Accommodations
Accommodation Features
Accommodation in Tenerife varies from luxury hotels to quaint family-run guesthouses and from self-catering apartments to rustic cottages. There are also options for backpackers in the form of hostels and a few campsites.
The north of the country, especially in and around Puerto de la Cruz, is more geared towards hotels accommodation. There is a wide variety of hotels to choose from. Prices generally vary between €60 and €300 per day, depending on the size of the room, the level of luxury and what facilities you enjoy. Air-conditioning, a private bathroom, television, telephone, and a swimming pool are fairly standard amenities. Most hotels rates are for room only – breakfast is usually about €10 per person extra. Full board and half-board options are available with all-inclusive holiday packages.
The south of the island has many holiday apartments. Prices here depend on the size of the apartment, how close it is to the beach, the level of amenities etc. and usually range between €40 and €300 per day.
Tenerife holidays may not really be a camping haven, but there are a few camping areas in the south of the island. There are also a number of hostels and cheap hotels catering mainly for backpackers. Prices here vary between €10 and €50 per person per night. Breakfast is often included in the price.
One of the best options for a relaxing holiday in Tenerife is an all-inclusive holiday package. There are a variety of packages, some providing full board, others half-board and others with accommodation only (usually in holiday apartments). Most of these packages include airfares, accommodation with or without meals and one or more sightseeing tours of the island. Car rental is an option with some packages, which is highly convenient if you would like to explore the island on your own.
Food
Many holiday packages, include all meals. This is the perfect option if you just want to relax on the beach all day and do not want to be bothered with finding a restaurant to eat. These meals are often buffet style, so it is certainly not a matter of ‘eat what you get’ – there is usually a choice to satisfy most people’s tastes.
You should also be able to find a holiday package where breakfast and supper is included, but not lunch. This is great if you want to explore the island, since you do not have to be back in time for lunch at your hotels or resort.
Tenerife has a wide variety of restaurants. Whether you want to enjoy a barbecue, traditional Spanish food, hamburgers, pizzas, or stylish French food, there will be something to suit your needs. Wash it all down with a glass of good Spanish wine or perhaps Belgian beer.
Main Resorts
A few of the most popular resorts are:
Playa de las Americas, with its bars, beaches, and great hotels, Lots of activities here, such as frisbees, volleyball, and jet-ski riding. At night, the resort is bursting with energy and cabaret shows, karaoke, and great cocktails are to be found on every corner.
Costa Adeje is for those who want a little more peace and quiet without feeling isolated. This resort is only three kilometres from the Playa de las Americas mentioned above and it is set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Teide.
Los Cristianos is perfect if you want a beach holiday with a little bit of sophistication. You are never far from the nightlife and parties of Playa de las Americas, but yet far enough to enjoy the relaxed ambience of open-air cafes, fishing boats and many interesting little shops, cafes, and bars.