How many Brits travel to Tenerife?

In 2022, the United Kingdom was the most important tourism source market for the Canary Island of Tenerife. Close to 2.3 million British tourists visited this Spanish island that year, roughly three times the number of Spanish tourists from the mainland.



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In 2022, the United Kingdom was the most important tourism source market for the Canary Island of Tenerife. Close to 2.3 million British tourists visited this Spanish island that year, roughly three times the number of Spanish tourists from the mainland.

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Many expats live in Tenerife, including French, German, Russian, and Italians; the largest expat population is that of the British, with 45,000 nationals residing there.

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Agreeable Weather That said, it's warm to mild all-year round, showers tend to be short-lived, and there's a far stronger likelihood of nice weather to enjoy than in many other holiday locations. There are also online resources that can give holidaymakers a clearer picture of Tenerife weather and what to prepare for.

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Tourism is the mainstay of Tenerife's economy. Thanks to the millions of visitors that come to Tenerife every year, tourism is the main cornerstone of the economy.

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In 2022, the United Kingdom was the most important tourism source market for the Canary Island of Tenerife. Close to 2.3 million British tourists visited this Spanish island that year, roughly three times the number of Spanish tourists from the mainland.

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Areas to Avoid Because 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.

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Yes, you can – but you'll have to follow a new set of rules. Britain is now treated as a “third country” when it comes to moving to somewhere in the EU, which means that the process is a little more complicated than before. If you were a legal resident in Spain before 1 January 2021, you will be able to stay.

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Where do most expats live in Tenerife? Playa De Los Cristianos – this beachside resort in southern Tenerife is popular with holidaymakers and expats, especially British families who are drawn to the excellent climate and wide beach. Costa de Adeje, where to stay in Tenerife for your first time. ...

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

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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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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 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.

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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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Where do the rich live in Tenerife? Most of these villas are located in the municipality of Adeje, namely in its coastal areas: Costa Adeje and La Caleta – Playa del Duque.

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What age group goes to Tenerife? In 2021, approximately four of 10 tourists visiting the Canary Islands in Spain were at least 45 years old, flipping the distribution of the previous year, when this group accounted for the largest share of inbound tourism volume in this Spanish autonomous community.

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Tenerife celebtrities
  • Elizabeth Taylor. ...
  • Matt Damon. ...
  • George Clooney. ...
  • Liam Neeson & Ralph Fiennes. ...
  • Bill Clinton. ...
  • Michael Jackson in concert. ...
  • Brian May & U2. ...
  • Beatles on Holiday.


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Hi first unemployment in Tenerife is much higher than many other parts of the EU, some news reports show it to be as high as 20%. So any 'in-comers' will be at the bottom of the list. You also need to learn Spanish. For many jobs you will need a local qualification, much more so than in the UK.

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High price bracket in prime locations Prices for such high-end properties range from 1 to 2 million euros. Local client interest is more focused on townhouses near Costa Adeje. Such properties with an interior of approximately 100 square metres are selling for between 300,000 and 600,000 euros.

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