Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a place where wild nature meets the comfort of a tropical paradise. You'll encounter contrasts and pleasant surprises at every turn: stroll through the lunar landscape of Teide National Park, taste banana delicacies directly on local plantations, immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the ocean, and with a little luck, spot dolphins or whales in their natural habitat. If you like to contribute to a rescue station, there is Loro Parque. You have to experience it.
Here we are. You've made it to the island, and renting a car is a breeze. So: buckle up and head out on a drive with ocean views all the way to your accommodation. I recommend a location where it's less windy and the beaches are simply top-notch. Costa Adeje and the surrounding area. I chose the resort of Los Cristianos, where surfers, families with children, and those who enjoy nightlife will find something to their liking. First impression? Love at first sight for me...
Pick up your rental car (according to the instructions you receive before departure) and head out for adventure. I recommend renting a small car that can easily handle the streets in mountain villages. Don't be afraid of the hills, a small Fiat can handle the hills. The roads are in very good condition.
After settling in and taking a short rest, feel free to start exploring the surroundings. After all, you need to find YOUR beach, and I'm not even exaggerating when I say that every 100 m there's a different sea and different sand.
Playa de la Vistas is beautiful...
The first day of your stay will definitely be about settling in. Find your favorite café, restaurant, and a spot on the beach. Check out the shops where you can buy treats for yourself or your loved ones back home.
Beautiful sandy beaches with various sports, promenade, restaurants... whatever you can think of, you'll find it here.
Here I would also recommend a distinctive and supposedly the best ice cream on the island... like, it's really excellent :) The stand is called: Il Gelato del Mercato
An unforgettable place, a changing lunar landscape, with immense possibilities for routes and circuits. Set off early in the morning. I recommend planning it so that you park in the park no later than 9 am. After that, parking is not so easy. Take your chosen route and enjoy the constantly changing landscape. For lunch or dinner, go to a nearby restaurant in a mountain village. For example, the village of Chirche with the charismatic local restaurant Brasas de Chirche.
Driving in Tenerife is easy and safe, the roads are good quality and the signage is clear. Locals drive calmly, but be careful in the mountains, where you will find serpentines and especially views where you will want to stop, and you will stop every five minutes. Parking is free or cheap in most areas.
You can choose an easy circuit of about 4 km Roques de Gacía with a view not only of the Teide peak.
If you are interested in entering the summit (and some sections of the trails), a free online reservation is required well in advance - even 2-3 months in advance. Reservation is free.
The cable car can make the ascent to the summit easier, but there is always a long queue for it.
A combination of tasting, sampling, absorbing banana information, and then a well-deserved rest is a great combination for a successful day.
You can't leave Tenerife without visiting a banana plantation and tasting banana dishes and drinks. This plantation is small and there are also few tourists, and when you think you can't find it, that it can't be it...know that you're in the right place. It is therefore necessary to point out that this unique experience needs to be booked. They only take tourists by reservation, which you can easily book 1-2 days in advance on their website.
The tour takes about an hour, followed by a guided tasting. There is also a children's corner and, above all, a shop that is about 9 m2 :) This place is almost magical. I highly recommend setting aside a morning here.
We all deserve a break, ideally all the time, so I'm choosing some of the most beautiful beaches on the island and perhaps the warmest sea, or rather ocean.
You can take a boat trip to watch dolphins or even orcas.
You might ask yourself, why go to the zoo? It's definitely not just an ordinary zoo, but mainly a rescue station where you'll see so much that your head will spin. The entrance fee might be higher for our standards, but you'll spend it inside on food, ice cream, and drinks without a mountain surcharge. The only thing you might pay extra for are souvenirs.
Get here first thing in the morning when it opens. Not just for a better parking spot, but mainly because it will take you all day. You don't necessarily have to be a family with children; I recommend this visit to all groups of travelers.
Also included in the ticket price are performances by sea lions, dolphins, orcas, and parrots.
Pack your backpack/suitcase and don't forget to buy the last gifts (even just for yourself as a souvenir).
At the airport, return the car according to the instructions and go to your gate. Have a pleasant trip home.
This definitely isn't my last visit to Tenerife or the Canary Islands. I'm already tracing the map with my finger, looking for interesting spots on Lanzarote and the island of La Graciosa. The experiences from this tropical paradise have etched themselves deep into my heart. I know I want to explore the island more, from different angles, and one visit just isn't enough. I can recommend this location for all possible age groups. We were there with children, and the boys were extremely enthusiastic.
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a place where wild nature meets the comfort of a tropical paradise. You'll encounter contrasts and pleasant surprises at every turn: stroll through the lunar landscape of Teide National Park, taste banana delicacies directly on local plantations, immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the ocean, and with a little luck, spot dolphins or whales in their natural habitat. If you like to contribute to a rescue station, there is Loro Parque. You have to experience it.
Here we are. You've made it to the island, and renting a car is a breeze. So: buckle up and head out on a drive with ocean views all the way to your accommodation. I recommend a location where it's less windy and the beaches are simply top-notch. Costa Adeje and the surrounding area. I chose the resort of Los Cristianos, where surfers, families with children, and those who enjoy nightlife will find something to their liking. First impression? Love at first sight for me...
Pick up your rental car (according to the instructions you receive before departure) and head out for adventure. I recommend renting a small car that can easily handle the streets in mountain villages. Don't be afraid of the hills, a small Fiat can handle the hills. The roads are in very good condition.
After settling in and taking a short rest, feel free to start exploring the surroundings. After all, you need to find YOUR beach, and I'm not even exaggerating when I say that every 100 m there's a different sea and different sand.
Playa de la Vistas is beautiful...
The first day of your stay will definitely be about settling in. Find your favorite café, restaurant, and a spot on the beach. Check out the shops where you can buy treats for yourself or your loved ones back home.
Beautiful sandy beaches with various sports, promenade, restaurants... whatever you can think of, you'll find it here.
Here I would also recommend a distinctive and supposedly the best ice cream on the island... like, it's really excellent :) The stand is called: Il Gelato del Mercato
An unforgettable place, a changing lunar landscape, with immense possibilities for routes and circuits. Set off early in the morning. I recommend planning it so that you park in the park no later than 9 am. After that, parking is not so easy. Take your chosen route and enjoy the constantly changing landscape. For lunch or dinner, go to a nearby restaurant in a mountain village. For example, the village of Chirche with the charismatic local restaurant Brasas de Chirche.
Driving in Tenerife is easy and safe, the roads are good quality and the signage is clear. Locals drive calmly, but be careful in the mountains, where you will find serpentines and especially views where you will want to stop, and you will stop every five minutes. Parking is free or cheap in most areas.
You can choose an easy circuit of about 4 km Roques de Gacía with a view not only of the Teide peak.
If you are interested in entering the summit (and some sections of the trails), a free online reservation is required well in advance - even 2-3 months in advance. Reservation is free.
The cable car can make the ascent to the summit easier, but there is always a long queue for it.
A combination of tasting, sampling, absorbing banana information, and then a well-deserved rest is a great combination for a successful day.
You can't leave Tenerife without visiting a banana plantation and tasting banana dishes and drinks. This plantation is small and there are also few tourists, and when you think you can't find it, that it can't be it...know that you're in the right place. It is therefore necessary to point out that this unique experience needs to be booked. They only take tourists by reservation, which you can easily book 1-2 days in advance on their website.
The tour takes about an hour, followed by a guided tasting. There is also a children's corner and, above all, a shop that is about 9 m2 :) This place is almost magical. I highly recommend setting aside a morning here.
We all deserve a break, ideally all the time, so I'm choosing some of the most beautiful beaches on the island and perhaps the warmest sea, or rather ocean.
You can take a boat trip to watch dolphins or even orcas.
You might ask yourself, why go to the zoo? It's definitely not just an ordinary zoo, but mainly a rescue station where you'll see so much that your head will spin. The entrance fee might be higher for our standards, but you'll spend it inside on food, ice cream, and drinks without a mountain surcharge. The only thing you might pay extra for are souvenirs.
Get here first thing in the morning when it opens. Not just for a better parking spot, but mainly because it will take you all day. You don't necessarily have to be a family with children; I recommend this visit to all groups of travelers.
Also included in the ticket price are performances by sea lions, dolphins, orcas, and parrots.
Pack your backpack/suitcase and don't forget to buy the last gifts (even just for yourself as a souvenir).
At the airport, return the car according to the instructions and go to your gate. Have a pleasant trip home.
This definitely isn't my last visit to Tenerife or the Canary Islands. I'm already tracing the map with my finger, looking for interesting spots on Lanzarote and the island of La Graciosa. The experiences from this tropical paradise have etched themselves deep into my heart. I know I want to explore the island more, from different angles, and one visit just isn't enough. I can recommend this location for all possible age groups. We were there with children, and the boys were extremely enthusiastic.
itinerary by Zuzana Gogelova
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a place where wild nature meets the comfort of a tropical paradise. You'll encounter contrasts and pleasant surprises at every turn: stroll through the lunar landscape of Teide National Park, taste banana delicacies directly on local plantations, immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the ocean, and with a little luck, spot dolphins or whales in their natural habitat. If you like to contribute to a rescue station, there is Loro Parque. You have to experience it.
Here we are. You've made it to the island, and renting a car is a breeze. So: buckle up and head out on a drive with ocean views all the way to your accommodation. I recommend a location where it's less windy and the beaches are simply top-notch. Costa Adeje and the surrounding area. I chose the resort of Los Cristianos, where surfers, families with children, and those who enjoy nightlife will find something to their liking. First impression? Love at first sight for me...
Pick up your rental car (according to the instructions you receive before departure) and head out for adventure. I recommend renting a small car that can easily handle the streets in mountain villages. Don't be afraid of the hills, a small Fiat can handle the hills. The roads are in very good condition.
After settling in and taking a short rest, feel free to start exploring the surroundings. After all, you need to find YOUR beach, and I'm not even exaggerating when I say that every 100 m there's a different sea and different sand.
Playa de la Vistas is beautiful...
The first day of your stay will definitely be about settling in. Find your favorite café, restaurant, and a spot on the beach. Check out the shops where you can buy treats for yourself or your loved ones back home.
Beautiful sandy beaches with various sports, promenade, restaurants... whatever you can think of, you'll find it here.
Here I would also recommend a distinctive and supposedly the best ice cream on the island... like, it's really excellent :) The stand is called: Il Gelato del Mercato
An unforgettable place, a changing lunar landscape, with immense possibilities for routes and circuits. Set off early in the morning. I recommend planning it so that you park in the park no later than 9 am. After that, parking is not so easy. Take your chosen route and enjoy the constantly changing landscape. For lunch or dinner, go to a nearby restaurant in a mountain village. For example, the village of Chirche with the charismatic local restaurant Brasas de Chirche.
Driving in Tenerife is easy and safe, the roads are good quality and the signage is clear. Locals drive calmly, but be careful in the mountains, where you will find serpentines and especially views where you will want to stop, and you will stop every five minutes. Parking is free or cheap in most areas.
You can choose an easy circuit of about 4 km Roques de Gacía with a view not only of the Teide peak.
If you are interested in entering the summit (and some sections of the trails), a free online reservation is required well in advance - even 2-3 months in advance. Reservation is free.
The cable car can make the ascent to the summit easier, but there is always a long queue for it.
A combination of tasting, sampling, absorbing banana information, and then a well-deserved rest is a great combination for a successful day.
You can't leave Tenerife without visiting a banana plantation and tasting banana dishes and drinks. This plantation is small and there are also few tourists, and when you think you can't find it, that it can't be it...know that you're in the right place. It is therefore necessary to point out that this unique experience needs to be booked. They only take tourists by reservation, which you can easily book 1-2 days in advance on their website.
The tour takes about an hour, followed by a guided tasting. There is also a children's corner and, above all, a shop that is about 9 m2 :) This place is almost magical. I highly recommend setting aside a morning here.
We all deserve a break, ideally all the time, so I'm choosing some of the most beautiful beaches on the island and perhaps the warmest sea, or rather ocean.
You can take a boat trip to watch dolphins or even orcas.
You might ask yourself, why go to the zoo? It's definitely not just an ordinary zoo, but mainly a rescue station where you'll see so much that your head will spin. The entrance fee might be higher for our standards, but you'll spend it inside on food, ice cream, and drinks without a mountain surcharge. The only thing you might pay extra for are souvenirs.
Get here first thing in the morning when it opens. Not just for a better parking spot, but mainly because it will take you all day. You don't necessarily have to be a family with children; I recommend this visit to all groups of travelers.
Also included in the ticket price are performances by sea lions, dolphins, orcas, and parrots.
Pack your backpack/suitcase and don't forget to buy the last gifts (even just for yourself as a souvenir).
At the airport, return the car according to the instructions and go to your gate. Have a pleasant trip home.
This definitely isn't my last visit to Tenerife or the Canary Islands. I'm already tracing the map with my finger, looking for interesting spots on Lanzarote and the island of La Graciosa. The experiences from this tropical paradise have etched themselves deep into my heart. I know I want to explore the island more, from different angles, and one visit just isn't enough. I can recommend this location for all possible age groups. We were there with children, and the boys were extremely enthusiastic.
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a place where wild nature meets the comfort of a tropical paradise. You'll encounter contrasts and pleasant surprises at every turn: stroll through the lunar landscape of Teide National Park, taste banana delicacies directly on local plantations, immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the ocean, and with a little luck, spot dolphins or whales in their natural habitat. If you like to contribute to a rescue station, there is Loro Parque. You have to experience it.
Here we are. You've made it to the island, and renting a car is a breeze. So: buckle up and head out on a drive with ocean views all the way to your accommodation. I recommend a location where it's less windy and the beaches are simply top-notch. Costa Adeje and the surrounding area. I chose the resort of Los Cristianos, where surfers, families with children, and those who enjoy nightlife will find something to their liking. First impression? Love at first sight for me...
Pick up your rental car (according to the instructions you receive before departure) and head out for adventure. I recommend renting a small car that can easily handle the streets in mountain villages. Don't be afraid of the hills, a small Fiat can handle the hills. The roads are in very good condition.
After settling in and taking a short rest, feel free to start exploring the surroundings. After all, you need to find YOUR beach, and I'm not even exaggerating when I say that every 100 m there's a different sea and different sand.
Playa de la Vistas is beautiful...
The first day of your stay will definitely be about settling in. Find your favorite café, restaurant, and a spot on the beach. Check out the shops where you can buy treats for yourself or your loved ones back home.
Beautiful sandy beaches with various sports, promenade, restaurants... whatever you can think of, you'll find it here.
Here I would also recommend a distinctive and supposedly the best ice cream on the island... like, it's really excellent :) The stand is called: Il Gelato del Mercato
An unforgettable place, a changing lunar landscape, with immense possibilities for routes and circuits. Set off early in the morning. I recommend planning it so that you park in the park no later than 9 am. After that, parking is not so easy. Take your chosen route and enjoy the constantly changing landscape. For lunch or dinner, go to a nearby restaurant in a mountain village. For example, the village of Chirche with the charismatic local restaurant Brasas de Chirche.
Driving in Tenerife is easy and safe, the roads are good quality and the signage is clear. Locals drive calmly, but be careful in the mountains, where you will find serpentines and especially views where you will want to stop, and you will stop every five minutes. Parking is free or cheap in most areas.
You can choose an easy circuit of about 4 km Roques de Gacía with a view not only of the Teide peak.
If you are interested in entering the summit (and some sections of the trails), a free online reservation is required well in advance - even 2-3 months in advance. Reservation is free.
The cable car can make the ascent to the summit easier, but there is always a long queue for it.
A combination of tasting, sampling, absorbing banana information, and then a well-deserved rest is a great combination for a successful day.
You can't leave Tenerife without visiting a banana plantation and tasting banana dishes and drinks. This plantation is small and there are also few tourists, and when you think you can't find it, that it can't be it...know that you're in the right place. It is therefore necessary to point out that this unique experience needs to be booked. They only take tourists by reservation, which you can easily book 1-2 days in advance on their website.
The tour takes about an hour, followed by a guided tasting. There is also a children's corner and, above all, a shop that is about 9 m2 :) This place is almost magical. I highly recommend setting aside a morning here.
We all deserve a break, ideally all the time, so I'm choosing some of the most beautiful beaches on the island and perhaps the warmest sea, or rather ocean.
You can take a boat trip to watch dolphins or even orcas.
You might ask yourself, why go to the zoo? It's definitely not just an ordinary zoo, but mainly a rescue station where you'll see so much that your head will spin. The entrance fee might be higher for our standards, but you'll spend it inside on food, ice cream, and drinks without a mountain surcharge. The only thing you might pay extra for are souvenirs.
Get here first thing in the morning when it opens. Not just for a better parking spot, but mainly because it will take you all day. You don't necessarily have to be a family with children; I recommend this visit to all groups of travelers.
Also included in the ticket price are performances by sea lions, dolphins, orcas, and parrots.
Pack your backpack/suitcase and don't forget to buy the last gifts (even just for yourself as a souvenir).
At the airport, return the car according to the instructions and go to your gate. Have a pleasant trip home.
This definitely isn't my last visit to Tenerife or the Canary Islands. I'm already tracing the map with my finger, looking for interesting spots on Lanzarote and the island of La Graciosa. The experiences from this tropical paradise have etched themselves deep into my heart. I know I want to explore the island more, from different angles, and one visit just isn't enough. I can recommend this location for all possible age groups. We were there with children, and the boys were extremely enthusiastic.
