Holidays with children in Tenerife

Tenerife Is a large and beautiful island of the Canary archipelago. If you dream of visiting a cozy place with a developed infrastructure, then welcome to Tenerife!

Pros and cons

The pluses can be safely attributed:

Mild climatic conditions without sudden changes in atmospheric pressure and heavy rains; 4
Rest in any season is equally wonderful due to the comfortable weather;
Poisonous insects and reptiles are completely absent on the island, you can safely walk along the beach in the evenings;
The island's infrastructure is well developed, especially in the segment of children's entertainment;
Every hotel, restaurant or cafe must contain a children's menu;
All cities on the island are connected by transport links. If you are bored with a beach holiday, you can easily reach any city.
All beaches are municipal, respectively - free;
Most hotels are all inclusive;
A good selection of apartments for families with children.

Despite the sufficient number of advantages, several disadvantages should be noted:

There are only two ways to get to the island: by plane and / or by ferry. So, you can get from Moscow on a direct charter flight in 7 hours. If you prefer regular flights, then you will have transfers. Tickets with transfers are much cheaper, but you will also take longer to get there.

Tourists who are afraid to travel by plane can choose the ferry as an alternative. It comes from the city of Cadiz in southwestern Spain. The time spent on the ferry will take you more than a day. This is a long boat trip. Therefore, tourists often choose a plane with transfers.

Due to the low water temperature, only + 19-23 degrees (depending on the season), very young travelers will find the water uncomfortably cool.

Best season

Tenerife is called the island of "eternal spring" because of the comfortable climatic conditions. In winter, the air temperature ranges from + 14-18 nights, during the day the air warms up to +24. In spring and summer, the air warms up to + 25-26 degrees. There are no sharp changes in temperature and heavy rainfall on the island.

The ocean water temperature in winter is about +19 degrees. In spring and summer, the water temperature warms up to +22.

Despite the small size of the island, the weather in different parts of it is different from each other. So, in the north it is slightly cooler and more rainfall than in the south.

The south coast of the island is ideal for families with children! It is protected by mountains, it is always warm and sunny there.

September-October is considered to be the best season for families with children, when the temperature in the ocean rises to +24 degrees. It is during these months that the cost of living in hotels is the highest.

The best sandy beaches

The incredible beauty of the beaches makes your vacation unique. You can choose any of the types of beaches: sandy, pebble or rocky.

A feature of the beaches of Tenerife is the presence of black sand of volcanic origin. It has healing properties along with mineral mud. Therefore, many parents strive to get to such sands in order to strengthen the health of their children.

The best black sand beach is called Jardin Beach. It is located in the north of the island near the town of Puerto de la Cruz. This is the best sandy beach surrounded by green trees and flowers. Here you will find playgrounds, benches and showers

There are many good white sand beaches suitable for swimming for children on the island.

The sandy beach of Las Teresitas is considered the best. This is an artificial beach. Sand was brought here from the Sahara in the mid-seventies of the last century. The dam protects the rest of tourists, preventing strong waves from getting close to the beach. White sand, gentle slope and cypress trees that keep strong wind currents create a comfortable and safe holiday for the whole family.

Surf lovers will love Las Vistas Beachprotected by a breakwater from high waves and predatory fish of the Atlantic. Parents can be calm about their kids. There are no noisy entertainments nearby, therefore the gentle rays of the sun and the enjoyment of silence await you. This beach is natural, therefore the sand here is grayish-yellow.

Along with those already mentioned, Fanabe beach is artificial. The soft golden sand will not leave you indifferent.

The best white sand beach, where it is calm and cozy, is El Camison beach. Small stone dams protect the coast from the strong current of the Atlantic and protect your children from high waves.

Hotels with children's clubs

Spain is a friendly country where family traditions are respected and children are loved. Therefore, most of the hotels are designed for families. We offer you several options for hotels with children's clubs.

Mediterranean Palace 5 *. The hotel has direct access to El Camison Beach. Children's club with a good selection of entertainment and educational circles, where the child will be immersed in an atmosphere of new experiences.

Abama Resort Golf 5 *. It is located at the foot of Teide, spread out in a park area among banana plantations and palm trees. The kids' club offers many activities.

Gran Bahia del Duque Resort 5 *. Hotel complex for family holidays, created in the style of the 19th century with unique fountains, small lakes and bridges. From every corner of the complex, you can see the azure waters. The kids club is for ages 3-15.

Bahia Principe Costa Adeje 4 *. A hotel for the whole family. There are two children's pools, a children's playground, and a games room. A disco in the evening will be a must for your children. The kids club is open to children aged 4-12. Animation runs daily.

Park Club Europe 3 *. The hotel is perfect for families. Despite the fact that it has a 3 * status, it has everything that will make your stay comfortable and unforgettable. Beautiful pools in the form of lagoons, children's animation and a lot of impressions while interacting with animals, delicious food and close proximity to the ocean make it worth recommending it on a par with other five-star hotels. There is a mini-zoo on the territory.

Tips for choosing a hotel

Your task is to make a choice, guided not only by the reviews of tourists, but also by your desires.

Here are some guidelines:

First of all, decide which of the beaches is closer to you: with black, white or golden sand;
Determine which part of the island you like best. Remember that there can be 8 degrees of temperature difference between the north and south of the island.
Find out how close the beach is to the hotel. It will not be so difficult to get to the beach with a child if the hotel is located on the first line.
Check if there is a hairdryer and minibar in your room. All hotels have a safe, air conditioning, TV. But a hairdryer and a mini-bar are not available in every 3 * -4 * hotel;
Ask for animation and kids clubs; Children's clubs work only in 4-5 * hotels. Babysitting services must be requested in advance when booking the hotel. If you need these services - take care of them in advance.
Please note that all inclusive meals are rare in hotels, but half board with buffet is available in every hotel;
When calculating your budget for traveling with children, please note that drinks during dinner are subject to an additional charge.

Entertainment

Tenerife is an island of entertainment and active recreation for the whole family!

There are several amusement parks on the island:

Orlov Park, where shows of eagles and other birds of prey are held;
Siam Waterpark, where there are ordinary and extreme water slides;
Monkey Park, here you can feed the monkeys and enjoy their game;
Camel Park, here you can ride camels;
Loro Park in the north of the island, the most popular zoo with a penguinarium and a shark tunnel;
Pueblo Chico Miniature Park, here you will feel like "Gulliver in the Land of the Lilliputians", and see all the sights of the island in a reduced form;
Butterfly Park, more like a museum, where you will be shown and told about these cute winged creatures;

Each park and museum has a schedule and cost. Before you go somewhere, check the information and have fun!

Important nuances

Each child needs 1-3 days acclimatization;
When choosing a vacation in Tenerife, remember that the water in the ocean is always cool;
Registration of a Schengen visa is required;
The choice of hotels and apartments 2-3 ** is minimal, they must be booked in advance;
A long flight can be exhausting for your child;
Each hotel offers a varied diet for children.

Reviews

According to tourists, Tenerife is a quiet place where there is no active and / or extreme recreation. In winter, the water is very cold in the ocean, which is why many hotels have heated pools. It should be noted that all hotels are beautiful and clean. The food is delicious and nutritious.

Enjoy your stay!