Holidays to Tenerife

Ten, ten, Tenerife across the board! Feel like a winner on a holiday to Tenerife, where beautiful beaches, resorts lined with sun-loungers, and epic volcanic backdrops await. No wonder it’s one of our all-time favourite fly-and-flop getaways.

Beach day every day

Tenerife is a tan-topping paradise with more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Pick out a spot under the palm trees of Playa de Las Teresitas or head to Playa de la Tejita for uncrowded views of Montaña Roja, a red-hued coastal volcano.

When the wind picks up (and it often does) bundle your bits in a beach bag and make a beeline for the golden sands of El Médano. Expect paddleboarding, windsurfing, kite surfing and plenty more watersports.

Head for the hills

Planning on punctuating your sunbathing with some rewarding hikes? You’re in the right place – Tenerife’s diverse landscapes are the perfect backdrops for trail hiking.

Head to Teide National Park for volcanic scenery and jutting pine forests. If you prefer the view without the exercise, get behind the wheel and drive through the middle instead (we won’t tell anyone!).

Elsewhere, the Masca Gorge Trail is gorge-ous. With routes for everyone from beginners to the hardiest of hikers, it takes in black-sand beaches and stunning coastal cliffs.

Get in the festival spirit

Stick a pin in the calendar and chances are there’s a festival happening in Tenerife. February’s Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the jewel in the crown with its parades, extravagant costumes, live music and dancing.

Canary Islands Day, in May, is marked across the island with traditional arts and crafts, local cuisine and more joyous street parades. For something a little more modern, check out Sunblast, a 15,000-strong gathering of electronic music lovers across five stages in Costa Adeje. It’s usually on in July or August.