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Tenerife Travel Tips, Holiday Information and Tourist Information.If your planning a holiday to Tenerife then spare a couple of minutes to read the following travel information on Spain as it may help you find a few helpful tips to make your holiday more enjoyable. If you are looking for holiday accommodation in Tenerife then search Apartment and Villa Rentals for apartments and villas to rent, plus many more holiday rentals in Tenerife. If you have a holiday home to rent in Tenerife then you can advertise it on Apartment and Villa Rentals. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands has an estimated population of 850,000 and boasts the highest mountain range in Spanish territory (Mount Teide the extinct volcano) reaching 3718 metres the third largest volcanoe in the world. Its Peak can be seen from all around the Canary Islands. The scenery at Mount Teide is spectacular where it has been a featured back drop in famous movies like Star Wars, Planet of the Apes and the Ten Commandments. Tenerife has a very diverse climate as Mount Teide splits the Island in two, with the north being cooler and wetter and the south very dry and parched. The more popular resorts are down on the southern coast, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos being the main ones where temperatures are higher.
Best Time to Travel Like all the Canary Islands anytime is a good time to travel with it’s all year round spring like temperatures. The cooler months being November to January but still considerably warmer than the rest of Europe. Below is a table displaying average temperatures and hours of sunshine in Tenerife:
Whenever you decide to travel to Tenerife there is something for everyone and every age.
There is so much to see and do with endless amounts of entertainment available for everyone’s desires. If you fancy traditional places to explore then head north, where you will encounter many villages with real charm and character such as Garachico a small fishing port and Icod de los Vinos one of Tenerifes oldest towns. Teide National Park (the volcano and highest point in Spain) you can go by foot or by cable car which will take you almost to the summit. This is the most popular tourist attraction one not to be missed. Loro Parque- the second most popular attraction in Tenerife. There you will find over 300 parrot species, a variety of tigers, jaguars an aquarium with shark tunnel and the worlds largest Penguinarium. With all this and so many more attractions and wildlife this truly is a great day out for all. These are just a few places named to see excluding all the other endless activities you can encounter like hiking, cycling, sailing, diving, golf, jeep safaris, water parks and many more to keep your adrenaline pumping. For the more relaxed holiday maker you have a superb variety of beaches to navigate around and sophisticated restaurants and tapas bars to experience and dinner shows to watch.
There is a great selection of restaurants in Tenerife you can pretty much eat your way around the world with many International, English, European and local Canarian dishes to choose from. A local speciality is “Papas Arugadas” potatoes, boiled in salt and served with a fiery paprika sauce “Mojo” and Gofio a toasted wholemeal flour stirred into soups and stews. Local Drink – Liqueur made from home grown bananas.
The currency used in Tenerife is the single currency the Euro. Traveller’s cheques are also a safe way to carry money and can be changed up at banks, money exchange offices and most hotels. To change up traveller’s cheques you will need to show your passport as proof of identity. Most credit cards are also widely accepted in stores and restaurants and on most occasions you may be required to show your passport for identification.
Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00
Medical treatment at Private or Public Hospitals operate at a high standard, and if you do require medical assistance then payment is required in most cases. Please obtain a receipt to claim any medical expenses back from your insurer. When travelling to Europe and the Canary Islands request an E111 form from your local post office or online before you travel as these can be used in public hospitals where treatment is free. Check the E111 form for terms and conditions.
Playa de las Americas Centros Medicos del Sur Carreterra General - Tel: 922 79 10 00 Puerto de la Cruz Medical Centre: 24 Hour English speaking doctors - Tel: 900 100 090 (free call) Santa Cruz Hospital General de Tenerife - Tel: 922 65 21 52
If you require medication then most drugs can be purchased at a Farmacia (chemist) without a prescription needed from a doctor. Most pharmacists are trained to give medical advice so see them first if not an emergency and they can best advise you otherwise. The opening hours are normally 09.00- 19.00 Monday – Saturday some resorts vary and Sundays Closed. There will always be a Farmacia open 24hrs in a holiday resort or town close by and the hours and address will be displayed on the door.
The Emergency telephone number for emergency services fire, ambulance or police is a free phone number 112 Emergency telephone operators speak, English, German, French and of course Spanish.
The standard current in the Canary Islands is 220 volts but in older places you could find the old 115 volt supply. These 2 systems use plugs with two round pins. You can purchase travel adaptors to convert plugs from other countries. Most of the appliances in the Canaries are not earthed and it is not uncommon to find electric sockets in bathrooms and near water supplies, it goes without saying that extreme care should be taken. During storms in rural areas supply is often interrupted.
The Shops in most tourists resorts will be congregated in ‘ Centro Commercials’ these are centres made up of shops, bars, restaurants and all essentials and are generally open all day form 09.00- 21.00 each resort does vary. Some shops may close for Siesta (lunch) and close around 13.00 and re-open at 16.00.
Unlike the rest of Europe Tenerife and the Canary Islands are duty free. Therefore there is an allowance on what you can bring back to the UK and your returning destination of residence. Please check your allowance before you purchase any of the following: Tobacco, Alcohol, Cigarettes and Perfumes. You will also find that these goods are cheaper in supermarkets and holiday resort shops than in the airport. A Guide line is shown below of goods you can purchase: - 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos Note: The Canary Islands are not part of the EU.
Tourists from the UK do require a British Passport for up to 90 day visit. If you want to extend your stay then an EU residence permit may be required. Apply at the nearest police station for this permit. Check latest information with the Spanish Embassy. Tel 020 7581 5921
The main language is Spanish but English is spoken especially in popular tourist resorts.
The water is safe to drink but does have a salty taste due to its high mineral content so bottled water is recommended and cheap to buy.
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January -December 2009 period. 2009 Additional dates are celebrated as municipal public holidays. These vary from municipality to municipality. This Tenerife travel information was believed to be accurate at the time of print, always check with appropriate sources prior to travelling to Tenerife. Apartment and Villa Rentals also have holiday accommodation in Tenerife. |
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