Year-round sunshine and a four-hour flight from the UK make Tenerife a popular choice for family holidays.
For some visitors, the most strenous thing they’ll do is walk from their room to their sunlounger by the pool. But for those who like to explore the local area and try things that they couldn’t do at home, there are plenty of things to do to keep lively little ones busy.
The largest of the Canary Islands has everything from zip wires in forests to cable cars up mountains. Don’t have a head for heights? Try plunging to new depths by taking a submarine down several metres down under the sea. Nature lovers will love seeing a variety of magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
I’ve visited Tenerife with kids three times and these are my top tips for fun family holiday activities for all ages.
Siam Park, Costa Adeje
One of Europe’s largest and most impressive water parks, Siam Park is a full day out, spanning over 46 acres. It’s designed with a Thai theme to add to the sense of adventure and escapism, so you’ll be splashing and sliding surrounded by lush gardens, traditional architecture and detailed Thai Buddha sculptures.
For younger children, the Lost City is a water playground with shallow pools, bridges and a number of small slides. Another great spot for families is Coco Beach, a wave pool with gentle waves that’s ideal for little ones to splash around in while parents relax. For older kids and thrill-seekers, the Tower of Power is a steep slide that takes riders through a clear tunnel surrounded by an aquarium filled with tropical fish and sharks.
Cost: Children €30 , Adults €42 : siampark.net
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Whale watching, Costa Adeje
Tenerife is known for its year-round resident populations of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, and taking a boat trip with Tenerife Whale Tours is a great way to see them in their natural environment. There’s never a bad time of year to go, but if you visit between November and February when the waters are calm, you have a greater chance of seeing even more species like sperm whales and even humpbacks….
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