Awesome things to do in Tenerife, Spain
From the seven Canary Islands, Tenerife is the most visited by tourists and is one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain. The awesome thing about Tenerife is that the temperatures are almost the same during the whole year. This means that you can go on a beach vacation there no matter what month it is. Here are some tips about what you could do there.
Go on an organized day-trip. You can find information about that kind of trips in any tourist office or ask at the reception of the hotel that you are staying in. It’s a perfect way to see the main tourist attractions of the island and learn some more information about it.
Go on whale and dolphin watching boat-trip. Tenerife is one of the top destinations in the world for whale watching. That’s why there are a lot of trips to choose from. Whale-watching boats depart from most of the main southern resorts. To see those wild creatures swimming free in the ocean is a unique experience. Prices for those trips vary quite a lot depending on the package they offer. Most of the trips last around 2–4 hours and usually include a stop at a picturesque place for a refreshing swim. You could either book your trip online or wander around harbors which offer trips where you choose which boat and trip you like the best and you might even be able to negotiate a better price.
Go to a waterpark. Tenerife offers some of the best waterparks in Europe and in the world. Each of them has its own uniqueness. Siam Park Tenerife (elected the best waterpark in the world by Tripadvisor in 2014 and 2015) has a lot of pools, fantastic slides, a huge pool with artificial waves, restaurants and cafes. It is a perfect choice for families or for young people looking for adrenaline. One of the biggest attractions is the slide that goes through a huge aquarium full of sharks and rays. Prices are around €35 for adults and €23 for children. In Aqualand Costa Adeje you can find waterfalls, water slides for different ages, terraces for sun bathing and amusement spots for younger kids. The main attraction is the Dolphin Show. The prices are around 24 Euro und 16 for children (5–10 year old). But if you want to go to a more low-profile park, quieter, to relax by the pool, Lago Martianez and Parque Maritimo are good choices where you can relax on the sunbeds around the pools and the prices are around 3–6 Euro. You can get to the waterparks with a transfer from the hotel or with the public transport.
Go to the carnival in February/March. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is held each year in February or March in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and attracts people from all over the world. It is considered the second most popular after the one held in Rio de Janeiro. Dazzling costumes and endless dancing are part of the spectacle. As much fun as the parades and street entertainments are to watch it’s much more fun to join in, so you should definitely consider going in costume. If you’ve come unprepared and need a costume you’ll always find plenty stands selling masks and wigs. You should get your tickets early, because they can be taken really fast. If you can’t get tickets to any of the competitions head to one of the ‘Mogollones’. These open-air Carnival parties feature live entertainment and Latin and Salsa music. With tens of thousands of people this will be one of the wildest parties you’ve ever attended. The carnival is also celebrated in every town and village throughout Tenerife but the main celebrations are in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz. Every year the carnival has a different theme and for 2018 it was ‘The Fantasy’ (2017 — Caribbean; 2016 — The Roaring 80s; 2015 — The Future; 2014 — The Cartoons; 2013 — Bollywood: The India …)
Relax at the beach. Tenerife is known as the Island of Eternal Spring. The temperatures are not so different during the summer and the winter. It is always perfect time to go to the beach and sunbathe. You could bring a book or just relax and enjoy the beautiful nature around. Ask at the reception of your hotel or some locals where the nearest sand beaches are and how you can get there.
Go scuba-diving and swimming with turtles. You can explore remains of shipwrecks, glide silently through dazzling curtains of exotic fish and explore underwater caves. The warm Canarian waters are so incredibly clear that the sun illuminates the entire seascape and you can see up to 30 meters in any direction. Ranging from hidden rocky coves to sprawling beaches, there are over 30 major dive sites dispersed along Tenerife’s coast. There are countless scuba-diving clubs and schools, making scuba-diving in Tenerife a fascinating activity for beginners and experts. There even are some organized snorkeling trips, where you can swim with turtles. Five species of sea turtles can be observed in the Canarian waters and there are some areas near the coast where they reside temporarily like El Puertito Tenerife also known as turtle bay Tenerife. While swimming near the turtles be careful not to scare them.
Practice watersports. Tenerife has several Wind Surfing schools for both beginners and experienced sailors. There are surfing and wind surfing havens along the entire Tenerife coastline- so grab your board and hit the waves! There are surfing and wind surfing schools and companies dispersed throughout Tenerife. You could go to learning courses or just rent equipment if you didn’t bring your own.
While in Tenerife you could also go Jet-skiing, hiking, fishing, Horse riding, Paragliding, Kayaking or just visit the zoo. No matter how you decide to spend your time in Tenerife, don’t forget to always be present in the moment and to enjoy the beautiful nature and wildlife that surrounds you.
Originally published at https://www.enjoylifeandtra
vel.com on January 21, 2020.
