Holidays in Tenerife with children

Tenerife activities with children

Tenerife is perfect for a family holiday with children! There are so many places to discover on the island where young and old will never be bored. The pleasant temperatures all year round are a plus for holidays in Tenerife with children. Your children can let off steam in the many water parks, swimming and outdoor pools or build sandcastles and splash around on the beaches of Tenerife.

Besides sports activities, excursions to zoos and animal parks such as Loro Parque, Monkey Park or Jungle Park are also popular. In a playful way, your children will get to know the flora and fauna of the country in a family holiday on Tenerife. Speaking of learning: With inquisitive children, you should also visit the museums in Tenerife, which are child-friendly in their approach to conveying knowledge about the history of Tenerife, but also about science and technology. Tenerife with children - no problem!

If you are planning excursions for your Tenerife holiday, the following tips for water rats, explorers or animal lovers could be just the thing for your family!

On the way with water rats

Of course a family holiday also includes minimum a day at the beach! For parents this can often be a stressful trip, but in Tenerife there are many child-friendly beaches where your children can splash around and build sandcastles without worrying. The most famous beaches of Tenerife are around the towns of Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz and Fanabé. You will also find child-friendly beaches near the port, as the sandy beach slopes gently into the sea and is often protected by a breakwater, so there is no strong swell. For water lovers, the following excursions are also recommended:

On the way with animal friends

As well as in the UK, zoos, animal and wildlife parks are a popular destination for the whole family. Of course you can take a trip through nature and explore the local fauna on your own during your family holiday in Tenerife. Here you can discover together many species of birds, butterflies or typical Canarian reptiles like 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:

On the way with explorers

If you have a particularly inquisitive youngster at hand, you should also visit a museum during your Tenerife holiday with children. Especially when it rains, museums, exhibitions and ... are the perfect destination for the family - if, contrary to all probability, it does rain a little longer in Tenerife.

For explorers the following child-friendly museums and sights in Tenerife are recommended: 

Checklist for family holiday in Tenerife

• If you are going to stay in a hotel, you should make sure that there are family and child-friendly facilities such as a children's pool, kids club and childcare

• Many families are looking for holiday homes and flats as well as fincas where you have to take care of your own food, but where you have more space and peace and quiet than in large hotels

• With a rental car you are more mobile than with public transport. This not only makes it easier to explore the island, but also makes a family holiday in Tenerife much more relaxing!