Kris Cieślak
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Tenerife in May: Día de Canarias, Ironman and Street Festivals
16 Aug 2026
May is Tenerife's identity month — Día de Canarias on the 30th, the Ironman 70.3 triathlon and street-art festivals in P…
Puerto de la Cruz: The Complete City Guide
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's original resort is the north's lively, cultured heart — black-sand beaches, a historic old town, Loro Parque …
Cycling in Tenerife: The Island the Pros Train On
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's smooth, quiet roads climb from the sea to 2,300 m in one ride — which is why so many pro teams train here in …
Day Trips from the South: Tenerife's Best One-Day Excursions
16 Aug 2026
Base yourself in Costa Adeje and the whole island is a day-trip away. These seven routes work from any southern resort —…
Christmas in Tenerife: Lights, Warm Seas and Three Kings
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife does Christmas its own way — 21°C, beach swims, a carnival-sized nativity scene and presents delivered by the T…
North Coast Beaches: Tenerife's Wild Black Sand Side
16 Aug 2026
Big rollers, volcanic black sand and scenery that feels untouched — the north coast beaches are the wild counterpoint to…
Teide Cable Car Guide: Tickets, Times and What to Expect
16 Aug 2026
The cable car lifts you from 2,356m to 3,555m in under eight minutes. Ticket prices, the paid summit booking, opening ho…
Wellness & Spa in Tenerife: Thalasso, Yoga and Deep Rest
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife is one of Europe's top wellness destinations — thalasso spas, ocean-view yoga decks and volcanic water circuits…
Luxury Tenerife: Five-Star Stays and Fine Dining
16 Aug 2026
Thalasso spas, Michelin tables and villas with private pools — Tenerife's luxury scene rivals the French Riviera at half…
Sea Turtles in Tenerife: Where and How to See Them
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife hosts a resident population of loggerhead sea turtles. Here's where they gather, how to watch them responsibly …
Los Gigantes & the West: Cliffs, Coves and the Masca Gorge
16 Aug 2026
The most dramatic coastline in Tenerife — 600-metre cliffs, black-sand coves, a remote lighthouse and the gateway to the…
Tenerife in November: San Andrés Wine, Opera Season and the Start of Winter Sun
16 Aug 2026
November brings the turrón and new-wine fiesta of San Andrés, the opera season in Santa Cruz and the first proper winter…
El Médano & the South-East: Windsurfing, Red Mountain and Quiet Beaches
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's windswept south-eastern corner is the island's watersports capital — a laid-back town, a volcano of red rock …
Tenerife in April: Ultra Trail, Village Fiestas and Green Spring
16 Aug 2026
April on Tenerife means the Bluetrail ultra marathon, the San Marcos fiesta in Icod and the island at its greenest befor…
First Time in Tenerife: 10 Practical Things to Know
16 Aug 2026
Tap water, dinner times, beach flags and a volcano that gets cold — the practical things worth knowing before your first…
La Palma Day Trip from Tenerife: The Isla Bonita
16 Aug 2026
The greenest Canary Island is a two-hour ferry away — rainforest, a still-recovering volcano and some of the world's bes…
Icod de los Vinos and the Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree
16 Aug 2026
A dragon tree that has stood for over a thousand years, old wine bodegas and the island's best sea views — Icod de los V…
Windsurfing in Tenerife: El Médano's World-Class Sailing
16 Aug 2026
Cabezo Beach hosted the PWA World Cup for years — El Médano is windsurfing royalty. Here's what to know before you rig u…
One Week in Tenerife: The Perfect 7-Day Itinerary
16 Aug 2026
A week in Tenerife is enough to see the south, climb Teide and explore the north — without moving hotels every night. He…
Tenerife Natural Pools: The Island's Best Charcos and Lava Pools
16 Aug 2026
The volcanic charcos of the north coast are Tenerife's hidden swimming spots — calm, free and wonderfully local. Here's …
North Tenerife Guide: Green Valleys, Old Towns and Wild Coast
16 Aug 2026
The north of Tenerife is greener, cooler and older than the south — historic towns, laurel forests and dramatic volcanic…
Güímar: Pyramids, Lava and the Quiet East Coast
16 Aug 2026
Step pyramids studied by Thor Heyerdahl, an 8km walk across the black lava of the Malpaís and three nearly-empty beaches…
Teide Sunrise Hike: The Most Epic Morning in Tenerife
16 Aug 2026
Watching dawn break over the clouds from Spain's highest peak is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Here's how to do the Teide…
Tenerife in June: Flower Carpets, La Orotava Romería and San Juan Fires
16 Aug 2026
June brings the flower-carpet art of Corpus Christi, the island's biggest pilgrimage in La Orotava and the bonfire night…
Tenerife in July: Grandes Fiestas, Jazz and the Summer Peak
16 Aug 2026
July is the island at full summer — a month of fiestas in Puerto de la Cruz, jazz and film-music festivals and windsurfi…
Local Phrases in Tenerife: Canarian Spanish Essentials
16 Aug 2026
Beyond buenos días — a pocket guide to Canarian Spanish that locals actually use, from qué pasa to guagua, plus when to …
Digital Nomad Tenerife: Work, Surf and Live in the Sun
16 Aug 2026
Fast fibre, warm winters and a café culture that stays open all year — Tenerife is a practical, affordable base for remo…
Solo Travel in Tenerife: A Practical Guide
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife is a safe, easy first solo destination — great public transport, social hostels and solo-friendly tours. Here's…
Best Viewpoints in Tenerife: 15 Miradores Worth the Stop
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's best scenery is best seen from above — a hand-picked list of the island's miradores, from clifftop Atlantic l…
Kitesurfing in Tenerife: The Complete Rider's Guide
16 Aug 2026
El Médano and Playa de la Tejita host one of Europe's best kitesurfing spots — reliable trade winds, warm water and begi…
Sustainable Travel in Tenerife: How to Travel Light on the Island
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's wild side — protected parks, native forests and marine life — is worth protecting. Here's how to explore resp…
Snorkeling & Diving in Tenerife: The Best Spots
16 Aug 2026
Crystal-clear volcanic bays, rocky reefs alive with fish and some of Europe's best year-round water — here are the top s…
Tenerife in January: Carnival Launch, Three Kings and Animal Blessings
16 Aug 2026
January is when the year really starts on Tenerife — Three Kings on the 6th, the animal blessings of San Antonio Abad an…
Acentejo Coast Guide: Vineyards, Cliff Miradores and Natural Pools
16 Aug 2026
The green north-coast strip between La Laguna and the sea — wine country, wild cliffs and the natural pools of Punta del…
Things to Do in Tenerife: The 14 Best Experiences (2026)
16 Aug 2026
A volcano you can ride a cable car up, world-class beaches, whale encounters, Michelin dining and dark skies — Tenerife'…
Tenerife's Volcanoes: A Guide to Teide, Chinyero and the Island's Fiery Past
16 Aug 2026
A guide to the volcanoes that built Tenerife — from the Teide summit to the 1909 eruption of Chinyero and the ancient la…
Shopping in Tenerife: Malls, Markets and Souvenirs
16 Aug 2026
From designer boutiques in Costa Adeje to Guanche craft markets and volcanic wines to take home — the island's shopping …
Cueva del Viento: Europe's Largest Lava Tube
16 Aug 2026
Under the pine forests near Icod runs a 17-kilometre lava tube older than the Egyptian pyramids — Tenerife's most extrao…
Los Cristianos & the Island's Ports: Beaches, Ferries and Day Trips
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's most convenient resort — a golden-sand bay, the island's busiest ferry port and the gateway to La Gomera. A c…
Tenerife's Gardens & Green Spaces: Where the Island Feels Lush
16 Aug 2026
Beyond the beaches, Tenerife hides a botanical world — a 1788 garden, Spain's largest sculpture park, dragon trees and f…
Accessible Travel in Tenerife: A Practical Guide
16 Aug 2026
Wheelchair-friendly beaches, step-free Teide views and hotels with real accessibility — Tenerife is more doable for trav…
Healthcare in Tenerife: What Tourists Need to Know
16 Aug 2026
Public hospitals, 24-hour pharmacies and EHIC cover — here's how healthcare works in Tenerife, from emergencies to minor…
The Guanches: Tenerife's Ancient People and Where to Meet Them
16 Aug 2026
Before the Spanish arrived, Tenerife belonged to the Guanches — a mysterious people who mummified their dead and lived i…
La Gomera Day Trip from Tenerife: The Complete Guide
16 Aug 2026
A 45-minute ferry from Los Cristianos takes you to a greener, quieter island — ancient laurel forests, whistled language…
Carnivals and Fiestas in Tenerife: The Island's Party Calendar
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife knows how to celebrate — from the world-famous Santa Cruz carnival to village fiestas, pilgrimages and Holy Wee…
Weddings in Tenerife: Saying "I Do" in the Sun
16 Aug 2026
Beach vows at sunset, volcanic backdrops and warm weather all year — Tenerife is one of Europe's most popular wedding de…
Tenerife Road Trip: The Ultimate Island Circuit
16 Aug 2026
One island, four microclimates and a mountain in the middle — a seven-day driving loop that hits beaches, volcano, fores…
Anaga Beaches: Wild Coves of Tenerife's North-East
16 Aug 2026
Black-sand coves under towering cliffs, surf breaks and villages that time forgot — the Anaga coastline is Tenerife's wi…
Costa Adeje Guide: The Best of Tenerife's Polished South Coast
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's most popular resort area mixes long golden beaches, Spain's best water park and quiet coves — here is how to …
Pet-Friendly Tenerife: Where Your Dog Is Welcome
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife is one of the most dog-friendly islands in the Canaries — dedicated dog beaches, pet-welcoming hotels and hikin…
Tenerife in September: Harvest Season and the Easiest Month to Visit
16 Aug 2026
The crowds of August fade, the sea stays warm and the vineyards of La Orotava fill with the harvest — September is Tener…
Scuba Diving in Tenerife: Dive Sites for Every Level
16 Aug 2026
Marine reserves, lava tunnels and turtle cleaning stations — Tenerife's dive sites range from easy shore dives to drift …
How Many Days in Tenerife? 3-Day, 5-Day and 7-Day Itineraries
16 Aug 2026
From a whirlwind Teide-and-beaches weekend to a full week of north and south, here are three tested Tenerife itineraries…
Surfing in Tenerife: The Best Waves and Where to Learn
16 Aug 2026
From the wind-riding watersports hub of El Médano to beach breaks on the south coast, Tenerife has waves for every level…
Local Dishes to Try in Tenerife: From Papas Arrugadas to Gofio
16 Aug 2026
A field guide to Canarian food — wrinkled potatoes with mojo, gofio in every form, carne fiesta, sancocho and the desser…
Nightlife in Tenerife: Bars, Beach Clubs and Late Nights
16 Aug 2026
From sunset cocktails in Costa Adeje to Veronicas's buzzing strip and Puerto's harbour bars — where to go out in Tenerif…
Fishing in Tenerife: Charters, Shore Spots and Fresh Fish
16 Aug 2026
Big-game tuna, marlin and dorado beyond the cliffs, plus honest shore fishing and the freshest seafood dinners — here is…
Vilaflor: Tenerife's Highest Village at 1,500 Metres
16 Aug 2026
A Canarian pine forest, almond blossom in February and views over the whole island — the village of Vilaflor is Tenerife…
Golf in Tenerife: 10 Reasons It Is Europe's Year-Round Fairway
16 Aug 2026
With courses open all year, warm winters and ocean views from every fairway, Tenerife has quietly become one of Europe's…
Tenerife in October: Half-Term Sun, Walking Season and the Island at Its Calmest
16 Aug 2026
October brings warm seas, the Walking Festival and half-term families — plus quieter beaches than any summer month. Here…
New Year's Eve in Tenerife: 12 Grapes at Midnight
16 Aug 2026
Nochevieja on Tenerife means twelve grapes at midnight under open-air fireworks, a mild Atlantic breeze and the Three Ki…
Museums in Tenerife: Culture Beyond the Beaches
16 Aug 2026
From the island's Guanche past to contemporary art, science and military history — Tenerife's museums tell its full stor…
3 Days in Tenerife: The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary
16 Aug 2026
Volcano day, beach day, green-north day — a realistic three-day plan for first-time visitors to Tenerife.
Birdwatching in Tenerife: Endemic Species and Secret Spots
16 Aug 2026
The Canaries are a birdwatcher's treasure chest — Tenerife alone holds six endemic species, from the laurel pigeons of A…
What to Pack for Tenerife: The Complete List
16 Aug 2026
Sun cream, a windbreaker and shoes that handle black sand — the island's microclimates mean your packing list needs to b…
Photography in Tenerife: Where to Shoot and When
16 Aug 2026
Volcanic moonscapes, laurisilva mist and Atlantic sunsets — Tenerife is one of Europe's most photogenic islands. Here is…
Boat Trips in Tenerife: Sailing, Catamarans and Cruises
16 Aug 2026
From dolphin-spotting catamarans off Los Cristianos to sunset sails past the Los Gigantes cliffs — the island is best se…
The Best Hikes in Tenerife: From Volcano to Cloud Forest
16 Aug 2026
Teide's volcanic slopes, Anaga's misty laurel forest and the wild north coast — the island's ten best trails, ranked by …
Romantic Tenerife: Sunset Spots, Dinners for Two and Boutique Stays
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife is quietly one of Europe's most romantic islands — volcanic sunsets, Michelin dining and boutique hotels. Here …
Hidden Gems of Tenerife: 10 Places Most Visitors Never Find
16 Aug 2026
Cave villages, wild coves, natural pools and viewpoints the crowds skip — Tenerife's hidden gems reward a little extra d…
Winter Sun in Tenerife: Why December–February Is the Smart Season
16 Aug 2026
21°C in January, quiet beaches, snow on Teide and the world's best-known carnival ahead — winter is Tenerife's most unde…
Stargazing in Tenerife: Teide's World-Class Night Sky
16 Aug 2026
Above the clouds and away from city lights, Tenerife's Teide reserve is a UNESCO Starlight destination — some of the cle…
Tenerife in February: Carnival at Full Throttle and Pro Tennis
16 Aug 2026
February is carnival month at full throttle — the Santa Cruz Carnival peaks mid-month while two ATP Challenger tennis to…
Siam Park vs Aqualand: Which Water Park Should You Choose?
16 Aug 2026
Two world-class water parks sit on the same stretch of Costa Adeje. Here is the honest head-to-head — and which one wins…
Anaga Rural Park: Hiking Trails & Wild Beaches Guide
16 Aug 2026
Misty laurel forests, clifftop trails and black-sand coves — Anaga is Tenerife's wildest, most atmospheric corner. Here …
Santa Cruz Carnival: The Complete Guide
16 Aug 2026
After Rio, Santa Cruz hosts one of the world's biggest carnivals — seven nights of costumes, music and madness. Here is …
Best Time to Visit Tenerife: Month-by-Month Guide
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife is warm all year, but each season brings different crowds, prices and events. Here is the honest month-by-month…
Driving in Tenerife: Complete Car Rental Guide
16 Aug 2026
Renting a car unlocks Tenerife's real magic — but insurance, parking and tolls catch first-timers out. Here is how to dr…
Tenerife by Bus: The Complete TITSA Guide
16 Aug 2026
Tenerife's bus network reaches almost every beach and village — and costs a fraction of a taxi. Here is how to ride TITS…
Where to Stay in Tenerife: Best Areas & Hotels for 2026
16 Aug 2026
From luxury Costa Adeje to the dramatic west and the rural north — an honest, area-by-area guide to choosing your Teneri…
Tenerife in August: High Season, Warm Seas and How to Beat the Crowds
16 Aug 2026
August is Tenerife's busiest month — the sea is at its warmest (~24°C), but beaches and roads fill up. Here's what to ex…
Airport Transfers in Tenerife: Taxis, Buses & Shuttles (2026)
16 Aug 2026
Two airports, one island — and a transfer choice that sets the tone for your whole trip. Compare taxis, public buses and…
La Laguna City Guide: UNESCO Old Town on Tenerife
16 Aug 2026
The only UNESCO World Heritage city in the Canary Islands — a 30-minute tram ride from the coast. A walking guide to its…
Candelaria: The Pilgrimage Town on Tenerife's East Coast
16 Aug 2026
Home of the island's patron saint and the bronze Guanche kings, Candelaria is Tenerife's spiritual heart — a day trip of…
Tenerife in March: Holy Week, the Southern Carnival and Spring
16 Aug 2026
March is when Tenerife turns solemn and green at once — Holy Week processions in La Laguna and Adeje, the relaxed southe…
Tenerife with Kids: The Complete Family Holiday Guide
4 Jul 2026
From water parks to whale watching — everything families with children need to plan the perfect Tenerife holiday.
Garachico: History, Lava Pools and the Most Charming Town in the North
4 Jul 2026
Once the most important port in Tenerife, Garachico was devastated by a volcanic eruption in 1706 — and rebuilt into the…
North or South Tenerife: Where Should You Stay?
4 Jul 2026
Sun, golden sand and big resorts on the south coast — green valleys, black beaches and local character in the north. Her…
Tenerife Wine Guide: Volcanic Wines You Must Try
4 Jul 2026
Tenerife has five wine DOs and some of the most extraordinary volcanic terroir in the world. Here is how to discover its…
La Orotava: The Most Beautiful Town in Tenerife
4 Jul 2026
Step back into colonial history in the stunning hilltop town of La Orotava, with its magnificent mansions, cobblestone s…
Guide to the Masca Village and Gorge Hike
26 Jun 2026
Everything you need to know about visiting the dramatic Masca village and hiking the famous gorge down to the sea.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: City Guide for First-Timers
26 Jun 2026
The capital of Tenerife is far more than a gateway city — here is what to see, eat and do in Santa Cruz.
Teide National Park: Everything You Need to Know
26 Jun 2026
A complete visitor guide to Spain's most visited national park — from stargazing to cable cars and summit hikes.
Tenerife on a Budget: Tips for Saving Money
26 Jun 2026
Tenerife does not have to be expensive. Here are the insider tips to enjoy the island without breaking the bank.
Complete Guide to Whale Watching in Tenerife
26 Jun 2026
Tenerife is one of the best places in Europe to spot wild dolphins and whales year-round. Here is how to make the most o…
Best Restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz
19 Jun 2026
Our favourite dining spots in Tenerife's most charming northern town — from traditional Canarian bodegas to seafront tap…