The Canary Islands have strict drug laws where even possession of a small amount can lead to arrest. The legal drinking age is 18, although you can drink wine and beer if accompanied by your parents from the age of 16.
The legal age of entry at discos is 18. This is because once inisde any bar or pub, you can order any alcoholic drinks you want, and you won't never be asked for your ID.
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.
Bar prices in TenerifeIrish bars tend to be a bit more expensive, with local beers costing about €4, and Guinness about €5. Gin and Tonics cost from €5.50 upwards (depending on the gin), with similar prices for a local Rum and Coke. A glass of wine typically costs about €3.50 and alcopops start at about €3.
Tenerife. With a short flight time from the UK and a gloriously sunny climate, this gem in the Canary Islands is a favourite for young adults worldwide. Rocking bars, inexpensive cocktails, chilled terraces and kilometres of coastline to chill on make Tenerife the perfect teenage holiday destination.
Bars, Clubs, Discos: Children are not allowed to stay in night clubs or bars. A person have to be 16 years of age to enter a disco or bar. For night clubs, striptease clubs or women´s centers, there is an age limit of 16.
Areas to AvoidBecause of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.