Why do so many people go to Tenerife?

The World's Best Stargazing 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. In the darkness of the Atlantic Ocean, Tenerife's Mt.



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Tenerife is a popular tourist destination because of its year round sunshine, beautiful beaches and bustling nightlife.

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Given the proximity of the islands, the ability to travel to them is one of the biggest reasons why they have proven to be so popular with Brits. For visitors travelling from London, it would take them around four hours on average.

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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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Agreeable Weather That said, it's warm to mild all-year round, showers tend to be short-lived, and there's a far stronger likelihood of nice weather to enjoy than in many other holiday locations. There are also online resources that can give holidaymakers a clearer picture of Tenerife weather and what to prepare for.

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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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However, there is a far more luxurious side to Tenerife, which many people are unaware of. For example, the island has five Michelin-star restaurants and many internationally recognized five-star hotels.

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What age group goes to Tenerife? In 2021, approximately four of 10 tourists visiting the Canary Islands in Spain were at least 45 years old, flipping the distribution of the previous year, when this group accounted for the largest share of inbound tourism volume in this Spanish autonomous community.

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Along with bars and clubs, there're always live music performances, underground dance parties and beachfront parties that spill out onto the sand as the evening progresses. One of the best things about the nightlife in Tenerife has to be the bargain prices.

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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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Yes, you can – but you'll have to follow a new set of rules. Britain is now treated as a “third country” when it comes to moving to somewhere in the EU, which means that the process is a little more complicated than before. If you were a legal resident in Spain before 1 January 2021, you will be able to stay.

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Many Scots drifted through the north of the island for centuries as trade grew with the ports of Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz. Then, more recently, came tourism, the appeal of an island with an eternal spring climate, obvious to anyone who has experienced a Caledonian winter or a wash-out summer.

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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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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.

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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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Short term visits This means that Brits can visit Spain for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. If you enter and exit Spain numerous times within a 180-day period, ensure that you don't exceed 90 days. Exceeding the limit of your stay will result in legal consequences!

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This is followed by British residents, with 29,582 on the islands, which is 10.2% of the total number of foreign residents, and then Germany with 8.7% (25,286 people). These three nationalities account for over a third (36.4%) of all the foreigners registered in the archipelago.

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Do you love to travel and spend your vacation in extraordinary places? Then you will be happy to hear that Tenerife actually is one of these very special destinations. This island offers excellent opportunities particularly for travellers of 60 years and older. The climate is pleasant and soothing all year round.

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An absence for an uninterrupted period of 90 days allows for a new stay for up to 90 days. Remember that you are always counting back the last 180 days, so if you have not exhausted the 90-day limit over the past six months, you will not have to leave the Schengen Area until that is the case.

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Boasting gorgeous sandy beaches, electrifying water slides and Medieval swordfights, not to mention whale and dolphin spotting and world-famous stargazing, Tenerife has exciting activities for kids of every age.

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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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Tenerife celebtrities
  • Elizabeth Taylor. ...
  • Matt Damon. ...
  • George Clooney. ...
  • Liam Neeson & Ralph Fiennes. ...
  • Bill Clinton. ...
  • Michael Jackson in concert. ...
  • Brian May & U2. ...
  • Beatles on Holiday.


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In general, Tenerife is a pretty casual place with a relaxed island feel. That said, if you do plan to go out for dinner or explore some of the towns in the evening, then a few smart casual outfits are a great idea to pack.

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