Tenerife with dog

Tip 1

Practise flying with a dog

Think carefully about whether you trust your dog to travel by plane! Only healthy four-legged friends should be expected to make the four to five-hour flight and should ideally be "practised". To ensure that it is not too much of a strain for your dog, you should only take it with you on your Tenerife holiday if you are staying for at least four weeks. This will also give your four-legged friend time to recover! Don't give your dog any strong tranquillisers before the flight, instead use rescue drops.

It is best to "practise" flying with your dog at home and let your four-legged friend sleep in a trial box. Don't forget a water container and food bowl! Before the flight, you should take your dog for a walk and make sure that it does not eat too much before take-off. You can find information on the transport conditions for dogs from your airline.

Tip 2

Have your dog vaccinated

Before you set off on your Tenerife holiday with your dog, you should make sure that your pet is vaccinated. Without an up-to-date stamp in your vaccination certificate, the airline you are flying with to Tenerife will not even let you on board. It is also advisable to talk to your vet about the best possible protection before you go on holiday to the Canary Islands.

Tip 3

With hire car & dog across the island

Pets are not allowed on public transport on Tenerife, and taxis often do not transport dogs either. If you want to cover longer distances and be mobile on your Tenerife holiday, you should book a hire car. This is also a good recommendation if you want to take your dog to a dog beach on Tenerife.

Tip 4

Choose the right holiday home

There are some dog-friendly 5-star hotels on Tenerife that have large gardens for dogs to run around in. However, holiday homes or fincas are the best choice for a relaxed Tenerife holiday with your dog. In consultation with the landlord, pets are often allowed and do not have to stay in the room while you want to go to the dining room or pool, as is the case in some hotels.

Tip 5

Look for dog beaches on Tenerife

Dogs are prohibited on many beaches in Tenerife or are only allowed on a lead. If you want to take your four-legged friend to or into the water, you will have to go to one of Tenerife's dog beaches. In the specially designated areas, you can let your four-legged friend run free and let off steam with other dogs. There are currently 4 designated dog beaches on Tenerife, as well as a number of wild beaches that are suitable for swimming with dogs. A popular dog beach and real dog paradise is Playa de El Cabezo in Puertito de Güimar, where your dog can run wildly through the black lava sand.

Four-legged friends can also really let off steam on the unspoilt sandy beach Playa El Confital (also known as El Horno) in Granadilla de Abona (south). It is a hidden and relatively quiet beach with dark sand, which is not only interesting for dog owners, but also for surfers. A small section of the popular Playa Teresitas should also be prepared for people and animals - but this has not yet happened. If you are on holiday in Los Cristianos, you will find an inconspicuous section on Playa El Callao where you are allowed to bring your dog.

Tip 6

Always stay in the shade

Tenerife's climate is pleasantly warm all year round with an average of 23°C, but you should not underestimate the effects of the temperatures on your dog. Especially in summer and in the south of Tenerife it gets hot and dry, whereas in the north of Tenerife there is high humidity. To ensure that a dog holiday in Tenerife doesn't turn into torture for humans and four-legged friends, you should always seek out shady spots, offer your dog plenty of fluids and take regular breaks. If you follow all these tips, your holiday with your dog in Tenerife can begin!