Tenerife attractions

Top places in Tenerife

With beautiful natural landscapes, family-friendly attractions and charming old towns, Tenerife offers many attractions. There’s a bustling watersports and beach sports scene, or simply soak up the rays with a good book and fresh cocktail in hand. Those seeking more activity won’t be disappointed with the pure airs of the rural and national parks, home to traditional hamlets and looming volcanoes, with guides on hand to inform you along the way. And families will not only enjoy the accommodating resorts and beachside fun, but also the likes of the extremely popular Siam Park, packed with slides, paddling pools and wave machines.

1. El Medano Beach
2. Siam Park
3. Teno Rural Park
4. Anaga Rural Park
5. La Laguna Old Town
6. Teide National Park

You can’t visit Tenerife and not see El Medano Beach in the south of the island. This beach is idyllic with its soft, sandy beaches and gentle waves licking the shoreline. It also bears Blue Flag status, meaning that it has top swimming conditions and great service.

This is also the beach to come to if you want to make the most of the breeze, with plenty of windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities available – it’s previously hosted the World Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Championships, so there’s no holding back. Looking at this island and wondering where are the best areas to stay in Tenerife? Stay at the heart of the attractions around El Medano, where watersports, parasol hire and beachfront restaurants await.

One of the funniest tourist attractions is Siam Park, a waterpark that makes for a fun day out and is probably one of the best things to do in Tenerife, especially for families. Bob along the Mai Thai lazy river as you recline on a rubber ring, or sit back and try to enjoy the ride on the 28m-high Tower of Power. Little ones will enjoy splashing around on Coco Beach and adults can glam it up at the Champagne Club, with comfy Balinese beds and an all-inclusive service to make the most of.

Teno Rural Park is a little slice of heaven in Tenerife, positioned in the northwest of this Canary island. Because it used to be a separate island, it has a unique biodiversity that you won’t find anywhere else on the island. If you’re looking for the natural beauty of Tenerife sightseeing, this is the place to come. 13 hiking trails will see you take in enormous cacti, leafy forests and vertical cliffs; and rising 1300m above sea level at an altitude of 780m, you’ll want to make sure you dress and pack appropriately for the trip.

The largest national park across the Canary Islands, Teide National Park’s standout sight is its volcano, which rises 3718m above sea level. With a dusty, red-rock landscape, this UNESCO World Heritage Site feels otherworldly; and away from the beaches and tourist resorts of Tenerife, you’ll feel just that. One of the best ways to experience Mount Teide is by taking a guided volcano tour; although it’s an active volcano, there hasn’t been an eruption since 1909.

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