Tenerife Overview

It's easy to understand why Tenerife is one of the most popular islands in the Canaries. There are beautiful beaches at nearly every resort, ranging from volcanic black coastlines to ones with golden sand shipped in from the Sahara desert. Out to sea, the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean have an amazing array of sea life, and you can even take a boat trip to go whale and dolphin watching. As Tenerife has had lots of tourists for many years now, it's also built up an entire network of attractions including huge zoos, lush botanical gardens and outdoor swimming pools. Nightlife is a big draw for many with some of the streets literally lined with bars and clubs, while the restaurants in Tenerife offer a good mix of classic British fare and authentic Spanish dishes. To get a better idea of which resort is best for you, simply read our at-a-glance descriptions of each one below:

Tenerife

• Costa Adeje

  Four fab beaches: Within the resort of Costa Adeje you’ve got four great beaches to choose from. All have dusky volcanic sand and clear blue water. Being well facilitated, Troya I and II are ... Click here for more information

• Costa del Silencio

  Built-up resort:Costa del Silencio has been attracting tourists to Tenerife for over 40 years now, so it’s certainly established as a holiday haven for us Brits. Close to the airport: Ju... Click here for more information

• Los Cristianos

  2 nice beaches:Playa de las Vistas is a large stretch of flat golden sand and has many activities for you to try your hand at out in the water. Playa de los Cristianos is also fairly large and wide... Click here for more information

• Los Gigantes

  Stunning beauty:Los Gigantes is one of the most picturesque spots on the island, with huge rocky cliffs dominating the skyline. The mountains run right the way along the coastline, and make for an ... Click here for more information

• Playa Americas

  A big beach:Playa de las Americas is a huge expanse of golden sand, specially imported from Africa to replace the island’s indigenous volcanic black variety. Great facilities: Being a bu... Click here for more information

• Puerto de la Cruz

  Traditional character:Despite the many tourists that visit Puerto de la Cruz, the town has still managed to hang on to its Canarian roots. The beautiful town centre is weaved with narrow streets an... Click here for more information

• Puerto Santiago

  Perfect relaxation:Close to the naturally beautiful area of Los Gigantes, you can still see its huge mountains from this tranquil resort. It’s far less built-up than the southern coast, and a... Click here for more information