Holiday lettings & accommodation in Tenerife

Tenerife’s economy depends quite heavily on tourism and you’ll find a wide range of holiday accommodation on the island. Choose from beautiful seafront villas with panoramic views of the coastline and private pools, or check out spacious holiday apartments with kitchens. Las Americas is the party capital of Tenerife and the one-kilometre long Veronicas Strip offers the most vibrant nightlife. The area also offers some nice walkways and parks for something a bit more relaxing. Los Cristianos is another lively area as well as home to the biggest street market in Tenerife. Costa Adeje is popular with families due to its golf courses, parks, spas and various shopping options. The calm waters of Playa Fanabe are suitable for children. Water lovers will enjoy the activities at Las Galletas, in addition to restaurants serving delicious seafood dishes.

The quality of the beaches is incredible in Tenerife. Golden stretches of sand slope gently into sparkling turquoise seas, making it especially safe for families. Water sports enthusiasts should make their way a little further up the coast to El Medano where the waves are big enough to attract the annual World Kite Surfing Championship. Tenerife is also famous for its remarkable black volcanic sands. Head to Puerto de la Cruz and experience talcum powder soft sand, sparkling silver and black in the sun. To get further off the beaten track, clamber down the steps to the ebony sands of El Bollullo in the stunning La Orotava Valley. Siam Park is an exotic water park with many rides, pools, restaurants and buildings. Tenerife also has several interesting historical landmarks such as the Basilica of Candelaria and the Iglesia de la Concepción.

There are lots of great places to eat in Tenerife and at very reasonable prices. Restaurants serving international cuisine are plentiful and there are many restaurants with English style menus. Look out for menu del día, a three course meal deal with a glass of wine or beer, available in many dining establishments. It is also worth keeping an eye out for Guachinches. These are little stalls on the side of the road that serve delicious traditional, local dishes where the produce is fresh and food is very inexpensive. The most popular area for clubs and bars is Playa de las Americas, where there are three strips loaded with nightclubs and late-bars. Other towns on the island are also host to a great nightlife scene but they are a little more relaxed.

There are two ways to reach Tenerife – either by plane or by ferry. Two airports are on the island – Tenerife South near Los Cristianos and Tenerife North by La Laguna. Buses operate from the airport to the various towns on the island. A weekly ferry operates between Cadiz on mainland Spain and Tenerife and takes two days. Ferries also operate between the various Canary Islands such as Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. The best way to get around Tenerife is by car. This way you’ll make your own discoveries and have the freedom to go where you want. However, public transport is also available. Buses run between towns frequently and taxis are plentiful - they are an efficient way to get you to and from your apartment or villa.