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Inside Background
Culture 
The culture of Tenerife is primarily that of the Spanish which control the...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Travel to and around Tenerife is relatively safe and visitors should not be...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
History 
Tenerife was originally settled by the ancient tribal culture known as the...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Tenerife is an island averaging approximately 800 square miles of space.  This...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
The best way to get in the mood for any trip is to be immersed in information...
Last edited: 12 September 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors interested in obtaining information about Tenerife can do so during...
Last edited: 29 June 2007
Weather & When to Go 
The weather in Tenerife stays moderate throughout the year, making it a perfect...
Last edited: 23 October 2008
General Information for Tourists 
COMMERCIAL HOURS Shops are open Monday to Saturday between 09.00 and...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Overview of the main Tourist Areas 
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands situated off the North west coast...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Things To Do in Tenerife 
There is plenty to do aside from lying by the pool and basking in the sunshine...
Last edited: 12 September 2008
Tourist Office Phone Numbers 
Hope readers find this information useful Santa Cruz de Tenerife Plaza de...
Last edited: 26 January 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Tenerife is a Spanish island reached only by either plane or boat.   There are...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Getting Around 
Visitors to Tenerife can get around the island via several methods, but those...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Public Transportation 
Bus The main mode of public transportation used throughout Tenerife is the...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Driving is not necessary in Tenerife, because the public transportation system...
Last edited: 15 May 2008
Bus Timetable - North to South Airport 
  Unlike most other airports in Spain, Tenerife gets busier in the winter...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
Taxi Tariffs 
Tenerife Airport Taxis have a rank just outside the main arrival/departure...
Last edited: 07 November 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
What's On When in Tenerife? This list covers various, mostly regular, events...
Last edited: 06 November 2006
First-time Visitors 
The first thing you must know is that Tenerife offers more treasures than you...
Last edited: 14 May 2007
Nightlife 
Many people visit Tenerife in order to enjoy the daytime activities which are...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
The Performing Arts 
The best place to have a good night out is Showtime the sound of musicals It’s...
Last edited: 20 February 2009
Annual Celebrations and Fiestas 
Below are the dates of some of the major fiestas in Tenerife: JANUARY...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Any Year Tenerife Carnival Schedule  
A common question on Tripadvisor's Tenerife Forum is “What dates do I book my...
Last edited: 01 April 2009
Bars, Pubs & Clubs - Tenerife South 
If you are looking for somewhere to have a drink and a good time then check out...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Carnival 
Since the 1700s, the Carnival has been the biggest of the festivals celebrated...
Last edited: 21 May 2007
Carnival Websites 
Carnival Updates Can be had from the following websites http://www.pinkca...
Last edited: 16 September 2008
Cheap Day Trips around the Island 
A company called Miller Travel have for the past 10 years been running very...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Clubs/Discos around the Island 
  Here are some addresses of nightclubs around the island Santa Cruz de...
Last edited: 21 May 2007
Day Trip Mercedes Mountains to Taganana 
For an enjoyable day out visit the Mercedes Mountains in the north-east tip of...
Last edited: 26 February 2008
Day Trip to Masca and Garachico 
A lovely one-day trip is to visit the villages of Masca and Garachico. Settings...
Last edited: 21 May 2009
Facilities & services in popular hotels 
All of the information below has been gathered from either the hotels...
Last edited: 04 June 2009
Frank De Decker Art Exhibition 
Whilst visiting Tenerife you may wish to visit Frank De Decker's art exhibition...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Golf Courses - some of the most popular  
A brief overview of the most popular courses. Including articles on how to...
Last edited: 09 November 2007
Goodbye Tourists - Hello Real Tenerife 
If you want to leave the tourists behind for an hour or two just get in the...
Last edited: 11 February 2009
Hotels suitable for the Disabled 
The following hotels offer facilities for the disabled.  In addition to the...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
New Shopping Centre in Las Americas 
Just off the TF1 (Torviscas/Fañabe exit) you will find the new C.C. Gran Sur...
Last edited: 11 August 2007
Night Clubs and Discos 
The following are arranged by area starting in the South of the island. LOS...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
Places to Go and Things to See 
Whatever you enjoy doing while on holiday you can be sure that you can do it in...
Last edited: 15 November 2009
PuebloChico - The Canaries in Miniature 
  PuebloChico is the Canary Islands in miniature. Created in 20,000 square...
Last edited: 15 May 2009
Shopping 
You need to be careful when you buy cameras, watches or similar goods. Fakes...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Siam Park 
Siam Park Is the subject that everyone is talking about. When will it be open...
Last edited: 17 February 2009
Tenerife Markets  
If you like to visit the markets there are loads of them all over the island...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Eden Catamaran 
A genuine look at the Tenerife sea mammal world.....and a fabulous way to spend...
Last edited: 10 September 2009
Los Roques de Garcia 
The unique balancing act performed by the Roque Chinchado formation at Los...
Last edited: 06 September 2007
Playa de la Arena 
Playa de la Arena is an excellent beach that very convenient, especially if you...
Last edited: 12 November 2007
Tenerife Zoo Monkey Park 
Just off the TF1, only 5 minutes from Los Cristianos and Las Americas you will...
Last edited: 02 February 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Eating Tapas 
So you want to get away from the “everything with chips” menus and try...
Last edited: 30 August 2007
Restaurants and Cafes 
The following restaurant suggestions might be of use to some of you wanting...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
Restaurants in CC Safari Centre PdlA 
For holidaymakers wanting to sample several types of cuisine you could not find...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Restaurants with Fabulous Views 
MIRADOR LA CENTINELA Where the municipalities of San Miguel and Arona meet...
Last edited: 02 December 2007
Tenerife Halal Restaurants  
The Muslim religion allows certain foods (halal), which are not made of animal...
Last edited: 18 May 2009
Tenerife Indian Restaurants  
1. Roy Pizza and Indian Tandoori Centro Comercial Teide loc. 1 - 2 (San Eugenio...
Last edited: 13 August 2008
Tenerife Vegetarian Restaurants  
1. Suribachi Heraclio Sánchez, 25. San Cristobal de la Laguna, Santa Cruz de...
Last edited: 13 August 2008
What to ask for when you want a drink 
There are hundreds of cafes and restaurants in Tenerife where you can relax on...
Last edited: 29 November 2008
Restaurante Los Roques 
A surprising modern restaurant in a lovely water side location. Good selection...
Last edited: 22 June 2008
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: 30 November 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Important Phrases 
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: 09 October 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Electricity Info for Spain 
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Exchanging Money 
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Policing, Crime & Accidents 
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Rental-Cars 
Car rental is a nice option for moving around this beautiful country. It´s very...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
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