Tenerife – What’s the island got to offer?

Tenerife is a stunning island with so much to offer, starting with the natural parks, cultural activities, family-friendly excursions, and of course, the amazing beaches.

We’re talking about the largest and most populated island in the Canaries (and all of Spain). It’s famous for its tourism, affordable prices, and especially the stunning nature it has to offer.

The south of the island is the most touristy and laid-back area, with beaches, clubs and nightlife, while in the north, tourism focuses on nature and excursions (without taking anything away from the northern beaches). The difference is also clear in the climate and vegetation – the south is hot, dry and sandy; the north is cooler, damper and lush.
Still, the temperature stays mild all year round (within a range of ± 5°C, depending on the season) and rarely drops below 20ºC. These two microclimates are due to El Teide which – at 3,718 metres high – affects cloud cover and rainfall. Fun fact: this volcano is the third tallest in the world measured from its base on the ocean floor.

Words can’t really capture the true beauty of the island. So come visit us at one of the Nest Hostel locations and see it with your own eyes!

Tenerife – What to See?

There are so many things to see in Tenerife! As mentioned before, the island is packed with natural beauty, like:

• El Teide National Park
  You’ve got to swing by here, at least for a day, if you’re visiting Tenerife. The scenery, the crater and the flora will leave you speechless! It’s no coincidence it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
• Teno Park
  This rural park is probably the area that best preserves the culture, landscape and natural heritage of Tenerife. Thanks to its isolated location, it’s the perfect place for a quiet day, immersing yourself in a rare and stunning shade of green.
• Villa de Masca
  Masca is a small, isolated and picturesque village perched in the hills of the northwest coast. The peace and quiet only gets broken from the 11th to the 17th, when Masca comes back to life!
• Parque del Drago Milenario
  The Drago Milenario is the living symbol of the island. This tree, around 800 years old, rises 18 metres above the ground and its trunk is 20 metres in circumference; the rest of the park is pretty amazing too. You can visit a burial site of the island’s Indigenous people and spend the rest of the day in the green picnic area.
• Cueva del Viento
  Ever been inside a volcanic tube? If your answer is “no”, this is your chance to head to the center of the Earth on a two-hour guided tour through a magnificent volcanic cave.

An island to live on!

There’s loads to do on the island, and most of it is tied to the local geography.
You can do pretty much anything! For example, guided tours from the south coast to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Golf is popular too. There are plenty of courses for pros (who really appreciate them) and amateurs who want to try it for the first time.

Surfing in Tenerife is also really popular. The beaches, both in the north and the south, are home to lots of surfers and surf schools, so they’re a great place to try this water sport for the first time.

Without mentioning that there’s a huge food culture in Tenerife: you can’t miss trying the mojo sauce, dishes made with gofio, and the tasty little Canarian potatoes – those colorful gems from the archipelago. And why not grab a bottle of Dorada, the go-to beer in Tenerife? If you’re looking for a homely vibe, check out the typical tavern-style restaurants called “guachinches,” often found in local homes (usually in their cellars); you’ll get to savor the island’s homemade flavors and some fantastic locally produced wine.

But above all, Tenerife is famous and loved for its hiking and biking trips. And for the stunning landscapes that anyone can discover.

There’s something for everyone. Come check out the Nest Hostel to truly experience the island!