Banks and credit cardsTenerife has a broad network of bank offices, especially in the main cities and tourist areas, as well as a great many ATM machines dotted a...
CurrencyThe legal tender used in Tenerife is the euro. If you are travelling from a country outside the eurozone, you will be able to change money b...
Customs rulesShopping restrictionsArriving in the EU from the Canary IslandsIf you are travelling to the EU from the Canary Islands, you can take items t...
ElectricityThe voltage in Tenerife is a 220 volt alternate current and 50 Hz, the same as in the rest of the Canary Islands. Plugs have two round prong...
HealthcareEU residents are entitled to free medical and hospital care whilst on holiday, which you can make use of at Tenerife's public healthcare cen...
Reclaiming VATAs in the rest of the Canary Islands, VAT does not apply in Tenerife, which means you can claim it back. This makes a whole lot of items che...
SafetyYou can rest easy when visiting Tenerife because it is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. Nonetheless, it is always advisa...
Table of distances in Tenerife SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE PUERTO DE LA CRUZ PLAYA DE LOS CRISTIANOS LOS GIGANTES Km Km Km Km SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE ...
Take care in the sunOne of the Island's main attractions are its long hours of sunshine. It is tempting to start sunbathing as soon as you get there, but rememb...
TimeYou will notice no change at all in the time if you are travelling from the UK, Portugal or Ireland, as Tenerife and the entire Canary Islan...
TipsLeaving a tip is voluntary and should be done to reward good service, but remember you are not obliged to do so. Tips are not included in th...
What to pack / Travel documentsWhen you get to Tenerife, you will discover a place where spring never ends. The Island boasts an average temperature of 23 ºC (73.4 ºF) and...