Is Tenerife South worth visiting?

There are many reasons why you might decide to visit Tenerife. The lovely beaches, the year-round sunshine, the surreal volcanic landscapes, the infinite number of activities, the modern architecture, the delicious food, and the reasonable prices are all things that can easily convince you to visit Tenerife.



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Puerto de la Cruz – poshest part of Tenerife Here you will find many charming, laid back beaches great for relaxing. In this area, luxury lovers should definitely visit Lago Martiánez and enjoy a cocktail by the luxurious swimming pools surrounded by palm trees for the ultimate experience.

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  • Parque Nacional del Teide. Best for volcanic landscapes. ...
  • La Orotava. ...
  • Garachico. ...
  • Los Gigantes. ...
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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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Mount Teide is a dormant volcano in the middle of the island and divides the two halves. In the north, the climate is wetter and cooler, which means it attracts fewer tourists. The south has more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This southern half is also less windy with fewer clouds, which gives a hotter climate.

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Roughly said, the northern part of Tenerife is great for hikers, outdoor activities in Tenerife and pristine nature lovers. I recommend the south of the island such as Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos or Los Gigantes for those who are looking for beach holidays and all the facilities of a tourist hub.

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The southern municipalities of Adeje and Arona saw the highest demand for real estate on Tenerife in 2022. Prices here also continued to rise. With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands.

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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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Travelling To and From Tenerife Once arrived at your destination, you have basically two choices: using the very efficient network of public transportation or exploring the island by car. There is also the possibility to travel to the other Canary Island by ferry.

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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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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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Playa de las Americas – a town with great nightlife It is the busiest part of Tenerife with a lot of bars, restaurants, and clubs, and so many other things to do for young adults. It will be very difficult for you to make a choice among that many options!

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Which side of plane to sit on for Tenerife South? On the left, seat 'A' preferably, as you will then get great views of the island, Teide etc.

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The north of Tenerife can also be windier than the south; Orotava Valley can sometimes get some bad winds and you can even notice the usual direction of the wind in that area, by the way the trees are bent.

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Although the weather is normally good in Tenerife in Sepember, I would say the weather in Turkey is hotter. Length of flight times are around the same, although depending who you fly with you may get a better time of flight with one or the other.

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Canary Islands, annual weather averages September is the hottest month in Tenerife South with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the coldest is January at 18°C (64°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August.

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Temperatures in Tenerife are around 20°C in winter with lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife weather warms up again from March until May. You can expect a daily average of 22°C with eight hours of warm sunshine each day.

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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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