When going on vacation, don’t be lazy to take some warm clothes with you (for example, a light sweater): you will need them when traveling to the mountains and climbing the Teide volcano, where it can be cool.
And in winter there is snow, so it makes sense to take a thicker sweater.

As for the “dress code”, it is, as it should be at a resort, beach-appropriate. However, in the evening, hotel administration asks not to visit the restaurant in shorts. So men should still take trousers with them.

Beach accessories - sunglasses, towels, swimsuits, sunscreen, etc. can be purchased in numerous shops at the resort. This is especially true in winter period, when the choice of such goods in domestic stores is small.

High-quality imported alcoholic drinks in Tenerife are cheaper than in Russia; and tobacco products are more expensive.

When passing passport control at Tenerife airport you need to present to the police officer along with your passport a migration card filled out in Latin letters. You will receive the card form either on the plane or directly in the control room. The migration card consists of two parts. The lower part will remain with you until the end of your stay on the island and must be returned when going through passport control on the way back.

You can exchange dollars for euros immediately upon arrival in Tenerife right at the airport. Or at a hotel. But this will also be the most unfavorable course for you.

The most favorable exchange rate is at bank branches (open until lunch) and street exchange offices. The latter are often open until late in the evening and sometimes refuse to accept $100 bills.

In the resorts, ATMs are located at almost every step. In large shops and restaurants (by the scale of Tenerife) settlements willingly accept all basic credit cards, except American Express. However, it is better to always have a certain amount of cash with you, and outside the habitats and movements of tourists, cash will definitely be needed.

The most expensive phone calls are from your hotel room. The most economical way to call Russia is from street telephone booths. Moreover, tariffs for payphones of different companies can vary by more than 3 times. We recommend using blue-green payphones, which can be found literally at every turn in Tenerife. The minimum amount required for a call to Moscow (about 30 seconds) is 0.45 €. To call Russia, you need to dial “007”, followed by the area code and phone number.

Computers with Internet access are available in almost all hotels, but this is also the most expensive option - approximately 6 € per hour.
In Las Americas you will see many slot machine halls (including several on the promenade): in them, 1 hour of Internet use costs 2 €. Be prepared for menus in Internet Explorer and for the fact that typing some characters on the keyboard (such as @) is not entirely obvious.

Tenerife is a prosperous place with a high standard of living for law-abiding and friendly indigenous people. However, it is worth paying attention to the following obvious, but often neglected rules.

Do not leave valuables, money, or documents in your car or unattended on the beach when you go swimming. Keep significant amounts of cash, jewelry and other valuables in the safe in your hotel room (paid service - approximately 2 € per day). Be careful in your contacts on the street with those who will offer you free lottery tickets, services for purchasing “cheap” real estate, etc.

Despite the fact that in Las Americas and others southern resorts There is no shortage of stores; it is more advisable to go shopping in the capital of the island, the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Large areas are concentrated in Santa Cruz shopping centers, in which prices are lower and the assortment is incomparably larger.

Tips for tourists in the Canaries, tips for tourists in Tenerife. Tips for tourists.
Because Tenerife, like all others Canary Islands, is exempt from import tax, prices for many categories of foreign-made goods are lower here than in continental Europe. This primarily applies to high-quality alcoholic beverages, perfumes, clothing and leather goods (including crocodile leather).

There is an opinion that Tenerife has cheap consumer electronics. This is only partly true. For outdated models, prices can really surprise you. And some tourists cannot resist the temptation to take home with them not only a camera or video camera, but also a 25-inch TV at a “ridiculous” price. However, prices for new models of digital cameras, VCRs, etc. are quite comparable to those offered by Moscow stores.

If you have any difficulties or problems while in Tenerife, first of all contact representatives of the host country.

Phone numbers just in case:
Ambulance – 061
Police – 091
Forgotten things – 092
South Airport – 922 77 00 50
Call a taxi – 922 64 11 12

RUSSIAN-SPANISH
MINI PHRASE BOOK

Hello! Ola! (universal greeting)
Buenos dias! (in the morning)
Buenas tardes! (in the afternoon)
Buenas noches! (In the evening)

Goodbye! Hasta luego! Adios!

Thank you! Gracias!

Please Por Favor

I don't understand but eh entendido

Sorry Pardon

What is the price? Cuanto cuesta?

I need a doctor Nasesito um medico

Menu please La carte, por favor

It's too expensive Es demasciado caro

Fish Pescado

Meat Carne

Bird Aves

Ensalada salad

Ice cream Elado

Servas Beer

Vodka Vodka

Coffee Cafe

Breakfast Desayuno

Komida Lunch

Sen's Dinner

The check, please! La cuenta, por favor!

I (don't) like (But) me thick

La Java key

I ordered the room Tengo una habitation reservada

I'm Russian Soy rruso

I speak Russian Rruso

Numerals: 1 – uno; 2 – dos; 3 – tres; 4 – cuatro; 5 – cinco; 6 – seis; 7 – sit; 8 – very good; 9 – Nueve; 10 – sharp.

Loro Parque in Tenerife Loro Parque or Parrot Park is one of the main attractions of Tenerife and is world famous. Tourists preparing to visit the divine island have probably already read that Loro Parque contains 3.5 thousand species of animals, not just parrots, and that its area is huge. So I'll talk about the details. You should set aside a whole day to visit Loro Parque. Opening at 8.30, this is approximately the time you need to navigate. Because it’s physically impossible to get around EVERYTHING in two hours, and it’s a shame to miss anything)) The territory of the park is luxurious, in the first minutes the main thing is not to lose the company with which you arrived at the park. The first place where all visitors go is the pond with colorful Japanese koi carps. They are wonderful and voracious! The guide assured us that carp are fed from the belly, but their peculiarity is that they are always hungry. On the advice of an older comrade, we threw a piece of bread into the water and the fish attacked it! At some point I even thought I heard them growling and chattering their teeth. In some places the park is densely planted with palm trees, on which bright exotic birds of incredibly large sizes flutter. A giant turtle might crawl out. Behind the armored glass there are black scary gorillas, jaguars and tigers (including albino tigers), crocodiles, sloths, meerkats, and flamingos. Tiny like toy marmosets. The penguinarium in Tenerife is the largest in the world. Flocks of penguins live in almost ideal conditions - the temperature of the water and air in the enclosure corresponds to their natural habitat. They are also behind glass. Penguins are not at all afraid of people and allow themselves to be viewed close range. To avoid crowding, visitors look around and stand on a moving walkway that carries them through the entire penguinarium. The oceanarium is a huge aquarium with a tunnel inside through which visitors walk. Show of parrots, killer whales, dolphins and fur seals. I'm delighted with all four performances.

You have to arrive in the morning, of course, otherwise you won’t have time to see everything. As for food, the choice is small, mostly fast food of average quality, surprisingly. Unlike Siam Park, where you can simply overeat, the choice here is meager. Therefore, if you are with children, it is better to take care in advance. At the entrance, everyone is photographed with parrots, so if suddenly you are two families or a group, then immediately ask either to take several photos, or take pictures separately. Since at the exit there will be only one photo waiting for you for everyone! Immediately take the schedule of all shows, booklets are everywhere. Everything there is timed, so when one thing is over, go to another. You'll have time!

If you want to climb to the very peak of the volcano (all tourists take the cable car only to the observation deck), you must obtain an electronic permit in advance. Having it in your hands, you can climb the hiking trail to the very peak! The permit is presented at the security post after you take the funicular. You can arrange it yourself (unfortunately, I don’t remember the site link, but you can easily find it on the Internet on the forums). And also, if you want to climb the peak, then do not take a group excursion, no one will wait for you while you continue your ascent. Either rent a car and drive yourself, or individual tour with car and driver. We rented a Mercedes minivan for 2 families for 10 hours (Teide + Masca Gorge), very convenient.

National Park and the volcano itself can be visited in two ways: 1. on your own (buses 348 (from the north) and 342 (from the south), rented car) 2. with a tour, which is easy to purchase at agencies, or at the reception of your hotel. In the park itself on the way to the volcano there are many interesting places And beautiful scenery, observation platforms are equipped everywhere. If you are afraid of heights, then a trip through the park will be enough for you. At an altitude of 2356 m above sea level there is a funicular station that will take you up to the observation deck at the peak of Teide (height 3555 m), the cost of an adult round trip ticket is 25 euros, open 09.00-16.00 for the ascent, 09.00-17.00 for the descent. There are 3 walking routes. 2 of them are free to visit (11 and 12), and Peak Teide (route 10 - high difficulty, altitude 3718 m) requires advance registration, as entry to the peak is limited. You can book a visit using the link: “http://www.reservasparquesnacionales.es/real/ParquesNac/usu/html/listado-actividades-oapn.aspx?cen=2”, however, it is better to take care of this in advance, there may not be places on time convenient for you, the reservation must be printed out, or the number written down; upon presentation, a passport is required. When booking for a group, be sure to indicate the number of people. Recommendations: - Take a passport (if you have a reservation) - Comfortable shoes (preferably sports or special ones) - Bring clothes with long sleeves, since at any time of the year there can be a very cold wind, and there can be snow on the top. - Take sunscreen (the sun is merciless during the day) - Take drinking water - It’s better to check whether the cable car is working (especially important in winter), it may be closed for various reasons, tel. 922 010 440 or on the funicular website. Visiting Tenerife and not going to Teide National Park is a big miss! Happy travels!

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From the travel diary article you will learn:

1. Holidays in Tenerife. How to arrange a trip on your own?

How to plan a trip on your own and why are tourists increasingly starting to do without travel agencies?

  • First of all, the matter in saving. An independent trip to Tenerife cost us... 2 times cheaper than a tour from a travel agency.
  • Secondly, travel on your own much more interesting. This is not a banal vacation for 7 or 14 days, but a whole adventure! You get to know and understand the life of people in another country better.
  • Thirdly itself waiting and preparation To independent travel- this is a real quest!

Planning a trip to Tenerife is very simple:

  • We need to make a travel itinerary(in our case the route was: Kyiv - Barcelona - Tenerife and back)
  • Book tickets on famous low-cost websites (English, low cost) airlines(flight to Barcelona - budget airline website Wizzair, flight from Barcelona to Tenerife - website of the most famous low-cost airline in Europe (the Barcelona - Tenerife ticket cost only 25 euros!)
  • Book a hotel or apartment(the most famous and trusted sites that I always use. To book hotels - Booking.com, to order apartments - Airbnb)
  • If you don't have a visa, then submit documents and obtain a visa. Typically, it is required that air tickets and hotel reservations be made.

Book flights and hotels in advance (1-2 months or even more). Then the cost is several times lower. For example, a ticket from Barcelona to Tenerife, purchased on the airline’s website 2 months in advance, cost only 25 euros. And a week before departure the ticket price increased to 70 euros.

All low-cost airlines have the right to reschedule a flight for several hours. Therefore, it is impossible for the connection between flights to be short. This may seem like a minus... But in fact, for us this “minus” turned out to be a plus. We got two trips in one (to both the Canaries and Barcelona). You can also stay 1 night in Barcelona. This is a fantastic city! We spent 2 days walking in Barcelona on the way to Tenerife and 2 days on the way back. Next I will tell you in more detail about how you can see all the sights of Barcelona in a few days.

Take only hand luggage with you. This will allow you to save money on your flight and travel light! Please note that the size of the bag or suitcase that you take on the plane for FREE must be no larger than 42 X 32 X 25 cm - in Wizzair And 50 X 40 X 20 cm - in .

Don't be afraid to book hostels in Barcelona. Hostels in Barcelona are actually small hotels with private rooms. The fact is that hotels in Barcelona are expensive and even the cost of a hostel starts from 40-50 euros per room for 2 people. We stayed at Pension Miami . This is a nice little hotel with helpful staff right in the center of Barcelona. A room for 2 (with a bathroom in the room) cost 50 euros in September. You can search using filters on the site Booking.com Cheaper hostel (further from the center of Barcelona).

Boqueria Market Barcelona

Where to eat inexpensively in Barcelona? You can combine business with pleasure. An excursion to the famous Boqueria market on La Rambla is a must-have in your program to experience the authentic atmosphere of ancient Catalonia. You can also eat here - the jamon will be cut into the thinnest slices. The market has an abundance of fruits, crispy buns, and sausages. You can buy freshly squeezed juice for just 1 euro.

Why do travelers go not to the south of Tenerife, but to the north? The answer is very simple. The south of Tenerife is expensive hotels with white sand imported from Africa. A holiday here is similar to a holiday in a luxury hotel in Turkey on an all-inclusive basis. But is it really worth traveling so far for such a banal vacation? And in the north, in the oldest resort city Puerto de la Cruz You will feel the whole charming atmosphere of Spain!

How to get from Tenerife South Airport to Puerto de la Cruz? Tenerife has 2 airports - north and south. But even if your plane takes you to the southern airport, it’s not scary. Because it comes from the airport regular bus. Distance from south airport Puerto de la Cruz is about 95 km away. A ticket costs about 10 euros. Distance from northern airport Puerto de la Cruz is about 38 km away.

But there is another, more comfortable way (especially if you are traveling with small children): you can order a taxi from the airport in advance at very reasonable prices Online famous Kiwitaxi service .

Which hotel to stay in Puerto de la Cruz? We were struck by the fact that hotels were cheap on this famous resort. I used to associate the Canary Islands with an expensive vacation. But this is a myth! In our hotel with a swimming pool and a large beautiful area - a room of 35 sq.m. with a balcony, bedroom and kitchen studio cost only 25 euros at the end of September. By the way, when I was choosing a hotel, I noticed that almost all hotels have a small kitchen in their rooms. We fell in love with our hotel. We liked that from the hotel we had to go down to the sea along pedestrian street, walk past cafes, shops, beautiful houses with carved balconies. You can see all hotels in Puerto de la Cruz.

Here is the view from the window of our apartment to the courtyard of our hotel


When is the best time to go on holiday to Tenerife? Here all year round air temperature from 20 to 26 degrees. That's why people don't have batteries or air conditioners. There is no need for screens on the windows either, because for some reason there are no mosquitoes here. Simply wonderful living conditions! The most ideal time for a holiday is early autumn. We were there at the end of September. The air temperature was 25 degrees. The water in the ocean was also about the same temperature. The whole city was buried in flowers. We only walked, enjoying the color of the Canarian streets with colorful houses and carved balconies.

3. Sights of Tenerife

The main attraction is the city of Puerto de la Cruz itself. It is absolutely not like other tourist centers. There are few hotels here and you unwittingly find yourself in the leisurely philistine life of the indigenous people, who do not bow down to tourists, as often happens at resorts. In this city you feel not like a tourist, but like a relative who has come to visit.

Black sand on the beaches of Puerto de la Cruz. Black sand is business card Tenerife. It is of volcanic origin. I have no idea why it was necessary to bring it to the south of Tenerife White sand, because this is such a banality, it is on all the beaches of the world. Be sure to take a photo on the black sand beach!

ATTENTION! If you want to bring black sand as a souvenir, keep in mind that this is prohibited. I poured some sand into my jeans pockets for my friend and thus quietly carried it on board the plane :)))

Artificial lakes Lago Martianez with sea ​​water. They were built back in the 70s with the participation of the famous architect Cesar Manrique. It is amazingly beautiful and cozy here - fountains, flowers, palm trees, cafes, sun loungers. When the ocean is stormy, you can relax here. The cost of a full day ticket is only 3 euros.


 Lago Martianez

This is a garden and zoo of extraordinary beauty. Every year, all EU countries allocate an amount with many zeros so that work is carried out to restore many endangered species of birds, animals and plants.

Loro Parque contains over 1,000 different native plants. There are several theaters on the water with shows of killer whales, dolphins, and fur seals. And even a parrot show. There are several performances per day lasting 30 minutes. Be sure to go to Loropark, even if the price seems high to you. You will not regret it. An adult ticket costs 34 euros, a child ticket costs 23. Opening hours: from 8:30 to 18:45.


 Loro Park

Volcano Teide- an important landmark of Tenerife. It is known that Columbus, Cook, and Darwin admired this volcano. Tourists try to visit it. We left this peak at 3718 m to conquer for the next trip. We definitely want to come to the Canaries again.


 Tenerife Teide

Ancient wine storage. Tenerife Casa del Vino located just 10 min. drive from Puerto de la Cruz to the town of El Sauzal. There is a tasting room, a wine museum and a restaurant serving masterpieces of Canarian cuisine.

Architectural sights of Puerto de la Cruz. This is an old square. Charco, there is a statue of the Holy Virgin Mary. Also the church Nuestra Senora de la Pena de Francia, where weddings are held at night. Abaco's house is Casa Abaco, it houses a museum of Canarian architecture.

Miranda's home is Casa de Miranda, now it houses a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Castle of San Felipe, Royal Customs - Casa de la Real, small local fishing port.


Entertainment in Puerto de la Cruz. The most fun, crowded streets are the embankment, Charco Square, the streets of Quintana, Santo Domingo, San Telmo.

IN Concert hall Fiesta Canaria hosts Canarian folklore shows; the Andromeda restaurant and Taoro casino host evening shows in the style of the Moulin Rouge. There is a wonderful Jazz bar Blue Not and famous discos - Castillo, Victoria, Joy, H2O, Playa, Jockey Night Club Cabaret.

Beaches of Puerto de la Cruz. The city has 2 large beaches for tourists with unique black sand - Playa Martianez and Playa Jardin. Martianez Beach (Playa Martianez) is wilder and unequipped, it is not protected from waves and there are no sun loungers, but there are fewer people there. Playa Jardin beach has everything for a comfortable stay - showers, changing rooms, cafes, medical facilities. paragraph. And protected from waves by a powerful concrete breakwater. There are lakes (pools) with sea water Martianez, which I wrote about above. And we also found one beach - a city one. It is very small (between Lakes Martianez and Jardine Beach). It’s very colorful and locals relax there. The beach does not have black sand, but volcanic rocks.

Where to eat in Puerto de la Cruz? Prices in cafes and restaurants on the embankment are higher than those far from the sea. In small cute cafes not far from our hotel, food was often served to us by the owners of the establishments themselves. The prices are ridiculous, and the portions are huge - you can take 1 portion of paella for two.

Pizza with seafood, freshly caught and grilled dorado fish - delicious. I also fell in love with Sangria. We bought it in supermarkets. Price - about 1 euro for 1.5 liters. You won’t taste such delicious Sangria here :)

4. Guide to Barcelona for independent travel

I promised to tell you how you can see almost all the sights of the city in a couple of days. This is the plan.

1. Arrive in the center of Barcelona(Plaça Catalunya) from the airport by bus. The bus runs every 5-10 minutes and costs 5.90 euros. You can also get there by taxi. The cost of a taxi ride to the center is about 30 euros. Using this service Kiwi Taxi You can inexpensively book a taxi online (not only from Barcelona airport, but from any airport in the world). You can place your order online and the taxi driver will meet you with a sign with your name at the airport.

2. On main square Barcelona - Plaza Catalunya you can buy a city tour of Barcelona at special kiosks. This is such a cool thing. It works like this: red 2-decker buses ply along the route. You get on any bus with a ticket, preferably on the 2nd floor, listen to the excursion (connect the headphones that you will be given with a ticket to channel No. 8 (audio guide in Russian)). Then get off at those stops where you want to take a closer look at the sights (you will be given a route map).

After seeing the attraction, take the next bus. And you travel like this all day. There is a tour for 2 days. Barcelona City Tour Cost for 1 day - €28.00 (adult) and €16.00 (child). For 2 days - €39.00 (adult) and €20.00 (child).

Don't forget to feed the pigeons in the square!


3. What you must see in Barcelona on the Barcelona route City Tour? I indicated the metro stations in case you travel by metro.

  • Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia) of the great Antonio Gaudi. Metro: Sagrada Familia
  • Casa Batllo and Casa Mila (architect Antoni Gaudi). Metro: Passeig de Gracia
  • Park Güell (architect Antoni Gaudi). Metro: Lesseps (L3)
  • Las Rambla Boulevard, here you can buy a painting or order a portrait from local artists. On the boulevard is the Boqueria market. Metro: Catalunya, Liceu or Drassanes
  • Gothic Quarter. Metro - Jaume I
  • El Born (Born district) - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar, Palace of Catalan Music and Picasso Museum. Metro: Urquinaona
  • Mount Montjuic - Spanish Village Museum. Metro: Espanya
  • Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe
  • Barcelona beach
  • Mount Tibidabo (perhaps the most gorgeous view of Barcelona from above, route options can be found)

5. Another useful life hack for independent travel

Book a transfer from the airport or train station or from the hotel in advance; a driver with a sign will meet you at the airport.

6. How much does a Tenerife + Barcelona holiday cost?

The cost of a tour at a travel agency in Tenerife with a direct flight for 10 days is from 1,500 euros per person. We spent so much in 2. Plus it was an amazing adventure! We didn't sit in our room or on the beach all day.

We spent 4 days in Barcelona (2 days on the way to Tenerife and 2 days on the way back) and 6 days we spent in the colorful Spanish town of Puerto de la Cruz. We saw and learned so many interesting things.

Expenses: about 1500 euros for 10 days for 2:

  • Flight – 300 euros. Purchasing tickets several months in advance (200 euros for a flight for 2 Kyiv - Barcelona - Kyiv, company Wizzair, 100 euros for a flight Barcelona - Tenerife - Barcelona, ​​airline company).
  • Accommodation (for 2 people) 250 euros. Booking hotels several months in advance Booking.com. 2 nights in Barcelona - 100 euros, 6 nights in Puerto de la Cruz - 150 euros.
  • Excursions – about 130 euros. Loro Park - 70 euros, Barcelona City Tour - 60 euros.
  • Transport(airport - city and back) - 100 euros.
  • Food and Sangria:)))– about 800 euros.
  • Visa— 70 euros

Summary

If you are planning a holiday in Tenerife, I recommend that you go without a tour company. You now know how to arrange a trip yourself. You'll get unforgettable experience plus:

  • 2 trips in one (to Barcelona and Tenerife)
  • Feel the true spirit of the Catalans and Canarians.

I am still indescribably delighted!

I have another nice bonus for you. If time permits, be sure to plan a trip from Barcelona to the city Figueres inMuseum-Theater of Salvador Dali. At the end of the article there is a video that may inspire you to take this trip. The driving time from Barcelona to Figueres is 53 minutes, the ticket costs from 20 euros.

I wish you a sea of ​​unforgettable impressions!

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Find out what tourists think about Tenerife! Reviews about the holiday, choice of hotel and beach, weather review. Prices and tips for 2019.

The island of Tenerife is a paradise in the Canary Islands. Not so long ago, a holiday here was a bright dream for any inhabitant of the post-Soviet space. I wonder to what extent the travelers' expectations were met, is the island as good as they say about it in tourist brochures? We analyzed tourist reviews about Tenerife for 2018 and highlighted the most important things.

Reviews of Tenerife: general impressions

As far as can be judged from tourist reviews of Tenerife for 2018, general impressions about holidays on the island are wonderful: 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 this policy is aimed at giving people a little break from high technology.

Reviews of hotels in Tenerife

Hotels on the island, judging by the responses, are designed for a variety of categories of tourists - there are luxurious five-star ones, where there are no complaints from vacationers, and two- and three-star ones, where it’s not bad, but not everything is so smooth. By the way, we recommend searching for hotels in the Canaries on the metasearch engine Roomguru.ru, which searches among several leading booking systems and finds the best price.

According to reviews from tourists in 2018, in Tenerife most hotels received highly appreciated, regardless of star rating and cost of living. Vacationers appreciated the level of service and the good location of the hotel in most cases, but at the same time noted some shortcomings.

The Iberostar Anthelia 5* hotel in Costa Adeje received the best ratings among tourists. The hotel is suitable for families with infants. 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, extensive Spanish wine list.

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 kitchen, two swimming pools, SPA. Young people will be a bit bored here because there is no animation and noisy discos.

Judging by the reviews of tourists for 2018, the Sol Tenerife 4* hotel in Playa de las Americas is quite popular among our compatriots. Great beach opposite the hotel, excellent cuisine, well-kept grounds, many services for children, cafes and shops. There are noisy streets nearby, so you need to choose your room carefully.

deserved a fly in the ointment resort complex apartments Playa de Las Americas - Flamingo Club 3*. The hotel is on the first coastline, beach with light sand. Animation at a high level, shops and cafes, close to the port and yacht club. The rooms have a kitchen. But people complained about the inattentive attitude of the guides, the noise of the parties, and the dishonest tricks of the hotel management regarding the timeshare service. As tourists warn, there is too much false information, and the offer price leaves much to be desired.

The budget apartment complex Los Cardones in Playa de las Americas has received its share of negativity, although overall reviews are good. Vacationers complained about insufficient cleanliness, old furniture, sometimes unsanitary conditions in the rooms, problems with hot water, indifferent behavior of the staff, attempted thefts were recorded. Obviously, the hotel is designed for a very unpretentious tourist.

(Photo © perlaroques / flickr.com / License CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Weather in Tenerife - 2019

According to numerous reports from tourists, the weather in Tenerife favors travelers, and many are satisfied with their vacation. 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°C. In summer it is not hot, a slight breeze refreshes. In winter there is wind and waves, but you can also swim and sunbathe.

December - January

According to reviews from tourists in 2018, it is comfortable to vacation in Tenerife in December and January, the air temperature is about +20...+22°C, the water temperature is Atlantic Ocean the same or a little warmer. There is some rain and precipitation, as these months are some of the wettest of the year.

February

In February in Tenerife the weather is slightly cloudy in the afternoon, warm during the day +17...+19°C, cool at night, often windy. Not everyone swims: the water in the ocean is +18...+19°C.

March, April

The weather in March in Tenerife, according to reviews, indulges in variety. Air +18...+20°C, water +18 degrees Celsius, sometimes rain, cloudy and windy. Holidays in Tenerife in March will not bring disappointments if you are prepared for slight changes in weather conditions.

The air in April is warmer: +20...+22°C during the day, the ocean warms up by 1-2 degrees. The amount of precipitation is already less than in March.

May

Holidays in May in Tenerife, according to reviews from tourists in 2018, are 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 can rise above +30°С. There is the least amount of precipitation in the year. The ocean is warm and comfortable +23...+24°С.

September October

According to tourists, September and October in Tenerife are the most favorable period for relaxation: during the day +26...+28°C, ocean water +23...+25°C. Sunblock will be useful, there is little rainfall.

November

According to reviews about holidays in Tenerife in November, there is quite a lot of rainfall 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 air and water temperatures in the ocean are approximately +22°C.

If you are also planning to visit other Canary Islands, we recommend reading a detailed article about, which contains information on food and hotel prices, transport, weather and reviews.

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Prices and shopping - 2019

Most tourists note the European level of prices in Tenerife. Souvenirs and household items with food are quite affordable. 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 lunch with wine is about 20-25 euros per person. Expensive excursions and prices entry 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. Shops delight shopping lovers with discounts; some items from famous brands can be purchased at a 60-70% discount. The central street of the town of Playa de Las Americas - the Golden Mile - is popular among vacationers; there are many multi-brand stores here. 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 holidays on south coast Tenerife, here weather softer and well-developed infrastructure - this situation will not change in 2019. Most popular resorts- Playa de Las Americas and Costa Adeje. The latter is preferred by lovers of respectable leisure.

A relatively inexpensive place in Tenerife is Puerto de la Cruz. Low prices attract a large number of tourists, many rent vehicles here or stay in a tent camp.

The general impression of the cities of the island, according to the responses, is very clean. Sidewalks are washed, flower beds are decorated. All beaches are public; you need to pay an additional 3-5 euros for a sunbed with an umbrella. Every morning the beaches are cleaned with special equipment, the shores are perfectly clean.

According to tourist reviews for 2018, Tenerife best beach located in Las Americas - Playa del Duque. Clean, picturesque, with perfect clear water and light sand. Las Vistas Beach is located just behind the port of Los Cristianos and extends towards Las Americas. Very long, wide, the water is the color of azure.

Among the exotic black beaches, Playa Jardine is famous - spacious, well-equipped, with a waterfall on one of the sections. The very beautiful and quiet black beach of San Marcos is located near Puerto de la Cruz.

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Holidays in Tenerife with children - 2019

According to reviews from 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. Tourists also 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 marine animal shows, etc.

Many tourists noted that on the island you can buy excellent wines for around 5-10 euros per bottle. Experienced travelers recommend bringing Malvasia wine and palm honey as souvenirs. It is better to buy pearls in special centers where certificates are provided for the goods.

It is very convenient to travel on the island on your own. To do this, just buy a card and rent a vehicle or hire a driver for the whole day. You can take any vehicle for rent - 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, a holiday in Tenerife, according to reviews from tourists in 2018, is primarily suitable for those who love nature and a relaxing pastime without night runs to clubs and discos. Perhaps this is why there are so many retired Europeans and married couples with children on the island.

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REMINDER FOR TOURIST

At present Spain is no more dangerous than any other country. The most serious problems are bag snatching and pickpocketing. Therefore, we advise you not to carry large amounts of money with you. If you intend to make a large purchase, do not put money in a handbag - it can be snatched by motorcyclist thieves passing by. Leave all valuables in the hotel safe.
Upon your check-in, hotel employees may ask you for an identity card (passport) and write down from it the data necessary for registration, but under no circumstances do they have the right to withhold your documents.
If you are staying in a hotel, it is more economical to make phone calls from street booths or call centers. Hotels have the right to set extra charges for telephone calls and are happy to use this right.
Taking a road trip around Spain long distance, try to plan your trip in such a way that you will be on the road from 2 to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. At this time, the Spaniards are used to having lunch, and most motor tourists (and, most importantly, truck drivers) will eat at roadside restaurants, and you can rush along the almost empty roads.
It is prohibited to photograph police, military and government officials on military bases, military port areas. If you want to take a photo local residents, ask permission first.
If you decide to have a snack or drink at unfamiliar city, don’t rush into the first bar or restaurant you come across. If there are no visitors at all, this is a clear sign that something is not quite right with the establishment, and it is not popular with local residents. Possible reasons- food and drink fraud, hygiene problems, dishonesty in payments to visitors.
In a restaurant, you should round up the amount and add 5-10% to the waiter. The maid should be tipped the day after arrival, a few days later and before departure.
Having arrived for a short time in a large Spanish city (Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia), it is better to move around it by public transport than by your own car or taxi. You will be able to spend more time sightseeing in the city than sitting in traffic jams. It is best to use the metro - this will allow you to be as close as possible to the destination of your trip. If you plan to go to several places, it is better to buy a ticket for 10 trips - each trip will cost you almost half the price. You can use a ticket for 10 trips not only on the metro, but also on buses. Urban transport operates in approximately the same way in other large spanish cities.
If you are stopped by the Highway Patrol and asked to test you for alcohol, do not refuse the test, regardless of whether you have been drinking or not. Even if the test shows that you exceed the permissible alcohol limit, in the worst case you will be subject to administrative punishment. Refusal to check is a criminal act with all the ensuing consequences.
Don't try to find a public toilet in Spanish cities, they are practically non-existent, except at train stations and bus stations. Feel free to go to the nearest bar or restaurant. If there are several visitors in the establishment, calmly go deeper into the room and look for the treasured door. If there are practically no visitors, you may have to order something first - a cup of coffee, a glass of beer or a soft drink.