Is it safe to visit Tenerife at the moment?

Is it safe to travel to Tenerife? The outlook on these fires is more positive than the events in August. Though the temperatures are worrying, they are nowhere near as extreme as the island's summer highs, meaning the fire should be easier to contain.



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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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Avoid isolated areas, especially at night and in big cities. Stay where there are people around. Do not wear flashy items or display expensive jewelry to avoid attracting unnecessary attention. Keep your belongings secure at all times and avoid leaving them unattended, particularly on beaches or in public areas.

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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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Costa Adeje is generally safe for female travelers. The area is well-policed and has a low crime rate. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other tourist destination, such as avoiding walking alone at night, being aware of their surroundings, and not leaving valuables unattended.

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Other busy and expensive times are Christmas, New Year's Even and Easter, so you should avoid those times also. Low season in Tenerife means the months of October (except October half-term week), November and March, April, May, with the exception of Easter break.

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A week in Tenerife is the perfect length of time to get to know this beautiful Canary Island, from the main sights in the north to the top attractions in the south. It'll also give you plenty of time to visit one of my favorite places in Tenerife, the majestic Mount Teide.

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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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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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While the rain can be fairly unpredictable, the south of the island will usually be drier and see the most sunshine, and may be the best area to visit at this time of year.

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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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Is there a time difference between Tenerife and the UK? Remember that during the winter time, there is no difference between Tenerife and the UK. Although, daylight hours are longer in Tenerife. For instance, the sunrise is usually around 7.45 am.

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Credit and debit cards are accepted all over Tenerife, or you could use a travel money card for extra security and easier budgeting.

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