Beaches
Best Beaches in Tenerife: Match the Coast to the Day You Want
A practical way to choose between Tenerife's sheltered family beaches, windy shores and volcanic coves.
Editorial blog
Tenerife Holiday Journal
Practical, unhurried notes for planning a Tenerife holiday: beaches, bases, weather and the small transport choices that shape each day.
Written for independent travellers who want to make the island feel manageable before they arrive.
Latest guides
All articles
Where to Stay
Costa Adeje: Choosing the Right Stretch of Tenerife's South Coast
A practical guide to choosing a Costa Adeje base, from Playa del Duque and Fañabé to La Caleta, with beach, walking and evening trade-offs.
Getting Around
Do You Need a Car in Tenerife? Decide by Base, Plans and Confidence
Decide whether to hire a car in Tenerife by comparing your base, planned excursions, buses, taxis, parking and mountain-road confidence.
Where to Stay
Los Cristianos or Playa de las Américas: Picking a Tenerife South Base
A grounded comparison of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas for Tenerife holidays, covering beaches, holiday rentals, nightlife, walks and transport.
Things to Do
Mirador La Tarta, Tenerife: A Short Teide Viewpoint Stop Worth Planning
A practical guide to fitting Mirador La Tarta into a Teide drive, with timing, parking and weather considerations.
Road Trips
Places to Visit in Tenerife by Car: Five Drives With Different Moods
A practical guide to five Tenerife drives, with realistic timing, parking notes and weather cautions.
Getting Around
PlusCar Tenerife Reviews and Collection: How to Read Feedback and Prepare
How to read PlusCar Tenerife reviews carefully and prepare for an airport car collection without avoidable surprises.
Itineraries
10 Days in Tenerife: A Balanced First-Trip Itinerary
A realistic ten-day Tenerife itinerary balancing south-coast downtime, Teide, the north and weather flexibility.
Beaches
Tenerife Black Sand Beaches: What to Expect Before You Go
What Tenerife's volcanic beaches feel like, where to find them, and how to plan safely around heat and Atlantic conditions.
Getting Around
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Car in Tenerife? What Changes the Total
A practical guide to Tenerife car-rental prices, deposits, insurance and the choices that affect the final bill.
Getting Around
Tenerife South Airport: Choosing Car Hire or a Taxi for Your Arrival
A practical way to choose between a rental car and a taxi after landing at Tenerife South Airport.
Things to Do
Tenerife Top 10: Experiences Worth Shaping a First Trip Around
A realistic Tenerife top 10 for a first visit, organised around bases, weather, driving and days that do not feel rushed.
Weather
Weather in Tenerife by Area: Why One Island Can Feel Like Several
Understand weather in Tenerife by area, from sunnier southern resorts to greener northern towns and the cooler roads around Teide.
Weather
Tenerife Weather in July and August: Planning for Sun, Wind and Altitude
A practical guide to Tenerife weather in July and August, from warm southern beaches to breezy northern towns and cooler Teide roads.
Getting Around
What You Need to Hire a Car in Tenerife: Documents, Deposits and Deal Checks
What to bring and check before hiring a car in Tenerife, from licence requirements and cards to the collection inspection.