1. See Mount Teide National Forest
Mount Teide National Park is a UNESCO Globe Heritage Site and also residence to Mount Teide, a volcano and the greatest hill peak in Spain, at 3,718 m above water level. You can hike or take a cable car to the base of the final cone top, where you’ll delight in impressive views of Tenerife, Grandma Canaria, and also La Palma. If you wish to head to the top of the summit you will require to obtain authorization in advance.
The Teide Observatory is the world’s biggest solar observatory and gets on Mount Teide, at an elevation of 2,400 m above water level. There aren’t lots of far better areas for observing the sunlight or looking at the night skies. Guided scenic tours of the observatory are readily available, yet have to be arranged beforehand.
2. Dash around at Siam Park
Siam Park is a Thai-themed theme park in Tenerife’s Costa Adeje, covering 48 acres with the biggest collection of Thai buildings beyond Thailand. It boasts a fantastic choice of water slides and also rides, both family-friendly and also adrenaline-filled, as well as is taken into consideration to be one of the best water parks in Europe.
Adrenaline addicts will certainly enjoy whizzing down the Mekong Rapids on a blow up rubber watercraft or reaching speeds of up to 80km/h on the Tower of Power slide. However there are extra relaxing tasks available also, like kicking back on the Mai Thai River or buying keepsakes at the Drifting Market.
Youngsters can release some steam at Lost City, a backyard with lots of different gamed. And also don’t miss Siam Beach, a wave swimming pool that provides surfing lessons.
3. Head to the beaches
Tenerife has over 400km of shoreline packed with a wonderful range of coastlines, 17 of which have been granted Blue Flag standing for security, tidiness, features and also commitment to environmental standards. Playa de las Teresitas in Santa Cruz is a protected, synthetic coastline made with sand imported from the Sahara Desert. Its tranquil waters and excellent amenities guarantee that it’s a prominent family members place for tourists, however citizens delight in chilling out here also.
If you’re looking for something off the beaten path there are a variety of remote coastlines away from the major tourist resorts worth checking out, consisting of Playa Bollullo, Playa del Pozo and also Playa El Puertito.
Any person with a passion in water sports may currently recognize of the gusty El Medano beach on the south shore of Tenerife. It is taken into consideration to be one of the globe’s finest beaches for windsurfing and kitesurfing, having organized routine windsurfing competitions. It likewise takes place to be one of the most lovely coastlines in southerly Tenerife.
4. Go whale as well as dolphin viewing
A whale enjoying tour off the shore of southwest Tenerife is just one of the most effective ways to watch whales as well as dolphins in their natural environment. Bottlenose dolphins, Sperm whales, Pilot whales as well as Risso dolphins are all resident in the waters around the Canary Island with various other species such as the Killer Whale, Minke Whale and the Striped Dolphin periodically migrating right into the waters. You might also see turtles, sharks, osprey as well as kestrels.
You can reserve onto a sustainable whale viewing trip with Whale Wise Eco Tours as well as rest assured that your tour won’t adversely impact the atmosphere, as the company is devoted to preservation.
5. See remote galaxies at the Museum of Scientific Research and the Cosmos
Museums in Tenerife can usually be ignored, but The Museum of Scientific Research and also the Cosmos (MCC) in La Laguna is just one of the most essential in Spain and worth a browse through. The museum delves into the globe of science and astronomy, integrating traditional gallery exhibits with interactive displays, demos, astronomy evenings, a planetarium and fun activities for all ages.
Now you can only visit the gallery on a guided trip. Excursions are free yet ticketed, as well as last around 45 mins. Currently, they run Monday to Thursday at 12.15 pm and 1.15 pm then every hr between 3pm and 6pm, Friday at 12.15 pm as well as 1.15 pm then every 30 minutes between 3pm to 6pm, as well as Saturday, Sunday, and also holidays every half an hour from 10.15 am to 1.15 pm, and from 3pm to 4pm.
6. Go giving in Cueva del Viento
Tenerife’s caverns are developed from volcanic rock, much like lots of other Canary Islands’ caves– including this in Lanzarote
Cueva del Viento is a set of caverns created by lava from the eruption of the Pico Viejo volcano. There are 18km of lava tubes which you can explore with the help of a tourist guide. Going through the labyrinth of underground tunnels, you will certainly find fossils, lava stalactites, lava lakes and also at least 190 species of bugs that reside in there.
Ensure you wear long trousers and treking boots or comfy trainers, as the surface in the caves can be irregular. You’ll require to schedule a trip either in advance on the web site, or at the Site visitor Centre, though we would certainly recommend scheduling online before you show up to prevent any kind of dissatisfaction. Tours last around three hours, and you’ll need to bring and also use a mask throughout. You’ll likewise be given with a safety helmet fitted with a headlamp, as there’s no fabricated illumination in the cave.
Keep in mind: The caverns are not ideal for youngsters under 5 years of age, anybody with movement issues or anyone who experiences claustrophobia.
7. Take the youngsters to Loro Parque Pet Consular Office
Where in the world can you see gorillas, lions, tigers, hippos, red pandas, flamingos, penguins, iguanas, turtles as well as alligators simultaneously? That’s what awaits for youngsters big as well as little at Loro Parque, which has simply re-opened after lockdown.
You’ll need to use a mask throughout your go to as well as adhere to 2m social distancing guidelines, and visitor ability is restricted, so book your ticket in advance online. According to Trip Advisor, this is Europe’s best zoo, with its most recent tourist attraction, Katandra Treetops (a free-flight aviary) home to emus, cockatoos, kookaburras and much more birds. Don’t miss out on the aquarium, where you can see over 100 marine species, or the penguins, that have actually made their home on one of the greatest icebergs outside the polar areas.
8. Satisfy the citizens in the ‘lost’ Masca Town
Masca is among the highest towns in Tenerife, and also the rock behind it virtually lends a ‘mini Macchu Picchu’ look to the town. The walking from the town to the bay will take between three as well as five hrs, relying on how many photo breaks you infiltrate the stroll. This is a ravine walking, filled with viewpoints, vegetation and also fauna, and epic photo opportunities. This is a constant hike but make certain you put on strolling shoes and pack treats as well as a lot of water. You’ll need to capture a water taxi back to Los Gigantes, which adds to the experience.
9. Go accident diving at the Tabaiba Shipwreck
In the main north of Tenerife, you’ll discover Tabaiba. This is an amazing place for diving as well as is a reasonably difficult dive created for those with some previous wreck diving experience. The wreckage, known as El Peñon, was sunk deliberately in 2006 to develop the aquatic life below, and bring in even more scuba divers to the area. On a dive here you’ll find octopus, large schools of mackerel, and also barracudas as well as trumpet fish, big moray eels, and also amberjack.
10. Cool down in the Bajamar Natural Pools
These natural salt water pools on Tenerife’s northeast coast are a lot of enjoyable to cool down in, especially if you’re coming down from one of the hill hikes or golf links close by. There are two larger pools and a tiny one for children, set along with a protected golden sandy coastline With a lot of shops and dining establishments nearby as well as showers and also restrooms for changing, it’s a superb area for a family-friendly day out. Accessibility to the pools has actually been adjusted for the senior as well as those with minimized mobility, as well.
11. Go kitesurfing on El Médano coastline.
Though the gold sands of Médano are excellent for posing and also sunbathing, it’s everything about the kitesurfing here. This is a wonderful, risk-free area to surf for skilled cyclists, with Médano as well as Tejita offering two various areas to ride the waves.
12. Party at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnevale
Rio may have the most significant circus in South America, but the Canary Islands are the area to be for carnevale in Europe. Over the course of a week, events, processions and events flooding the streets of Santa Cruz with colour, plumes and also shine. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Circus is a fun occasion to go to with a team or with the family members. You’ve never seen anything like it this side of the Atlantic.
It’s always best to double check that the circus will be taking place because of existing restrictions. Ideally it will go ahead as prepared in 2022.
