🌴 2-Week Family Itinerary in Tenerife – October 2024

Family of 5 – 2 adults and kids aged 9, 6, and 4

A perfect mix of sightseeing, nature, and family fun – this was our two-week family vacation in beautiful Tenerife. We traveled in October, enjoyed ideal weather, rented a car for flexibility, and stayed in three different hotels. Below is our full day-by-day breakdown.

✈️ Flight to Tenerife

We flew with El Al, with a connection in Madrid and continued with Iberia.
Tip: Make sure to leave a 3–5 hour layover window. We had delays both ways, and the timing worked out well.

☀️ General Tips

• Weather: Cool mornings (until 9 AM) and evenings (~8 PM), but perfect during the day for outdoor activities. We wore light summer clothes throughout the trip.

• Sea: Personally felt the water was a bit cold, but the rest of the family enjoyed it fully.

• Car Rental: Rented with CICAR – great service and quick pickup/drop-off.

🗓️ Itinerary by Day

Day 1–3: Arrival + Puerto de la Cruz

• Hotel: Hotel Las Águilas – beautiful hilltop hotel with spacious rooms and great breakfast.
  Not central, but with a rental car, it was no issue.

• Nearby dinner spot: Los Asadores – delicious and affordable restaurant.

• Activity: Easy walk in Puerto de la Cruz and exploring the hotel area.

Day 4

• Attraction: Loro Parque – Tenerife’s top zoo.
  Start with the animal shows, then explore the lush park. We spent 7 full hours here.
  A must-visit for families!

Day 5

• Light hike at Bosque Encantado – El Pijaral – a 1-hour circular trail with magical views.
  Great for kids and photo stops.

Day 6

• Botanical Garden – Jardín Botánico – a small, beautiful garden. Up to 1 hour of walking.

• Visit to Icod de los Vinos:

  • Famous Drago Tree at the botanical garden.

  • Butterfly House nearby – a lovely spot for children.

Day 7

• Relaxation day and some shopping:

  • ALE-HOP (souvenirs, gifts for kids)

  • MANGO, MANGO OUTLET, LEFTIES – great prices on clothing compared to Israel

  • SIAM MALL, GUAZA MARKET, ADEJE MARKET, GALON OUTLET

Day 8

• Transfer to hotel in the south:

  • Alua Atlántico Golf Resort – all-inclusive resort with 6 pools, a ropes course, and splash area for little kids.
    Rooms were clean and spacious.

Day 9

• Siam Park – Tenerife’s most famous water park!
  Arrive 30 minutes early for close parking and to be among the first inside.
  Buy the Fast Pass – worth every euro!
  The slides were amazing and the water is 25°C.
  Easily one of the best days of the trip.

Day 10

• Visit to Jungle Park – a smaller zoo than Loro Parque but still enjoyable.

  • Two bird shows (raptors and water birds)

  • Sea lion show

  • Don’t miss the mountain slide – fun for kids and adults alike!

Day 11

• Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise – 2 hours from Los Cristianos.
  Great experience with the kids!
  Tip: Book the 11:00 AM tour for best animal sightings.

Day 12–14: Final Stay at Family Fantasy Hotel

• Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife – a magical resort for families and kids.
  This hotel is pricey, but totally worth it. We booked 5 nights (their minimum stay).
  Stunning design, endless kids’ activities, and top-notch service.

Additional Towns We Explored (Various Days)

• Santa Cruz – capital city of Tenerife

• San Andrés – beach promenade

• Taganana – scenic drive with steep roads

• Costa Adeje – southern resort area

• Los Cristianos – beach and cruise departure point