Experience Adventure On A Family Vacation In Tenerife, Spain

Nestled off the coast of West Africa, Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands of Spain and a popular destination. With its beautiful scenery and idyllic black- or gold-sand beaches, the island is dominated by El Teide, the third-largest volcano in the world. Meanwhile, Tenerife is dubbed the Island of Spring for its pleasant temperatures all year round. Whether you prefer hiking, meeting wildlife, or water fun, read on to find out what the island offers for an adventurous family vacation.

Adventurous family hike up Mount Teide

For families with older children, hiking up Mount Teide is the ultimate adventure. Standing at 3,718 meters (12,200 feet) above sea level, the volcano’s peak offers panoramic views over the seven islands that form part of the archipelago.

If not feeling up to hiking the whole of Mount Teide, head to the Cable Lift Base Station where a cable car takes you to the Upper Station. Here, families with smaller kids can stop to experience the wonderful views. However, more adventurous families can then hike the Telesforo Bravo trail to the volcano’s crater.

See whales, dolphins, penguins and more at Loro Parque

Located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the island’s capital, Loro Parque is perfect fun for the whole family. Here, the kids can enjoy the Orca Ocean show, where friendly dolphins and killer whales entertain the crowd. This is one place where the children will be happy to learn something new as they enjoy educational events throughout the park.

Meanwhile, Planet Penguin offers the chance to meet around 200 penguins. In Loro Parque, the cute birds live in a simulated natural environment, along with a realistic iceberg, much like their original home in Antarctica. However, that’s not all as the family can meet brightly colored and comical parrots, sea lions, chimpanzees, lemurs and more in the zoo. Moreover, the kids will love seeing marine life up close and personal while walking through the shark tunnel.

Have a splash in Siam Park, Adeje

Siam Park in Adeje, southern Tenerife is one of the largest themed water parks in Europe. Here, the attractions are tucked away in a magical setting, making it feel like a visit to ancient Siam itself. Here, the older children can enjoy the thrilling water slides, including the Tower of Power, a 28-meter (92 feet) vertical slide down to the water below. They will also love the Kinnaree ride, standing 25 meters (82 feet) in height, taking them on a thrilling ride through a 45-degree funnel, around a curve and down to the water.

As for the little ones, they can have endless fun in Sawasdee, splashing around and enjoying four different water slides. Meanwhile, Siam Park offers a good range of restaurants and bars on the property for refreshment after all that fun.

Head out on an adventure with a family vacation in beautiful Tenerife this year. Enjoy the beaches, landscapes and more on this Canary Island. Find out more information on Tenerife’s official tourism website here.