What is the speed limit in Tenerife?

DRIVING IN TENERIFE: SPEED LIMITS Non-motorway dual carriages have a speed limit of 120 km/hour. The A roads are limited to 100 km/hour, the out-of-town B roads 90 km/hour and the in-town B roads, 50 km/hour. As in any town or city throughout the world, all speed limits are clearly signposted.



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The speed limit on motorways is 120 km/h, while in towns and cities it's 50 km/h, unless otherwise indicated. Parking is prohibited on white or yellow lines and blue lines indicate a restricted parking area where you must purchase a ticket from a pay-and-display machine.

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If you were to ask 'is driving in Tenerife hard? ', I'd have to answer 'no! '. Just like in any other country, some of the roads are in better condition than others, and unlike major cities, a lot of the roads are more narrow.

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Areas to Avoid Because 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.

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In Tenerife, you must drive on the right-hand side of the road and ensure that the wheel is on the left-hand side of the vehicle. You must wear a seatbelt at all times. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat (unless they reach a height over 1.5 metres)

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The island's road perimeter is a mere 359 km, meaning you can circumnavigate the entire landmass in just 3-4 hours by car. The best car rental deals can usually be found at the airport. However, there are two airports in Tenerife, so be sure to compare prices before you book.

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Use the left lane and return to the right lane as soon as it is safely possible. Turning right on red is not allowed unless otherwise marked by a sign.

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Breath tests are carried out by the police at random and the Tenerife drink drive limit is 0.1 mg per 1 mg of blood.

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