Guides & Inspiration
Local tips, itineraries and Tenerife secrets from people who actually live here.
Sea
Almost 500 Whales Live in the Channel Between Tenerife and La Gomera. Year-Round.
We leave from Puerto Colón with one certainty: the whales in the channel between Tenerife and La Gomera are not passing through. They live here.
Adventure
Teide Casts a Triangular Shadow That Reaches La Gomera. Here's What You Actually See at Sunset.
2,200m altitude, a sea of clouds below you and the sun setting over the Atlantic. The optical phenomenon few can explain.
Tenerife
7.4 Million Tourists in Tenerife in 2024. What the Brochures Don't Tell You About the South.
What really sets Costa Adeje apart from Playa de Las Americas, and why the sunshine in the south is no coincidence.
Food
The Guachinches of Tenerife: 6 Dishes You Shouldn't Leave the Island Without Trying
Forget the tourist menu: in Tenerife's guachinches, the family-run taverns pouring their own homemade wine, six dishes always make it to the table. Here's what they are, and why.
Tenerife
Why Tenerife Is Called That (and 4 More Facts About the Island)
From the name of the largest Canary Island to why Teide is more than just a mountain: five facts that surprise even locals.
Excursions
Excursions to Do in South Tenerife: the Quick Guide
Too many options can be paralysing: here's how to choose between sea, volcano and adrenaline depending on how much time you have.
Beaches
South Tenerife Beaches: Black, Golden or Imported Sand? The Guide
Not all Tenerife beaches are the same: the difference between natural volcanic sand and imported sand changes the whole experience.
Events
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival: the World's Second Most Famous
After Rio de Janeiro, the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is considered one of the biggest and most heartfelt in the world: what to know if your trip lands during it.
Weather
Tenerife Weather Month by Month: When Is the Right Time for You
Tenerife is worth visiting all year round, but not every month offers the same experience: a guide to picking the right time for your trip.
Local Tips
10 Things Tenerife Locals Know (That Tourists Often Don't)
From small practical details to local habits: the notes we always share with our guests before heading out on an excursion.
Itineraries
3 Days in South Tenerife: the Itinerary for Those Short on Time
If you only have three days in the south of the island, here's how to organise them so you don't miss what really counts.
Couples
Tenerife as a Couple: the Most Romantic Experiences in the South
From a sunset at sea to a starlit sky above Teide: the experiences that work best when travelling as two.
Adventure
Tenerife for Adrenaline Seekers: the Most Extreme Experiences
Paragliding, sky surfing, quad biking on the volcano: the right experiences for anyone who wants a bit of adrenaline on holiday too.
Premium Experiences
Premium Experiences in Tenerife: When Time Is the Real Luxury
Luxury isn't always more space: sometimes it's simply more time in the right place, without rushing.
Adventure
Renting a Boat in South Tenerife: With or Without a Licence, Where to Go and What You Need
Want a boat all to yourselves? Here is how renting works in the south of Tenerife: on your own if you hold a boating licence, with a licensed skipper at the same price if you don't.
Teide
Stargazing at Teide: A Practical Guide for a Night Above the Clouds
At over 2,000 metres altitude, Teide's sky offers a unique spectacle in Europe. Here is what to know to enjoy the stargazing experience as a couple, stress-free.
Tenerife
Tenerife South with kids: what actually works, from people who plan these days every week
A 4-year-old and a 12-year-old don't need the same day out. Here's how to plan without surprises, from direct experience.
Adventure
Teide Sunset Quad: What to Expect from Coast to 2,200 Metres
Climbing above the clouds as the sun sets over the Atlantic: everything you need to know about our Teide quad tour, through volcanic landscapes and crisp mountain air.
Sea
Whale Watching in Tenerife in September: What Changes (and What Doesn't) at the End of Summer
Many think the end of summer marks the end of boat trips. In Tenerife, the reality is quite different: here is what happens in the channel between Tenerife and La Gomera in September.
Itineraries
Car Rental in South Tenerife: What You Really Need to Know Before You Go
Getting around Tenerife freely with a rental car: from local companies to details on southern roads, here is the practical guide to avoid surprises and enjoy the island.