Find out what tourists think about Tenerife! Vacation reviews, choice of hotel and beach, weather review. Prices and tips for 2021.
The island of Tenerife is a paradise in the Canary Islands. Not so long ago, a vacation here was a bright dream of any inhabitant of the post-Soviet space. I wonder to what extent the expectations of travelers were met, is the island as good as they write about it in tourist booklets? We analyzed the reviews of tourists about Tenerife for 2019-2020 and highlighted the most important thing.
Reviews about Tenerife: general impressions
As far as can be judged from the reviews of tourists about Tenerife for 2019 and 2020, the general impressions of the rest on the island are excellent: unusual volcanic nature, flora and fauna, mild climate, fine sand - yellow, white, gray and even black, warm ocean, comfortable beaches ... The weather conditions are so favorable that you can visit the island all year round.
True, travelers complained about slow internet, and this applies to any part of the island. Perhaps such a policy is aimed at giving people a little rest from high technologies.
Reviews of hotels in Tenerife
Hotels on the island, judging by the responses, are designed for a variety of categories of tourists - there are chic five-star hotels, where there are no complaints from vacationers, and two- and three-star hotels, where it is not bad, but not everything is so smooth. By the way, we recommend looking for hotels in the Canary Islands on the Roomguru.ru metasearch, which searches among several leading booking systems at once and finds the best price.
According to tourist reviews in 2019, in Tenerife, most of the hotels were highly rated, regardless of the star rating and the cost of living. Vacationers appreciated the level of service, the location of the hotel is good in most cases, but at the same time noted some shortcomings.
The Iberostar Anthelia 5 * hotel in Costa Adeje has earned the best ratings among tourists. The hotel can accommodate babies. Large well-groomed area, swimming pools, restaurants, mini-club for children and other services, next to two beaches with black and white sand. Excellent European cuisine, an extensive list of Spanish wines.
People who crave a relaxing holiday recommend Jardines De Nivaria 5 * in Costa Adeje. The hotel is located near the beach and promenade, close to the airport - 20 minutes drive. The rooms are always clean, excellent cuisine, two swimming pools, SPA. Young people will be bored here, because there is no animation and noisy discos.
Judging by the reviews of tourists, the Sol Tenerife 4 * hotel in Playa de las Américas is quite popular among our compatriots. An excellent beach in front of the hotel, excellent cuisine, well-groomed territory, many services for children, cafes and shops. There are noisy streets nearby, so you need to choose your room carefully.
A fly in the ointment was deserved by the resort complex of apartments Playa de Las Americas - Flamingo Club 3 *. The hotel is located on the first line, a beach with light sand. Animation at a high level, shops and cafes, near the port and yacht club. There is a kitchen in the rooms. But people complained about the inattentive attitude of the guides, the noise of the parties, as well as dishonest tricks of the hotel management regarding the timeshare service. As tourists warn, there is too much false information, and the price of the offer leaves much to be desired.
The budget apartment complex Los Cardones in Playa de las Américas has received its share of the negative, although the reviews are generally good. Vacationers complained about insufficient cleanliness, old furniture, sometimes unsanitary conditions in the rooms, problems with hot water, indifferent behavior of the staff, attempts to steal were recorded. Obviously, the hotel is designed for a very unassuming tourist.
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Weather in Tenerife
According to numerous reports of tourists, the weather in Tenerife favors travelers, and many are satisfied with the rest. You can swim on the island all year round, the air temperature is almost always +25 degrees Celsius, in winter it drops to +18 ... + 20 ° С. It is not hot in summer, a little breeze is refreshing. In winter there are winds and waves, but you can also swim and sunbathe.
December - January
According to tourists' reviews for 2019-2020, it is comfortable to relax in December and January in Tenerife, the air temperature is about +20 ... + 22 ° С, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean is the same or slightly warmer. Rain and rainfall do occur as these months are some of the wettest of the year.
February
In February, in Tenerife, the weather is slightly cloudy in the afternoon, during the day it is warm + 17 ... + 19 ° С, the nights are cool, often windy. Not everyone swims: the water in the ocean is +18 ... + 19 ° С.
March, April
The weather in March in Tenerife, according to reviews, pampers with a variety. Air +18 ... + 20 ° С, water +18 degrees Celsius, sometimes - rain, cloudy and wind. Holidays in March in Tenerife will not be disappointing if you are prepared for small changes in weather conditions.
The air in April is warmer: +20 ... + 22 ° С during the day, the ocean warms up by 1-2 degrees. The amount of precipitation is already less than in March.
May
Rest in May in Tenerife, according to tourists, is comfortable: the air temperature during the day is + 22 ... + 24 ° C, the water temperature is about + 20 ° C, everyone is swimming, the wind is not felt. Very sunny, almost no rain. The waves are small.
June August
Holidays in Tenerife in June, July and August, according to tourists, are very good. During the day, +24 ... + 28 ° С, but it can rise above + 30 ° С. There is the least amount of precipitation per year. The ocean is warm and comfortable +23 ... + 24 ° С.
September October
According to tourists, September and October in Tenerife is the most favorable period for rest: in the afternoon +26 ... + 28 ° С, water in the ocean +23 ... + 25 ° С. Sun cream will not hurt, there is little rainfall.
November
According to responses about a vacation in Tenerife in November, quite a lot of precipitation falls at this time. November is considered the wettest month of the year on the island, although some tourists were lucky with the weather at this time. During the day, the temperature of the air and water in the ocean is approximately + 22 ° С.
If you are planning to visit other Canary Islands as well, we recommend reading a detailed article on holidays in the Canary Islands, which contains information on food and hotel prices, transport, weather and reviews.
Prices & Shopping - 2021
Most tourists note the European level of prices in Tenerife. Souvenirs and household items with food are readily available. But what is inexpensive for a European is not always suitable for our compatriot, so some travelers tried to limit their expenses by avoiding visiting local cafes and restaurants. The average bill in a cafe for a lunch with wine is about 20-25 euros per person. Expensive excursions and prices for entrance tickets to attractions - from 30 to 60 euros per person.
The island is a tax-free zone, everything can be bought a little cheaper than on the continent. Shoppers delight shoppers with discounts; some items from well-known brands can be bought at a 60-70% discount. The central street of the town of Playa de Las Americas - the Golden Mile - is popular with vacationers, there are many multi-brand stores. The largest number of shopping centers and shops is located in the capital of the island, Santa Cruz.
Beaches and resorts in Tenerife
Judging by the reports, our compatriots prefer rest on the southern coast of Tenerife, here the weather conditions are milder and the infrastructure is well developed - this situation will not change in 2021. The most popular resorts are Playa de Las Americas and Costa Adeje.The latter is preferred by lovers of respectable rest.
A relatively inexpensive place in Tenerife is Puerto de la Cruz. Low prices attract a large number of tourists, many of them rent transport here or stop in a tent city.
The general impression of the cities of the island, according to the responses, is very clear. Sidewalks are washed, flower beds are decorated. All beaches are public, for a sunbed with an umbrella you need to pay 3-5 euros. Every morning the beaches are cleaned with special equipment, the shores are perfectly clean.
According to tourist reviews for 2019 and 2020, the best beach in Tenerife is in Las Americas - Playa del Duque. Clean, picturesque, with perfectly clear water and light sand. Las Vistas Beach is located just outside the port of Los Cristianos and stretches towards Las Americas. Very long, wide, the water is blue.
Playa Jardine is famous for exotic black beaches - spacious, beautifully equipped, with a waterfall in one of the sections. The very beautiful and quiet black beach of San Marcos is located near Puerto de la Cruz.
Take a look: the best beaches in Spain.
Holidays in Tenerife with children - 2021
According to tourists, holidays with children in Tenerife exceed all expectations. You can confidently travel to the island with a small child: there is no danger of getting infected, which is typical for most exotic resorts, or being bitten by insects or snakes. In addition, the pleasant climate is very well tolerated by children. Also, tourists note the high level of service and good food. A whole network of entertainment has been created for children in Tenerife - zoos, water parks, dolphinariums, theaters and shows of marine animals, etc.
Tips and tricks for holidays in Tenerife
Many tourists noted that excellent wines can be purchased on the island in the region of 5-10 euros per bottle. Experienced travelers recommend bringing Malvasia wine and palm honey as a souvenir. It is better to buy pearls in special centers where certificates are provided for the goods.
It is very convenient to do some sightseeing on the island. All you need to do is buy a card and rent transport or hire a taxi with a driver for the whole day. You can rent any vehicle - bicycles, scooters and cars, the cost depends on the brand and year of manufacture. It is more profitable to buy excursions for several days.
In general, vacation in Tenerife in 2021, according to tourists, is primarily suitable for those who love nature and a quiet pastime without night runs in clubs and discos. Perhaps that is why there are so many European retirees and married couples with children on the island.
