Weekend Guide · Spain
Weekend in Tenerife & the Canary Islands
Tenerife and Gran Canaria — Spain's volcanic Atlantic archipelago off the coast of Africa, a year-round winter-sun favourite for Europeans thanks to their mild climate, black-sand beaches, and otherworldly volcanic landscapes..
Arrive & Explore Tenerife & the Canary Islands
Mount Teide & Teide National Park
Spain's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a cable car ride up to a lunar volcanic landscape
Anaga Rural Park
Ancient laurel forests and dramatic ridgelines in Tenerife's rugged northeast, criss-crossed by hiking trails
Loro Parque
Award-winning zoo and marine park in Puerto de la Cruz, known for its parrot collection and conservation work
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Masca Village
A remote clifftop village at the head of a dramatic gorge, one of Tenerife's most photographed spots
Siam Park
Consistently ranked among the world's best water parks, with Thai-themed rides and a wave pool
Maspalomas Dunes, Gran Canaria
A striking desert of golden sand dunes meeting the Atlantic, next to the resort area of Playa del Inglés
Local Tips
- 1Spain suits most budgets, with a similar overall cost range to Italy.
- 2Spain is very safe overall — violent crime against tourists is rare.