Where to stay · Local feel
Most local neighbourhoods in Tenerife
Where to stay in Tenerife to feel like a resident — the neighbourhoods with genuine local life, independent restaurants, and the fewest tourists.
Top pick for local feel
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Working capital with grand colonial squares, the Auditorio, and zero resort gloss.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Top pickWorking capital with grand colonial squares, the Auditorio, and zero resort gloss.
9/10
Walk
7/10
Price
9/10
Local
5/10
Central
La Orotava & Teide
GoodHistoric hill town at 400m, gateway to Spains highest mountain and the islands volcanic interior.
7/10
Walk
8/10
Price
9/10
Local
4/10
Central
Puerto de la Cruz
Trade-offOriginal north-coast resort with botanical gardens, Cesar Manrique lidos and German retirees.
8/10
Walk
7/10
Price
7/10
Local
6/10
Central
Los Cristianos
Trade-offOriginal south-coast fishing port turned mid-market resort, walkable promenade and ferry hub to La Gomera.
9/10
Walk
6/10
Price
5/10
Local
7/10
Central
Costa Adeje
Trade-offTenerifes luxury resort strip — Siam Park, five-stars and the El Duque boardwalk.
8/10
Walk
3/10
Price
2/10
Local
6/10
Central
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