{"id":86891,"date":"2026-10-12T15:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T13:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/?p=86891"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:17:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:17:27","slug":"where-to-stay-in-tenerife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/waar-verblijven-tenerife\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Tenerife? Charming Villages and Boutique Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where should you stay in Tenerife? It\u2019s a question many travellers ask, and for good reason. This Canary Island is surprisingly large and incredibly diverse. While most visitors automatically gravitate towards the well-known, sunny resorts in the south, such as Costa Adeje and Playa de las Am\u00e9ricas, they\u2019re not necessarily the best places to stay. The guaranteed sunshine and long sandy beaches in the south are certainly tempting, but in our opinion, staying there alone means missing out on the true soul of Tenerife. From characterful colonial towns and rugged volcanic coastlines to enchanting misty forests and traditional vineyards, Tenerife has so many beautiful and unique places to stay.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our advice: split your stay between two parts of the island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tenerife is far too diverse to stay in just one place, which is why we recommend splitting your stay between two different parts of the island. If you want to make the most of your trip and stay in places that might just surprise you, this is without a doubt the best way to experience Tenerife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your first stay on the island, choose the authentic and lush northern part of Tenerife. From here, you can easily explore the interior, and you\u2019ll be amazed at just how incredibly diverse and multifaceted the area is. Choose a small-scale boutique hotel in La Laguna or La Orotava, or a charming finca nestled among the vineyards or banana plantations. Use your stay in the north to plan fun outings, such as visiting El Teide and a local winery, as well as going on impressive hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, stay in the sunny and relaxed south or west of Tenerife. After spending a few days exploring the island, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to fully enjoy the warm climate. And be sure to take that refreshing dip in the ocean! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best villages to stay in Northern Tenerife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Northern Tenerife is wonderfully green, steeped in history and rich in cultural diversity. While the south is best known for its sunshine and beaches, the north offers charming cobbled streets, colonial mansions, rugged volcanic coastlines and authentic Canarian restaurants. These are our favourite villages and towns to stay in northern Tenerife: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Garachico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Garachico is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and authentic towns on the island. In the early 18th century, the town was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption, which created the iconic natural pools (El Calet\u00f3n) in the solidified lava along the coast. The town center is cozy, full of historic little squares, and wonderfully peaceful at the end of the day once the day-trippers have left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two great places to stay here are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n