Things to do in Tenerife

Sun, sea and volcanoes

Tenerife packs beaches, water parks, mountain villages and a 3,715 m volcano into one island. Here are our favourite ways to spend a day away from the pool.

Close to the villa

On your doorstep in Costa Adeje

Prices are per person, checked in October 2026, and may change. Please check with each attraction before you go.

Playa de Fañabé, a long curve of golden sand beside calm blue sea, with Costa Adeje's hotels along the shoreBeach

Playa de Fañabé

Golden sand, calm water, sunbeds and a lively promenade of cafés and restaurants, just 2.2 km from the villa.

  • BeachFree
  • Sunbeds and parasolsExtra, paid locally
Playa del Duque, golden sand and turquoise water beside a rocky headland topped with palm treesBeach

Playa del Duque

A smart, sheltered beach next to Fañabé with soft sand and colourful beach huts. Lovely for a late afternoon swim.

  • BeachFree
  • Sunbeds and parasolsExtra, paid locally
A woman riding down a water slide at Siam Park, surrounded by tropical plants and Thai-style statuesFamily

Siam Park

A Thai-themed water park with huge slides, a wave pool and a lazy river. About 4 km away and a firm favourite with kids.

  • Adult€42
  • Child (up to 11)€30
  • Under 2Free
Twisting water slides and a stone tower surrounded by palm trees at a Costa Adeje water parkFamily

Aqualand

Slides, pools and splash zones for all ages, only 2.8 km from Villa Sol.

  • Adultfrom €37
  • Childfrom €29
  • Good to know2-park pass available with Jungle Park
Two dolphins leaping out of the deep blue seaSea

Whale and dolphin trips

Pilot whales and dolphins live off the south-west coast all year. Boat trips leave from Puerto Colón harbour in Costa Adeje.

  • 2-hour trip, adultfrom about €25–30
  • Childfrom about €15–20
  • Under 2Usually free
A scuba diver swimming beside a large ray in clear blue waterSea

Scuba diving and snorkelling

Clear Atlantic water, volcanic reefs and turtles. Local dive centres run trips and courses for beginners and experienced divers.

  • Try dive (age 10+)about €120
  • Snorkelling tripsUsually less
Green fairway and bunkers lined with palm trees, with the Atlantic Ocean behind, at Golf Costa AdejeGolf

Golf Costa Adeje

An 18-hole course around 7 to 9 minutes from the villa, set on the hillside above Costa Adeje with views out to sea.

  • 18 holes€55–140
  • Prices vary bySeason and tee time
Golfers on a green beside a lake and palm trees at Golf Las Américas, with mountains behindGolf

Golf Las Américas

An 18-hole course around 7 to 9 minutes from the villa, close to Playa de las Américas and open all year round.

  • 18 holes€80–140
  • Prices vary bySeason and tee time
A seafront restaurant terrace with wicker lamps and tables laid for dinner, looking out over the seaFood

Dinner in La Caleta

A former fishing village along the coast from Costa Adeje, known for fresh fish and seafood restaurants by the water.

  • Visiting the villageFree
  • RestaurantsPay as you eat
Towering volcanic cliffs on either side of the Barranco del Infierno gorge, with green peaks in the distanceWalk

Barranco del Infierno

A gorge walk starting in the old town of Adeje, ending at a waterfall. Check that it is open and book ahead before you go.

  • Adult (12+)€15
  • Child (5–12)€7.50
  • BookingRequired in advance
Traditional Canarian dishes on a marble table: rabbit in salmorejo sauce, a fresh salad, red mojo sauce and local wineFood

Restaurante Otelo, Adeje

A family-run restaurant right at the start of the Barranco del Infierno trail, open since 1988. It's famous for its garlic chicken and rabbit in salmorejo sauce, served on a terrace overlooking the gorge.

  • Garlic chickenfrom about €8 a portion
  • Good to knowIdeal after the gorge walk
Daria's Bakery & Bistro, brunch a 3-minute walk from Villa SolFood

Daria's Bakery & Bistro

Our pick for the best breakfast and lunch nearby, just a 3-minute walk from the villa. Excellent for brunch, with everything freshly cooked from fresh produce for an exquisite dining experience.

Pizzeria Originale, next door to Daria's and a 3-minute walk from Villa SolFood

Pizzeria Originale

Right next door to Daria's, a 3-minute walk from the villa. Pizza made to order with a choice of dough, plus lasagne, aubergine parmigiana and tiramisu. Eat in, or take away for a relaxed evening by the pool.

George's Chinese and Mediterranean kitchen in Costa AdejeFood

George's

A relaxed bar and restaurant right opposite the ONE supermarket, about a 3-minute walk from the villa. A Chinese and Mediterranean menu, from pizza and pasta to fresh salads, with friendly, quick service and reasonable prices.

ONE Supermarkets on the corner, a 3-minute walk from Villa SolShopping

ONE Supermarkets

A fully stocked supermarket just a 3-minute walk from the villa, handy for groceries, drinks and holiday essentials.

  • Distance3-minute walk
  • Good to knowCurrency exchange and Western Union inside
A shaded wooden walkway winding through lush palms and tropical plants at Jungle ParkFamily

Jungle Park

A short drive from the villa, this hillside animal park has more than 400 animals, from penguins and orangutans to lemurs and crocodiles, plus a bird of prey show and a sea lion show.

  • Adultfrom €36
  • Childfrom €29
  • Good to know2-park pass available with Aqualand

Day trips

Explore the rest of the island

Hiring a car makes it easy to explore. Most of the island is within a scenic drive of the villa.

The Roque Cinchado rock formation in front of Mount Teide under a pink and orange sunset skyNature

Mount Teide National Park

Spain's highest mountain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive through lunar lava fields, ride the cable car and stay for some of the clearest night skies in Europe.

  • National parkFree
  • Cable car return, adult€42
  • Cable car return, child (3–13)€21
  • Summit permitFree, book months ahead
The towering Los Gigantes cliffs dropping into the calm blue Atlantic in golden lightCoast

Los Gigantes

Towering sea cliffs on the west coast. See them best from a boat, then have lunch in the marina town below.

  • Town and viewpointsFree
  • Cliff boat trip, adultfrom about €20–25
The hamlet of Masca, with red-roofed houses and palm trees beneath a tall rock pinnacle in the Teno mountainsNature

Masca

A tiny hamlet perched in the Teno mountains, reached by one of the island's most dramatic mountain roads.

  • Village and viewpointsFree
Two chimpanzees, an adult and a youngster, sitting together in the sunshine at Loro ParqueFamily

Loro Parque

A large zoo and animal park in Puerto de la Cruz in the north, with penguins, gorillas, big cats and its famous parrots.

  • Adult€42
  • Child (up to 11)€30
  • Under 5Free
La Laguna Cathedral with its bell towers and clock, framed by tall palm trees under a blue skyCulture

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

A UNESCO-listed old town with colourful colonial streets, cafés and churches. Easy to combine with Santa Cruz.

  • Old townFree
A wooden boardwalk leading through misty, moss-covered laurel forest in the Anaga mountainsNature

Anaga mountains

Ancient laurel forest, hiking trails and remote black-sand beaches in the island's far north-east.

  • Park and most trailsFree
  • El Pijaral trailFree permit, book ahead

Come back to the sun

After a day exploring, the pool is waiting

Spend your days discovering Tenerife and your evenings around the BBQ at Villa Sol. Minimum stay is 7 nights.

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