Article by:
GRACE O'NEILL
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is only recently getting the attention it deserves as a top-of-your-bucket-list holiday locale. Home to endless golden and black sand beaches, hidden coves, mesmerising ocean life, scenic hikes, a thriving culinary scene and lively nightlife (not to mention an abundance of newly built five-star hotels), the island is a hidden gem. As restrictions continue to ease, Tenerife should find itself at the top of your post-pandemic travel itinerary. Below, we break down the must-see elements of your next holiday – whether you’re a sun worshipper, a yacht dweller, a nature enthusiast or just a good old-fashioned foodie.
The phrase ‘spoiled for choice’ springs to mind when discussing Tenerife’s abundance of sun-baked beaches and natural pools – made all the more enticing by the fact that the island stays warm all year round. Playa Jardín, located in the resort of Puerto de la Cruz and known for its unusual black sand, is a swimming beach beloved by locals; while the sprawling bay of Playa de las Teresitas, 20 minutes north of the capital Santa Cruz near the sleepy village of San Andrés, will fulfil all your dreams of glistening golden sand and an endless blue horizon. Playa de la Tejita, which sits alongside the magnificent Montaña Roja (red mountain), and Playa Del Duque – set on a bustling strip of bars and restaurants – are also well worth a visit. Read the full travel article here.
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