Playa de Las Teresitas with golden sand and palm trees in Tenerife

7 Days with Kids

Easy routes, short drives, and fun for all ages

Hiking trail in Teide National Park with spring wildflowers and Mount Teide in the background

7 Days with Kids

Easy routes, short drives, and fun for all ages

Parent and child walking on a black sand beach in Tenerife

7 Days with Kids

Easy routes, short drives, and fun for all ages

7 Days in Tenerife with Kids

This 7-day itinerary is made for families visiting Tenerife with kids. We know how important it is to balance relaxation with discovery — without spending hours in the car every day.

That’s why we’ve chosen family-friendly places that are easy to reach, offer space to play, and include a mix of beaches, local towns, short walks, and fun activities.

Where to stay: We recommend basing yourself in Puerto de Santiago or Alcalá — a sunny and quieter part of the island, well located between north and south. You’ll have the beach nearby, good weather, and easy access to both sides of the island.

Planning tip: We start with the longer drives first – when everyone still has more energy. Always check the weather: if it’s sunny in the north, take that opportunity to go.

You can find more suggestions here.

Morning: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

  • Start at Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África — the city’s lively local market
    Best days to visit: Wednesday to Saturday

  • Explore the city center and its plazas

  • Stop at Parque Infantil Gesta del 25 de julio de 1797 — a playground close to Plaza de España

Afternoon options:

  • Relax at Playa Las Teresitas — calm water, soft golden sand, and palm trees

  • Or take a scenic drive to Playa de Benijo for wild ocean views and black sand (best in summer and for older kids)

Aerial view of Playa de Las Teresitas with golden sand, umbrellas, and cliffs in the background.
Pirate-themed kids playground in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with ship structures and climbing areas
Playa de Benijo with black sand and green cliffs in Anaga, Tenerife
Main square in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with palm trees and colonial architecture

Morning: Anaga Rural Park

  • Visit Mirador Cruz del Carmen for nice views
  • Walk the Sendero de los Sentidos – short, easy, and great for kids
  • Optional: Drive to Mirador Pico del Inglés for a dramatic viewpoint

Afternoon: La Laguna or El Sauzal

  • Walk through the historic center of La Laguna (UNESCO site)
  • Cozy cafés and family-friendly restaurants on every corner

Optional: Drive to El Sauzal:

  • Quiet coastal path + views
  • Swim at El Sauzal natural pool (if weather allows)
  • Visit El Montillo Park — a big playground just 20 min from El Sauzal
Cruz del Carmen viewpoint and stone circle in Anaga
Colorful houses along Calle Herradores in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Aerial view of El Montillo Park in Tenerife with paths, pond, and playgrounds
Aerial view of the El Sauzal cliff walk and coastline

Drive into Teide National Park — start early

Afternoon:

  • Return early and relax near your hotel
Teide Cable Car ascending above the volcanic landscape and clouds in Tenerife
Visitor entering the Teide Legends exhibition at Volcano Teide Visitor Center
Visitors walking through Minas de San José volcanic plain in Tenerife
Roques de García hiking path with rock formations

Morning: La Orotava

  • Explore the old town and enjoy the architecture
  • Lunch in a traditional guachinche — local food, Canarian wine, and a family feel

Afternoon: Puerto de la Cruz

  • Short drive to the coast
  • Walk through the town center and have dinner by the ocean
  • Optional: visit Playa Jardín or Martiánez pools for a swim
Aerial view of Playa de Las Teresitas with golden sand, umbrellas, and cliffs in the background.
Pirate-themed kids playground in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with ship structures and climbing areas
Playa de Benijo with black sand and green cliffs in Anaga, Tenerife
Main square in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with palm trees and colonial architecture

Morning: Los Cristianos

Afternoon: El Médano or Playa La Tejita

  • El Médano: local atmosphere, playground, and beach with many kite entusiasths
  • Playa La Tejita: wide sandy beach and space to relax — also great for a short walk up Montaña Roja.
Whale watching boat tour with dolphins swimming near a red sailboat in Tenerife
Calm turquoise water and sunbeds on Los Cristianos Beach
Shoreline of La Tejita Beach with soft waves and Montaña Roja in view
Kitesurfers on the sandy beach of El Médano with Montaña Roja in the background

Morning: Masca

  • Drive to Santiago del Teide and take the bus down to Masca village
    Road is narrow and winding — avoid driving the full way if nervous

Afternoon options:

  • If you’re up for more, continue to Garachico — cobbled streets, natural pools, and a peaceful coastal town
  • On the way you’ll pass by Icod de Los Vinos. You can stop here to see the iconic Drago or the dools museum.
Aerial view of Masca village and surrounding mountains
Giant Drago Milenario tree in Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife, with a person standing below it
View of Garachico town in Tenerife with its white church tower, coastal cliffs, and turquoise Atlantic Ocean
Aerial view of Garachico town and coastline from above

If you still have energy and the weather is good, this 1h30 hour drive is worth it for and easy day with nature and pools.

  • Drive to Bajamar natural pools where you’ll have one for adults and one for kids.

Later you can go to Punta Hidalgo for a walk next to the coast with Anaga views and theres also a nice playground for the kids.

Punta del Hidalgo playground Tenerife
Punta del Hidalgo rocky shoreline with Anaga mountainswalk
Children’s natural pool in Bajamar, Tenerife with calm water and ocean views
Aerial view of Bajamar Beach and natural pools in Tenerife

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