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¡Bienvenidos a Tenerife! The largest of the Canary Islands offers visitors dozens of options for relaxing on the beach, but if you reach your limit of sunbathing, the island also offers plenty of attractions to see, activities to try, and ways to learn about the local culture. The TicketLens team is proud to present the best things to do in Tenerife.
By Maurizio Massaro
By Maurizio MassaroThe 10 Best Things to Do in Tenerife
Get inspired for your trip to Tenerife: here are the best attractions and activities available on the island.El Teide National Park | Unsplash
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Explore El Teide National Park
The Parque Nacional del Teide has been a nature reserve since 1954, and it’s a great place to enjoy hiking, with 40 different trails to explore. The park is named after Mount Teide, a 3,555m (11,663 feet) tall mountain that can be conquered by taking the Teleférico del Teide, a cable car.Sports & Activities
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Pyramids of Güímar
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Visit the Mystical Pyramids of Güímar
The six elongated pyramids near the village of Güímar were originally thought to be extremely ancient - but they were actually only built in the 19th century. The reason why remains a mystery, but the site has been thoroughly excavated and is open to the public, along with an exhibition about the original archaeologist who worked on the site, Thor Heyerdahl.Pyramids of Güímar
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Lago Martiánez | Flickr: Jose Mesa CC BY 2.0
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Relax in the Seawater Pools of Lago Martiánez
Costa Martiánez is a unique project, a leisure complex designed by artist César Manrique. It contains seven swimming pools filled with refreshing seawater, with areas for the whole family to enjoy. It also hosts concerts and other cultural events.whale-watching | Unsplash
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Set Sail with Dolphins and Whales
Tenerife is a great place to head out on a whale-watching tour, with the surrounding waters populated by schools of dolphins and the odd pod of whales. One particularly excellent area for whale-watching is in front of the steep cliffs of Los Gigantes in the area of Santiago del Teide. Some of these tours also include the chance to go snorkeling and get up close to the wildlife.Cruises & Water Tours
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Teide Observatory
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Take Tour of One of the World’s Biggest Observatories
The Observatorio del Teide is one of the largest of its kind in the world, taking advantage of the altitude of Mount Teide and the relatively low levels of light pollution in Tenerife. Its powerful and modern telescopes collaborate with other observatories around the world to increase our understanding of space. You have to book a tour in advance, but it’s absolutely worth a trip.Loro Parque | Flickr: e s CC BY 2.0
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Visit the Penguins at Loro Parque
A trip to the zoo at Loro Parque is a great day out for the whole family. In addition to replicating the conditions of Antarctica for 250 penguins from different species, it also has the world’s largest collection of parrot species and two tigers.Lazy River | Flickr: Steve p2008 CC BY 2.0
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Get an Adrenaline Rush in Siam Park
The action-packed slides in Siam Park water park in Costa Adeje are sure to get the pulses of all adrenaline junkies racing. The park also contains the Mai Thai river, the longest lazy river in the world, and the Wave Palace is the largest wave machine in Europe.Siam Park
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Casa de los Balcones
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Take a Stroll through La Orotava
The picturesque town of La Orotava can be found about two and a half miles outside of Puerto de la Cruz. The town’s houses have beautiful balconies that are typical of Canarian architecture, with the best example being the Casa de los Balcones, which was built in 1632 and today houses the Museum of Folk Art. The town also contains several churches and small souvenir shops.Casa de los Balcones
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Black Sand Beach
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Sunbathe on a Black Sand Beach
Tenerife has several beaches with black sand made of eroded lava rock. One of the best examples is the Playa de Bolullo, which offers a spectacular alternative to the crowded tourist beaches. Other beaches to check out are the Playa de las Arenas in the west and the Playa Jardin in the north of the island.Parque del Drago
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See a 1000-Year-Old Icon of Tenerife
The region of Icod de los Vinos contains a botanical garden called Parque del Drago, which houses a tree of the Canarian species Dracaena draco that is said to be about a thousand years old. This living emblem of Tenerife is one of the highlights of an attraction that contains 7 acres of native plants and ethnological exhibits.Parque del Drago
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Island Trips and Full-Day Tours
The best way to experience the culture, cuisine, history, and architecture of the Canary Islands is to take a tour with a local guide. Offers vary, with some focusing on food and others on history and art, and they cover a range of Tenerife’s regions and cities. Most tours also offer hotel transfers, making it a stress-free way to explore.Find offers for:
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Ride the waves
Active Holidays on Tenerife
There are dozens of options for visitors who don’t just want to sunbathe or swim.In addition to hiking tours, the island is the ideal place for snorkeling and diving, fishing trips, yoga classes, jet ski safaris, and paragliding. The island is also a paradise for cyclists: both mountain bikers and road bikers can get their fix on mountain roads that will take them through exciting volcanic landscapes.Find offers for:
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Tenerife with Kids
Zoo attractions like Loro Parque and Jungle Park, plus waterparks like Siam Park and Aqualand Costa Adeje are designed to be enjoyed by family members of all ages. They offer both fun and educational experiences that kids and adults alike will enjoy.Tenerife with Kids
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The 10 Best Things to See in Tenerife
Teide National Park | Unsplash
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Teide National Park
This national park contains Spain’s highest mountain and volcano, Mount Teide, and is a great place to go hiking, take bike rides, and learn about nature. It’s also the home of the Teide Observatory, home to some of the largest and most important telescopes in use today.Teide Observatory
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Teide Observatory
The Observatorio del Teide contains several solar and nocturnal telescopes that are in use daily for astronomical research. Budding astronomers can book a guided tour of the facility where they can learn all about what it takes to study the stars.Loro Parque | Flickr: e s CC BY 2.0
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Loro Parque
Loro Parque is a zoo that is home to the largest collection of parrots in the world, plus apes, tigers, dolphins, penguins, and sea lions. There are shows featuring some of the animals daily, or you can take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the zoo’s conservation projects.Pyramids of Güímar
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Pyramids of Güímar
The unusual pyramids outside Güímar are one of Tenerife’s most intriguing mysteries. They were built in the 19th century, but we still don’t know why! Visit to see the odd structures and to see the exhibition showing what was discovered during the excavation.More Information & tickets
Lazy River | Flickr: Steve p2008 CC BY 2.0
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Siam Park
The Siam Park water park offers a range of slides, pools, and activities that will be enjoyed by family members of all ages. It’s also home to Mai Thai - the world’s longest lazy river.More Information & tickets
Casa de los Balcones
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Casa de los Balcones
This historic house can be found in the picturesque village of La Orotava and is a great example of traditional Canarian architecture. It’s also a Museum of Folk Art and a great place to visit to learn more about culture in the Canary Islands.More Information & tickets
Castillo de San Miguel
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Castillo de San Miguel
This fun attraction offers visitors the chance to travel back in time to medieval Spain. You can watch knights compete in a medieval tournament before enjoying a banquet and a show featuring dancers and acrobats.More Information & tickets
Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This botanic garden features stunning waterfalls, streams, and ponds, a shade house containing tropical plants, and an Ethnographical Palm Museum. It’s a great place to explore while cooling off from the beach.More Information & tickets
Lago Martiánez | Flickr: Jose Mesa CC BY 2.0
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Lago Martianez
This huge complex was designed by local artist César Manrique and, in addition to the cool seawater pools, visitors can enjoy his abstract sculptures. The attraction also hosts concerts and cultural festivals.Parque del Drago
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Parque del Drago
This botanical garden contains one of the most important symbols of the Canary Islands, the thousand-year-old Icod Dragon tree. It’s also a great place for nature-lovers since the garden is bursting with examples of local flora.More Information & tickets
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Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
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