TENERIFE

TOP EXPERIENCES • LOCAL LIFE • MADE EASY

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 In This Book

QuickStart
16 Need to Know 17 18 19

Before You Go Arriving in Tenerife Getting Around

Need to Your Daily Budget There are two airports in Tenerife: Tenerife Tenerife has an efficient and comprehensive Tenerife Puerto de la Cruz
(p60)

Know Budget less than €75

Sur (Reina Sofía; %922 75 95 10; www.
aena.es), located 20km east of Playa de las
public transport system, primarily compris-
ing of a bus service that runs a spider’s web
of bus services all over the island, as well as
A gracious resort town
with top-notch
restaurants, tapas bars
XHostal or pensión doubles €35 to €45 Américas, and Tenerife Norte (Los Rodeos;
within Santa Cruz and other towns. If you and nightlife, plus
For more information, X Three-course menú del día €7.50 %922 63 56 35; www.aena.es), located 11km
want to explore further afield, renting a car is beaches for swimming

Guide
see Survival Guide (p143) X Plan sightseeing around ‘free admission’
west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
highly recommended. and a leafy central plaza.
times, generally on Sundays A From Tenerife Sur Airport ] Top Experience Santa Cruz de
If you’ll be travelling a lot by public transport
Currency Markets for self-caterers
\
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X
Destination Best Transport in Tenerife then it’s worth investing in a Bon- Jardín Botánico Santa Cruz
Euro (€) Via or Bono Bus card (www.titsa.com). Valid The Canarian capital in
de Tenerife
Midrange €75–€175 Costa Adeje TITSA bus (111, 450) \
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every sense with great
on all TITSA buses throughout the island as
Language X Double room in midrange hotel €65 to €85 Los Cristianos TITSA bus (343, Express) well as the city tram network, they give a shops, restaurants and
Spanish (Castilian) Puerto sights.
X Lunch in decent restaurant €15 to €25 Puerto de la Cruz TITSA bus (343, Express) 30% discount on standard fares as well as \
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Santa Cruz de TITSA bus (107, 108)
reduced entry to some tourist attractions. Cruz ] Top Experiences
Visas X Use the excellent bus service, not taxis Cards cost from €7.50 (12 trips) to €45 (a
Generally not required for stays of up to 90 Tenerife
\
# Museo de la Naturaleza
monthly ticket for frequent users) and can La y el Hombre
days (and not at all for members of EU or Top End more than €175 Tenerife Norte TITSA bus (343, Express) La Orotava (p76)
be bought from any bus or tram station as Orotava
Schengen countries). Some nationalities Double room in top-end hotel from €140 One of the prettiest Tenerife Espacio de las
X well as some newspaper kiosks. Check the La Laguna (p46)
need a Schengen visa. towns on Tenerife, with Artes (TEA)
X Fine dining for lunch and dinner from €35 website for more details. A fascinating Unesco
A From Tenerife Norte Airport great souvenir shopping World Heritage town Mercado de Nuestra
Money J Bus and traditional famed for its compelling Señora de África
Destination Best Transport
ATMs widely available. Credit cards Useful Websites Los Cristianos TITSA bus (343, Express) Tenerife has an impressive bus transport sys- restaurants and bars. historic architecture and
accepted in most hotels, restaurants and

Your keys to under-

X Lonely Planet (www.lonelyplanet.com/ tem that covers the whole island. Frequency, ] Top Experience Parque sights, with a lively
shops. Puerto de la Cruz TITSA bus (343, Express) however, varies enormously from a regular Nacional student-geared nightlife.
canary-islands) Destination information, hotel Casa de los Balcones
service between major towns to a couple of del Teide
Mobile Phones bookings, traveller forum and more. Santa Cruz de TITSA bus (102, 107, 108) ] Top Experience
Tenerife runs a day for transporting workers and school
Local SIM cards can be used in British/ X Todo Tenerife (www.todotenerife.es) Museo de la Historia de
children to/from the capital. Always check
European and Australian phones. US and Official tourism site with comprehensive Tenerife Sur TITSA bus (343, Express) Tenerife
the TITSA (www.titsa.com) timetable carefully
other travellers’ phones need to be set to information on all aspects of the island. before you travel, especially at the weekends
roaming. X Reservas Parques Nacionales (www. A At the Airport when most lines run a reduced service.
reservasparquesnacionales.es) The latest on Tenerife Sur Airport This airport receives
Time climbing El Teide. the most traffic from tourists visiting the K Car
The Canary Islands are on Greenwich Mean popular southern resorts. There are excellent All the big international car-rental companies

standing the island –

Time (GMT/UTC), plus an hour in summer Los Cristianos
airport facilities, including a tourist office, car are represented in Tenerife and there are
for daylight-saving time. Advance Planning hire, a VIP lounge, duty-free stores, gift shops plenty of local operators, as well. If you’re stay-
Playa de las
Costa
(p90)
Américas & Costa Superb beaches and
Three months before Reserve your hotel and boutiques, as well as a pharmacy, news- ing for any length of time, consider reserving Adeje Worth a Trip
Adeje (p102) lots of sights and
Plugs & Adaptors early, especially in the southern resorts. agent, three bars-cum-restaurants and that a car online in advance, especially with the
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A buzzing nightlife and activities for children
Plugs have two round pins; electrical current One month before Buy tickets online for a all-important ice-cream stand. There are also smaller car firms,:they have a limited number some of the island’s top
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is 220V/230V. world-class performance at Santa Cruz de several ATM machines and car-hire offices. of cars available, especially in peak seasons. de las Los
restaurants and hotels Tenerife’s top family Teide
Tenerife’s Auditorio de Tenerife. Américas Cristianos
Tenerife Norte Airport The first airport to make this one of the destinations.
Tipping
open on the island, Tenerife Norte caters to
U Tram most popular stretches
Small change (€1 per person in restaurants) One week before If you’re planning to
A convenient 12.5km (7.8 miles) tram (www.
] Top Experience
climb to El Teide’s summit, you must re- tourism to the north of the island as well as of coastline for tourists.
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serve your place in advance. Allow a week,
a tourist-information desk, duty-free shop, station in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with Avenida
to be sure of a space.
pharmacy, car hire and ATM machines. de la Trinidad in La Laguna.

what to do and how Need to Know Regions

to do it Tips for a What’s where
smooth trip

8 Top Experiences 9 12 Local Life 13

Tenerife Tenerife
Top Experiences Local Life

Explore
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The awesome Pico del Teide (3718m) is the highest mountain in the Canary Is-
lands, the highest mountain in Spain and, along with its extraordinary surround-
ing national park, will undoubtedly be the highlight of your trip to Tenerife.
To really get under the skin of this island, take to the streets to experience such
evocative and typically Tenerife delights as early-morning markets, chic shopping
streets, shady squares and seafood as fresh as the morning’s catch.

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (p45) Other great places

to experience the
A Taste of restaurants and a steady Timeless Tascas & join the locals in the
Puerto de la Cruz (p60) island like a local:

Tenerife
Traditional Santa stream of pilgrims. Crafts (p80) pretty main plaza before
Cruz (p30) Playa de las Teresitas
X Traditional craftsmanship exploring the cobbled
Foodie La Laguna X Tascas (tapas bars)
(p36)
X Old-fashioned stores lanes and coastline, dis-
X Traditional dishes (p50) Admire La Orotava’s covering convents, crafts
Bodeguita Canaria
Santa Cruz is a traditional X Gourmet Markets colonial-style buildings and even a castle along (p36)
working city. For travellers X Lively Bars and traditional crafts (and the way.
grown weary of souvenir Markets are an important tascas) untouched by time. La Noria (p40)
tat and bland internation- part of daily life in La
Exploring the
al fare, there are plenty of Laguna, just as bars are Backstreet Los Rastro (p43)
Anaga Mountains

THE FISH WIFE, BY JULIO NIETO, TRAVELSTOCK44 - JUERGEN HELD/GETTY IMAGES ©

small family-owned shops an important part of post- Cristianos (p94)
to explore, and authentic dusk partying. Experience (p122) Guachinches (p71)
X Local bars
them both over a long day X Isolated Hamlets
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spots to sample tradi- X Independent shops

(and night) out. X Countryside Hikes Bar Dinámico (p73)
tional Canarian cuisine. Los Cristianos’ old fishing-
A world away from the
village centre still has a
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A Fishy Trail (p64) clamour of the coast, Churreria Perdomo

Holy Candelaria pueblo atmosphere with

The best things to

this mountainous region (p72)
(p44) X )UHVKR՗WKH%RDW6HDIRRG its no-frills tapas bars and
X Seaview Terraces
still has hidden corners
quirky independent shops. El Médano (p93)
X Religious Traditions to explore, as well as tiny
A former fishing village,
X Tapas Trail pueblos with a handful
Puerto de la Cruz still
Visit this extraordinary Village Life in of inhabitants and Kiosco San Telma
retains a strong seafaring (p113)
coastal village over-
tradition with superb fresh
Garachico (p120) breathtaking views.
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (p24) shadowed by a mighty X Tapas bars
seafood and an atmos- Las Galletas (p109)
This Santa Cruz museum has superb exhibits about Tenerife’s natural history, basilica and home to an X Local culture
pheric harbour. Look out
plus archaeology, anthropology and fascinating informative displays about the intriguing combination In a village little changed
for The Fish Wife, by Julio

see and do,

indigenous Guanche population. of small shops, seafood by the passage of time,
Nieto (pictured right).

region by region Top Experiences Local Life

Make the most The insider's island
of your visit

128 Best Shopping Best Shopping 129 130 Best Green Spaces Best Green Spaces 131

The Best
Best Best
Shopping Green Spaces
It’s not hard to avoid straw donkeys and sex-on- Tenerife has some truly lovely parks and green
the-beach shot glasses: Tenerife has a chain of spaces, particularly around Puerto de la Cruz.
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quality-controlled souvenir shops that champion The gardens here are truly diverse; some have a
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local art and crafts. The larger towns also have tangible sense of English gentility (with croquet
a pedestrian shopping area where idiosyncratic lawns, no less), while others are more subtropi-
small shops jostle for space next to national cal. Throughout the island the town parks are
chains. Delis are fun for browsing – mojo salsas always family friendly, as well as being highly
make great gifts, as well as other gourmet goodies. maintained and lushly landscaped with sub-

of Tenerife
Sant Telmo Street in Puerto de la Cruz (p60) tropical plants and the ubiquitous palms. Parque Marítimo César Manrique (p35)
Best Fashion Hensi Carries one of the Best Souvenir Shops Best Book Shops
Fashions & Textiles trees; Puerto de la Cruz. with birds, butterflies and Best Natural &
Dolores Promesas This widest local selections Pretty Parks (p62) meandering pathways.
While there are stores devoted to the main Spanish Artenerife Top-quality art La Isla Bookshop A Rural Parks
dynamic Santa Cruz– of shoes, concentrating Best City Parks (p86)
and crafts, including pot- long-established well- Like mainland Spain, parks and public gardens Risco Belle Aquatic
and international designers, you can also hunt out on designer and national Anaga Mountains This
based designer appeals tery and jewellery made stocked Santa Cruz are an integral part of the infrastructure here and Parque García Sanabria Gardens A lush water Jardínes del Marque-
small boutiques with home-grown talent or specialis- brands; Playa de las northeasterly region
to the fashionably chic by local artisans; Playa de bookshop on several viewed as much-loved focal points for local life. A delightful collection of garden in Puerto de la sado de la Quinta Roja
ing in ethnic or boho-chic threads. Shoes are gener- Américas. (p115) (pictured on p142) is
with her individual styles las Américas. (p114) floors; some English There is always plenty of shady seating, as well as Mediterranean and sub- Cruz with lakes, foun- These terraced gardens
ally a reliable buy here, good quality and generally wild, unspoiled and very,
and richly patterned titles. (p43) playgrounds and, increasingly, exercise equipment tropical trees and flowers, tains and dazzling plants provide a cascade of
cheaper than on the mainland. Leatherwear has also Best Food Shops Casa de la Aduana A very green with pine-clad
fabrics. (p42) interspersed with water and flowers. (p63) colour right in the centre
long been associated with Spain, and the Canaries large selection of arts and Librería Barbara A Los for adults. Generally toilets are also close to hand, mountains and forests of
Carolina Boix Local El Rincon Extremeño A crafts, as well as wine Cristianos-based multi- as well as that other necessity: a cafe or bar. Some features and sculptures; of La Orotava. (p83)
have plenty of shops that sell jackets, bags and belts Sitio Litre Garden While ancient laurels. (p122)
shoe designer who spe- La Laguna temple to all and gourmet delights in lingual Aladdin’s cave Santa Cruz. (p31)
parks have bandstands where concerts take place, orchids are the highlight El Teide The terrain
at highly competitive prices. Lace and embroidery things pork-inclined, par-
cialises in comfortable Puerto de la Cruz. (p74) of the written word with especially at fiesta time. Increasingly, parks are also Plaza Príncipe de Astu- here, the rest of this Best for Families of El Teide is volcanic,
are another speciality and the work is exquisite, inexpensive footwear for ticularly jamón serrano books, magazines, maps
MAIT Specialises in Latin showcasing sculpture, often contemporary, while rias Sit under the shade Puerto de la Cruz garden Parque Marítimo César rather than ‘green’ but

The island’s
although watch out for cheap imitations from China. men and women; Santa (Serrano ham), plus local and more... (p100)
American crafts displayed others double as venues for art-and-craft markets. of a giant Indian banyan is a well-established leafy Manrique In the shadow is still full of colour and
Cruz. (p43) cheese and gourmet
Ceramics & Jewellery in a wonderful dazzle of tree at this fine capital- oasis of trickling water of Santa Cruz’ auditorium, otherworldly intrigue;
goodies. (p59)
El Ganso Head to this patterns and colour; La Best Vintage Stores Botanical Gardens city park. (p30) and tranquillity. (p68) clusters of palms give come here in springtime
Simple terracotta pots that emulate Guanche Licoreria Puerto A
stylish boutique in the Orotava. (p89) Dicky Morgan A super- Tenerife is home to, arguably, the most stunning Hijuela del Botánico A this Manrique-designed for a show of wildflowers.
designs are popular, along with more sophisticated crammed-full space Best Botanical
capital for punchy bright stylish La Laguna store botanical gardens in the Canaries. They are wonder- delightful small botani- waterpark a welcome (p116)
ceramics and distinctive imported Spanish pottery. of every imaginable La Alpizpa The original
colours and innovative dedicated to vintage art, ful places to while away a few hours, with the added Gardens cal garden in La Orotava green feel. (p35)
Silver jewellery and pearls are both relatively in- deli item, ranging from and colourful crafts here
designs for men. (p43) fashion and decor. (p59) plus of generally ensuring plenty of natural shade. Palmetum A vast collec-
expensive. The company Tenerife Pearl advertises chilli-spiked sauces to are made by locals with
Carey Just the spot for learning disabilities; Los Vintage Store 13 This tion of palms from around
widely and has several outlets on the island. chocolates; Puerto de la Anaga Parque Rural
picking up glitzy acces- Cristianos. (p100) tantalising small space the world comprise this
Cruz. (p75) Worth a Trip

highlights
Gourmet Goods sories or that showstop- has some hidden gems One of the most impressive green spaces of Tenerife Santa Cruz park on the
Olé Espacio Gourmet La Ranilla In a former Around 25km west of La Orotava, the stamp-size town of Icod de los
Gourmet food markets have opened in several ping outfit; Puerto de la among all the vintage is the stunning unspoiled Anaga mountains, a rural seafront. (p35)
Seek out this Los Cris- fisherman’s cottage in Vinos is home to the Drago Park (adult/child €4/2.50; h9.30am-6.30pm; p),
towns and are fun, vibrant spaces where you can Cruz. (p75) jumble; Santa Cruz. natural park in the northeast of the island; note that Jardín Botánico The
tianos stall in the food Puerto de la Cruz, this where you pay to get up close and personal with (apparently) the world’s
eat and drink, as well as shop. In addition there are Tina A wonderfully ec- arty craft shop is ideal (p42) you will need your own wheels in order to do this most famous gardens on
market with its standout scenic corner of the island any justice. Make a day of oldest and largest dragon tree. The park is also home to a pretty botanical
small speciality stores where you can find an excel- centric Los Cristianos for unusual handmade Tenerife with a fascinat-
selection of cold cuts garden and a so-called Guanche trail that includes a cave with disarmingly
lent range of jarred goodies as well as local cheese boutique; selling serious gifts. (p74) it; there are some great picnic spots here, complete ing history and some
and cheese. (p101) lifelike skulls and bones (great for scaring the tots!).
and jamón (ham; you can usually ask for a taste). bling. (p95) with barbecue pits and playgrounds. extraordinary plants and

in handy lists Tenerife’ Best…

to help you plan The best experiences

146 Survival Guide 147 148 Survival Guide 149

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 QuickStart Explore
Guide 7 Tenerife 21
Tenerife Top Experiences ..... 8
22 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife Local Life ............... 12
Tenerife Day Planner .......... 14 46 La Laguna
Need to Know ...................... 16
Tenerife 60 Puerto de la Cruz
Regions ................................ 18
76 La Orotava

90 Los Cristianos

Playa de las Américas &

102 Costa Adeje

Worth a Trip:
Holy Candelaria..................................... 44
Parque Nacional del Teide .................. 116
Village Life in Garachico ......................120
Exploring the Anaga Mountains ......... 122

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 The Best of Survival
Tenerife 125 Guide 143
Tenerife’s Best … Before You Go ................... 144

Eating .................................................. 126 Arriving in Tenerife ............ 145

Shopping............................................. 128 Getting Around..................146

Green Spaces ..................................... 130 Essential Information .......148

For Free ............................................... 132 Language ............................151

Drinking ............................................... 133

Architecture........................................ 134
Walking ................................................ 136
Beaches ...............................................137
For Kids ............................................... 138
Sports & Activities .............................140
Museums & Art ...................................141

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QuickStart
Guide
Tenerife Top Experiences .............................................8
Tenerife Local Life ....................................................... 12
Tenerife Day Planner ................................................... 14
Need to Know............................................................... 16
Tenerife Regions .......................................................... 18

Welcome to
Tenerife
Famed for its southern resorts (and not always in a good
way), the joy of Tenerife is that it offers so much more
than just another sun-flop on the beach. For a true taste
of Tenerife, consider dramatic volcanic scenery, colourful
colonial towns, world-class museums, sophisticated din-
ing and earthy local bars where you’ll still need Spanish to
order a beer.

La Orotava (p76)
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