What to do

Culture is a key part of a place's identity. In Tenerife, every day and every corner of the Island b

Tenerife can also offer you the possibility of learning or improving your level of Spanish by taking advantage of your stay on the island. Find out where.

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes to the streets from February 28 to March 9. Every day, the most emblematic corners of the capital of Tenerife are filled with onlookers who come to the multiple events. Citizens and visitors take out their costumes to enjoy the great atmosphere offered by Santa Cruz and its Street Carnival.

Feast on the wholesome traditional dishes that follow our grandmothers' recipes and sample the most cutting-edge recipes by chefs who take the best of our childhood flavours and give them a creative twist. Typical dishes seasoned with elegance tickle even the most demanding tastebuds and leave them eager for more. Allow yourself to be conquered by Tenerife's rich culinary heritage, married with the area's exceptional wines. Don't resist temptation any longer. Take a seat and allow our recipes to

People will think you're crazy for getting up before the crack of dawn and running for miles on end. Others won't understand why you are always on the lookout for a higher mountain, a longer wave, stronger winds... Some will say it's all you ever think about and that your sights are always set on the next competition. And they are all right! Every minute that goes by while you're not doing what you love is simply time ticking away. Sport is an intrinsic part of your existence and life would not

Explore the Island's most remote spots, discover the wildlife that inhabits them and revel in natural beauty at its purest.

Whoosh down giant water slides. Watch in awe as orcas and dolphins jump, flip and dive. Feel the speed behind the wheel of a go-kart. Dance, have a drink watching live music, or lose yourself in the hundreds of shops that are there for your delight.

If you are passionate about cycling, come and lose yourself on Tenerife's staggering mountain passes and experience the peaceful solitude of its forest tracks. If you are more of a hiker, feel free to explore the magical paths and trails that criss-cross the Island. Or why not take a leisurely drive on its network of roads or immerse yourself in its traditions and customs on a themed walking tour? The possibilities are endless and the choice is entirely yours.

It's only been a day since you landed on the Island and even your mood has changed. Gone is the stress, the worry and the uncertainty. As you sit by the sea with the murmur of the waves washing over you, you soak in the rays of Tenerife's warm morning sun. A gentle breeze caresses your cheeks, making you close your eyes to capture that moment and make it last. You can barely remember how long it was since you felt so good.