What do farmers grow in Tenerife?

The main export crops are bananas and tomatoes, grown under shade cloths. Other monocultures of the past were Sugar Cane and Opuntia cacti, planted to obtain fruits and cochineals. Tropical fruits produced on a wide scale include avocado, mango, papaya and pineapple.



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Local Dishes in Tenerife The most typical local dishes come from the crops grown locally. For centuries they have grown on the islands crops such as potatoes, beans, tomatoes, bananas, avocado, papayas, corn and cocoa. Cheese Wine and Tobacco are traditional on the islands too.

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Papas arrugadas Potatoes grown on the island are different from potatoes in other places due to the volcanic nature of the soil on Tenerife. There are more than 40 varieties of potatoes produced on the Islands.

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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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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.

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The Barraquito is one of the star drinks of Tenerife. Its mixture of liquor, coffee and lemon captivates locals and visitors to the point of wanting to take the recipe home. We head to an iconic spot for the drink, El Camino in Puerto de la Cruz, to learn the secrets of the perfect Barraquito.

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Most of the water that the city receives, approximately 70%, comes from its own water resources. Specifically, 62% comes from the desalination plant and 8% from its own galleries and wells. The remaining 30% comes from private suppliers, mainly from galleries and wells located in different areas of the island.

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Luxury Resorts nearby destinations
  • Adeje. With the dramatic backdrop of 12,200-foot Mount Teide towering behind the resort, Adeje makes an unforgettable vacation destination. ...
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  • Los Cristianos. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
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  • Playa del Ingles. ...
  • San Miguel de Abona. ...
  • Arona.


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High international demand is having a large impact on the Tenerife property market. The majority of prospective buyers are interested in acquiring properties in the locations Costa Adeje and La Caleta. In recent years, prices here have risen by as much as 30 percent.

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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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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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The population is divided into three types of zones; the capital city of Santa Cruz, the southern coastal cities like Las Galletas, El Medano, San Miguel, and Granadilla de Abona, and the northern cities of Puerto de la Cruz, La Laguna, and Buenavista. Most residents live in the capital city.

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The cool season lasts for 4.4 months, from December 12 to April 23, with an average daily high temperature below 73°F. The coldest month of the year in Tenerife is February, with an average low of 60°F and high of 71°F.

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