Parque Nacional del Teide
Volcanic landscape and UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cable car climbs close to Teide's summit; access to the peak itself requires a permit.
Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is dominated by Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak. It combines beaches and resorts in the south, a green north and historic towns such as La Laguna.
Tenerife airports
From the airport to central Tenerife
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna (TFN)
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna airport is about 35 km from central Tenerife.
TITSA 20
Express bus to La Laguna and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with frequent departures all day. Leaves from level -1.
TITSA 30
Express bus to Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the island.
TITSA 343
Runs directly to Tenerife South airport in about 50 min and continues to Los Cristianos.
Taxi
Rank on level 0, next to arrivals. Central La Laguna is about 10 min away and Santa Cruz about 15-20 min.
From the airport to central Tenerife
Tenerife Sur (TFS)
Tenerife Sur airport is about 28 km from central Tenerife.
TITSA 40
Bus to Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje bus station, the main resort areas in the south.
TITSA 10
Bus to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital. At night, line 711 runs instead.
TITSA 343
Runs directly to Tenerife North airport in about 50 min and continues to Puerto de la Cruz.
Taxi
Rank on level 0, next to arrivals. Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje are about 20-25 min away.
Tenerife
Things to do in Tenerife
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Historic town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an old centre of straight streets, mansions and wooden balconies.
Masca
Tiny hamlet tucked between ravines in the Teno massif, reached by a winding mountain road.
Acantilados de Los Gigantes
Cliffs that plunge vertically into the sea on the west coast. Best seen from the village or by boat.
Where to stay in Tenerife
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tenerife?
Tenerife is served by Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna (TFN) and Tenerife Sur (TFS).
How far is the airport from central Tenerife?
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna airport is about 35 km from central Tenerife.
How do I get from the airport to central Tenerife?
From Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna airport you can take TITSA 20 (bus), TITSA 30 (bus), TITSA 343 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tenerife?
Highlights of Tenerife include Parque Nacional del Teide, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Masca, and Acantilados de Los Gigantes.
Photo credits
- Parque Nacional del Teide: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Masca: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Acantilados de Los Gigantes: Falk2, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons