Where is Tenerife? Apart from this question, potential holidaymakers typically have plenty more on their minds before setting off. They’re looking for guaranteed sunshine, active holidays and the best beaches. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about Tenerife and your holiday on the largest of the Canary Islands.
Where is Tenerife?
Tenerife is a volcanic island. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean, around 1,300 kilometres south-west of the Spanish mainland and about 250 kilometres west of the African Sahara. Geographically, the island belongs to Africa; politically, following its conquest in 1483, it has belonged to Spain and is therefore part of Europe. Tenerife is significantly closer to the equator than mainland Europe and enjoys a mild climate all year round, making it the perfect destination for sun-seeking tourists.
Map of Tenerife
Many of our readers have asked for a map of Tenerife with the best beaches marked directly on it. You can find it here:
What are the best hotels in Tenerife?
You can find our regularly updated hotel deals with great value travel bargains for Tenerife here.
Are there any cheap flights to Tenerife?
You can also find cheap flights to Tenerife via the link right here.
Which sea does Tenerife border?
Tenerife is on the Atlantic Ocean. Just a few hundred kilometres separate the Atlantic from the Sahara Desert in Africa, which lies to the west of the Canary Islands.
What are the best beaches on Tenerife?
Teresitas Beach is undoubtedly the best-known beach on Tenerife. But there are plenty of other beaches too. You can find an overview of the most beautiful beaches on Tenerife right here:
What is there to do in Tenerife?
Among other things, we recommend the following pages here on our site:
- Sights in Tenerife
- Towns on Tenerife
- Day trips in Tenerife
- Amusement parks on Tenerife
- Active holidays in Tenerife
- Hiking in Tenerife
Is there a time difference?
Clocks run differently in Tenerife. This also applies to the time difference. In the Canary Islands, it is one hour earlier. The time zone of the Canary Islands – and therefore also in Tenerife – is WEST.
How many people live in Tenerife?
The volcanic island is home to just under a million people – and the figure is rising. This makes Tenerife the most populous island in Spain. Together with Gran Canaria, Tenerife is one of the most popular islands in the Canary Islands. It is also the main island of the western province of the Canary Islands, named after its capital.
What are the inhabitants of Tenerife called?
The inhabitants of Tenerife are called Tinerfeños. They are descendants of the Guanches, the indigenous people of the Canary Islands. How the Guanches came to the Canary Islands remains a matter of speculation to this day. There is no concrete evidence or reliable information on this.
How old is Tenerife?
According to geological calculations, Tenerife was formed around twelve million years ago. Volcanic activity gave rise to the Canary Islands archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The fact that volcanic activity continues even after many millions of years is demonstrated by the most recent documented eruptions in 1706, 1798 and 1909. Furthermore, a volcano on the neighbouring island of La Palma recently erupted at Cumbre Vieja.
How big is Tenerife?
Tenerife covers an area of more than 2,000 square kilometres. The island is home to Spain’s highest mountain, the Mount Teide. However, the Anaga and Teno mountain ranges in the north-east and north-west of Tenerife, as well as small parts of the south, are considered the geologically older parts of the island.
What is the weather like in Tenerife?
In the south, sunshine is almost guaranteed. There, the sun literally transforms the landscape into a lunar landscape. In the north, by contrast, Tenerife boasts a particularly diverse range of flora and fauna thanks to a trade wind cloud. You can find more information here in our overview of the Tenerife climate and here in the current Tenerife weather.
How do I get to Tenerife?
Tenerife can be reached by plane or by boat. The island has two airports: Tenerife North Airport and Tenerife South Airport. The capital is Santa Cruz. This is also where the large cruise port is located. Santa Cruz is also one of the two capitals of the entire Canary Islands region.
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