It is against the law to drink and drive in Tenerife. New drivers, (who have held a licence for two years or under) have a limit of 0.1 milligrams of alcohol per millilitre of blood.All other drivers are limited to 0.5 milligrams or 0.5 %. The best advice is to avoid drinking whilst driving completely.
Duty-free exemptionsIn most cases, travelers are permitted to bring up to $800 worth of merchandise back to the United States without having to pay duty. (Numerous exceptions apply.) Keep in mind that only one liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars may be included in this exemption.
In your carry-on bag, you're limited to bottles that are 3.4 ounces or less and they must be packed in a quart-sized clear plastic bag. In your checked baggage, alcohol that's under 24% ABV is allowed in any quantity. Alcohol that has an ABV of 24% to 70% is limited to 5 liters per passenger.
200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 25 cigars or 250g of other tobacco products. 1L of spirits. 2L of fortified wine (such as sherry or port), sparkling wine or any other drink that is less than 22% volume. In addition you may also bring back 1L of beer or 4L of still wine.
No, the six drinks rule is not in place in the Canary Islands. So if you're planning to visit Tenerife, Gran Canaria , Fuerteventura , Lanzarote, or the smaller islands in the archipelago like La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro or La Graciosa, this six drinks rule will not apply.
Tenerife has the best tax regime in Europe, through the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), with a 4% Corporate Tax, instead of 30% of the general regime and well below the European average.
Only the most remote restaurants and bars won't have a card reader. Mind you, you'll often find that some shops and restaurants prefer cash for small purchases. So, it's always useful to carry a few euros to help with budgeting and emergencies. And that'll also be handy for tipping waiters and drivers.
Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.