Travel Information
Important Travel Information about the island of Tenerife
Travel Information By Cheap Tenerife Flights Travel Team
Weather
Spain's climate varies according to region, the North enjoys a temperate climate while the South tends to be hot and dry. Temperatures everywhere are more moderate along the coast, where the cooling influence of the sea and sea breezes have an effect.
The best months to visit are April and October, when the weather is warm but not excessively hot. Be wary of visiting in mid-summer, during July and August when the weather can be extremely hot away from the coast. In winter the temperature in central areas plummets to the other end of the spectrum, so be sure to bring appropriate clothing.
Time Zone
UK +1 Hour (UK +2 Hours during the summer).
Local Currency
Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents) Circulation started 1st Jan 2002. Exchange: Any banks and most travel agencies. All major credit cards are accepted. Travellers cheques in Sterling pounds can be easily exchanged. ATM availability: Over 35,000 locations.
Spoken Languages
Spanish (Castilian), Catalan, Galician and Basque, among others.
Telephone Codes
Country Code: 34. IDD: International Direct Dialling is available. Outgoing Code: 07.
Calls can be made from booths (locutorios) and public telephones. Phone cards can be bought from post offices and tobacconists.
Reduced cost calls (30% cheaper) can be made between 22h00-08h00 Mon-Fri, 14h00-24h00 Sat and all day Sunday.
Postal Service
Generally Spain has a reliable and efficient postal service.
Post boxes throughout the country are coloured yellow. In smaller towns, where there may not be a full postal service, tobbaconists will take mail and sell stamps. Main post offices serve as banks as well as poste restante destinations, and will often have someone who can speak English working there. To receive mail via Poste Restante ask friends and family to send mail to you:
c/o Poste Restante, General Post Office, and then the city you are staying in
To send a postcard or letter within Spain costs EUR0.28 and to destinations within Europe EUR0.53. An international stamp to countries outside Europe will cost EUR0.78. Expect letters to take four to five days to reach European destinations.
Internet Access
Public access points are available in Internet cafés in most urban areas. A number of ISPs offer free Internet access to Spanish residents.
Electricity Supply
220v AC 50Hz
Airport Departure Tax
Not Present
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife Sur/Reina Sofia) airport is in the south of the island, 60km (37.5 miles) from the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the north. Tenerife North Airport (Tenerife Nort/Los Rodeos) is in the north of the island, the airport is served by Iberia, Air Europa, and Spanair, all of which perform regional flights.
Driving Requirements
Green UK licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. Pink UK licence does not require the above. Minimum driving age is 18. Drink Driving is not tolerated and heavy penalties exist
Useful Telephone Numbers
Town Hall: 5205100, Local Police: 5221100, Red Cross (Ambulance): 5252525, Emergency Services: 112, Additional Local Numbers: Police: 091, Fire / Ambulance: 085
British Consulate, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands
- National Day: 12 October
- Address: Plaza Weyler 8, 1º Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38003
- Telephone: (34) 922 28 68 63, 28 66 53
- Facsimile: (34) 922 28 99 03
- Email: tenerife.enquiries@fco.gov.uk
- Office Hours: GMT: Mon-Fri: 0800-1530, July and August: Mon-Fri: 0800-1430
- Local Time: Mon-Fri: 0900-1630, July and August: Mon-Fri: 0900-1530
Passport Information
Valid passport required by all except: Nationals of EU countries with valid national ID cards and nationals of Austria; Belgium; France; Luxembourg; The Netherlands and Portugal whose passports expired less than 5 years. Nationals of Germany and the UK with passports expired less than 1 year. Nationals of Andorra; Iceland; Liechtenstein; Malta; Monaco; Netherland Antilles and Switzerland holding valid national ID cards or expired passports (maximum 5 years).
Requirements may be subject to short term change. Contact the relevant authority before departure. It is advisable to have a return ticket. If you have no return ticket you may be asked of sufficient proof of funds to finance your stay.
Please refer to the UK Passport Service website for the latest information regarding passports and foreign travel.
Visa Information
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days: Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Slovakia, Slovenia, The United States, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Holland, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysian, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom Of G.B And I.N., Czech Republic, Republic Of Korea, Rumania, San Marino, Santa, Sweden, Singapore, Swiss, Sweden, Uruguay & Venezuela.
Spain is a member of the Schengen Countries.
Nationals who do not require a visa to visit a country which is a signatory to the Schengen agreement.
Please refer to the UK Visas Office website for the latest information regarding visas and foreign travel.
Spanish Tourist Office in the UK
- Live consultant: +44 (0) 207 486 80 77 - (Monday to Friday, from 9.15 to 16.15)
- Email: tourspain@latestinfo.co.uk
- Brochure request: 24-hours - UK :08459 400 180 | Republic of Ireland : 0818 220 290
You can also visit the Spanish Tourist Board's main website, with information on destinations, products, routes, accomodation at www.spain.info
- Address: Spanish Tourist Office UK, PO Box 4009, London, W1A 6NB
- Address: Spanish Tourist Office UK, PO BOX 10015, Dublín 1, Republic of Ireland
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice on Spain
Before travelling to Tenerife (Canary Islands, Canary Islands, Spain) we strongly suggest you check current UK Travel Information from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK for your safety.