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Family holidays in Tenerife

Family holidays in Tenerife

Tenerife with children

You have decided to travel to Tenerife with your family and now two main questions come up: Which is the best family resort in Tenerife or which family hotels are good and what things can you do in Tenerife with children. In this guide, we will try to answer both questions and provide you with lots of ideas to ensure you spend a wonderful time on the island. Tenerife offers far more than excellent weather all year round. Let´s discover all options available!

Tenerife is home to one of the most important National parks in Spain: Teide, but also boasts more nature reserves (like Anaga or Teno) and ocean conservancies.  Much more than just beach holidays, kids will find magical hikes and walks and be able to learn and appreciate Tenerife´s remarkable volcanic and forest landscapes.

There are many myths and history about the Canary Islands and Tenerife which can make any trip far more interesting and educations for kids. Is Tenerife part of the mysterious Atlantis continent?

The island offers also adventure activities suited for children of different ages. We will provide you with our favorite options

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Compare family hotels in Tenerife

Prices in Tenerife can get up to 40% higher if you book late. 

We can only strongly recommend to book well-in-advance and to profit from late cancelation policies. In this way you secure great hotels, at great prices, but yet ensure flebility 

Riu Buenavista

South - Adeje
€ 116 From
  • 4 stars
  • Kids Club
  • 4 Swimming-pools
  • Water-slide
  • All-inclusive
  • Sea View
  • Baby Sitting
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
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7 minutes from Aqualang park

HD Parque Cristobal Tenerife

South - Playa de las Americas
€ 100 From
  • 3 stars
  • Kids Club
  • 2 Swimming-pools
  • Water-slide
  • All-inclusive
  • Sea View
  • Baby Sitting
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
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Bungalow accomodation available

Landmar Costa Los Gigantes

West - Santiago del Teide
€ 90 From
  • 4 stars
  • Kids Club
  • 6 Swimming-pools
  • Water-slide
  • All-inclusive
  • Sea View
  • Baby Sitting
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
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80,000 square meters
Hotel Riu Buenavista

Hotel Riu Buenavista – 4 stars – Wonderful, all-inclusive hotel in Adeje, Tenerife

Why do we recommend Hotel Riu Buenavista? Located in Adeje, Tenerife, Hotel Riu Buenavista features a restaurant, bar, garden, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The 4-star, all-inclusive hotel also has a terrace and the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom, a balcony, a hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV. The hotel offers 24-hour reception, a kids’ club, and a currency exchange service. A buffet-style breakfast is served daily. This hotel is 500 meters from Ajabo Beach

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Theme parks in Tenerife

Let´s start with a couple of things that will for sure be the highlight of your holiday in Tenerife with children: Loro Parque and Siam Park. Loro Parque is a zoo, but when where even detractors of zoos admit animals are really well-taken care of and which offers what is probably the most spectacular show in Europe: the killer whales show. Loro parquet is far more than the killer whales though and we are sure your children (but also teenagers and adults) will love it. One recommendation about food: we would recommend to bring your own food (sandwiches for instance). Loro parquet is located in Puerto de la Cruz, in the northern part of Tenerife. If you stay in the south and do not have a car you can join a bus tour to Loro parquet.

Siam park is located in the south and it is a water park that has been designed carefully and uses thai inspired architecture. It boasts 25 Thai style buildings and, what is more important for children, some amazing rides like the Vulcano or the Dragon. This can be an exhausting day for parents but an unforgettable one for kids. One important thing, do not forget to bring sunscreen.

siam park

Siam Park

Siam Park is one of the best water parks in the world, and definitely the best in Spain. This giant water-slide-heaven is located on the

Killer whale jumping at Loro Park in Tenerife

Loro park Tenerife

Loro Park Tenerife Loro park or the parrot park in English is a private zoo on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands (off

Top 5 things to do in Tenerife with Children

1- Discover whales and dolphins in a 2 or 3 hour excursion.

Families of dolphins and waves live all year round in the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera. A whale watching tour is, without doubt, a kids´ favorite! Learn more about the whales in Tenerife and the tours available.

2- Enjoy Mount Teide

El Teide is Spain´s highest point and the world´s third-highest volcano. Thanks to the cable car you will be able to get over 3,000 meters high and enjoy spectacular views of the island from above the clouds. Children love this activity, a true small adventure! Some tours are run at night to enjoy and learn about the stars

teide national park

Teide national park

Teide national park Teide National Park is one of Spain’s 15 national parks and stands out for several different reasons. It is home to the tallest peak in Spain, Mount Teide, that stands 3,718 meters and, its considered to be one of the 12 treasures of Spain and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also Spain’s largest national park (over 19,000 hectares), it’s the most visited national park and one of the oldest national parks in Spain. Mount

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3-Snorkel with turtles

Snorkel is a kid-approved activity all year long and it can be enjoyed in areas like Los Gigantes cliffs, El Puertito or El Palmar. The Southern part of Tenerife is safer since the north is known for stronger currents and waves. One of the most interesting options include swimming near turtles. Turtles change the area where they stay and it may always be wise to join a guided tour to increase your chances to see them.

4- Submarine adventure

Join a submarine tour and explore the depths (30 meters) to enjoy a unique adventure. A professional diver feeds fish close to the windows to ensure you will spot many species

5-A day trip to La Gomera

La Gomera is an amazing island not far from Tenerife. You can join a day excursion to La Gomera and discover this natural paradise. Not only the boat trip will give you the chance to spot dolphins or whales. Your children will discover the Silvo, an amazing language that makes use of whistles and that has almost disappeared but which is still in use in some parts of La Gomera. But there are many other day excursions in Tenerife that can be of interest for children. 

There are many other things to be enjoyed with children in Tenerife. If you travel with teenagers you will be able to find more ideas that include adrenaline and adventure!

The North of Tenerife is full of small villages worth visiting. If you want to include a cultural day in your itinerary, bear in mind that La Laguna is a Unesco heritage site. Find out more about the best places to enjoy in Tenerife.

Another great option is hiking. Besides Teide, there are some great hikes. The best options with children are probably in the Anaga natural park and some other spots near la Oratava. Some of the best walks in Tenerife are however not suitable for children.

Last but not least, if you stay at a hotel make sure they run children´s programmes (both day and night) with daily activities that may include pool parties, sports competitions, dances, painting and many more activities that will give you too some time to relax.