Tenerife Information

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Tenerife is the perfect place to unwind and relax. To make the most of your stay in the city, this basic information and numbers would be invaluable.

Emergency Numbers

Calling for emergency in Tenerife would not be a hard thing to do and remember since emergency services like, police, fire, and ambulance can all be reached by dialing 112. It’s not a problem too if you cannot speak Spanish because aside from the Spanish in Tenerife, the island’s emergency telephone operators also speak in German, English, and French.

Banking

Banks in Tenerife open from Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Some banks are open until Saturday until 1:00 pm. Outside these times, tourists can still exchange their money at their Tenerife hotels or Tenerife apartments. Some may even head to Cambio de Change but the rate may not be as good as the banks. For tourists exchanging traveler’s cheques, passport is a requirement.

Safety at the Beach

The beaches in Tenerife are considered to be among its main attractions. But to enjoy it the most, especially for your kids, you have to know where the safe spots are. Tenerife beaches are marked with flags to serve as warning to beach goers with children. A “red” flag refers to the spot with strong currents, thus are prohibiting swimmers; “yellow” flag are those areas with strong winds and turbulent conditions of see; “green” flag denotes a safe place to swim and do water activities with the young ones.

Language

As part of Spain, one has to expect Spanish to be the main language in the island. Although English is also widely spoken in Tenerife, learning a little Spanish while trolling around its main sights would not hurt at all.

A fun-filled experience in Tenerife does not only mean getting your bags packed and exploring the island. Tourists would need to have the right information at hand to be able to savor Tenerife at its best.