City Info

Population: 600,000
Currency: Euro €
Language: Spanish
Opening hours: Normal opening hours in Tenerife are from 10.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.30 hours. However, in tourist resorts the opening hours are longer from 10.00 until 22.00, sometimes even later. The shopping centres are also open throughout the day from 10.00 to 22.00 hours. On Sundays and Bank Holidays only the shops in tourist resorts are open, those in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna and other non-tourist towns are closed. However these shops do open in December and a few Sundays during the year.
Emergency numbers: 112 all emergencies / 092 local police / 061 medical emergencies

Getting There

The Island is served by two airports, one in the north, Los Rodeos, and another in the south, Reina Sofía, to handle the constant flow of inter-island, domestic and international traffic. Every day, the commercial port of the capital, Santa Cruz, welcomes many ships and cruise liners.

Moving around – Transportation

Tenerife has excellent roads which cover nearly every town, village and beach on the island. Driving a car is one of the best ways to explore the less-visited parts of Tenerife. It allows for more flexibility and will likely end up saving you money on transportation costs. The island's public bus system is quite good and covers most areas, but using the buses can be time consuming. Mopeds and motorcycles are another popular option of getting around.

What to Visit (do no miss!)

Don't limit yourself to the beach- get out there and explore! From the mysterious pyramids of Güímar to dormant volcanoes, jaw-dropping cliffs and top-notch theme parks, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Tenerife.

Capital of the Tenerife Island is Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Other important Tenerife holidays destinations include Playa de Las Americas, or quieter Tenerife resorts such as Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos. Among other Tenerife attractions one will find a place where La Laguna University, founded in 1792 is situated. There are special areas on the Tenerife Island which are included in the World heritage Sites, such as La Laguna and El Teide. These Canaries spots are undoubtedly incredible Tenerife attractions and deserve careful attention during Tenerife holidays.

Going out

Santa Cruz, Tenerife's capital, is known for its year-round nightlife, which becomes especially heated during carnivals. Some of the city's most famous discos and pubs are located in the areas of La Noria, Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique, Avenida 3 de Mayo, and Avenida Anaga, where most of the night crowd can be found. Here, almost every bar and pub has a terrace where patrons can enjoy music and drinks while taking in the beautiful Canarian night. Zone and Camel Bar are a few of the most popular locales in this area. Another interesting place to visit for dance and drinks is Sat, an enormous disco found in the Parque Maritimo.  
The nearby town of La Laguna also has an active night scene that centers in el cuadrilatero, with over 100 bars and pubs geared to suit all types of preferences and budgets. The area can be found between the streets of Elias Serra Rafols, Maria del Cristo Ossuna and Doctor Antonio Gomez. The Playa de las Americas, southern Tenerife's focal point for nightlife, has three main points of interest: Starco, Veronicas and The Patch. The first two offer the typical night scene, while The Patch is more family-oriented.