The 10 Best Free Things to do in Tenerife, Canary Islands

November 8, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
Restaurants in Tenerife

1. Parque Rural de Anaga

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Parque Rural de Anaga

Reviewed By JenyL126

I took the bus from La Laguna to the visitor centre, they were very helpful there, suggesting a walk that fitted my requirements and providing a map. I walked the 5 km on my own and it was wonderful, so peaceful with just the bird song for company. Beautiful views near the visitor centre, not very obvious where to go to see but if you cross the road (from the centre) and walk to the left of the restaurant, behind it there are steps, or a ramp, which lead you up to an amazing view. Also there is a cafe near the centre which was very good.

2. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera

Carretera Guimar TF612 Km 1,5, 38500 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 638 38 85 93 [email protected] https://www.fincacanarias.es/en/pag/tenerife
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 228 reviews

Finca Canarias Aloe Vera

Finca Canarias Aloe Vera has opened one of its newest farms in Tenerife, located at the foot of the Guimar hill, in the east of the island. With an area of 11,000 square meters, the farm has 7,000 Aloe Vera plants that grow ecologically. The area offers a quaint and characteristic landscape and spectacular views of the island.

Reviewed By 573altear

Passing by Finca Canarias we were attracted by its ecological plantation so that the day after we stopped by. Despite covid, it was open and still offering visits to (the few) visitors. Elisa immediately welcomed us and led us to a super interesting visit through the outside aloe vera fields, explaning all the details about aloe cultivation as well as other typical plants and flowers of Tenerife. She also showed us a beautiful greenhouse replicating the diversity of plants growing in Tenerife, including ananas plants (never seen before!), banana plants and many others. We then assisted to the process of extracting the juice from aloe vera leaves and and we tried it directly on our skin!! We learnt so many interesting aspects about this extraordinary plant and its plantation! They also have a super well furnished shop where they sell their orgànic products. I find them just great, so their quality is totally worth the price! Also, thanks to our purchase, we had two products as gifts - which was much appreciated :) Elisa really took the time to explain the details of every product we asked her about and guided us with much care. Even if there were 2 other customers she made sure she was done with us before moving on to them. Besides, she is really nice and friendly! Overall, better not to leave Tenerife without having stopped by!

3. Playa El Medano

Calle la Gaviota S/N, El Medano, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,701 reviews

Playa El Medano

Reviewed By Ricey73 - Coventry, United Kingdom

Close to the airport €15 taxi and 10 minutes door to door. We booked an Airbnb on avenue Juan Carlos absolutely perfect location with easy access to beach 3 minutes and town centre 10 minutes. Supermarket 5 mins away for the essentials ???? #SuperDino locals super friendly probably come back again. Very relaxed area

4. Montana Amarilla

San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
62%
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4.5 based on 332 reviews

Montana Amarilla

This beach is by Costa del Silencio, next to Montaña Amarilla point, on the coast of the nature area of the same name. It is a stony beach used by nudists. Access is from Ten-Bel or the neighbouring complexes, after the Marino and Amarilla Bay apartments.

Reviewed By Dlc0000 - Grimsby, United Kingdom

Hubby and I had our best day out whilst staying in Costa de Silencio here. The rock formations are wonderful to look at, there are rock pools, the sea is refreshing and the chiringuito cafe is wonderful - coffee and mojitos ???? We climbed mount amarilla to eat our picnic at the top. Fab day out. ????

5. Masca Valley

Tenerife Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,677 reviews

Masca Valley

Reviewed By joannes249 - Littlehampton, United Kingdom

Beautiful village set in a spectacular gorge. Amazing drive- yes it is a bit hairy but roads are good- through the mountains with good viewing spots on the way. The gorge walk is closed at present but just to walk around Masca village was enough for us! Its very hilly but so relaxing and quiet. Excellent place to visit.

6. Museo Historico Militar de Canarias

Calle San Isidro 2, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 29 85 41 [email protected] http://www.ejercito.mde.es/unidades/Madrid/ihycm/Museos/canarias.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 231 reviews

Museo Historico Militar de Canarias

Reviewed By 361samk

Very interesting and defiantly worth visiting. My partner don't like museums but loved this one. It is bigger than I expected for a small island. The only missing thing is English translation as it is only in Spanish. Nevertheless, I definitely recommend it.

7. Teide National Park

38300, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
79%
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4.5 based on 5,713 reviews

Teide National Park

Strange volcanic rock formations and spectacular scenery distinguish this park, which surrounds Mount Teide, an active volcano and the highest peak in Spain.

Reviewed By SUPTraveler1 - Uttoxeter, United Kingdom

We hired a car and spent the day in Tiede National Park , it's an amazing volcanic landscape with massive rock formations and lava fields and some fantastic views, we stayed until the sun went down .

8. Playa de las Vistas

Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
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7%
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4.5 based on 3,073 reviews

Playa de las Vistas

Reviewed By maheed - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Always looks inviting ,clean and ideal for everyone , plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from close by to suit all tastes and pockets , lovely on an evening for a stroll too

9. Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa

Avenida San Sebastian 51, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 21 47 43 http://www.la-recova.com/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,835 reviews

Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa

Reviewed By alseward53 - Axminster, United Kingdom

Excellent market to visit and experience a traditional atmosphere featuring many locally produced products. Unfortunately we were on a cruise ship and only in Tenerife fo the day so not able to take away some of the amazing fresh fish.

10. Port of Los Cristianos

Muelle de Pescadores, 38650 Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,173 reviews

Port of Los Cristianos

Reviewed By sandragC7668VG - County Antrim, United Kingdom

the port is a lovely place to visit it is a lovely walk round to it along the beach .plenty off shops near the port

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