Tenerife Shopping

Tenerife is a partly tax free area, so the prices for tobacco, spirits, mobile telephones, electrical goods and perfumes are cheaper than in EU countries. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife most of the shops selling these goods are located in the streets Villalba Hervás, El Castillo, Doctor Allart, Bethencourt Alfonso and San José as well as in the surrounding of Plaza de España and Plaza de la Candelaria.

Santa Cruz and La Laguna is where you will find some pretty amazing international boutiques and shops in the Calle del Castillo, the Rambla de Pulido and also in the Calle Jesús Nazareno and Sabino Berthelot. Bazaars and antique emporiums abound in Calle de Villalba Hervás, El Castillo, Bethencourt Alfonso or San José; as well as around the Plaza de España and the Plaza de la Candelaria

In Puerto de la Cruz to the north you will find the main shopping areas in Plaza del Charco, Calle de San Felipe, La Hoya and Avenida Generalísimo.

You will find traditional arts and crafts all over the island with most of the craftsmen still using traditional tools to make their products. Pottery is still made by using the same techniques the Guanches introduced over 600 years ago. Wood carvings, ceramics, baskets or manufactured embroideries are some typical Canarian crafts. There are also Canarian cigars (Puros) which are much in demand.

Specialist shops include Tenerife Pearls at Armenime in the south of the island is a Palace of Pearls where literally thousands of square feet are devoted to pearls and pearl jewellery. Open 7 days a week from 09.00 until late. House of Wines Casa del Viño at El Sauzal (Exit 21 Autopista del Norte) is a traditional country house in north of Tenerife with a museum and shop where you can sample and purchase the excellent quality wines of Tenerife. They also have a great restaurant serving excellent Canarian cuisine.

The main shopping centres/malls on the island are located at:

Centre Continente, Autopista del Sur TF1 Km 5.900. Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Centre La Laguna, Autopista del Norte Km. 7,500 - enter La Laguna y Santa Cruz
Centre La Villa, Autopista del Norte TF5 salida 36 La Orotava
Centre Meridiano, Avda. La Salle esq. Manuel Hermoso Rojas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Tenerife Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Tenerife which includes a Tenerife Area Guide on the best Tenerife Shopping Areas, Tenerife Markets, Tenerife Golf Courses, the different types of Tenerife Beaches, recommended Tenerife Restaurants, details of Tenerife Amusement Parks for family days out and Tenerife Local Attractions.