A Week of Family-Friendly Fun in Tenerife

  • Day 1: Loro Parque
    13 minutes (4.6 miles) from Puerto de la Cruz

    Loro Parque is a family-friendly amusement park that is home to a wide variety of animals, including parrots, dolphins, and sea lions. Visitors can enjoy live shows, aquariums, and exhibits.

  • Day 2: Siam Park
    10 minutes (3.5 miles) from Loro Parque

    Siam Park is the world's largest water park and a must-visit attraction. The park features water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool.

  • Day 3: Teide National Park
    47 minutes (27.6 miles) from Siam Park

    Take a break from the water and visit Teide National Park, where you can take in stunning views of the volcanic landscape and hike on various trails.

  • Day 4: Whale and Dolphin Watching
    13 minutes (3.1 miles) from Teide National Park

    Tenerife is home to many species of dolphins and whales, so a boat trip to see them in their natural habitat is a must-do activity for families.

  • Day 5: Medieval Adventure Dinner Show
    11 minutes (3.8 miles) from Whale and Dolphin Watching

    Medieval Adventure Dinner Show is an interactive theatrical performance that includes dinner, drinks, and a whole lot of fun.

  • Day 6: Loro Parque Aquarium
    16 minutes (5.1 miles) from Medieval Adventure Dinner Show

    The Loro Parque Aquarium is home to thousands of different fish species, sharks, and jellyfish. Visitors can walk through tunnels and see the marine life up-close.

  • Day 7: Playa de las Americas
    8 minutes (2.5 miles) from Loro Parque Aquarium

    Playa de las Americas is a bustling beach town that offers visitors plenty of shops, restaurants, and sandy beaches to enjoy.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Loro Parque (4 hours, €40)
  • Siam Park (6 hours, €38)
  • Teide National Park (6 hours, free)
  • Whale and Dolphin Watching (3 hours, €45)
  • Medieval Adventure Dinner Show (3 hours, €60)
  • Loro Parque Aquarium (3 hours, €30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €213

Transportation

Travelers can rent a car or take a taxi to get between locations for an easier and quicker journey. Most of the destinations are within short driving distance of one another with the longest trip duration being approximately 47 minutes. Please note that parking may be difficult in popular tourist areas and taxis can be expensive.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider exploring the smaller towns of Tenerife, such as Garachico and La Orotava, for a more relaxed and traditional experience. If you have less time, you can condense the itinerary by skipping an activity or two, such as Loro Parque Aquarium or the Medieval Adventure Dinner Show.

Airports

Tenerife has two airports: Tenerife South Airport (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN). Tenerife South Airport is located in the city of Granadilla de Abona, which is approximately 37.4 km (23.2 miles) from the center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife's capital city. Tenerife North Airport is located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, which is approximately 11.1 km (6.9 miles) from the center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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