Tenerife Commercial HoursGenerally, larger shops such as department stores, commercial centres and clothing shops open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00. Supermarkets tend to open from 9:00 to 20:00 six days a week and are closed on Sundays.
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COMMERCIAL HOURSShops are open Monday to Saturday between 09:00 and 13:00/13:30. They open again from 16.00 for another 3 or 4 hours (most are closed on Saturday afternoon). In the major tourist areas many stay open throughout the afternoon. The big supermarkets are open 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week.
Is everything still open in Tenerife in November? YES, definitely, everything will be open in Tenerife in November: hotels, bars, attractions, Siam Park, Loro Park, everything and everywhere is fully open and functional all year round.
Shops and businesses are often closed from 14:00 to 17:00 during the siesta in Spain. Restaurants and cafés often close a little later for their siesta, from 16:00 to 20:00.
Shopping hoursMost department stores and supermarkets are open Monday to Saturday 1000-2200 and closed on Sundays and festivals. Outside of the resorts and in traditional towns smaller shops still observe the siesta, closing between 13.30 and 17.30pm.
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.
Siesta. When in Spain, the main meal is lunch, so it is common that many local shops and small businesses will be closed. That doesn't really mean that we are all taking a “siesta” (nap). Nonetheless, you should expect, especially in small towns, local businesses will be closed: From 1 or 2 pm to 4 or 5 pm.
To hit the low season then, and get the best value for your hard-earned cash, we recommend visiting May to July or September to mid-October. That way you'll avoid both the over-wintering sun-seekers and the school holidaying families.
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.
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.
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.
Choose something casual. If you're heading into Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Gomera, there's no need to fuss and fret about your wardrobe. A tailored outfit of shorts and a classic tee are standard island wear .
The longest flight from Tenerife (Reina Sofía) TFS is a 2,073 mile (3,336 km) non-stop route to New York EWR. This direct flight takes around 7 hours and 55 minutes and is operated by United Airlines.
And travelling by car is the quickest and easiest way to see the beauty of the island. With a road perimeter of 359 km, you can easily drive around the whole island in around 3-4 hours.
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.
Drinking on the streetsIt's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught. Instead, look for any bar, restaurant or cafe that has quiet outdoor seating with designated smoking neighborhoods.
In Spain, breakfast occurs between the hours of 8 am to 11 am. It's important to know that some here do not even eat breakfast, as lunch in Spain is typically the largest meal of the day and most locals want to have their appetite for the midday break. In these cases, many will just have coffee or tea.
Their day starts at 8:00 am and lunch is at around 2:00 – 3:00 pm. The whole city shuts down then except for tourist sites and everything re-opens at 5:00 pm. Dinner time is also very late, at 10:00 pm and unlike in the United States, they eat a pretty big dinner. Spaniards are also big fans of bread.