Family Days Out in Tenerife
Tenerife is an easy island for a family holiday. Water parks and animal parks, gentle boat trips, safe resort beaches in the South and hands-on museums all make for straightforward days out with children. This category pulls together the attractions and experiences that work best for families, across both coasts — pair a calm south-coast beach morning with an afternoon at one of the big parks, or explore the North's forests and the Teide cable car.
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- Water parks and animal parks for all ages
- Calm, sheltered resort beaches in the South
- Gentle boat trips and easy nature outings
- Hands-on museums and the Teide cable car
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Family Attractions by region
North Tenerife
BeachesLas Teresitas Beach
A sheltered golden-sand beach near San Andrés, just north of the capital Santa Cruz.
Family AttractionsTEA Tenerife Arts Space (Tenerife Espacio de las Artes)
Santa Cruz’s major contemporary art centre, combining exhibitions, cinema, libraries and striking modern architecture near the Barranco de Santos.
Volcanoes & TeideTelesforo Bravo Teide Visitor Centre
A Teide interpretation centre in La Orotava explaining the national park’s geology, ecology, exploration and volcanic history before you head into the highlands.
Water ActivitiesBajamar Natural Pools
Popular seawater pools on Tenerife’s north coast, with Atlantic views and family-friendly bathing areas.
Water ActivitiesCésar Manrique Maritime Park
A large seafront leisure and swimming complex in Santa Cruz, combining seawater pools, palms and design inspired by César Manrique.
Water ActivitiesCharco del Viento Natural Pool
A large volcanic bathing area on Tenerife’s north coast, created where ancient lava flows reached and cooled beside the Atlantic.
South Tenerife
Water ActivitiesAqualand Costa Adeje
A family water park in Costa Adeje with slides, pools and attractions aimed at a wide range of ages.
Guanche & ArchaeologyGranadilla History Museum
A local history museum in a traditional Canarian house, tracing Granadilla de Abona from Guanche culture to modern municipal life.
Theme & Water ParksTicketsSiam Park
A Thai-themed water park in Costa Adeje, regularly rated among the world's leading water parks.
BeachesFañabé Beach
A broad, well-equipped beach in Costa Adeje with calm-water swimming, a long promenade and easy access to restaurants and services.
Good to know
- Easy beaches
- Sheltered south-coast bays are generally the calmest for young children; check the local flag system.
- Big days out
- Water and animal parks are full-day visits — check each venue's current opening hours before you go.
- Getting around
- The island is compact, but North–South drives take time; plan days within one region where possible.
- Age guidance
- Individual rides and attractions publish their own height and age rules — check the venue for specifics.
Frequently asked questions
- Yes — it combines water and animal parks, calm resort beaches, gentle boat trips and easy nature, with a compact geography and year-round mild climate.