Where is the sunniest area of Tenerife?


Where is the sunniest area of Tenerife? The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.


Where is the warmest place in Tenerife in winter?

Tenerife is the hottest island in the Canary Islands archipelago in January and our recommended destination for the month. The warmest resorts in January are Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje and Puerto de Santiago.


Is Tenerife good for winter sun?

Tenerife is an all year round destination because of its subtropical climate since, it is located just 200km off the coast of Africa. It is most popular as a winter sun destination as there are not many other options in Europe for a sun holiday in winter.


Which part of Tenerife is better north or south?

People who love the hot weather and atmosphere of a resort town will love southern Tenerife more. Don't forget – the southern part of Tenerife is more focused on commercial tourism. It has a higher concentration of all-inclusive and 5 star hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment complexes near the beaches.


Which part of Tenerife is sunnier?

While the rain can be fairly unpredictable, the south of the island will usually be drier and see the most sunshine, and may be the best area to visit at this time of year.


Is North or South Tenerife warmer in February?

Tenerife's Weather in February Tenerife South is much warmer than the North. An estimated 24mm of rainfall falls within 3.8 days of this month, with 18 of those days partially cloudy and an estimated 5.6 days sunny. Tenerife gets 7 hours of sunshine per day at this time of year and sea temperatures go down to 20°C.


Which is the windiest Canary Island?

As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers. The best wind season for water sports lovers is between June and October.


Which part of Tenerife is not windy?

Tenerife South is less windy than the eastern coast, so staying in Los Cristianos, Las Americas, Costa Adeje, Playa San Juan, Playa Paraiso, La Caleta or Caleta Salvaje will be considerably less windy than El Medano, Punta del Hidalgo or Bajamar for example.


What is the difference between Adeje and Costa Adeje?

Costa Adeje simply means Adeje's coast, Adeje being the municipality which administers the area. Playa de las Américas, on the other hand, is part of neighbouring Arona municipality. The border between the two is the Barranco del Rey which reaches the coast between C.C. Veronicas and Playa Troya II.


Which coast is warmest in Tenerife?

Temperatures will average 23°C, with the warmest weather usually found on the south side of the Island. There is much less cloud around compared to March, with around 8 hours of sunshine a day.


Is Costa Adeje very touristy?

While Costa Adeje is one of the most touristy towns on the island, it's among the best places to visit in Tenerife south, and we loved spending time here.


What is the hottest Sunniest Canary Island?

Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.


What is the driest part of Tenerife?

The island looks like a scalene triangle with a sharp point in the east and the capital Santa Cruz. A lot of tourist real estate has been developed, especially in the southern and western part of the island. It is also the driest part of the island.


Which part of Tenerife has golden sand?

The beach is located in the town of San Andrés, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and is almost one kilometre long. It was artificially created in the 1970s over another, volcanic sand beach that was in the same location.


Is it warm enough to sunbathe in Tenerife in December?

Temperature in Tenerife in December Tenerife is a popular place for sun seekers in December with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 22.2 °C (70 °F) combined with about six hours of sunshine.


Which side of Tenerife is cloudy?

It does rain more in the north, but after the hot summers, the rain is very welcome. The north is more cloudy too. Some days can be worse than others and usually clouds come and go. But, if you are really looking for a lot of sunshine, the north of Tenerife is a bit more unpredictable.


Which side of Tenerife is sunniest?

If you are looking for the highest temperatures and most hours of sunshine, the best place to spend your holidays is in the south of Tenerife. As the trade winds form clouds and rain off the northern slopes of the Pico del Teide, there is hardly any precipitation in southern areas of the island.


What part of Tenerife has the most sun?

The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.


Is Costa Adeje pretty?

For me, Playa del Duque is the best Costa Adeje Beach. It's in a little cove, meaning the water is gentle and has gorgeous soft sand, a great view across the coast and lots of fabulous beach cafes and bars along the pedestrianised promenade.


What celebrities are in Costa Adeje?

Costa Adeje on the south coast of the largest of the Canary Islands is among the favourite destinations with celebrity fans including the Beckhams, Mariah Carey, Daniel O'Donnell and Shakira.


Which part of Tenerife is best in winter?

However, south Tenerife is great for a sunny holiday with a fun atmosphere – even in the winter months! Like Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands, the summer and winter temperatures in Tenerife only have about 8 degrees celsius/ 14 Fahrenheit difference, making it a fantastic winter sun destination.


Which Tenerife island is the warmest?

South Tenerife usually has the best weather and north Tenerife can be cloudy and rainy. The south side of Gran Canaria is also considered to have the best weather among the Canary Islands group.


Where to avoid in Tenerife?

Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.