Family Holidays in Tenerife: your practical guide all year round

• Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Spanish
• Government: Constitutional parliamentary monarchy
• Cost of living: Affordable
• Best time to visit Tenerife: All year-round. The temperature rarely drops below 20°c and there is not a lot of rain

Northern Tenerife is wild, humid, and protected from the busy tourism found in the south. There, you can discover cities and villages with classic colonial architecture such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristobal de La Laguna.

The southern part of the island is known for its great climate and its marvellous beaches. It is also the more urbanised and touristic side of the island.

Tenerife, the jewel in the crown of the Canary Islands, is an ideal destination for a family holiday, combining breathtaking scenery, sunny beaches and a variety of activities. To ensure that every meal is a moment of pleasure and conviviality, it’s essential to find child-friendly restaurants. Fortunately, Tenerife is full of kid-friendly establishments where the menus are designed to tempt little taste buds while offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you want to sample local specialities, savour international dishes or enjoy a nice dessert after a day of adventure, you’ll easily find options that will delight the whole family. We present a selection of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Tenerife, so that every meal is a celebration of gastronomy and family fun!

• Tenerife is easily accessible by plane. You have the choice between two airports: South Tenerife (Reina-Sofià) which welcomes International flights, or the northern airport (Los Rodeos). Flying is the easiest way to reach the island.

• In order to discover all different corners of Tenerife, the easiest way to wander around is by car. The island has a vast roadway system and numerous companies offer car hire at a reasonable rate.

• if you plan to visit cities like Santa-Cruz or La Laguna, families with strollers or bikes can use the tramway system. 2 lines are currently in service and tickets are available at the automatic terminals located at the tramway stops. It’s an easy way to get around and discover the coast.

• The bus is a very important mode of transportation on the island. The most popular routes are those between cities, such as between Puerto de la Cruz and Santa-Cruz. You can pay for each trip separately or buy a combination ticket called a “Bono-bus”. This type of ticket saves you about half the price and can be used by multiple people. It is perfect if you are planning a day visit in one of the cities of Tenerife.

• Families that wish to visit the other islands in the Canary archipelago can use one of the numerous ferry companies. One of them, Fred.OlsenExpress offers a trip in total comfort on a well-equipped boat. They travel to Fuerteventura, La Palma, Lanzarote, as well as La Gomera.

 

In general, Tenerife is a destination where it’s beautiful all year round. The temperature usually remains between 11°C and 26°C. The hottest months include June, July, August, and September when the temperature rarely drops below 22°C. No wonder why Tenerife is among the favourite family friendly holidays in the Winter. The chance of getting caught in the rain is low (only a few days per month). However, Tenerife is known for its micro-climates. Between the North and the South, there can easily be a difference of 5°C.

• Tenerife is the largest island out of all the Canary Islands.

• Tenerife is on the same time zone as the UK.

• The white sand beaches on the island are not natural, the majority of the sand comes from the Sahara.

• Tenerife’s flag is similar to Scotland’s flag since St. Andrew is the patron saint of the island. The only difference is that it is a little darker.

• Each year, more than 5 million tourists visit the island.