Tenerife belongs to the same time zone as the UK and Ireland. Together with Portugal (except the Azores), Iceland and the Faroe Islands, they are part of the Western European Time-zone (WET).
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Even in summer clocks here are moved forward an hour. This means that the time is the same as in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Ireland and an hour less than the rest of Spain and countries such as Germany, France, Austria, Italy and Sweden.
Agreeable WeatherThat 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.
Most of Tenerife drinking tap water comes from desalinated sea water and doesn't have a good taste, it's fine for bathing or washing clothes, etc. For drinking, tea, coffee or ice always use bottled water. Some people experience upset tummies and other digestive problems that possibly are caused by the tap water.
The Canaries comprise the Spanish provincias (provinces) of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, as well as the insular councils of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and Ferro. The autonomous community was established by the statute of autonomy of August 10, 1982.
Tap water in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria comes from Reverse Osmosis sea water purification. It is technically drinkable, meaning it's not poisonous or infected. This can be said for all tap water on the island (and other canary islands with exceptions).
Generally, the flight time to Tenerife from the UK is 4 hours and 30 minutes but can vary between 4 hours to 4 hours and 45 minutes. The flight time to Tenerife is dependent on the airport that you choose to fly from in the UK.
The legal tender used in Tenerife is the euro. If you are travelling from a country outside the eurozone, you will be able to change money by showing your passport at a number of exchange offices located in tourist areas, which tend to charge comparatively lower commission rates than elsewhere.
Near the island, predators such as sharks are very rare visitors, and the same goes for stinging jellyfish. In general, the water in Tenerife is safe for swimming, but it's still important to take precautions. Don't forget sunscreen even on cloudy days.
Tenerife is a stunning holiday destination with all year round sunshine. The climate is perfect for open water swimming in the Tenerife sea, where average air temperatures range between 17 C and 24 C with sea temperatures rarely dropping far below 20 C.
The water on the coast of Tenerife is not particularly warm, but you can still swim, even during the winter months. On the other hand, the lower water temperature (due to cold currents) provides excellent natural protection from dangerous sea creatures.
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.
While this bustling Spanish island is widely known for its spectacular beaches and busy nightlife, Tenerife is also considered one of the best places to go stargazing in Europe.