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Resources & References

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Digital Resources for Your Trip

Enhance your journey with essential digital tools.

Essential Apps for the Destination

  • TITSA

    Check bus schedules, routes, and real-time tracking across Tenerife.

  • Google Maps

    Use for navigation, public transport directions, and offline maps.

  • Google Translate

    Download the offline Spanish language pack; use camera translation for signs.

  • Booking.com/Airbnb

    Manage accommodation bookings on the go.

  • Cabify/Free Now

    Use for ride-hailing services as an alternative to traditional taxis.

Useful Websites for Additional Planning

  • Tenerife Tourism Board

    The official tourism site for the island: Webtenerife.co.uk.

  • Puerto de la Cruz Official Tourism

    The municipal tourism site for local insights: Puertodelacruz.es.

  • Loro Parque Official

    For tickets, opening hours, and show times: Loroparque.com.

  • Mount Teide National Park Permits

    Book your summit permit and cable car tickets here: Reservasparquesnacionales.es.

  • TITSA Bus Schedules

    Find detailed bus routes and timetables: Titsa.com.

Print Resources for Your Trip

Recommended Guidebooks

Rough Guides Tenerife & La Gomera offers detail on history, culture, and practicalities. Other reputable guidebooks also provide comprehensive coverage.

Physical Maps

A detailed physical map of Tenerife is useful for exploring beyond main towns, especially for hiking trails where phone signal may be unreliable.

Local Publications

Free tourist magazines, found in hotels, offer maps, event listings, and discount vouchers. Read fiction set in the Canary Islands for an immersive experience.

Emergency & Medical Information

Emergency Numbers & Contacts

  • General Emergency: 112 (Police, Fire, Ambulance, English speaking operators).
  • Local Police (Policía Local): 092.
  • National Police (Policía Nacional): 091.
  • Medical Emergencies (Urgencias Médicas): 061.

Health & Security Guidelines

  • Hospitals: Hospital Universitario de Canarias (La Laguna), Ntra. Sra. De Candelaria (Santa Cruz).
  • Local Clinics: Hospiten Bellevue and public health centers operate in Puerto de la Cruz.
  • Lost documents: Report to local police immediately; contact your embassy.
  • Natural disaster protocols: Follow local emergency service instructions for calima or wildfires.

Further Reading & Exploration

Documentaries & Films

  • Search streaming platforms for Tenerife documentaries.
  • Gain visual insight into the island's history.
  • Explore Canary Islands travel films.
  • Discover more about the island's natural beauty.

Music & Art

  • Explore traditional Canarian music.
  • Listen for the timple, an ukulele-like instrument.
  • Discover folklórica (folk music) to set the mood.
  • Immerse yourself in local artistic expressions.

Online Communities & Learning

  • TripAdvisor forums or Reddit (r/Tenerife) offer recent traveler advice.
  • Find tips and personal recommendations from other visitors.
  • Use Babbel to learn basic Spanish phrases.
  • Enhance interactions with locals by trying basic Spanish.