Tenerife

Tenerife is an island located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 300 km from the coast of Africa. It is one of the most popular destinations for Danish charter tourists. Each year, over 100,000 Danes visit the island, and in total, more than 5 million tourists flock to this small island, which undoubtedly serves as a major tourist magnet. The primary industry on Tenerife is undoubtedly tourism, and this is felt from the moment you arrive until you depart. The locals have long understood what Mr. and Mrs. Denmark desire during their holiday. You’ll find familiar Danish newspapers like BT and Ekstra Bladet, Danish liver pâté, three-star salami, and rye bread in the hotels. When dining out, every restaurant owner worth their salt has menus in numerous languages, including Danish. The Danish language is present in restaurants and even in the departure hall of the airport. So, feel free to send your 90-year-old mother to Tenerife; she would easily manage! The island is divided into a very touristy southern part, with plenty of sandy beaches (more accurately, volcanic beaches), and the far less touristy northern part, which is home to many charming Spanish towns. In between lies Mount Teide, inviting visitors with its stunning views and trekking opportunities. The southern part of Tenerife is preferred by tourists due to its better climate and significantly more sunshine hours compared to the north. We had limited time on the island, as we visited Tenerife for an extended weekend from Friday to Monday evening. Without a doubt, it’s a good idea to spend more time on the island, but for us, it was an excellent break from the Danish winter chill. It also provided us with an intriguing glimpse into a destination we would normally have strongly avoided. For us, it was an experience to see where Mr. and Mrs. Denmark go on holiday and why they choose this spot. The lovely climate, with temperatures around 25 degrees in mid-December, must be one reason, but also because it offers the chance to completely unwind, relax by the beach and pool all day long, and have plenty of familiar touchpoints that remind you of Denmark. Tenerife was quite cozy for us during a long weekend, but according to our taste, a longer holiday there would be far too easy of a challenge! We chose to rent a car for two days, which was a great way to explore the island. The best and most affordable way to do this is to book the car online in advance and pick it up directly at the airport. We found prices for a three-day car rental at 333 DKK, including all insurance! Unfortunately, the rental company at the airport closed at 11:00 PM, and since our RyanAir flight arrived around 11:15 PM, we had to look for other options. We found a local rental company in Playa de la America, but we had to pay over 400 DKK for two days of car rental. We also explored the option of renting a scooter, and to our surprise, the price was just as high as renting a car!