Best Place to Live in Tenerife?

Where to live in Tenerife

Tenerife South is more popular than the north among ex-pats looking for a place to buy or rent, mainly due to its sunny weather. The south of the island is also visited by many tourists in the summer months, which can make it somewhat chaotic but also fun and quite lively.

In general both property prices and rental accommodation are cheaper in the north than the south, and cheaper again inland and away from the tourist areas.

Best Places toย  Stay in Tenerife

‘Best place’ is a very subjective term. It depends on what lifestyle you want.

Los Abrigos is quiet and only a little touristy with an English and Italian ex-pat community, El Medano has a similar feel but is typically Spanish speaking, as is Las Galletas.

Puerto de la Cruz is in the North, is greener, and has a lively tourist and ex-pat vibe.

Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos are all expensive and very touristy.

Other areas, less popular are: Playa La Arena, Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago.

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Best Burgers in Tenerife

Tenerife Burgers

You want a burger that’s thick enough to be juicy and flavorful, but not so thick that it feels like you’re eating a meatloaf.
In addition to top-notch meat, a great burger has fresh, flavorful toppings. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles are crisp, adding a refreshing contrast to the meat.

Recommended by Locals

Smurf Burger BarSmurf Burger Bar

Costa del Silencio – Amazing Burgers. OPEN FROM 14:00 -TILL LATE ! Smurfs Burger Bar is Take-Away Only!

Dedos Las AmericasDedos Las Americas

Dedos is just a stoneโ€™s thro from The Patch, Las Americas. Tuck into one of our mouth-watering, flame grilled BBQ bacon burgers or enjoying one of our deliciously refreshing cocktails.

SpeediLiva Delivery ServiceSpeediLiva Delivery Service

Covering South Tenerife, Speediliva are a new unique delivery company . Delivering food, supermarket essentials, parcels servicesย ย ( all non food items ). Takeaway Food Deliveries Our Specialty. English and ...

Kerrito BurgersKerrito Burgers

Classic Home Made Burger delivered to you door or eat at Kerrito’s. Fish and Chips Friday. Fish and chips with beer battered cod. Comes with skin on fries, tartare sauce, ...

Mallorking Los AbrigosMallorking Los Abrigos

Amazing Burgers. Great food, great staff, fantastic service and great price! Would recommend!

 

Best Tapas Bars in Golf del Sur

Tapas Bars on The Golfย  for when you don’t needย  a full meal.

Recommended by members of San Blas Community Group: The Best Tapas Bars in and around Golf del Sur. With favorites like Arena Negra Restaurante, Happy Tapa, Maria Restaurante Tapas, Tapas Pata de Oro and more, get ready to experience the best tapas Golf del Sur has to offer.
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La Paella Los AbrigosLa Paella Los Abrigos

Discover the charms of La Paella Restaurante in Los Abrigos with our selection of exquisite dishes that promise to delight your palate and immerse you in an authentic culinary experience.

Arena Negra RestauranteArena Negra Restaurante

Enjoy a variety of dishes, from fresh fish to exquisite meats. Located on the beautiful promenade of Los Abrigos, Arena Negra awaits you with dreamy views and a cozy atmosphere. ...

Tapas Pata de OroTapas Pata de Oro

LUNCH TIME OFFER AT TAPAS PATO DE ORO ๐Ÿ”ธOur Typsy Tapas menรบ is available Monday to Friday from 1pm till 4pm Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to try authentic Spanish tapas ...

Restaurante Bahรญa Los AbrigosRestaurante Bahรญa Los Abrigos

Visit our restaurant to enjoy a great lunch with a magnificent view to Los Abrigos Harbour, where we offer tasty dishes and fish from our land and sea. We have ...

Maria Restaurante TapasMaria Restaurante Tapas

We want to invite you to our small, but cozy restaurant, where everyone is welcomed with the best smile and treatment. Enjoy with your family, friends or whoever you want ...

La Niรฑa Restaurante Los AbrigosLa Niรฑa Restaurante Los Abrigos

Enjoy a unique gastronomic experience at La Niรฑa – Restaurant – Los Abrigos Come and discover the taste of the sea in every dish while enjoying spectacular views of the ...

Volcanic Islands BarVolcanic Islands Bar

Entertainment every day from 5pm. Family-run steakhouse with German and International cuisine. Local cuisine and fresh seafood. Excellent assortment of desserts. Good food and top class entertainment!

Happy TapaHappy Tapa

Details & contacts for Happy Tappa in Los Abrigos Tenerife. Please mention you found Happy Tappa on Tenerife Pages under Bars/Pubs. Want to be listed for “bars to visit”? – ...

For other areas of Tenerife, please visit Tenerife Restaurants

A tapa is an appetizer or snack in Spanish cuisine. Tapas can be combined to make a full meal, and can be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid, or patatas bravas). In some bars and restaurants in Tenerife and across the globe, tapas have evolved into a very varied and often sophisticated cuisine.ย 

 

Best English Breakfast in Golf del Sur

Recommended by members of San Blas Community Group: The Best English Breakfast in Golf del Sur. With favorites like …. and more, get ready to experience the best breakfast Golf del Sur has to offer.

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The 19th Hole Amarilla GolfThe 19th Hole Amarilla Golf

Popular bar & restaurant in Amarilla Golf, open every day and serving tasty food & cocktails. Join us every Friday and Saturday evenings for live entertainment that’s sure to uplift ...

La Mesa RestauranteLa Mesa Restaurante

Wonderful staff, service and food. Excellent range of dishes at reasonable prices. La Mesa new menu absolutely delicious! We’ve had takeaway from them a couple of times and their pizzas ...

JRs Country KitchenJRs Country Kitchen

JRs Country Kitchen & Sports Bar: Great breakfasts, Sunday lunches and evening meals. Lots of choice and good value for money.ย  I would definitely recommend JRs. Perfect for sports. Massive ...

Lizzie’s Bistro TenerifeLizzie's Bistro Tenerife

Family run business established in 2021 and we pride ourselves on our fresh homemade food. We specialise in alcoholic themed cheesecakes and we are the home of the Barraquito cheesecake.

La Taberna San BlasLa Taberna San Blas

Based in San Blas, this cafe is run by mother and son. Friendly and lovely people. The food is of good quality. Open 8am to 5pm Would highly recommend. GREAT ...

The Globe on the GolfThe Globe on the Golf

Dive into a delightful dining experience that starts at 9am with breakfasts, transitions into lunch, with mouthwatering burgers and pizzas and when the clock strikes 5pm, donโ€™t miss our exclusive ...

The Waterfall Golf del SurThe Waterfall Golf del Sur

English bar and restaurant on the Golf, set in the beautiful complex of Las Adelfas 2. Sunday Lunch and Fish Fridays. Live action from the Premier League. Extensive breakfast menu ...

Rendezvous Bar BistroRendezvous Bar Bistro

Popular Bar Bistro Restaurant set in tranquil, Winter Gardens complex. Excellent service & made to feel very welcome, fantastic food & value for money. English Breakfast. Sunday Lunch.

Nutters San BlasNutters San Blas

Best breakfast on the island. My wife will say Iโ€™m a pain the a*#e with breakfasts but everything on my plate was spot on and the home cooked chips are ...

Tony’s Bar Amarilla GolfTony's Bar Amarilla Golf

Now Open at Fairways Club, Amarilla Golf, Sunday Roast Dinners, 1pm until we runout, Kitchen closes at 9. Staff very friendly and reasonable prices too!

Pancake Cafe Amarilla GolfPancake Cafe Amarilla Golf

Five stars isnโ€™t enough for this little gem. The food is amazing and so much choice. On top of the great food the staff are also so welcoming and always ...

Grandee O’Donnells Irish BarGrandee O'Donnells Irish Bar

Details & contacts for Grandee ODonnells Irish Bar in Golf Del Sur Tenerife. Please mention you found Grandee ODonnells Irish Bar on Tenerife Pages under Bars/Pubs. Want to be listed ...

Bistro 27 Golf del SurBistro 27 Golf del Sur

Went here for breakfast. Staff were friendly, service was quick and nothing was too much trouble. We had 2 standard breakfasts and 2 pancakes/crepes with tea and orange juices Everything ...

LavaBeach Restaurant Golf del SurLavaBeach Restaurant Golf del Sur

Amazing fresh cooked quality food and different to anywhere else there, we ate here many days of our holiday the lamb shoulder and the pulled beef toasted sandwich where my ...

Palms Pool Bar Golf del SurPalms Pool Bar Golf del Sur

Excellent food and quality drinks at reasonable prices . Staff a re very friendly n efficient and premises are spotless and well maintained . Great entertainment on various nights and ...

For other areas of Tenerife, please visit Tenerife Restaurants

 

Best Exchange Rate in Tenerife

Gift Excursions offer the best exchange in Tenerife for your cash. Any amount exchanged on request and we offer an extra 0.5 point on any amount over ยฃ1000. See our live daily rates to find out what you get for your money!

As well as offering you a great rate of exchange, we have some of the best excursions in South Tenerife.

Find us at Calle Bruselas , Centro Comercial, Fanabe, Costa Adeje

Sunday Lunch in Tenerife

Best Restaurants in Golf del Sur

Recommended by members of San Blas Community Group: The Best Restaurants in Golf del Sur. With favorites like the Waterfall, Tapas Pata de Oro, Haweli Indian Tandoori Restaurant and Plaza Breeze and more, get ready to experience the best Golf del Sur has to offer.
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Tapas Pata de OroTapas Pata de Oro

LUNCH TIME OFFER AT TAPAS PATO DE ORO ๐Ÿ”ธOur Typsy Tapas menรบ is available Monday to Friday from 1pm till 4pm Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to try authentic Spanish tapas ...

JRs Country KitchenJRs Country Kitchen

JRs Country Kitchen & Sports Bar: Great breakfasts, Sunday lunches and evening meals. Lots of choice and good value for money.ย  I would definitely recommend JRs. Perfect for sports. Massive ...

The Waterfall Golf del SurThe Waterfall Golf del Sur

English bar and restaurant on the Golf, set in the beautiful complex of Las Adelfas 2. Sunday Lunch and Fish Fridays. Live action from the Premier League. Extensive breakfast menu ...

Plaza Breeze San BlasPlaza Breeze San Blas

Excellent service, great atmosphere, delicious food. Plaza Breeze for family value and great service. The Sunday roast is delicious. Join us at Plaza Breeze.

Tony’s Bar Amarilla GolfTony's Bar Amarilla Golf

Now Open at Fairways Club, Amarilla Golf, Sunday Roast Dinners, 1pm until we runout, Kitchen closes at 9. Staff very friendly and reasonable prices too!

The Globe on the GolfThe Globe on the Golf

Dive into a delightful dining experience that starts at 9am with breakfasts, transitions into lunch, with mouthwatering burgers and pizzas and when the clock strikes 5pm, donโ€™t miss our exclusive ...

The 19th Hole Amarilla GolfThe 19th Hole Amarilla Golf

Popular bar & restaurant in Amarilla Golf, open every day and serving tasty food & cocktails. Join us every Friday and Saturday evenings for live entertainment that’s sure to uplift ...

For other areas of Tenerife, please visit Tenerife Restaurants

 

Best Canary Island for Snorkeling?

Tenerife Snorkelling

See amazing coral reefs, a host of fascinating marine life, including graceful sea turtles in their natural habitat, watch schools of fish dart and dash through the calm ocean and perhaps even spot curious dolphins swimming in the distance.

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Canย  you see dolphins in Tenerife?

Costa Adeje, on the southern coast of Tenerife, is home to large resident populations of Pilot whales and Bottlenose dolphins.

Is there anywhere in Tenerife to snorkel with dolphins?

Swimming with wild dolphins is not allowed in Tenerife, with major fines for both holidaymakers and boat owners when caught..

Las Galletasย Dolphin and Whaleย Watching ActivityLas Galletasย Dolphin and Whaleย Watching Activity

Book online for Las Galletasย Dolphin and Whaleย Watching Activity. Location: Las Galletas. Loads more day trips to browse. Trips in Tenerife. Searching for day trips in Las Galletas?, more tours ...

Whale and Dolphin Catamaran ExperienceWhale and Dolphin Catamaran Experience

Book online for Whale and Dolphin Catamaran Experience. Location: Costa Adeje. Loads more day trips to browse. Trips in Tenerife. Searching for day trips in Costa Adeje?, more tours ...

Southern Tenerife Yacht CharterSouthern Tenerife Yacht Charter

Book online for Southern Tenerife Yacht Charter. Location: Multiple destinations. Loads more day trips to browse. Trips in Tenerife. Searching for day trips in Multiple destinations?, more tours and ...

Los Cristianos Whale and Dolphin Watching TourLos Cristianos Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

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Tenerife Yacht TourTenerife Yacht Tour

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Costa Adeje Whale Dolphin Catamaran ExperienceCosta Adeje Whale Dolphin Catamaran Experience

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Los Gigantes and Masca Beach TourLos Gigantes and Masca Beach Tour

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Los Cristianos Dolphin, Whale Watching Trip and LunchLos Cristianos Dolphin, Whale Watching Trip and Lunch

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Whale Watching TenerifeWhale Watching Tenerife

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Schooner Whale Watching CruiseSchooner Whale Watching Cruise

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Tenerife Boat Trips

Best Place for Sunday Lunch

The Reef Sunday LunchThe Reef Sunday Lunch

BOOK NOW FOR OUR DELICIOUS SUNDAY ROASTS! Served from 1pm till 5pm, courses starting from 12.95 with special starters and desserts changing weekly. We also have live entertainment from ...

Tony’s Bar Amarilla GolfTony's Bar Amarilla Golf

Now Open at Fairways Club, Amarilla Golf, Sunday Roast Dinners, 1pm until we runout, Kitchen closes at 9. Staff very friendly and reasonable prices too!

Lizzie’s Bistro TenerifeLizzie's Bistro Tenerife

Family run business established in 2021 and we pride ourselves on our fresh homemade food. We specialise in alcoholic themed cheesecakes and we are the home of the Barraquito cheesecake.

Plaza Breeze San BlasPlaza Breeze San Blas

Excellent service, great atmosphere, delicious food. Plaza Breeze for family value and great service. The Sunday roast is delicious. Join us at Plaza Breeze.

Kevโ€™s Chill Out BarKevโ€™s Chill Out Bar

World Famous Sunday Roast, 1pm till 6pm. Location: The Patch, Las Americas, (Walkway to the beach, next to Parque Santiago 2). Live entertainment most nights. The perfect place to chill ...

The Waterfall Golf del SurThe Waterfall Golf del Sur

English bar and restaurant on the Golf, set in the beautiful complex of Las Adelfas 2. Sunday Lunch and Fish Fridays. Live action from the Premier League. Extensive breakfast menu ...

Sunday Lunch at The PalmsSunday Lunch at The Palms

Sunday roast is not to be missed. Chris and Beckie made us feel so welcome and catered for my disability and special diet. Amazing food and staff! A group of ...

JRs Country KitchenJRs Country Kitchen

JRs Country Kitchen & Sports Bar: Great breakfasts, Sunday lunches and evening meals. Lots of choice and good value for money.ย  I would definitely recommend JRs. Perfect for sports. Massive ...

The 19th Hole Amarilla GolfThe 19th Hole Amarilla Golf

Popular bar & restaurant in Amarilla Golf, open every day and serving tasty food & cocktails. Join us every Friday and Saturday evenings for live entertainment that’s sure to uplift ...

The Vault Bar Los CristianosThe Vault Bar Los Cristianos

Bar Restaurant with live music. Los Cristianos. The Vault has an industrial-inspired flair and is filled to the brim with charm and style, providing an atmosphere like no other.

Tapas Pata de OroTapas Pata de Oro

LUNCH TIME OFFER AT TAPAS PATO DE ORO ๐Ÿ”ธOur Typsy Tapas menรบ is available Monday to Friday from 1pm till 4pm Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to try authentic Spanish tapas ...

The Globe on the GolfThe Globe on the Golf

Dive into a delightful dining experience that starts at 9am with breakfasts, transitions into lunch, with mouthwatering burgers and pizzas and when the clock strikes 5pm, donโ€™t miss our exclusive ...

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Best Steak in Costa Adeje

Adeje Steak Houses

Reaching the perfect doneness for meat is a form of art. Enjoy the perfect steak, create the perfect atmosphere with a glass of wine. From delicate filets mignon and huge T-bone steaks to tender sirloin steaks and succulent rib-eyes.

Empire Restaurant & Steak HouseEmpire Restaurant & Steak House

Safari Centre, Playa de Las Americas, Empire Modern British Restaurant & Steak House, with it’s unique Modern interpretation of the traditional British menu.

Tony Roma’s American RestaurantTony Roma's American Restaurant

SIRLOIN STEAK the dream of meat lovers. Tender juicy premium beef sirloin medallions, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a demi-glace sauce. A culinary experience you can’t miss!

Taurus 1 Steakhouse Las AmericasTaurus 1 Steakhouse Las Americas

If you are looking for an authentic meat restaurant in Las Americas, Taurus 1 is the ideal place to enjoy the best quality meats.. Wood-fired oven brings unmatched flavor to ...


According to Trip Advisor the top 5 steak houses in Costa Adeje are:

  1. CHAR Fuego y Brasas Steak house
  2. Genghis Khan Grill
  3. El Churrasco Adeje Steak House
  4. Loco Parrillero
  5. Bravo Restaurante Steak House

1. CHAR Fuego Y Brasas Steak House

Char Fuego y Brasas, is proud to be distributors of some of the most renowned, award-winning steaks

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2. Genghis Khan Grill

Grill restaurant with live charcoal grilling, we offer a unique and interactive experience. Steaks a specialty

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3. El Churrasco Grill

Specialists in grilled steaks ๐Ÿ˜‰The best way to start the weekย  ย Permanently Closed

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4. Loco Parrillero

Restaurante Loco Parrillero: Wood grilled stakes.ย Sunday dinner with the family is a great time to share a T-bone Steak Loco Parrillero style!

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5. Bravo Restaurante Steak House

We are proud to provide quality steaks every time, come and try us! Sirloin, T-bone steak, Ribeye, Fillet steak

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