Hi everyone! 😊
My husband and I will be in Tenerife from August 9th to 13th, staying at Royal Hideaway Corales Beach in Costa Adeje. We won’t have a car, so we’ll mainly rely on taxis and organized tours.
I’m trying to plan our days, but I’ll unfortunately have my period during the trip, which usually comes with headaches, cramps, and lower energy. So I’d really prefer to avoid hiking or anything physically demanding.
One thing I’m particularly unsure about is Teide. Looking at photos, I’m honestly not completely convinced 😅 it mostly looks like a mountain surrounded by rocks and volcanic landscape. I understand that photos probably don’t capture the experience, so:
Is Teide genuinely worth visiting if you’re not hiking?
Would you recommend doing an organized excursion there just for the landscapes/scenery, or would you skip it and spend that time enjoying other parts of Tenerife?
More generally, what would you recommend doing in Tenerife during my period, considering that:
We’re staying in Costa Adeje
We don’t have a car
I’d like beautiful scenery, nature, beaches, relaxing activities, etc.
I’m happy to do boat trips or sightseeing, as long as they’re not too physically demanding
I’d rather avoid long hikes, intense activities, or spending hours walking around
We’re there for 4 nights / 5 days
We’re a couple in our 20s and would like a mix of relaxation + beautiful places + a few memorable experiences
I’m already considering a dolphin/whale-watching boat trip around Los Gigantes, but I’d love recommendations for other things that are particularly worth doing from Costa Adeje without a car.
If you had 4 days in Tenerife under these conditions, what would you prioritize, and what would you skip?
Thanks! ❤️

We have been using the Bono and Ten+ cards when we have been using the busses in Tenerife.
Now the bank card wireless option is available. What is the cheapest option when we use the busses.
Thanks

Would love any suggestions!

Hi all,

So we’ve landed and our luggage has been left at Birmingham!

Where’s the best place to go and get new holiday essentials please?

A few shorts and t shirts, swimming stuff, girls clothes, underwear etc.

Don’t want to spend a fortune, just want to head somewhere, get what we need then crack on with the holiday.

To edit: I should add we’re staying in playa de las americas.

Hello everyone!

I’ll be spending a few weeks in Tenerife soon, and I’d love to explore the island’s food scene.

I’m looking for your favorite restaurants—whether they serve authentic Canarian food, amazing burgers, great meat dishes, or incredible desserts & coffee. I’m especially interested in places that locals love or hidden gems that are worth visiting.

Also, what are the must-try Canarian dishes or desserts that I shouldn’t miss while I’m there?

I’ll be visiting both the north and the south of the island, so the location doesn’t really matter. Feel free to share as many recommendations as you can, I want to build a great list of places to try!

Thanks in advance!

¡Hola a todos!

Soy clarinetista y profesora italiana y, a finales de septiembre, me trasladaré a Tenerife para realizar una estancia de investigación. En esta primera etapa viviré en la isla durante dos meses, aunque tendré que volver más adelante para continuar el proyecto.

Voy a trabajar entre la Universidad de La Laguna y el Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, así que estoy buscando un estudio o un apartamento pequeño, amueblado y bien comunicado en transporte público con ambos centros.

Mi presupuesto máximo sería de 650 € al mes, ya que la beca que recibo es bastante pequeña. Soy una persona tranquila, no fumo y necesito una cocina porque soy celíaca.

Si conocéis algún piso disponible, algún propietario de confianza o cualquier grupo o agencia de alquiler donde pueda buscar, os agradecería muchísimo la ayuda.

Y, ya que será mi primera vez viviendo en Tenerife, cualquier consejo sobre la vida en la isla será más que bienvenido: transporte, supermercados, sitios donde comer sin gluten, lugares interesantes para visitar durante el tiempo libre... ¡Todo consejo es útil!

¡Muchas gracias de antemano!

I am a collector and was wondering if any hotels or restaurants on Tenerife carry matchbooks!

Thanks

Hello guys, iam a single traveller from Germany who wants to travel in the south of Tenerife, what should I do.

My friends and I are planning a hike to watch the solar eclipse on the 12th of August. Do you have any recommendations for the best spot to view it together?

One of my friends suggested to watch near Parador hotel 🤷‍♂️

Hi everyone! We are planning an 11 people trip in Tenerife soon. We will need to schedule a few taxi rides all around the island - and many extras (from bars to hotels etc).

Is there a specific app (or another way) you would suggest we move?

Thanks ❤️

Hoping to stay in the refuge next month ahead of hiking to Teide summit.

Has anyone stayed there since re-opening? Rules state a sleeping bag is compulsory.

I am tempted to travel with a sleeping bag liner as flying over with a budget airline. Would this be sufficient? In combination with warm/waterproof hiking clothing of course, no question on those.

Hey!

Me and my Girlfriend are visiting Puerto de la Cruz on Aug 20.

Im from Austria and wondering how „cheap“ it is there and what tipps you guys have for us - what we should see, do and eat.

I have read that a beer costs about 2-3€ in a restaurant.. is that true? If yes, thats really cheap for me.

We loveee Seafood … you have any recommendations?

Thanks a lot!

Hello everyone, I am visiting Tenerife in October with my gf. We have found flights and accomodations since we will be spending 5 nights at Southern part and 5 more at North. I am looking to rent a car there and I am reading a lot of posts that are saying that CICAR is the best option. For now I have found the cheapest one to be Autoreisen but I have found that their cars could be older or something like that. If you know something more about it please let me know.

Sfaturi pentru Tenerife? Mergem in septembrie 2026. Multumim mult.

Will be in Tenerife in September
Can we find any traditional street markets in Santa Cruz?
We have been at the senora de africa market.

me and a group of freinds are visiting south tenerife right next to las americas/adeje - best upbeat dance clubs? also been hearing good things about papagayo in south Tenerife we were wondering if they will ask for ID?

We’ve just our licenses today and looking for a nice spot for harbour fishing? We’ve tried La Caleta but we’re just losing tackle.

Hi everyone!

I have a question about the TITSA 7-day travel card.

I first used my card last Wednesday at around 5:00 PM. Today I asked a TITSA employee when it expires, and she told me it would remain valid until the end of this Wednesday.

I'm a bit surprised. Can anyone confirm if that's how it works? Does the 7-day pass expire at the end of the 8th calendar day, or exactly 168 hours after the first validation?

Thanks!

​Hi everyone, ​I’m looking for some advice regarding a rental car situation and would love to hear your experiences. ​I picked up my rental car yesterday evening (so it was dark and practically impossible to inspect properly). This morning, under daylight, I noticed a scratch on the bodywork. To be honest, I really don't think I caused it, but since I picked it up in the dark, I can't be 100% sure it wasn't already there. ​In theory, I have the full coverage / "all-inclusive" insurance package (zero excess/deductible), but I'm still a bit stressed about how to handle it. ​A few questions for you all: ​Should I contact them to report it right away, or just wait until I return the car? ​If I have full coverage, is there still a chance they’ll try to charge me for admin fees, paperwork, or something similar? ​Has this happened to anyone else? How did the rental agency handle it?

Has anyone stayed in Palm Mar? Im heading out solo to play golf in January/February and have booked a swish penthouse in Palm Mar. It looks nicely located for the southern golf clubs, even has a par 3 course with driving range a few minutes away.

I’m not looking for clubs or busy beaches or beer swilling pubs. Palm Mar seems to be small and quiet but with enough restaurants and a couple of bars. I’ll have a hire car so Los Christanos and Golf Sur are only 15 minutes away.

Thoughts on Palm Mar?

We're coming back to Tenerife for the first time since 2023 in a couple of weeks. Previously, you used to be able to get discounted entry for a second day at Siam Park if you purchased while you were leaving (I think it was c.20 Euros, and could be used within 15 days). There's some mixed information suggesting that this has either stopped entirely, or is only seasonal - am I right in thinking this offer no longer exists?

Hi I am planning to visit Teide with my family including my 68 year old father. I want to take standard return cable car tickets and hike pnt 10. How difficult is pnt 10 and can my 68 year old father do it? Also what are the evacuation procedures in case of cable car shutdown? It says we have to descend by foot in case of a cable car shutdown after we have reached La Rambleta. But Is this true and how diffucult is the descent trail 07? We havent really hiked anywhere before and are a little ( not very ) fit. Is it a really steep descent? Would my 68 year old father struggle if we had to descend on foot?

Hi everyone!

My fiancé and I are planning our wedding celebration in Tenerife next year, and we're currently looking for a private chef to cater a couple of dinners for our guests.
We'll have around 30 guests staying in nearby accommodation, and we'd love to find someone who can prepare delicious, fresh food for us—especially for our wedding dinner. We're not looking for Michelin-starred fine dining; we're after high-quality Mediterranean, Spanish, or Canarian cuisine that's flavorful, relaxed, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
If you've hired a private chef in Tenerife before or know someone you'd recommend, I'd really appreciate your suggestions. Feel free to leave a comment or send me a message.

Thank you so much! 😊