Articles about travel destinations in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
An encompassing list of Tenerife’s natural wonders so that you can create your own list of 10 things to see and do when visiting the island. Includes some top landmarks, but plenty of lesser-known places and experiences.
You’ve realized that the Teide peak ascent permits are not available, but still want to do this bucket list hike? This guide will explain you how to still do the hike on your preferred day, legally. The trick? No trick? Just ascend befor 9AM or after 6PM.
Discover 5 of the most epic and breathtaking hikes in Tenerife that belong on every adventurer’s bucket list. From the rugged Anaga mountains to the volcanic Teide national park, these challenging trails showcase the island’s striking natural landscapes.
Alcampo supermarkets are the best location in Tenerife where to stock up on gluten-free food items. It has at least 3 times more variety compared to the runners up: SuperDino and Mercadona stores.
SuperDino stores in Tenerife offer an extensive selection of gluten-free products, from fresh produce and meats to packaged items clearly labeled “sin gluten.”
Do Mercadona Tenerife stores have a good gluten-free selection?
Yes, sort of. While the gluten-free assortment is not as large as in Alcampo (Auchan), there are number of food items that merit the occasional trip to the nearest Mercadona supermarket.
Aldi Tenerife stores offer a limited selection of gluten-free products, falling behind other local supermarkets like SuperDinos or Mercadona.
This is a helpful guide about gluten-free shops in Tenerife. When shopping for gluten-free food on the island, the Alcampo supermarket stands out as the clear best choice.
Tenerife Hiking Trails Requiring an Advance Permit: 1) Teide Peak Ascent; 2) Masca; 3) Barranco del Infierno trail; 4) Sendero el Pijaral trail, also known as the Enchanted Forest, in Anaga Rural Park; 5) Trail through the Monte de Aguirre Exclusion Zone in Anaga Rural Park
TF-10 is a one-way trail between Cruz del Carmen to Punta del Hidalgo. It’s claim to fame is that it passes the Chinamada caves – lots of rock openings in a mountainside – roughly a third of the way from Punta del Hidalgo.
TF-11 is a less popular trail compared to TF-8 and TF-6. However, TF-11 is my favorite of all Anaga trail and I’d call it the hidden gem of the rural park.
TF-1 is a historical trail between La Laguna and the villages of Anaga Rural Park. If you don’t want to drive a car or take the bus, this is the fastest way how to get up to the Anaga mountains.
This guide to official hiking trails in the Anaga Rural Park provides an overview of all the official trails based on such characteristics as length, “circularity”, difficulty, but also the scenery, suitability for kids, etc. The ranking is based on our personal experience when hiking or running these trails during our family’s stay in Tenerife.
TF-2 is a scenic one-way trail from theTaborno village to Valleseco town and beach of the same name. TF-2 is not only a great visual cross-section fo the Anaga Rural Park, but it also passes by the Old Pico del Ingles road (Camino Viejo al Pico del Ingles), which is among the top 5 most instagram-able locations in the whole of Tenerife.
This article provides tips to help avoid pickpockets in popular tourist areas in Tenerife such as Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas. You can protect yourself not only by acting in a certain way, but also getting bags and other items that are pickpocket-proof.
This is a review of the Centro Hipico Nueva Atalaya Stables near La Laguna in Tenerife. I did horse riding there during the 2022-2023 school year. This stable offers a variety of different services including lessons for all levels of riders, a cafe for parents to relax and a small, but well-stocked equestrian shop.
Ventanas de Guimar is one of the most unique trails in Tenerife that will amaze both novice and experienced hikers. It is sometimes also known as the “1000 Windows of Guimar” in English although there seem to be slightly less than hundred rock openings in the whole trail.
The TF-5 trail has one of the longest ridge walks in the whole of Anaga Rural Park. The trail starts in the Chamorga village, which is the trailhead of the popular TF-6 trail. In addition to the ridge walk, the TF-5 trail takes you through several villages, through a laurel forest. It is a lovely trail that’s not too hard and is suited for children and older hikers.
There’s a reason why the TF-8 is the most popular and probably the best of all Anaga hiking trails by popular judgment. No other trail offers such a balanced cross-section of everything the nature park has to offer – scenic views, villages, ocean walk, diverse flora, visit to Anaga peaks, even a wine-growing region – in one hike.
The TF-6 circular trail is one of the most popular and recommended trails in the Anaga Rural Park along with the TF-6 and TF-11 trails. TF-6 circular trail is a great introduction to the stunning natural beauty of the Anaga Mountains (Macizo de Anaga).