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Accessibility
The guide was updated:The island offers a safe and comfortable holiday for people with reduced mobility or language impairments. Many of Tenerife’s beaches, city squares and leisure facilities are equipped for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors. The island has 12 beaches equipped for travellers with reduced mobility. It is worth highlighting Las Vistas Beach, which features a support service team, including the provision of crutches and amphibious chairs for swimming in the sea, as well as designated rest areas.
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Tenerife Reina Sofía Airport, commonly known as Tenerife South Airport, stands as the larger of the two airports on the island and is situated approximately 90 kilometres away from the capital city of Santa Cruz.
There are three busses connecting the airport to the rest of the island:
- The 343 bus line runs non-stop between Tenerife Norte and Tenerife Sur Airports in just 50 minutes;
- Bus line 111 (night line 711) cruises between Santa Cruz, the airport, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje;
- Bus line 415 connects El Fraile, the airport and San Isidro.
As the second busiest airport in the Canary Islands (after Gran Canaria, LPA), the Tenerife Reina Sofía Airport plays host to a multitude of major European airlines and destinations, including the likes of Air France, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia, among others.
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Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport, previously known as Los Rodeos Airport, is one of the two international airports on the island of Tenerife. It is located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, approximately 11 kilometres from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
There are four bus lines connecting Tenerife North Airport to the rest of the island:
- Line 343 runs from Puerto de la Cruz, to Tenerife Norte Airport, to Tenerife Sur Airport and ends in the town of Los Cristianos. This bus line runs non-stop between the two airports in just 50 minutes;
- Line 20 connects Santa Cruz with La Laguna and Tenerife Norte Airport;
- Line 30 connects Puerto de la Cruz with Tenerife Norte Airport
- Line 104 shuttles passengers between Santa Cruz, Tenerife Norte Airport and Puerto de la Cruz.
Unlike Tenerife Reina Sofia, this airport is smaller and it serves more as a connection between all seven of the Canary Islands. However, it also offers flights to the Iberian Peninsula and to other countries in Europe. Currently, Tenerife North Airport is home to airlines such as Binter Canarias, CanaryFly, Vueling, Ryanair, and others.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Cruise Port
Cruise ships visiting the island dock at the conveniently located port in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, just a short distance from the city centre, approximately one kilometre away. To enhance passengers' convenience, the Tenerife Port Authority offers complimentary shuttle services to Plaza España within the city.
The port stretches over a substantial ten kilometres, encompassing the entire waterfront from the Fishing Dock to the Dock of Honduras. It prides itself on its modern and well-maintained facilities, designed with accessibility in mind to accommodate passengers with disabilities or mobility challenges. Remarkably, this terminal has the capacity to simultaneously accommodate up to five cruise ships.
Over the years, the port has garnered recognition for its strategic positioning, connecting it to a vast network of more than 270 ports across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This strategic location plays a crucial role in facilitating international maritime travel and trade.
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Puerto Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos, located right next to Playa de las Americas in the south of Tenerife, serves as a notable ferry terminal in the Canary Islands. It facilitates connections to the neighbouring islands of La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Palma. While Los Cristianos welcomes some cruise ships, its primary role lies in ferry transportation.
For sailors seeking both relaxation and convenience, Los Cristianos offers an ideal destination. Its location is in one of the liveliest and sunniest areas of the island. What is more, it also serves as a strategic starting point for voyages to other Canary Island ports. The area features a pleasant beachfront promenade, offering a variety of activities to enjoy.
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Public Transport
TITSA manages the public bus system on the island. Line 111 crosses the whole island, from the capital of Santa Cruz to Playa de las Américas, stopping at the South Airport. There is also a small tram system in Santa Cruz, composed of two lines, one of which connects to La Laguna, stopping at many major landmarks and important places.
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Taxis
Taxis are the most convenient way to get around the island, but also the most expensive. They are easy to come by as there are taxi stands in every resort. There are plenty of them driving around all over the island. You can pay cash or by credit card.
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Medical Tourism
Tenerife boasts a hospital network with leading qualified professionals and the latest techniques and surgical advances. The centres meet the medical and sanitary standards of an EU country, but with significant price advantages over most European countries and America. This network even has a dedicated customer service team for international patients. Furthermore, it is possible to arrange transfers, accommodation pre- and post-treatment and to organise additional leisure activities.
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Accessibility
The island offers a safe and comfortable holiday for people with reduced mobility or language impairments. Many of Tenerife’s beaches, city squares and leisure facilities are equipped for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors. The island has 12 beaches equipped for travellers with reduced mobility. It is worth highlighting Las Vistas Beach, which features a support service team, including the provision of crutches and amphibious chairs for swimming in the sea, as well as designated rest areas.
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Post
Tenerife offers several post offices where you can send or receive mail efficiently. The Spanish postal service operates reliably on the island. For added convenience, there is a post office located near the cruise port.
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Pharmacy
When it comes to pharmacies, Tenerife offers numerous choices, with some operating 24 hours a day. Farmacias Santa Cruz is one of the most well-known pharmacy chains on the island.
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Business Events & Conferences
Tenerife is also an ideal destination for conferences, events and incentive trips. A comprehensive network of ultra modern conference centres and accommodation, able to provide every convenience and cater to any needs, allows the island to attract large groups of people. Its vast array of supplementary facilities, including all manner of leisure activities, ensures a successful outcome for any events held on the Island.
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Telephone
Country code: +34
Area code: 922
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Electricity
220 Volts AC 50Hz, two-pronged European power plugs
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