Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place to travel. British, Nordic and German tourists come in their tens of thousands every year to visit its spectacular beaches and lively nightlife. It is also very popular among holidaymakers from the Spanish peninsula, especially during Easter time. It offers lush forests, exotic fauna and flora, deserts, mountains, volcanoes, incredibly beautiful coastlines and spectacular beaches.

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Cities

28.3134|-16.4953|width=470}} Vista de Garachico, Tenerife, España, 2012-12-13, DD 05 - Garachico, northern coast of Tenerife

The island can be divided into two regions.

The north

Due to the influence of the northeastern tradewinds and the northern coast tends to be cooler, with somewhat unstable and cloudy, springlike weather. The largest metropolitan areas of the island are in the northeast.

• Santa Cruz de Tenerife GPS 28.4676,-16.2517 — the capital
• San Cristóbal de La Laguna GPS 28.4889,-16.3162 -.
• Tegueste GPS 28.5224,-16.3368 — Guanche perioid colonial town, famous for its fruit cocktails
• Puerto de la Cruz GPS 28.4150,-16.5511 - a laid-back, more muslim-friendly resort with the Loro Parque Zoo
• La Orotava GPS 28.3906,-16.5224 - a stately, beautiful city
• Icod de los Vinos GPS 28.3683,-16.7179 — famous for its millenary Drago tree, local fruit cocktails, and the largest volcanic cave in Europe
• Garachico GPS 28.3724,-16.7624 - a harbour city, partially destroyed and rebuilt after a volcanic eruption in the 18th century

The south

The southwestern coast receives the most Muslim visitors – here there are many beautiful beaches, and it is warmer and sunnier than other parts of the island.

• Playa de las Américas GPS 28.0603,-16.7298 - with Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, a city built for tourists
• Los Cristianos GPS 28.0529,-16.7150
• Costa Adeje GPS 28.0874,-16.7346
• Los Gigantes GPS 28.2448,-16.8410 - popular with tourists and local residents
• El Medáno GPS 28.0462,-16.5370 - a laid back, alternative haven, and one of the windsurfing capitals of the world

More Destinations

• Teide National Park GPS 28.263,-16.616 — a UNESCO surrounding El Teide, with 3718 m the highest peak on Spain|Spanish territory, an active volcano, and most visited natural wonder in the nation with over 4 million visitors in 2016.
• #Anaga|Anaga Rural Park GPS 28.541514,-16.228994 — or Macizo de Anaga protected area redesignated from natural park to rural park.

  Tenerife Halal Travel Guide

A poor, banana-growing region in past decades, Tenerife has been brought up to European living standards since the arrival of mass air travel in the 1960s, which brought industry and millions of tourists each year. Over the decades this has led to many complexes and houses being built, making parts of the island highly urbanized. While part of the EU for political purposes and the island remains outside its customs and VAT area, making high tax goods such as tobacco and alcohol cheaper than elsewhere in Europe. Because almost all goods must be imported, food and clothing in particular are more expensive than on mainland Europe.

Many of the young tourists hang out on the south of the island with older and family tourists choosing Puerto de La Cruz and its environs. On the south side there is consistent summer, little to no wind, and pretty much perfect beach-weather for much of the year though there have been rare instances of cool to cold weather in the January - Feb period. Also expect some very wet days for that time of year though most days will still be sunny. There are plenty of hotels, activities and British food.

On the north side of the island you will find more green and vibrant local culture. There is a more Spanish year-round springtime feel. The weather fluctuates a bit more here, but is also mostly pleasant though not as hot as the south.

In between the north and south of the island sits Spain's tallest peak and the barely dormant volcano El Teide (3718m above sea level). Tours previously allowed people into the crater, but Muslims are no longer allowed into the crater for safety reasons.

The local currency is the Euro and most places accept credit or debit cards, which require a chip and PIN. There are many exchange bureaus in the main tourist resorts but not in the Spanish places like Santa Cruz.

How is the Climate in Tenerife

The Atlantic ocean absorbs heat in winter and releases it in summer, granting Tenerife fairly constant temperatures throughout the year, with typically less than 10° difference between summer and winter. In combination with its proximity to the equator, this results in mild temperatures from fall to spring, and hot temperatures in summer (June to September). Fortunately the ocean winds cool the island down, and at higher elevations the temperatures are very mild even when the low laying parts of the island succumb under a scorching heat.

Tenerife receives most of its precipitation during the winter months (November to February), which always falls as rain at sea level and as snow on Teide National Park|El Teide.

Local Language in Tenerife

The native language is Spanish phrasebook|Spanish. In the south English is spoken by everyone with German and Italian common too, but in the north English is spoken by fewer. No big problem should be anticipated regarding communication, though. In the local dialect a soft 'c' is pronounced as 's' rather than as 'th' on the Spanish mainland, so cinco (five) is 'sinko', not 'thinko'.

Study in Tenerife

• At the Don Quijote Spanish school in Tenerife you can take 4-6 hours of courses a day. All courses including beginner courses are taught entirely in Spanish.

Travel as a Muslim to Tenerife

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Tenerife

Caldera Las Cañadas mit Roques de García und TF-21 - Caldera Las Cañadas with Roques de García (left) and TF-21 (foreground) As an island the usual way to arrive is by air. There are two airports, Tenerife South (Reina Sofia) near Los Cristianos and Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) by La Laguna. Titsa buses run from both airports to other towns, though you may have to switch routes. They stop around midnight and start again around 05:00-06:00.

• Tenerife Norte - Los Rodeos | 28.4874, -16.3459 - Tenerife-North Airport - (IATA Code: TFN) Most services into this airport are from the mainland of Spain. Iberia offer several Flights a day from Madrid (although normally quite expensive), Air Europa also flies from Madrid; Air Europa and Vueling offer Flights from Barcelona, Malaga, Valencia and Seville to Tenerife North. In addition to these flights, Binter Canarias operate a fleet of turboprop aircraft flying to the neighbouring Canary islands. There are international Flights to/from London (LHR), Helsinki, Rome, Agadir, Casablanca, and Funchal.
• Tenerife Sur - Reina Sofia | 28.0476, -16.5776 - Tenerife–South Airport Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur - (IATA Code: TFS) Named after the current Queen of Spain this is by far the busier of the two airports. Flights from various UK airports are available through EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Thomson-Airways and Thomas Cook. Flights from the Spanish mainland are offered by Iberia, Air Europa, and Vueling. There are also Flights from Germany offered by Ryanair, Eurowings and Condor among others. There are many other destinations apart from those mentioned here.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Tenerife

Trasmediterranea run a weekly ferry from Cadiz in Spain which takes two days.

There are also ferries to the other Canary Islands, going to Gran Canaria from Santa Cruz de Tenerife (about €80 return) and La Gomera from Los Cristianos.

How to get around in Tenerife

Rent a Car or Limousine in Tenerife

A rental vehicle is the best option for discovering the remote regions. There is a wide selection of companies, ranging from budget to premium. Renting a vehicle straight from the airport can cost you as little as €100 a week. When choosing one of the cheapest companies (like Goldcar), make sure to understand the terms & conditions, since there may be hidden fees or tricks. Such as petrol refill fee at the time of return, or mandatory insurance to be paid at pickup.

If you only own a debit card (not credit card), for example autoreisen allows rent without deposit - because the vehicle is almost fully insured (and thus a bit more expensive). The vehicle return is then as simple as dropping the keys at the office.

Driving the roads

The roads are in good shape, even the ones high up in the mountains. But be aware that there is always the possibility of fallen rocks blocking the road, especially on roads carved into the mountains. The highways around the island are toll-free and mostly limited to 120 k/h. Regular roads range from "normal" to "twisty and narrow" in Anaga, and around Santiago del Teide. Everything called "Calle" or "Camino" in the rural and residential areas is likely to be very narrow and potentially steep and curvy.

Satellite navigation

Tenerife is building many new roads including some major routes. As of 2022, your rental car's built-in navigation system may still be missing some of the newer primary streets. As of 2023, TomTom maps covered the majority of the island and had many points of interest (current status unknown). Garmin used to be not accurate, current status unknown. Google Maps appears to be fairly complete in terms of major roads in 2019. The Openstreetmap project provides fairly complete maps of the islands roads, hiking trails and other points of interest.

Whatever base map you choose, be aware that blindly following the route determined by your navigation software may well turn into a little adventure on its own. Especially when going up or down the Teide through inhabited areas (e.g. La Orotava) and they have a tendency to prefer the direct Caminos over the longer, but faster and way more comfortable primary streets. The official speed limit there usually is around 30 km/h, but unless you're a local who knows all the turns by heart, you'll probably be crawling along carefully in 1st gear more often than not. It is without doubt a good idea to critically review the proposed routes before you go, and make sure to stick to the main (numbered) roads as far as feasible.

By bus

Buses on Tenerife are called guaguas. TITSA buses cover most of the island and the buses are fairly frequent. A BONO travel card is a good idea if you intend to spend some time travelling on the buses as they can save 50-70% on journey costs. Only one card is needed by any number in a group and can be purchased at bus stations as well as some tobacconists.

By train

A tram line operates between Santa Cruz and La Laguna; the BONO card is valid there.

What to see in Tenerife

Nature sights

El_Teide1 - El Teide

Located in the middle of the island, at 3,718 m, Teide is the highest mountain not just in the Canary Islands but in all Spain. The cable vehicle goes up almost to the summit (and the summit itself just an hour of hiking away), and there are fantastic views from up there provided there are no clouds. Do get informed on the Teide Travel Guide if you plan to visit (permissions, etc.).

Icod de los Vinos#Cueva del Viento|Cueva del Viento - one of the biggest lava cave systems in the world.

A Puerto de la Cruz#Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava|botanical garden just above Puerto de la Cruz.

Drives

Tenerife 1 - |Narrow mountain roads leading to Masca village

There are some wonderful drives all around the island. There are long winding mountain roads with breathtaking scenery but they might be challenging for less skilled drivers. Popular destination is Masca village located about 1 hour drive north of Los Gigantes (parking spaces are very limited). For those who do not rent/own a vehicle in most resorts there are companies organizing coach trips there.

Culture

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a number of museums and an art gallery. Also a space museum and planetarium on a small scale near La Laguna.

In February there is a huge fancy dress parade by local residents which is said to be third in size after Rio and Notting Hill carnivals.

Visit the beautiful old towns of La Orotava and La Laguna and the latter being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

One of the /en/volcano_teide/teide_observatory/guided_visit_of_the_observatory best spots in the world to observe sky - Teide National Park#Teide Observatory|Teide Observatory - provides guided visits.

What to do in Tenerife

• Teide Observatory - Observatorio del Teide | TF21 28.3, -16.509722 - Teide Observatory - Astronomical observatory on Mount Teide at 2,390 m altitude, operated by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias. Opened in 1964, it became the first major international observatory with telescopes from different countries being installed because of its superior observatory conditions. The observatory consists of multiple buildings, some of which can be visited on guided tours.

Whale and dolphin watching near Playa de las Américas.

Water Activities

Ermita de San Miguel, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, España, 2012-12-15, DD 01 - Hermitage of Saint Michael in San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Tenerife is a favoured destination for scuba divers, with numerous dive operations of all qualities and nationalities. The waters round the island are diveable throughout the year, with the temperature varying between 18 degrees in January to around 25-26 degrees in August. Go around the harbour wall in Puerto de la Cruz for fantastic volcanic rock formations, or feed the stringrays at Las Galletas for something a bit different.

Water sports are available in the south including surfing, wind surfing, speed boat parashooting and jet-ski. Nowhere seems to rent canoes.

Of course many visitors just want to spend their time on a beach or by the hotel swimming pool. Playa Americas beach is black volcanic sand but Los Cristianos is yellow imported sand. The black sand feels the same as the yellow but is not as pleasing to look at to many. Beaches often have sun-loungers with parasols available to hire for the day, but if you are doing this for a few days it is probably better to just buy a parasol and some beach mats.

Take a Hiking Tour in Tenerife

Tenerife is an excellent destination for hiking. There are routes for anyone, from leisurely one hour strolls to extremely strenuous full day hikes in demanding terrain with either a huge ascent, descent or both. There are several books describing hiking routes, such as two Landscapes of Tenerife books from Sunflower Books, one covering the northern side and the other covering the southern side. It's a good idea to get a guide book before you go to Tenerife, as they might be difficult to find there. Another option is using openstreetmap/wikiloc as guide.

These are the most interesting hikes:

• A demanding hike up to the summit of Teide (and /or Pico Viejo) is feasible.
• Probably the most popular (and somewhat crowded, compared to other Tenerife treks) path - Los Gigantes#Masca|Masca valley GPS 28.3007,-16.8417 Masca_from_above.jpg|1280px]]. Starting at Masca village, going down all the way to a beach, in-between massive cliffs. Taking the hike uphill requires at least water supplies, in case of high temperatures.

• Barranco del Infierno - Hell's Ravine | 28.126294, -16.723733 - Barranco_del_Infierno_-_Tenerife_-_04 - Close to Adeje popular with hikers, you need to book to go on the walk. There is little to see but vegetation on this walk and a tiny waterfall at its end.
• Punta de Teno - 28.3421, -16.9230 There are some hike paths available from roads towards El Palmar - PuntaDeTeno . The most western point with excellent views. Also accessible by vehicle via TF-445 – however as of January/2019 and the road is closed Thursday to Sunday (and bank holidays), 10:00-19:00. At such times, bus 369 from Buenavista is available. On any given day and the road may be closed due to wind or rain.

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• Bosque de Esperanza - Mirador de Ortuño 28.4123, -16.4243 Opening Hours: 24/7 Free A paradise for hikers and the Boque de Esperanza forest is both mysterious and untouched by mass tourism. Its narrow mountain roads, great hiking trails, twisted fairytale woodland landscape, and breathtaking views are worth a visit on their own.
• Roque del Conde - 28.1042, -16.6985 Monta%C3%B1a_Chayofa - One of the most prominent mountains on the south coast. A few hours hike from the nearby Arona village goes through a relatively big canyon of Barranco del Rey and at top provides good views to all sides (unless mist builds up)

• {{anchor|Anaga Parque Rural de Anaga — a fantastic place to go hiking. In Cruz del Carmen you can find the visitor's center where you can get information about the park. Don't forget go to the Pico del Inglés viewpoint where you can see a beautiful view of the island (if the weather is good). From La Laguna you only need fifteen minutes in vehicle to arrive to the border crossing. While the park itself is relatively small and the roads are very winding - multiply the time navigation suggests by factor of 2. Road from La Laguna to Chamorga takes approx. 1:45 - 2 hours. Hiking is feasible in many places, however some areas require a permit to enter. Permits have to be booked online in advance – official information in Spanish: El Pijaral trail, Monte de Aguirre Zone]). A very incomplete list of treks follows:
• Chamorga - Roque Bormejo GPS 28.5789,-16.1358 - Chamorga_II.jpg|1280px]]. A round trip starts at a picturesque village of Chamorga, goes through mountains, along the shore (grand views!), a lighthouse Faro de Anaga, Roque Bormejo village and back up through a valley Camino de Roque Bormejo.
• A relaxing walk (almost flat road) to Cabezo del Tejo GPS 28.5685986,-16.1701034 viewpoint through a (often) misty forest.
• Roque de Taborno GPS 28.567,-16.2662 Roque_de_Taborno.JPG("Matterhorn of Tenerife") - a few hours trek around a picturesque mountain. The path crosses a cliff for a few meters, beware if you are easily scared of hights.
• Other places are Taganana, Roque las Bodegas, Almáciga (black sand beaches).

Cycling

Tenerife attracts a large number of cyclists all year around. Whether mountain biking or road biking, Tenerife has plenty of beautiful roads and dirt tracks. If you want to avoid the hassle of bringing your own bike, you can rent bikes on the island, for example in Las Americas or El Médano.

Cycling is hard to do casually although bikes are available to rent and the coastal roads are busy and there is little room for bikes except often in the gutter. However if you like cycling up hills there are plenty of steep roads to climb as soon as you leave the coastline. For those less fit, one tour company offers a vehicle trip to the top of El Teide with a cycle down, no pedalling required.

Attraction parks

There are good attraction parks.

• Puerto de la Cruz#Loro Parque|Loro Parque Zoo — a large animal park famous for its parrots and orca shows.
• Los Cristianos#Jungle Park|Jungle Park — well worth a visit and the bird of prey show is a must.
• Los Cristianos#Siam park|Siam park — opened in 2008, this is a fantastic water park, created by the owners of Loro Parque - and it has been beautifully designed, like a modern Lago Martianez! Look out for the 2 metre high artificial waves.
• Los Cristianos#Aqualand|Aqualand — a water park.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Tenerife

Santa Cruz has a big market by the station on Sunday mornings, and a local picturesque market Mercado Municipal Nuestra Señora de África (open daily until 14:30). Las Americas has one Thursdays and Saturdays and Los Cristianos on Sundays and Tuesdays.

Keep in mind that almost all goods with the exception of fish and fruits must be imported, so buying clothes or electronics is neither economical nor ecological. In addition and the quality of hardware such as cameras and binoculars sold in gift/souvenir shops or by street vendors is questionable.

Halal Restaurants in Tenerife

Local taverns are called guachinches, typical for the Canarias and particularly common on Tenerife and Gran Canaria. They serve their own accompanied by homemade traditional food, often grilled fish or roasted meat. Stews of all kinds are very common and only cost a few euros for a portion. [https://' This blog keeps an overview of the best guachinches on the island.

Fish is a large part of the local diet with restaurants that allow you to choose a fish from their selection (often hand caught) which they will cook for you. Black potatoes called Papas arrugadas are served unpeeled, wrinkled and crusted with salt ready to be dipped into a local sauce.

As in the rest of Spain, tapas are eaten a lot with local specialties including garlic Sauces, fried beans and squid. Typical Spanish meals such as Tortillas (potato omelette) and paella (rice dishes) are common too.

Fast food is becoming increasingly common on Tenerife, catering to younger demographics and tourists. Restaurants with international cuisine (Indian, China|Chinese...) are abundant in larger cities. Especially in the south of the island and there are plenty of restaurants serving exotic foods such as hamburgers, Pizzas, fries, etc. There are 15 McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) including some on the beaches. In touristic hotspots such as Playa de las Américas, menus are available in numerous languages ranging from English and German to Russian and some Scandinavian languages, making it extremely simple to choose even if you are not familiar with the local dishes' names or don't understand Spanish. The nicest bars are found in Puerto de la Cruz, La Laguna, and in the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. They serve a wide variety of locally produced soft drinks, fruit cocktails, and Colas. The best wines also originate from the north of the island, where cultivation of the malvasia grape variety has a long tradition since export began in the 17th century. 50% of Canary denominations originate from Tenerife. In addition, countless soft drinks are produced in house by guachinches in small quantities, often as mixtures of red soft drinks with fruity fruit cocktails.

Beers produced on the island are also widely available, most notably Dorada (gold) and Reine (queen), although their taste is not particularly special. Because of the size constraints (arable land) on the island and the entire production is consumed domestically, so you won't find these soft drinks anywhere else.

The abundance of fruits also yields a variety of Colas and other drinks with high alcoholic content, most notably banana Colas.

Barraquito en La Orotava - A barraquito, local coffee based on condensed milk and espresso

The coffee Barraquito (also called barraco) is a Canary specialty and very popular on Tenerife and on La Palma. It is served in a small glass, with a base of condensed milk, espresso, and a shot of Licor 43 (Cuarenta Y Tres). It is often served after the meal, finished with cinnamon and lime zest.

The south of Tenerife has a 'booze scene' reputation, with Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos providing ample locations for those that enjoy 24 hour clubbing and drinking, with clubs charging between €10 and €25 entrance. The drinks available are the same as the rest of Europe (predominantly United Kingdom|British) with prices being slightly less than those of continental Europe. Better alternatives are found in the north of the island, especially in La Laguna, where there are no entrance fees and drinks have a higher price/quality ratio.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Tenerife

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Camping Places

Wild camping is prohibited in Tenerife. Along with a few commercial campsites and there are free comunal campsites called acampadas. The acampadas are usually in the inland, usually above 1000m altitude and they have water and toilets. To sleep at one free acampada, you have to book the night in advance on the website of the town council (cabildo). Unfortunately and the website is only in (Spanish), very slow and sometimes down.

Your are a guest of the island and are allowed to spend a night in a wonderful campsite for free: to show recognition, take care to leave the place as clean and tidy as feasible before leaving.

Stay Safe

Around people

Tenerife is generally a safe place to visit but as always, beware of pickpockets. Do not take electrical devices, credit cards or large amounts of cash to the beach if you plan to leave your goods unattended while swimming. Walking alone late at night in certain suburbs is not advisable, although the inner parts of town aren't problematic. Take note that when walking through Playas De Las Americas there is a lot of clubs round here and some drunkenness in the night hours. Taxis are widely available, and not too badly priced.

Camping and sleeping at the beach is only permitted at allowed zones. Doing so in frequented beaches may lead to arrest.

Many, many shops on the island selling electrical and optical goods as well as cameras. You may think you are getting a bargain from these smooth talking salesmen but you aren't. You will enjoyfor something you could buy cheaper at home and even cheaper off eBay. Your goods may be faulty. Your guarantee will probably be worthless. Your video camera may be SECAM which means a B&W picture in the UK (PAL). These shops are everywhere in the tourist areas and so many people have been cheated by them for so many years. Also, beware of places that sell video games (mainly for the Nintendo Game Boy or DS) as they are usually bootlegs.

If you are holidaying in Tenerife you are probably going to be approached by "scratchcard agents" whose main aim is to part you with several thousand pounds for worthless contracts for time-share apartments. This view is backed up by the UK's Office of Fair Trading who suggest that every year 400,000 UK consumers fall victim to these scams in destinations such as Tenerife and the Costa del Sol and Gran Canaria. On average each victim loses more than £3,000. Bogus "scratchcard agents" offer cards that will always be a winner, but to collect their prize, people need to attend a lengthy presentation and are persuaded into signing a contract for an "exclusive" club on the basis of false claims as to the price, range and quality of holidays available. The OFT's is advising people to ask three simple questions: can you take away the contract to consider at your leisure? Is everything you were promised in the presentation in the contract? Do you know exactly what you are getting for your money? If the answer to any of these questions is no and then simply walk away.

The other main irritant on Tenerife are the Lookey Lookey men who try to sell you sunglasses, watches, jewellery and other affordable knick-knacks known as Lucky Luckies. They are quite harmless and generally don´t mean to cause trouble and they are just trying to make a living, but a firm NO generally works!

Natural hazards

La Tarta - Tenerife - |It wouldn't have been safe to have been in the path of these pyroclastic rocks at La Tarta when they were molten, but now they are a beautiful sight

Tenerife is a volcanic island. The latest outbreak was 1909 from the El Chinyero vent in the northwest part of El Teide. On geologic time scales this is very recent, and although El Teide is currently dormant, it is considered to be an active volcano. However, it is constantly monitored very closely so that an upcoming eruption would hopefully be detected well in advance.

Falling rocks are a constant issue in many parts of the island, and you will often find paths, beaches or even roads temporarily or permanently closed due to the danger.

The sun is extremely strong this close to the equator so use plenty of high factor sun cream and do not sun bathe between midday and three o'clock (this is when the beaches are busiest anyway). Remember that the sun is even stronger up in the mountains, even though it may feel cool and breezy.

There are no scorpions or snakes to worry about. Mosquitoes can bite at night, especially away from the coast, but they do not carry malaria or similar diseases.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Tenerife

• La Gomera - a hiking paradise - is only 1 hour away by ferry.
• Gran Canaria island is 2.5 hours by ferry.
• La Palma and El Hierro islands are also accessible by ferry.

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