but equally not suffer high temperatures or high prices the best time for you to go is between March and June.

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This rule applies to all the Canary Islands, meaning that there's no tourist tax in either Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Gomera, La Palma, El Hierro, or La Graciosa.

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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.

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Spain has standardized on type F sockets and plugs. Type C and type E plugs can also be used thanks to their compatibility with type F sockets.

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Plug type: Gran Canaria uses Type C, E and F plugs, so you'll need an adapter for UK appliances. Electricity: The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. Currency: Gran Canaria uses the euro.

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