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Things to Do in Tenerife

Spend a relaxing day at Siam Park with children of all age-groups for light to extreme rides and water activities categorised into nine fun sections. 

The lost city is a safe zone where younger kids can enjoy slides, water cannons, climb towers and a waterfall. 

Enjoy a relaxing 40 minutes in Lazy River or Mai Thai, surrounded by tropical plants and trees. Get surprised by some interruptions like a sudden waterfall before ending your float into the crazy aquarium of sharks. 

Embark on some adrenaline rush by floating down at the Tower of Power, and feel the thrill at the most fantastic water slides like Volcano, The Giant, Kinaree, Singha and Naga Racer.

Relax under the palm trees of Siam beach.

Location: Av. Siam, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Timings: 10 am to 6 pm

Get the best of Tenerife activities with rare animals and adventures at Jungle Park. 

Roar with Leopards, hop with the dolphins and watch lemurs lazing around. 

Meet rare animals like Orangutans, gibbons, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and de brazza's monkeys. 

Meerkats, crocs and rare monkeys are the highlights of this park in Tenerife.

You can also watch the fun and educational performances of eagles, tropical birds and sea lions. 

Attend other exciting events like feeding the racoons and penguins.

Location: Urb. Águilas del Teide, s/n, Km. 3, 38640 Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm 

Add climbing Mount Teide to your Tenerife activities to enjoy the most iconic spots of Teide National Park. 

Hop on to the cable car to reach the summit of Mount Teide and watch a spectacular view of the Canary Islands. 

Pass the breathtaking pine forests on the way while gliding above the mountain roads. 

Spend time admiring the beauty of Teide National Park and the fantastic structures formed by lava flow, sand and rocks. 

Watch the spectacular views of sunrise and sunset, or stargaze through the night Teide National Park.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Timings: 8 am to 7:40 pm 

Make the most of the natural heritage of Tenerife at the Cliff of Giants, with a beautiful view of the sea and protected wildlife. 

Famous for kayaking, whale and dolphin watching and diving up to 30 metres to take a closer look at the local marine life. 

Take the boat ride to enjoy the serene water and indulge in some good Canary food with a view of turquoise water. 

Take a stroll down the beach alongside Los Gigantes Cliffs to spend some idyllic time. 

Visit Mirador de Archipenko for the best sunset and sunrise.

Location: Los Gigantes

Enjoy a fun-filled excursion with your family with various rides, water activities, spas and the dolphin show. 

For younger kids, there are gentle speed rides, Crazy Junior Race, Dragon Land, and Family Adventureland. 

There are Kamikaze, Tornado, and Twister Racer for your teens and kids to feel the thrill. 

Taste the luxury with the 25ºC heated spa, the volcano-themed Lava River taking you through a relaxing 500-metre circuit past vegetation, a waterfall and a volcano. 

Watch the dolphin family jumping through hoops, back-flipping and passing football to each other.

Location: Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Timings: 10 am to 5 pm

Take a tour of Masca village set around the stunning Teno Mountains. 

Get to see the extraordinary life of just 90 residents of Masca performing their day-to-day chores.

Enjoy the tranquillity of this secluded yet touristy place offering picturesque locations, old-stone houses and a few restaurants. 

Visit the Masca Nature Centre to learn about the area's natural scenery, flora, fauna and geology. 

Disconnect from the world, connect to nature and stay a night at traditional local hotels and hostels. 

Pick some souvenirs from the craft shops in the village down the cobble street. 

Continue touring the area with nearby hiking trails, one of the best things to do in Tenerife.

Location: North-west island of Tenerife

Wander down the 16th-century layout retained by the pastel colour houses with stone porticoes and wooden balconies. 

Transport 500 years back in time and feel the colonial essence still intact in San Cristóbal street.

Visit three famous churches, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santo Domingo de Guzmán, and Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, for beautiful architecture. 

Learn about the local history and anthropology at the History and Anthropology Museum.

Try homemade Canary food at Guachinches—traditional houses serving traditional food accompanied by wine from Tacoronte-Acentejo.

You can also visit landmarks like Plaza de Adelantado, Calle Herradores, and the Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de la Laguna to learn more about the city's architecture.

Location: North of Tenerife

Enjoy the rich gastronomic and shopping experience, including ??rancho (a local stew) and seafood made from sardines, mackerel, and shellfish. 

Treat your sweet tooth with desserts like astel de Cabello de ángel, truchas de batatas con almendras made from pumpkin, sweet potato and almond. 

Spin the local wines, including Abona, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Valle de Güimar, Valle de la Orotava and Ycoden-Daute-Isora.

Feel the calmness in the contrasting landscapes, including beaches, lush vegetation, and Mount Teide's peaks. 

Visit the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception, Palacio de Carta, to witness the historical architecture.

Kayak the pristine coastline of Tenerife alongside the most friendly animals like dolphins and sea turtles. 

One of the best options to get closer to marine life and the mountains of Anaga.

Try Sunset Kayaking with dolphins and admire the colourful sunset over the sea.

Begin from the cliffs of Gauze or Puerto Della Cruz for the best coastline experience. 

Enjoying the natural beauty of the vast blue sea and the island while passing it by the Kayak is one of the must things to do in Tenerife.

Location: L?s ?risti?n?s, Puerto de la Cruz 

Watch the majestic whales in their natural habitat from a cruise ship. 

Enjoy the sightseeing of the Tenerife coastline while spotting whales in the middle of the sea. 

You will see the whales between the cruise's Tenerife and La Gomera patches. 

See the native species like bottlenose dolphins and shortfin pilot whales. 

If you get lucky, you might even get a chance to see sperm whales, mantas, tunas, humpback whales and the shy beaked whale. 

Get the luxurious experience of a 3-5 hour cruise. Enjoy delicious snacks, tapas and drinks while relaxing on the deck.

Location: Los ?risti?n?s, Costa Adeje, Los Gigantes

Hiking in Anaga Rural Park is quite popular among all the Tenerife activities due to laurel trees and beautiful beaches like the Benijo beach.

Get back to nature with a walk along Vueltas de Taganana. Enjoy the forest and the hamlet, Taganana. 

Spend the night in this beautiful natural spot at any of the local b&b or hostels 

Try cycling, mountain biking and horse biking on the park trails. 

Visit Mirador de Jardina for a breathtaking view of Vega Lagunera. 

You can also hike Mirador de La Cruz del Carmen for a panoramic of La Laguna.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Float the closest to marine life by Snorkelling in the crystal clear water of the sea in Tenerife.

Observe the magnificent underwater landscapes of the Canary island. 

Explore the Los Cristianos, a volcanic reef, a famous spot for local fish species and other water animals.

During the snorkelling tour, try to spot dolphins, octopuses, turtles, crabs, and stingrays. 

Learn interesting facts about the local marine life from the instructor.

Location: El Médano, Costa Adeje, El Puertito

Hit the diving sites of Tenerife island and get the best of sea diving excursions in the sun shining through the year. 

Pass several caves and swim-through spots to see the unbelievable sights of marine life and dramatic rock formation on the side. 

Diving into Fisherman's Cove to click pictures of marines like Cuttlefish, Rays and even Seahorses. 

Explore the large caves of Cueva De Los Cerebros, which is suggested for advance level divers only. 

You will get to see the WW2 German minesweeper sunk at the El Meridian diving site.

Location: Montaña Amarilla, Radazul, El Puertito

Sign-up for Surfing if you are still looking for what to do in Tenerife. 

Catch the thrill by vibing with the sea waves on a surfboard in the North and South region of Tenerife. 

Surfing in winter will give you windy solid waves. Try surfing safely in the summers when the waves are light if you are a beginner. 

Learn to surf in the Southern part, which is less crowded and a spot for relaxing tourists. 

Hit the waves from the North if you are a pro at Surfing. Higher waves sheltered by high cliffs will make it your favourite spot if you are a serious surfer.

Location: La Izquierda, La Fitenia, Igueste de San Andrés

Feel the freedom while gliding in the sea on a wakeboard tied by a RIB. 

Experience Tenerife's unusual volcanic geography from the Atlantic Ocean and Pico del Teide.  

Get the best thrilling watersports on the beautiful Tenerife seaside on a hot sunny day. 

Try a 15-30 minute guided session and feel the incredible sensation and speed as you twist, turn and flip on the waves of the Atlantic.

Location: Playa De Las Americas, Costa Adeje, San Miguel De Abona

Discover Tenerife with a new perspective on a powerful jet ski that will take you on a thrilling ride on the sea. 

This one to two-hour ride will allow you to challenge the waves and see the scenic beauty of the shore in the form of a watersport. 

Start from Los Cristianos Harbor and watch dolphins jumping here and there. 

Kids above six years of age are also allowed to partake in this thrilling water sport.

Location: Playa de las Americas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos

You can skip climbing the island's highest points and enjoy the views with a glide from above the sky. 

 See a panoramic view of Tenerife from a 360-degree angle with the paragliding experience on the beaches of Tenerife. 

One of the most beginner-friendly paragliding spots in the whole of Europe is in Tenerife island.

Take off from the paragliding spit at 15 km per hour and feel free as a bird. You will feel a definite sensation of thrill while gliding on the heights. 

Learn about the major highlights of the area from the instructor in a birds-eye view. 

Get amazing selfies to remember this adventurous activity.

Location: Costa adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife