Practical Info

What is the best month to go to Tenerife?

The busiest times to visit Tenerife are July, August and Easter, as these coincide with the school holidays. If you're willing to take your holiday outside of the summer season, you'll be able to save money. The cheapest months include March, April, May (excluding the Easter period), October and November.

What's the weather like in Tenerife?

If you're looking for winter sun, then December, January and February still reach a comfortable high of 15°C. For those searching for a break with a little more heat, temperatures throughout the summer season (July and August) peak at 29°C.

Tenerife For Families

Tenerife is a wonderful destination for families. Whether you want an all-inclusive resort holiday, or to get out exploring nature there are some great options for your family.

The most popular resorts are in the south of Tenerife - a nice short hop from the airport. Playa Las Americas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje are all firm favourites, with white sand beaches and some excellent family activities nearby. Each have their own quirks, so do your research before you go.

Playa las Americas is a great choice if your kids are slightly older as it has more of an energetic scene - there's water sports, karaoke and a great beach.

Los Cristianos is a bit quieter and calmer, and is really popular among families. The beach boasts plenty of activities for kids and lots of restaurants to choose from at night.

Costa Adeje is a newer resort and the best choice if you're looking for exciting days out - it's near the famous Siam Park which the whole family will love.

Accessibility in Tenerife

Tenerife is excellent when it comes to accessibility. The island's government has made a lot of effort to make sure there are no barriers to society, and they classify areas of the island as to whether they are accessible, practicable or inaccessible.

Getting around Tenerife is easy, with fully accessible public transport - the trams in particular are set up to be accessible throughout the whole journey. There are also kneeling buses with continuous flooring and plenty of reserved spaces for wheelchairs. As always, if you prefer to get around at your own pace, then you can hire a car for your stay.

If you want to head to the beach, the number one choice is Los Cristianos as the entire 7km stretch of beach has an accessible promenade with accessible toilets and changing rooms, as well as aquatic chairs and support for getting into the water. Most of the popular beaches throughout Tenerife are accessible, so don't worry about getting bored of the same bit of sand!

Mount Tiede and the outdoor areas of Tenerife are accessible too so you won't miss out on the full Tenerife experience. At Mount Tiede, the Roque de Caramujo Path is completely accessible for wheelchair users. There are other areas that are accessible but you may require a little extra assistance.

LGBTQ+ Travellers

Although Gran Canaria may be the more famous Canary Island among the LGBTQ+ community, Tenerife is equally friendly and laid back in its attitudes. There's a big nightlife scene in Playa de las Américas, so you'll find a number of bars and nightclubs to check out there. Even if a venue isn't exclusively for LGBTQ+ people, you'll find yourself welcome wherever you choose to party.

If you're heading to the beach, there's a section of the Los Cristianos that's a popular spot with gay men.But if you're just looking for a laidback place to spend time with your partner, rest assured Tenerife is an excellent choice and as laidback as the rest of Spain.