Tenerife with children
Excursions in Tenerife with children
Tenerife is perfect for a family holiday with children! There are so many places to discover on the island, as well as really child-friendly excursions and activities. The pleasant temperatures all year round are a plus point on a holiday in Tenerife with children. Your children can let off steam in the many water parks, swimming pools and outdoor pools or build sandcastles and splash around on the beaches of Tenerife. Child-friendly beaches on Tenerife have one thing in common: they are protected from the waves of the Atlantic by breakwaters. The ocean is much livelier than the Mediterranean, for example.
In addition to sporting activities, excursions to zoos and animal parks such as Loro Parque, Monkey Park or Jungle Park are also popular. Your children will learn about the country's flora and fauna in a playful way during their family holiday in Tenerife. Speaking of learning: with inquisitive children, you should also visit the museums in Tenerife, which provide child-friendly knowledge about the history of Tenerife, but also about science and technology. Tenerife's magnificent nature makes it easy to get out and about with children and discover things that even children can marvel at. As speechless as some adults may be the first time they stand in the middle of the lunar landscape of the caldera, children are just as fascinated by the lunar landscapes, volcanic rock and black sand. Tenerife with children - no problem!
If you are still planning excursions for your Tenerife holiday, the following tips for water rats, explorers or animal lovers could be just the thing for your family!
Out and about with little water rats
Of course, a family holiday also includes a day at the beach and swimming! This can often be a stressful outing for parents, but there are many child-friendly beaches in Tenerife where your children can splash around and build sandcastles without a care in the world. Tenerife's best-known beaches are located around the towns of Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz and Fanabé. You will also find child-friendly beaches near the harbour, as the sandy beach slopes gently into the sea and is often protected by jetties, so there are no strong waves. The following excursion destinations are also recommended for water lovers:
| # | Place | Opening times and admission prices | What you need to know: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Park | Av. Siam, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | Daily from 10:00 - 17:00 Adults: €34 Children (up to 11 years): €23 If you are also planning a visit to Loro Parque, you should buy twin tickets: Adults: €58 Children: €39.50 | Thai-style water park with the "biggest water attractions in Europe" - including freefall and tyre slides as well as a wave pool with an artificial sandy beach. The park also has a sea lion enclosure. |
| Aqualand | Av. Austria, 15, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | Daily from 10:00 - 17:00 Adults (from 11 years): 29€ Children (5-10 years): 21€ Children (3-4 years): 12€ Children under 3 years have free admission. | Large outdoor water and leisure park with large slides, several children's pools and a dolphinarium |
| Piscinas naturales el Caletón | Av. Tomé Cano, s/n, 38450 Garachico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | Daily from 10:00 - 21:00 Free admission | Picturesque natural pools formed from lava rock with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean |
Out and about with little animal friends
Zoos, animal and wildlife parks are a popular destination for the whole family, not only in Germany but also in other countries. Of course, you can take a foray into nature during your family holiday in Tenerife and explore the local wildlife on your own. Here you can discover many species of birds, butterflies or typical Canarian reptiles such as geckos and lizards.
However, it is easier to visit one of the well-known parks on the island. We have compiled the most important information for you:
| # | Location | Opening hours and entrance fees | What you need to know: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loro Park | Av. Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
Daily from 8:30 - 18:45 Adults: 35€ Children (6-11 years): 24€ Children under 6 years have free admission. If you are also planning a visit to Siam Park, you should buy twin tickets: Adults: 58€ Tickets here |
The world's largest collection of parrots and parakeets can be found in Loro Parque, which is also known for its large dolphin and sea lion shows. |
| Jungle Park (also Parque las Aguillas) | Urb. Águilas del Teide, s/n, Km. 3, 38640 Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
Daily from 10:00 - 17:30 Day tickets Adults: 26€ Children (5-10 years): 18€ Children (3-4 years): 11€ Tickets here |
Adventure and wildlife park located in the forest with a bobsleigh run, giant slide, waterfalls, suspension bridges, tunnels, caves and lagoons, where birds, cats of prey, reptiles, penguins and monkeys can be found - adapted to their original living conditions. |
| Monkey Park | Camino Moreque, Camino Real Llano Azul, 38627, Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
Daily from 9:30 to 17:00 Adults: 10€ Children (5-12 years): 5€ Tickets here |
Zoo known for its free-roaming monkeys, which can be petted and fed. It is also home to crocodiles, turtles and native bird species. |
Out and about with little explorers
With a particularly inquisitive offspring at hand, you should also visit a museum on your Tenerife holiday with children. Especially when it rains, museums, exhibitions and ... are the perfect excursion destination for the family - if, against all odds, it does rain for a while in Tenerife.
The following child-friendly museums and sights in Tenerife are recommended for explorers:
| # | Location | Opening hours and admission prices | What you need to know: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos | Av. de los Menceyes, 70, 38205 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
Tuesday to Saturday, 9am - 8pm, Sunday and Monday 10am - 5pm Adults: 4,50€ Free admission for children. |
Museum of Economy and Cosmos with planetarium, which brings knowledge about astronomy, the laws of nature and the functions of the human body within reach in a playful way |
| Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueología | Calle Fuente Morales, s/n, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
Tuesday to Saturday, 9am - 8pm, Sunday and Monday 10am - 5pm Friday and Saturday from 4pm admission is free. |
The permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum presents the geological, climatic and biological conditions of the Canary Islands and the history of the indigenous people. Highlights include the mummies of the Guanches. Guided tours in German take place every Wednesday at 11am. |
| Casa del Carnaval | Calle Aguere, 17, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
Daily from 10 - 18:30 Free admission. |
The Casa del Carnaval is an exhibition of the most culturally significant elements of Tenerife's carnival. |
Checklist for a family holiday in Tenerife
- If you are staying in a hotel, you should make sure that there are family and child-friendly facilities such as children's pools, kids' clubs and childcare services
- For many family holidaymakers, holiday homes and flats as well as fincas are ideal, where you have to cater for yourself but have more freedom and peace and quiet than in a large hotel
- With a hire car, you are more mobile than with public transport. This not only makes it easier to explore the island, but also makes your family holiday in Tenerife a lot more relaxed!
- If you are planning a beach holiday with your children in Tenerife, please bear in mind that the Atlantic is less comfortable than the Mediterranean. The really safe beaches on the island are mostly artificially created/extended, but in any case they are equipped with breakwaters to protect bathers from excessive swell.
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