In this excursion, we will look at the most colorful and fascinating points on the map of the island (in the capital and its surroundings), find out where to visit the north and south of the island on our own, suggest options for visiting the sights of Tenerife by car and point out the most interesting excursions that are not will leave indifferent any local guest.
Tenerife is an island with a long history that preserves the memory of its ancient inhabitants, bewitches with amazing nature and magmatic landscapes, makes you fall in love with yourself and come back here again and again.
What to see in Tenerife and the surrounding area?
All the unusual places of Tenerife are located along the perimeter of the island, since in its center is the highest point of Spain - the Teide volcano (3718 m) and people do not live there, but it is the property of Tenerife and the main tourist destination.
In general, there is something for tourists to see: beautiful landscapes immersed in greenery, rocks and the ocean, unusual vegetation, colorful local culture (flamenco theater, stylized knightly tournaments in a medieval castle), exotic gardens, zoos and other interesting places, as well as varied the underwater world that opens up to divers or a gorgeous view during a boat trip (dolphins are found in open water).
In Tenerife, you can see places like Santa cruz (capital of the island), La Lagoon (historical part of the city), gorge Mask and rocks Los Gigantes (the most beautiful coastline of the island), we definitely recommend visiting these places both on our own and with the help of excursions, which are quite inexpensive compared to what you see and receive emotions for a lifetime.
Well, now let's look at all the popular sights of Tenerife, which we advise you to see first of all on vacation for both adults and families with children.
Top attractions in Tenerife
Volcano teide
Teide Observatory
Pyramids of Guimar
Teide National Park
City of San Cristobal de la Laguna
Mask gorge
Loro park
Lago Martianez
Botanical Garden
Garachico town
Orotava city
Los Gigantes cliffs
Esperanza coniferous forest
Map of Tenerife attractions in Russian
Prices for excursions in Tenerife
In Tenerife, it is better to take an individual guide, rather than participate in mass excursions. Otherwise, instead of rosy and positive impressions, you can get dissatisfaction with a hot bus, a large crowd of visitors at popular points and the speed of the excursion. In general, if Gallop Across Europe is not about you, a guide is the best option. However, the price of the issue will play an important role here. After all, the cost of an individual excursion with an accompanying person can be more expensive.
What is special about the island is the presence of Russian-speaking guides. Therefore, it will not be difficult to find excursions in Tenerife in Russian. The cost of such tours will depend on the duration, the number of places visited and the territorial mileage.
Trip to the volcano
For example, a visit to the heart of Tenerife, the Teide volcano for three people will cost 132 euros (42 euros / person for a larger group) for 6 hours. During the tour, you have the opportunity to enjoy the views of the lava museum and the Martian landscapes near the volcano, to which the funicular leads (27 euros / person). Local valleys impress with unearthly landscapes, among which Star Wars was filmed. And also leave a note with a desire in the hollow of the highest pine on the island, try Canarian wine for free, see the Spanish province of Vilaflor, for lunch, try rabbit or goat dishes according to national recipes (30-40 euros / person) and visit the pine-juniper forest of La Esperanza, where giant dandelions grow.
Gastro tours
The most popular tour available in Tenerife is a gastronomic tour of the island's unpopular establishments. For little money, guests of the island can taste all the most delicious local dishes made from the freshest and highest quality ingredients. The cost of a tour for two people will be 36 euros for accompanying two tourists, plus the cost of a check in the amount of 15-30 euros / person.
Review programs
To make the picture about the island complete, it is worth taking a sightseeing tour around the island with a visit to the most beautiful viewpoints in Tenerife, moving clockwise along the perimeter of the island, starting from the south. The cost of such a tour is 180 euros for three. Lunches and various souvenirs can be paid additionally. The duration of the trip is about eight hours with a return to the collection point.
In any excursion, you can additionally increase the number of participants and vary the route, having agreed with the guide in advance.
Where to go with children?
It should be noted that the island is also suitable for small tourists. For them, there is something to see in Costa Adeje and Santa Cruz.
For example, the Zoo of Exotic Animals "Loro Park”, Will delight its guests with a show: dolphins, killer whales, fur seals and even parrots, as well as a variety of exotic flora and fauna (penguins, sharks, jellyfish, pandas, etc.). You can come here by a free yellow auto-train from the city center, paying an entrance fee of 35 € for adults and 24 € for children.
Water parks are also an interesting place for the whole family. "Aqualand" (for children) and Siam (extreme) in Costa Adeje. Siam (made in Thai style) is considered the best in the world. There is also a playground for children, artificial waves, and a cafe for a snack. The entrance ticket costs 37/25 € (adult / child).
But if you take a double ticket to Loro Park and here at once, then you can take 64 € / and 43.5 €. And before closing there is an opportunity to see the feeding of the fur seals living in the park. However, you should not go here with small children, for this it is advised "Aqualand" (Costa Adeje) with a lot of slides for children from 3 to 9 years old. You can swim in it and watch the dolphin show for an additional fee. Entrance costs 28 / 11.5-20 €. They are allowed to come to the territory with their own rations.
Tickets here can be purchased at a discount if you take tickets immediately and at Eagles Park (Jungle Park), then 39 € (adult) and 15-30 € (child) for a double ticket will be released. An individual view of the birds of the Teide Valley will cost 24/17 €. In the park of eagles, you can see performances of wild birds, go sledding (bobsleigh) and get to know the local exotic animals. On the way, you can also stop by the Monkey Park to feed the lemurs (10/5 €).
All of the above places are included in the list of places where to travel in Tenerife by car will be quite easy for guests of the island.
Excursions for children
Where to go by car?
The roads on the island are good but winding. Therefore, for a good driver, a trip to the amazing corners of Tenerife will be just another adventure. When planning your vacation, we advise you to initially take a closer look and plan what to see in Tenerife on your own by car and without the participation of a guide.
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As for the correct planning of your holiday on the island, the best option here would be to alternate excursions and beach holidays. Every other day, you can organize trips to interesting places, as well as places of entertainment and recreation.
For example, a visit to Loro Park or the Aqua Park can take two whole days. Therefore, between visiting them, you can go to the volcano Teide (to the center of the island) for four hours or Anagi National Park to the northeast of the island, where forests grow that are still remembered by dinosaurs.You can go here on your own, but it is better to go with a guide who knows local roads and secret places.
This place is remembered for its color, local villages, where you can refresh yourself with national cuisine, as well as landscapes in the form of mountains and the ocean. On the way to Santa Cruz or La Laguna, you can call in Candelaria with interesting statues of the leaders of the Guanches (the ancient aborigines of the island) and the Basilica of the Black Madonna.
Tenerife has a lot of beautiful places for every taste, picturesque towns with colorful buildings and landscapes that open when traveling around the island and lush greenery. This is an island that makes you fall in love at first sight and forever.
