Where do most locals live in Tenerife?

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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Tenerife north is usually less expensive than the south, where you'll find many more renting options. The average cost for a room in a shared apartment is €650-800 per month while renting an entire apartment can cost you up to €1500 monthly. The cost of food in Tenerife is quite cheap.

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People who love the hot weather and atmosphere of a resort town will love southern Tenerife more. Don't forget – the southern part of Tenerife is more focused on commercial tourism. It has a higher concentration of all-inclusive and 5 star hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment complexes near the beaches.

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Is €1,000 enough to live in Spain per month? Yes, it is possible to live in Spain with 1,000 euros a month, as the minimum wage is 1,080 euros. However, the freedom and comfort you will have with around 1,000 euros a month will depend on the city you will live in.

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In conclusion, with this article about living in Tenerife, I want to say to everybody that the island is definitely not a paradise to work; it is indeed quite hard to find a good job, but still if you are hard worker, prepared and believe in yourself you can surely find your way as I did.

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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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Exploring the Best Towns to Live in Tenerife
  • Introduction. Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, the island is known for its diverse natural wealth, warm climate and vibrant culture. ...
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife. ...
  • Puerto de la Cruz. ...
  • Adeje. ...
  • La Laguna. ...
  • Arona.


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Santa Cruz, Tenerife is one of the safest places in Europe when compared to other large cities such as London, Paris, and Madrid. That said, there is a bustling nightlife in some areas which can attract things like petty crime, drinking, and drug use.

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Puerto de la Cruz – poshest part of Tenerife Puerta de la Cruz is the beautifully lush, green, and posh part of Tenerife. It is also the second biggest town and located on the north of the island, about an hour drive from Costa Adeje and the South Airport (North Airport is more convenient, if you can – 20 min by car).

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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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If you were to ask me if Tinerfeños (people from Tenerife) were friendly people to live amongst, I'd answer “Yes” without any hesitation.

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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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In early 2017, the population of Tenerife was 895,000 (Table 1), of which 177,000, 19.8 %, had been born abroad, and 104,000, 11.6 %, were foreign nationals.

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It was the last of the Canary Islands to fall to Spain in 1496 and subsequently became an important trading centre. Although part of the European Union, the Canary Islands are physically closer to Africa, with Tenerife lying just 300km off the coast of Morocco.

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Hi first unemployment in Tenerife is much higher than many other parts of the EU, some news reports show it to be as high as 20%. So any 'in-comers' will be at the bottom of the list. You also need to learn Spanish. For many jobs you will need a local qualification, much more so than in the UK.

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Italy vs Spain: cost To stretch your travel budget, Spain is typically slightly more affordable than Italy, even in expensive cities like Madrid.

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