Location: Tenerife
Top Things to do in Tenerife
Things to do in Tenerife, Canary Islands: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
Restaurants in Tenerife
1. Ifonche
2. Finca Las Margaritas Banana Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
This self guided tour has been designed to help you observe and understand the cultural, economical, agricultural value of this part of southern Tenerife enjoy the landscape the coast of Las Galletas, the banana plantations and volcanoes. During the tour you will find numbered signa so you can chose to pause stop and read the contents in a folder in your chosen language.
Reviewed By michalc610 - Cho, Spain
The visit to Fincas Las Margaritas truly exceeeded our expectations. We arrived at 11 and we went throught the self-guide tour. Mid-way, one of the workers in the farm indicated to us that shall we give her few minutes to finish her explanation to a small group she was talking to she will be able to assist us. The lady was incredible, very insightful and you could really tell that she loved sharing her knowledge. We were also impressed with all the languages she could speak: French, English, portugueses and obviously Spanish. I am a French , Spanish and English speaker and given that my husband only speaks Polish and English we opted for English. She explained to us the fact that bananas actually come from an herb, how the banana grow. The exchange was not limited to how bananas grow , she shared few anecdotes from her grand-father who used to gro bananas and about the culture of canarian people. It was a truly enjoyable conversation that made the visit truly memorable. We got also a sense of the philosophy of the Fincas they truly care about growing quality bananas. We culd go within the fields explore, they were also panels with information in many languages . At the end of the visit we got a degustation of gofia a canrian speciality, canarian white whine and mojo. All was delicious and available to buy. The gentleman was very kind and gave us few bananas. Few things to note : you can pay for the entrance and for the goods by card which was a nice surprise. Also we really like the food so we asked if it is possible to come just to go to the small shop and the gentleman told us you only pay for the 1st visit so we could come back any time. It was very educational visit, we truly learnt something and the people really made it special. Volveremos!
3. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 228 reviews
Finca Canarias Aloe Vera has opened one of its newest farms in Tenerife, located at the foot of the Guimar hill, in the east of the island. With an area of 11,000 square meters, the farm has 7,000 Aloe Vera plants that grow ecologically. The area offers a quaint and characteristic landscape and spectacular views of the island.
Reviewed By 573altear
Passing by Finca Canarias we were attracted by its ecological plantation so that the day after we stopped by. Despite covid, it was open and still offering visits to (the few) visitors. Elisa immediately welcomed us and led us to a super interesting visit through the outside aloe vera fields, explaning all the details about aloe cultivation as well as other typical plants and flowers of Tenerife. She also showed us a beautiful greenhouse replicating the diversity of plants growing in Tenerife, including ananas plants (never seen before!), banana plants and many others. We then assisted to the process of extracting the juice from aloe vera leaves and and we tried it directly on our skin!! We learnt so many interesting aspects about this extraordinary plant and its plantation! They also have a super well furnished shop where they sell their orgànic products. I find them just great, so their quality is totally worth the price! Also, thanks to our purchase, we had two products as gifts - which was much appreciated :) Elisa really took the time to explain the details of every product we asked her about and guided us with much care. Even if there were 2 other customers she made sure she was done with us before moving on to them. Besides, she is really nice and friendly! Overall, better not to leave Tenerife without having stopped by!
4. Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,032 reviews
Reviewed By 104stevenp - Banning, United States
Beautiful basilica, albeit only about 80 years old, but the story and history of the statue and its interaction with the Guanches (the original indigenous people of the Canaries) is fascinating. A fine line of modern statues adorns the sea wall.
5. Iglesia de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By piotrh1982 - Lodz, Poland
Very beautiful church with great architecture. You can go there for Sunday praying but also as a tourist
6. Iglesia de la Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By 54dougm - Wasaga Beach, Canada
If you get the chance while here take a walking tour of this little town visit the Old Church and stroll over to the market as it has a wide choice of everything and it is a very clean and safe place maybe keep an eye out for pick pockets I did not see any but always be a were
7. Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,173 reviews
Auditorio de Tenerife is avant-guarde, in its’ architecture and its’ programme. An open space, communicative, that connects with everyone: jazz, opera, dance, rock, pop…
Reviewed By ClaudiaV259 - Belgrade, Serbia
Very unique design and interesting to scrutinize at every angle. You can sit inside and order a coffee. It was very windy when we visited which forced us to leave earlier than we planned.
8. Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,835 reviews
Reviewed By alseward53 - Axminster, United Kingdom
Excellent market to visit and experience a traditional atmosphere featuring many locally produced products. Unfortunately we were on a cruise ship and only in Tenerife fo the day so not able to take away some of the amazing fresh fish.
9. TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By N6727MGkims
Well worth a visit for the architecture alone. Smallish exhibition space with edgy contemporary and varied content. Very restorative.
10. Village of Abades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By finglaspete - Dublin, Ireland
Only by chance did we end up here, we were on one of those diving excursions and had about a 45-minute drive from Los Cristianos. First impressions, normal Tenerife Spanish coastal village. Generally very dry landscape, a nice sweeping beach, not too crowded. A few eateries dotted around, mostly serving the normal Spanish fayre. Most of the time we were there, there wasn't much going on other than the activity at the diving centre we were visiting. A couple of us weren't diving, and it was recommended that we went up the hill at the back of the village to see an abandoned leper colony, my god! what a place. I am so surprised that the local tourist organisations don't cash in on that place, or at least use it for movie sets or something. I was told at the time that it was going to be bulldozed down and an apartment resort was going to be built on top of it. I understand about the financial gain, but this is a somewhat historical site and represents a time in Spain's dark past. I was also told by locals when I was there that they didn't like having it there and would be glad to see the back of it. I understand the financial gain aspect of this whole thing, but it is the human way to be greedy and strive to prosper. I suppose the next thing will be star-spotting apartments at the top of Mount Teide, or maybe mow down Parque de Retiro in Madrid and turn it into a big water park, because the locals don't like the vagrants sleeping in it. Money makes the world go round. I know if I come back to Tenerife in the future, the chances are the Leper colony won't be there, and it will be another one of those Grandad/Grandchild things where he says to the kid, 'I was here before you were born and it looked nothing like this!' Then we'll go to the water park, then down to the authentic Chicago pizzeria followed by a few pints of Guinness in the Irish pub. I will reminisce about the time I came to Abades all those years ago, and think about what a quaintly, authentic, beautiful, sleepy village I remember it being before. Whilst being made to fill out an American style feedback form about how much I enjoyed my experience at Murphy O'Leprachaun's ranch bar and roadhouse. There will probably be a bitter taste in my mouth.
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