The most beautiful photo motifs on Tenerife

Last update May 21, 2025

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The island of contrasts is a playground for photographers. Whether it's a starry sky over Mount Teide, twilight at Punta del Hildago or waves on the cliffs - find the most beautiful photo opportunities on Tenerife with our island guide.

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Photo spots on Tenerife

Fotospots Teneriffa — Photo location Tenerife: The impressive landscapes of the Canary Islands are perfect for a photo shoot.

Black volcanic sand, deep gorges, lunar landscapes and fairytale forests - anyone looking for unusual perspectives will be happy with the photo spots on Tenerife. The island of spring is a playground for photographers and is rich in unusual motifs. Mountains, beaches, the sea, street art, volcanoes, dense forests, bizarre rocks, starry skies - the best photo locations on Tenerife can definitely be found by those who are out and about. It's worth driving around the island's hotspots in a hire car and lying in wait, for example at sunrise on the beach or at dusk at a viewpoint on the coast. Those who like to look for crazy or harmonious scenes in urban areas will be inspired by the street art in Puerto de la Cruz or the historic buildings in the cities.

Tenerife photo motifs around the Pico del Teide

Particularly fascinating landscape settings, where the lighting moods are constantly changing, can be found in the north of Tenerife around the Pico del Teide. It is best to set off before sunrise, when the morning light bathes El Teide National Park in beautiful colours. Even the cloudy summit of Mount Teide looks impressive if you are at the right altitude in cloudy weather.

Fotomotiv auf Teneriffa Teide — The Teide is a joy for any lens.

Tenerife photo motifs on the beaches

The other beaches on the island, especially around Puerto de la Cruz, are also perfect for taking classically beautiful pictures of Tenerife's beaches. The interplay of black sand, clouds, spray and the changing light conditions creates impressive contrasts! To capture the feeling of a holiday in Tenerife, snapshots of surfers, windsurfers, kitesurfers and sailors on the beautiful beaches of Tenerife are a must!

Fotomotiv Teneriffa Strand — There's something magical about Benijos beach.

Tenerife photo motifs in the mountains

The Anaga Mountains are particularly fascinating, with an almost fairytale-like atmosphere in the dense Mercedes forest, dotted with laurel trees and ferns. The reason for this is the dense fog that stretches through the winding forests and literally cries out for mysterious fog shots!

Fotolocation auf Teneriffa im Anaga-Gebirge — The fog in the north of Tenerife creates great photo scenes.

Tenerife photo motifs in the city

If you are more interested in urban photo motifs and street art, visit the cities of Tenerife, for example Puerto de la Cruz. The façades in the La Ranilla district are eye-catching. As part of the Mueca Festival 2014, huge murals were created by well-known international street artists.

Teneriffa Fotomotive in der Stadt — Street art in Puerto de la Cruz.

Tenerife photo motifs in nature

Tenerife's wildlife is as diverse as its nature. That's why animals are among the most popular photo motifs on Tenerife. If you want to bring home a few snapshots of parrots and parakeets, you should visit Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz. With a bit of luck, you may also spot whales, dolphins or orcas off the coast of Tenerife. To be on the safe side, you should stay in the area around Los Gigantes and take a guided boat tour.