Why do Travellers go to Tenerife?

The weather One of the main reasons why so many tourists flock to Tenerife is because its temperate climate means the island enjoys sunshine all year round. While summers are hot and dry, winters can be mild and pleasant, and the chances of rainfall are slim. So you can go any time of the year!



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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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It has long been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers – a haven of sunshine and relaxation whose affable climate offers easy escapes from the worst of the winter. And it seems that our affair with Tenerife shows no sign of fizzling out.

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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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The Teide Volcano is the third highest in the world among island mountains. Its shadow cast on the sea is the largest in the world. The world's longest network of natural labyrinths of volcanic origin lay below Icod de los Vinos.

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For most of those who know the island, the Teide National Park is Tenerife's crowning jewel. But it's not the only one. Surrounding this volcanic landscape is another treasure, the Corona Forestal Natural Park, a lush Canary Island pine forest that extends grandiosely over ravines and valleys.

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In 2022, the amount of U.S. visitors to Tenerife rose by over 50%, as compared to pre-pandemic 2019 figures. Tenerife gets about 5 million tourists a year, most of them coming from mainland Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

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Tenerife is also home to one of the best nightlife scenes in Europe, with a range of bars and clubs that cater to every taste.

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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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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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Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife? People in the Canary Islands tend to buy bottled water because much of the tap water here is desalinated sea water – it's safe to drink but not particularly pleasant taste-wise.

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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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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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The weather is cooler than North Africa due to the northeasterly trade winds and the temperate Canary Current. This is cool water that swells up from deep in the Atlantic Ocean and affects the sea temperature and weather in Tenerife.

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Take note. Singles holidays can be an amazing experience if planned properly. Travel to a vibrant destination, enjoy the nightlife, do exciting activities, enjoy nature and join social events. Make the most of your time and make new friends during your singles holiday in Tenerife.

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The Barraquito is one of the star drinks of Tenerife. Its mixture of liquor, coffee and lemon captivates locals and visitors to the point of wanting to take the recipe home. We head to an iconic spot for the drink, El Camino in Puerto de la Cruz, to learn the secrets of the perfect Barraquito.

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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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Here are some of the traditional foods you can enjoy on the island.
  • Mojo. ...
  • Goat Cheese. ...
  • Fish and Sancocho Canaria. ...
  • Ropa Vieja Canaria. ...
  • Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes) ...
  • Conejo al salmorejo (rabbit stew) ...
  • Gofio. ...
  • Arroz a la Cubana.


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This island is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations thanks to its superb tourist facilities, a huge range of accommodation and an unbeatable climate which earned Tenerife the nickname of 'the island of eternal spring'.

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