Nightlife in Tenerife - 3 hotspots

You don't have to travel far in search of Tenerife's exciting nightlife, bars, clubs and salsa parties. There are several places on the island that are predestined for exuberant bar and club nights, which are often just a stone's throw away from your holiday destination.

But perhaps you don't have to travel any further: Most of the larger hotels organise their own shows, which may also be attended by people from outside the hotel.

In many restaurants and bars there is often live music late at night - so don't go straight home after dinner.

In Tenerife, you will always find somewhere to spend the evening other than your hotel room!

The most popular places for night owls are:

1. Playa de las Américas

You can go dancing in Tenerife, especially in the holiday resort of Playa de Las Américas. Many Tenerife holidaymakers come to this town on the north coast because of the vibrant nightlife in the many bars, lounges and discos. The party mile in Playa de las Américas in particular - "Las Veronicas"- is known for its bars and nightclubs where you can dance the night away to pop and rock, salsa or party hits.

In Playa de Las Américas, there is even a section where each house has two bars or discos. You literally stumble from one party to the next here!

2nd La Laguna

The university town of San Cristobal de La Laguna is home to 25,000 students who have Tenerife's nightlife in the palm of their hand! In the block of houses known as "El Quadrilatero ", bars and discos are lined up side by side. La Laguna only gets a little quieter when the students leave town for the semester holidays.

Otherwise, you can be sure to always find an opportunity to mingle with the (rather younger) party crowd in this cultural, university and student city.

If you can't decide on a bar, lounge or disco, the many promoters who roam the streets, especially in La Laguna, can help you. They lure you into the many bars and clubs with "chupitos", free small drinks, and discounted entry.

3 Puerto de la Cruz

In the north, Puerto de la Cruz sets the tone when it comes to the best nightlife in Tenerife. Most of the bars and lounges can be found along Avenida Generalísimo and Plaza del Charco. Parythoppers in particular benefit from the clearly laid out city centre, as the more cosy bars and lounges line the pedestrian zone.

If you're looking for a salsa party, theAzucar salsa bar with its rooftop terrace and fantastic views of the nightlife is the best place to go.

An absolute highlight of the year for party holidaymakers on Tenerife is the Tenerife Carnival! If you are on holiday in Tenerife in February and March, you should not miss this spectacular event, which is the second largest carnival after the carnival in Rio de Janeiro.