I went to jump of some cliff few years ago but I can’t find it again on maps and going back soon and want to jump there again
It’s a bit out of the town and drive down to a small village
The place has 3 main jumps low medium and high and a ladder to go back up out of the sea
Hello. Next week we are planning to go on a holiday to Tenerife. At first we were planning to go to Masca by car, but after reading forums I suppose it is better to go there by a bus, 355 to be exact. Any tips regarding that? I’ve read that there are only a few buses (times) to come back to Santiago Del Teide, is it true? Also where can we buy tickets? Will be going from Santiago del Teide. Thanks! Also is it better to park a car in a city or near a cemetery?
Have seen tweets etc that the queues are very long.. flying to the UK on Saturday, how long would you allow for immigration checks?
Pre hike
The organisation leading up to the hike is confusing and stressful. There is so much miss information about permits and what you need and don’t need.
We had the PNT 07 Montaña Blanca - La Rambleta and PNT 10 Telesforo Bravo. 07 was the first part and 10 was the summit hike.
After a good few hours of trying to work out what to do I had found the correct permits and we were ready to go.
Hike
We were staying in Costa Adeje and thought getting a taxi would be a good idea, we set off about 1am arrived a 2. It took us some time to find the actual start of Montana blanca as the taxi driver (uber) was lost however, he was kind enough to stick around and let us work out where to go. Later I found out that uber drivers now have a feature in which the meter still runs. So that extra 10 mins of confusion cost us an extra 40 euro🙃
Anyway, as soon as we started we were mesmerised, we had never seen such a clear sky. It took about 30 mins to walk 5 minutes as we were constantly trying to get the best photo of the sky ! (I won best photo). We met this first couple from Pamplona pacing up the hill and they asked if we had the correct equipment as they tried yesterday but got turned away, this became a theme. The next 40-60 minutes we walked past by 4-5 groups that had been turned away due to not having the correct equipment. Through my broken Spanish and putting all the different conversations together the main issue seemed to be not having foil safety blankets.
Luckily I had 3 but there were 4 of us, so we were anxious. After going past the last group of lads that had just been turned away due to lack of foil blankets, they reassured us that having 3 for 4 of us would be okay. However, it’s hard to be reassured by a group of lads wearing air max’s on mt teide. Nevertheless we continued.
We arrived at this car, two guards popped out and asked if we had permission. I said yes. They said equipment, I said yes and opened my bag. Upon a glance it looked like I had more foil blankets than I did so I was hoping we would be okay. However they were inspecting quite thoroughly. I tried saying there were dos en cada paquete, he was unsure. Then I started asking about how long they are up here and if it gets cold and just general chit chat, making them laugh. Next they asked for long trousers, another thing I didn’t bring however I was determined. I said si aquí and showed my thermal under armour top scrunched up and that sufficed. Then they looked at our permits and let us continue.
Now, whether our equipment sufficed, they got sick of turning people away and the bar was set pretty low with the air max group or my general chit chat. I’ll never know, but we got through and the journey continued and I’m grateful
The next section was when it started to get harder and you could feel the air was thinner. You are constantly in an incline but walking a zigzagging path which mentally could be quite tough. You feel like you are just at the ridge but the zigzagging is non stop. It was a constant battle of continuing slowly and focusing on your breath. I personally enjoyed this part because it felt like one big mediation. A mediation in which you stray away from your breath you enter a state of disarray and dizziness.
With the sunrise creeping and the peak nearing, a combination of sleep deprivation and altitude sickness created a concoction of delusions and delirium. However, we powered through and arrived at the cable car.
We arrived a bit later than we wanted too and from speaking to people at the top they said we might get fined if we get caught walking down without the correct permit Our summit permit (pnt10) was between 6-9am but we arrived about 8:45 so we waited to speak to the guards.
When they arrived we mentioned our situation and said that this will probably be the only cable car today so you can do the summit but you will probably have to walk down. Although disappointed, we didn’t fancy walking down again so we hopped on the cable car and decended.
Quick note, a lot of information online says you pay for descent only at the top with a qr code. This didn’t happen. We were brought down and paid at the kiosk at the bottom.
Post hike.
We had completed it (pretty much). It was a surreal experience that none of us had gone through before. We felt great. Well now time to go home.
Uber cost about 180 euro, there was ONE bus a day that went to mt teide which arrived at 4pm. So we had to make a choice, try for the uber, try hitchhiking or wait. Well we tried all optioned we finally got an uber excepted at 2pm and by that point we said we might aswell wait and save the money. Luckily there is a nice cafe at the bottom so we ended up getting a few bottles and drank the time away playing games.
In addition, the cable cars were running all morning and day so we actually could have done the summit but oh well !
We learnt that most people hire cars, we hired one a few days later to drive around the north and it’s such an easy, cheaper experience so if transport is an issue, do this !
Overall
The hike is not as hard as it’s said online. I’m the experienced hiker in the group so I’m biased however, my friends with little to no experience managed it. We even passed an overweight dude would was killing it !
The only issues would occur if you go too fast and you are not prepared. If you take your time, breath and have the right equipment (foil blankets) you will get there.
Im not sure if anyone will care to read this but I thought I’d write this account because one, it was such an amazing experience and it’s fun to relive it !
Two the information is conflicting and confusion so I hope it helps anyone and I’m happy to answer any questions about the planning
So in the next year im traveling to tenerifie with my future wife(wedding may 27 and after this we planning to fly there).
We looking for nice place with all in and next to the hotel beach.
any sugestions?
now i have in my mind:
H10 Costa Adeje Palace
Guayarmina Princess
also maybe you can recommend quieter resort?.
Hi, was wondering how it is in Tenerife for a British Mixed race person visiting. To me it seems like decent atmosphere there, obviously people have opposing opinions. What’s your thoughts?
What’s the best social club around the area? Coming in a few days and haven’t been to any in Tenerife. Somewhere with a chill friendly atmosphere and decent prices
Hi in an apartment near here soon and wondering if there is a link or anything. We are self catering and don't drive
*Disclaimer: I don’t mean this post to be disrespectful toward Tenerife or its people. I know many of the issues I mention are complex and not the fault of the local population.
I also don’t support all-inclusive party tourism or visitors who disrespect the island. We stayed in a small hotel, spent most of our time hiking, and tried to experience Tenerife’s nature responsibly.*
I almost ended up not liking my vacation in Tenerife, which surprised me because I had been looking forward to it for a long time.
What really shocked me was the amount of litter, especially away from the tourist areas. Many beaches were covered in trash, and the water often didn’t look clean enough to enjoy snorkeling. One of the things I was most excited about was seeing sea turtles, but after learning about the island’s sewage problem during our trip, I honestly started worrying about the impact on marine life. I couldn’t believe that untreated wastewater can end up being discharged into the sea, even near protected natural areas. It made me wonder how this is still allowed.
It was also the first time I truly noticed the effects of overtourism. We stayed in a small hotel near Los Gigantes, which was nice, but the environmental pressure on the island was impossible to ignore. We had originally considered spending more time in the north because it’s greener and more beautiful, but beach closures and concerns about water quality made us change our plans.
Our goal was a hiking and snorkeling holiday, but because of the dirty beaches and questionable water quality, we often didn’t want to get into the ocean. Abades and Montaña Amarilla were among the few places where we actually enjoyed snorkeling.
That said, Tenerife is still an incredible island. Barranco del Infierno, Roque de los Brezos, climbing Teide, the magical Anaga cloud forest, and hiking through the Canary pine forests to Paisaje Lunar were all absolutely amazing.
Then came the highlight of the entire trip: a four-hour whale watching tour. We saw dolphins, whales, and even a hammerhead shark. In that moment, it suddenly felt like everything wasn’t quite so bad after all. There is still so much life in these waters, and it was one of the most beautiful wildlife experiences I’ve ever had.
It also reminded me why protecting this ecosystem is so important. Tenerife is an extraordinary place, but I really hope more is done to tackle pollution before the damage becomes irreversible.
Hello! I’m heading over in October from Australia.
I’m doing 5 days in La Oro and Masca to start and explore.
I’m undecided on where to stay for the end of my trip. I’d like to steer clear from heavy resorts but don’t want to miss out on meeting people. At the moment I’m looking at Los Gigantes?
Give me recommendations!
I am visiting El Medano with my Mother in September this year, and would love to hear some tips for nice activities. I am 24, my Mother is 56. We want to hike and experience nature, so we are Open for that! Or maybe just secret Spots, small Places with a nice view. Also Restaurants. The only thing we dont want to do is something Like whale-watching, or anything with Boats etc. We are interested in Anaga, but wie dont know what Tourguide we should pick, maybe tips for that. (We are staying in El Medano Hotel) THX!
Most people end up staying in the south because that's where the hotels are and the weather is more reliable. But the north and south of this island are genuinely different experiences, not just in climate but in pace, food, and what daily life actually looks like.
I'm curious whether people who've visited had a sense of that before arriving, or whether it was something they only figured out once they were there. What would you have done differently knowing what you know now?
My wife and I (late 30s/early 40s) will be visiting Tenerife in mid-July with our 8-year-old daughter. We’ll be staying at the Ritz-Carlton for about a week, and we’re trying to figure out how to make the most of our time on the island.
I currently have a rental car reserved with Autoreisen. For those who have been there, would you keep it for the week, or is it unnecessary? We definitely want to enjoy our resort pools/beach as much as we can as well and so I don’t know if having a car rental is even worth to have for 2-3 days of island exploring. I’m assuming it’s worth having for the ride needed to/from airport alone.
We’re interested in just about everything—beautiful scenery, charming towns, amazing beaches, great local restaurants, easy hikes, viewpoints, boat trips, wildlife, and anything that’s especially fun for kids. We don’t mind driving if it’s worth it.
Hi everyone, me and my girlfriend are visiting tenerife in a week and would like to know, what our options are when it comes to renting a car or a bike. We are both 20 ( im 21 in september if that helps somehow) , i have 2.8 years official driving experience (4 on a motorbike) so i guess thats a big problem. I also dont hold a credit card as i am still a student ( i do have a debit card and can do a cash deposit too)
I’ve read that all rental companies dont allow rentals under 23 and I would really like to know what our options are. We would really like to see the island and have a car to drive around for like 3 days at least.
What can we do? Thanks
Hello
We are staying in Las Americas but have always found the food a little wanting. Have car this year and can travel.
Recommendations to eat would be great
Hi everyone,
Can anyone help me identify the house/building in this photo?
I found this picture and would like to know where it is located and if anyone recognizes it.
Thank you!
Hola a todos,
¿Alguien puede ayudarme a identificar la casa/edificio que aparece en esta foto?
Encontré esta imagen y me gustaría saber dónde está ubicada y si alguien la reconoce.
¡Muchas gracias!
We packed in as much as possible in this week, it was a great week. We stayed in the north just off of Candelaria, but travelled to both the north and south most days for activities.
-The dolphin cruise is definitely worth it, we got to swim in the Atlantic off the coast of Los Gigantes and got some great views of the dolphins, unfortunately no whales showed up but it was still brilliant
-Monkey park was probably my favourite activity, you can get up close with Lemurs which was pretty awesome, you can feed them and its a pretty cheap activity to do for any ages, and you could genuinely spend hours in there
-Las Americas is overrated, I dont know what I expected, it was full of 20-40 year olds riding around on tandem mobility scooters and felt like we were transported to Benidorm, everything was in English, the gift shops were average, it was a complete tourism hellscape. Alright for a day visit, but I couldnt really imagine spending much time there.
-Santa Cruz is lovely, were really glad we chose north of the Island because we wanted to experience actual Tenerife, we went to Parque Marítimo César Manrique which was really nice, I love deep pools and It was really nice to relax and swim there. We went to some really nice local ice cream shops, smoothie bars, local boutiques and independent cafes , google lens was truly my friend.
-We wanted to pack in as much as we possibly could, and the only thing I regret is not spending more time in Santa Cruz and Candelaria town, there was only 1 day we actually spent in the hotel for the full day because we felt like having a mojito and colada binge
When we booked the holiday, I was dreading that we were going right into a tourist trap, that it would just be like going to Blackpool but with nicer weather but It had been the best holiday I have ever had, I get some peoples appeal of wanting to go to the south, basically party for a full week or 2 but its really just not for us, were only in our mid 20's, but Ive always enjoyed the idea of vacations that let you enjoy yourself as if you actually lived in the location.
Most of my previous holidays have been to Cuitadella in Menorca, which was our original plan, but due to a squatter taking over my grans apartment there after she passed we couldnt do it and I was heartbroken, I didnt think anything could have given me as much enjoyment but I'm very pleased with the time I spent in Tenerife and I will be back
Hi everyone,
I know there are already plenty of Tenerife restaurant posts on here, so apologies for adding another one! I’ve had a look through previous recommendations, but many of them seem to focus on seafood restaurants.
I’m taking my partner to Tenerife in July for his 30th birthday, and we’re staying in the south of the island. We’ll have a car, so we’re happy to travel, although somewhere around Costa Adeje would be ideal so we can both enjoy a few drinks without worrying about a long drive back.
My partner isn’t a big seafood fan but absolutely loves good meat dishes. I’m looking for somewhere romantic, with beautiful ocean views or a stunning setting, and great food to make the evening feel special.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
I am planning to arrive next Wednesday with a young family from the UK, aiming to land around 12 pm and depart on Monday 6th July around the same time.
What are the queues like right now? Is the EES system causing issues? Claude tells me the bulk of flights land between 1300-1800 each day so I hope to miss the peak of passport queues.
Finally, is it correct that there is always a family line we can utilise?
Hello! I bought these two at a shop in Tenerife and was thinking of bringing them home with me. Both of them say 10cl but the wine bottle on the right is clearly bigger (something I didn't really think about until now, a few days later). I only have carry on bagage so I wanted to ask if anyone else has brought this kind of bottle home with you and if everything was fine with that or if I'll have to chug it before I go.