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Tenerife Tourist Information & Useful FAQ's

Visa Requirements

Every person seeking to enter Tenerife must be in possession of a valid passport for travel to Europe.

Weather

Immunisations

There are no health risks associated with travel to Tenerife, and no vaccination certificates are required for entry. Tenerife has a reciprocal health agreement with most EU countries, including the UK, providing free emergency health care at State run hospitals. UK travellers should take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Note that private clinics are not covered, and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Currency

Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.

Telephone

The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Pay phones are either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which are sold at post offices, tobacco shops, and newsagents. Three mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage throughout the country. Email and internet access is available at internet cafes in most towns and resorts.

Tipping

It is normal to leave a tip of around 10% of the total bill in Tenerife.

Language

Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists.

Driving

Vehicles drive on the right, roads are generally good. Petrol is cheap and there is no shortage of petrol stations.