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Tenerife, the serene volcanic island, is pure delight for the senses. However, like on any trip abroad, it is important to have some details in mind so your vacation is a success.
If you are a citizen of a European Union country, it is enough to carry a national identity card or a valid passport (it is also advisable to process the European Health Insurance Card). If you are from a non-European country that does not require a visa and your stay is less than 90 days, you will need a valid passport. For tourists from other countries, the best option is to visit the Spanish embassy and request information about all the necessary steps and documents, or visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Spain is a country with excellent public health infrastructure. Emergency care is guaranteed for everyone and is provided in hospitals and some health centers. Private health center care, on the other hand, will always be for a fee. It is recommended to travel with international medical insurance, especially if you are not a citizen of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or a country with a bilateral health agreement with Spain that covers assistance.
No, you do not. You do not need any vaccines or special health-related precautions, according to the Ministry of Health. In summer, the sun is intense, so it is recommended to use high protection factor, a hat, cool clothing, and hydrate frequently throughout the day.
The euro is the legal tender in Tenerife Cash withdrawals are usually made from ATMs at bank branches. In addition, it is easy to find ATMs in shopping malls and shopping areas, large urban centers, and historical centers of small towns. You can pay in cash everywhere and only euros are usually accepted. The use of credit and debit cards, mainly Visa and Mastercard, is widespread. When paying, haggling over the marked price is not accepted.
The time zone in Spain is the same as most Central European countries. In winter, it follows UTC +1 / Central European Time (CET) and in summer UTC +2 / Central European Summer Time (CEST). However, in the Canary Islands, one hour is subtracted compared to the peninsula, that is, UTC +0 (one hour less). During the year, the time changes twice due to summer and winter.
The official language of the Canary Islands is Spanish. If you do not speak the language, do not worry, the vast majority of hospitality staff speak the most widely used international languages: French, English, German, and Italian. Do not forget to learn some simple phrases in Spanish; besides being a sign of respect, it will be very useful for you to manage in Tenerife.
Your luggage will depend on the type of activities to be performed. In winter, the temperature is mild, but it gets cold at night, so it is important to bring light warm clothing. Summer, on the other hand, is hot, do not forget your swimsuit and pack your luggage with light-colored clothes made of fresh fabrics. If you plan to do walking routes, bring appropriate footwear to make your journeys comfortable and safe.