Holiday Rentals & Accommodation in Tenerife

Tenerife is a cultural melting pot, as diverse as some of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities. This diversity is reflected in its food scene, which ranges from Indian, Japanese, and Korean restaurants to Spanish tapas bars.

1. Kabuki

A Michelin-starred restaurant, Kabuki offers a delightful fusion of Japanese and continental cuisine. A luxury dinner here will leave you impressed – choose from its unique degustation menu and a selection of sushi, sashimi, and grilled and wok dishes. Pair your dinner with some excellent Kabuki cocktails or Tenerife wine from the slopes of Mount Teide.

2. El Rincón de Juan Carlos

A Michelin-starred restaurant, Kabuki offers a delightful fusion of Japanese and continental cuisine. A luxury dinner here will leave you impressed – choose from its unique degustation menu and a selection of sushi, sashimi, and grilled and wok dishes. Pair your dinner with some excellent Kabuki cocktails or Tenerife wine from the slopes of Mount Teide.

3. Otelo

A Michelin-starred restaurant, Kabuki offers a delightful fusion of Japanese and continental cuisine. A luxury dinner here will leave you impressed – choose from its unique degustation menu and a selection of sushi, sashimi, and grilled and wok dishes. Pair your dinner with some excellent Kabuki cocktails or Tenerife wine from the slopes of Mount Teide.

Other local noteworthy restaurants include Ibericos, El Pincho, Toro Tapas and Grill, and Alfonso's Bar. Delhi Darbar, Little India, and Spice Garden are worth checking out if you're craving curry, while the Emperor, Restaurant Oriental Gran Familia, and the Golden House are your best bets for Chinese.

Part of what makes Tenerife so popular is its excellent climate. Here you’ll find warm weather all year round. Temperatures hover around the 30-degree mark during June, July and August. If you visit in spring or early autumn, the temperatures are likely to be a more agreeable 20 to 23 degrees.

People visit Tenerife for the sun and exquisite beaches. As such, you don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to! Just head to the beautiful Playa Tejita, the island's largest beach which boasts clear blue water and clean, golden sand, and relax.

However, if you do want to explore the island, you'll find there’s much to keep you occupied. One of the highlights is Teide National Park, of which the main draw is Mount Teide, a huge volcano that can be experienced up close by taking the cable car or by hiking. If going for the latter option, it's advisable to take sturdy shoes and plenty of water.

Tenerife has many more natural highlights just waiting to be discovered. The island boasts many wonderful drives that come with incredible views. Note that these routes can be tricky if you’re not used to driving in the mountains, so consider taking a tour or taxi. The Anaga Mountains, La Orotava Valley, and the south-west part of the island are all great examples of Tenerife's stunning natural beauty. The Teno Mountains also come with the added gem of the village of Masca. This small collection of buildings was sequestered until the 1970s and presents the opportunity for a step back in time, as well as some of the best views on the island.

Tenerife is a great destination for all ages, and children are no exception. Renting a holiday villa with a pool will easily keep them entertained, but there are also plenty of fun day trips on offer!/

Take them to Siam Park, a Siamese themed water park which opened in 2008. It's a magnificent, modern theme park with many exhilarating rides, including a wave machine and a ride where you can race to the pool against 5 others, as well as the more sedate Mai Thai Lazy River.

Elsewhere, you can find Loro Parque, a zoo located just outside the resort of Puerto de la Cruz that features a wide array of animals, including chimpanzees, tigers, alligators, sharks, and many others. There are also shows featuring orcas, dolphins, and the park’s speciality, parrots.

If you’re not at a theme park, you can enjoy the island's natural sights by taking a horseback ride, going on a cycling trip, or taking a tour on a Segway. If you're feeling adventurous, you are likely to enjoy the thrilling banana boat rides. Paragliding and other activities are also easily accessible.

For something fun yet educational, take the family to the Museum of Science. This museum is truly hands-on - visitors can learn about science through experiments of their own. The sheer number of exhibits means you can easily while away a whole afternoon here, as the little ones make their own scientific breakthroughs.

Tenerife, the Canary Islands' party capital, draws a range of holidaymakers with its pulsating nightlife. Some of its nightspots often cater to specific crowds, from LGBT visitors to university students, though everyone's welcome.

If there's one place you'll want to party at during holiday in Tenerife, it's Playa de las Americas. Filled with karaoke and cabaret joints, live music clubs, strip clubs, and bars open every night of the week, it exudes a party atmosphere that lasts until dawn. It's particularly popular among UK travellers, who find familiarity in its language and music.

Surprisingly unexplored by most visitors, Puerto de la Cruz is another Tenerife nightlife hotspot. The town is strongly influenced by South American cultures, with sensual Latino beats the choice in most bars. You'll hear a lot of reggae, while the dance bars swing to the tunes of salsa and merengue. One of the area's most popular bars is Azucar, which has a sizzling Cuban ambience and stays late.

Tenerife also has its fair share of sophisticated bars and suave clubs – almost every entertainment district has one or two high-end nightspots. Costa Adeje has a string of these bars, including popular Kaluna Beach Club, St. Eugens, and Cafe del Mar. End your day with chill-out music, soothing lights, great drinks, and panoramic sea views.

Tenerife claims to have the best beaches in Spain. Stretches of white silica or dark volcanic sand, and large, popular beaches or more intimate ones hidden in solitude - Tenerife has them all. By renting a villa on this Atlantic Ocean jewel, you can explore it at your own pace.

1. La Tejita

La Tejita beach is the island's largest sandy beach. Perfect for long walks by the sea, it's enclosed by the crimson Montana Roja at one end and boasts rocky coves and shallow cays. The beach is a favourite among LGBT and nudist travellers and locals.

2. Playa del Duque

Playa del Duque, considered a premium beach, is one of Tenerife's cleanest. It has a lavish promenade full of stylish cafés, restaurants, bars, ice cream kiosks, and designer boutiques. Follow a swim in its blue waters with a lavish lunch and a drink or two.

3. El Bollulo

For wild and dramatic landscapes, head to El Bollullo's dark volcanic sands. The hike to the beach is steep and flanked by tropical forests and banana farms. Surrounded by rocky cliffs rising dramatically from the sea floor, the waters have strong currents and waves. Tenerife's other noteworthy beaches include Las Teresitas, Fañabé, Jardin, and Las Vistas.

Renting a villa in Tenerife allows you to relax and unwind in a truly Mediterranean way. If you’re near a resort you’ll have small stores and larger chain supermarkets to buy your food in. Note that these stores won't be open all day, every day. Many close for a few hours during the afternoon, usually from 13:30 until 16:30, and will likely be closed on Sundays.

There are also a handful of weekly farmer’s markets, so you can buy fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables for your meals. Cook, relax and savour family time at your Tenerife holiday villa, as you share a thoroughly memorable getaway.

Teide National Park

The biggest nature reserve on the Canary Islands is on Mount Teide, a still active volcano that has marked the surrounding landscape with craters and petrified lava streams.

Loro Parque

Located close to the northern city of Puerto de la Cruz, Loro Parque Zoo houses species as diverse as otters, jaguars, iguanas and piranhas. Kids will also love the seal and dolphin shows.

Siam Park

The Siam attraction park boasts a large wave pool, exciting rides and a sand beach with seabeds to lounge on.

Volcano El Teide

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Teide volcano is the world's third-highest volcanic structure, and Spain's highest mountain peak at 3718m. Rent a car and start your journey up the winding roads from the city of Medano. Dress warmly.

Masca Valley

The dramatic Masca Valley walk features vertical cliffs, black volcanic sands, lava sculptures and stone arc views. Walking shoes and poles are definitely recommended.