Travel Advice
The British
Consulate in Tenerife
Cover the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La
Gomera. For any visa issues or emergencies, please get in touch
withe consulate, details as below:
British Consulate in Tenerife
Plaza Weyler, 8, 1º
38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tel: (+34) 922 286 863
Fax: (+34) 922 289 903
E-mail: Tenerife.Consulate@fco.gov.uk
Website:
http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/other-locations/tenerife-consulate/
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 13.30, excluding
public holidays.
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The Consulate is normally open to the
public from 8.30 to 1.30. Out of hours there is an answerphone
which will give information about emergency services. In the case
of an emergency such as lost or stolen passport or money you will
need to report to your local police station as quickly as possible,
however the consulate will be able to issue an emergency passport
and offer advice in the case of other emergencies.
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| Austria Alameda de Colón 26, Malaga 95
260 02 67 |
| Belgium Compositor Lehmberg Ruiz, 5.
Malaga 95 239 99 07 |
| Canada C/Cervantes, Edif. Horizonte,
Malaga 95 222 33 46 |
| Denmark Avda Dr Garriga Sansó 23,
Benalmádena 95 244 84 50 |
| Finland Calle Blasco de Garay, 7 Malaga
95 221 24 35 |
| France Duquesa de Parcent, 8. Malaga 95
222 65 90 |
| Germany Mauricio Moro Pareto 2, Malaga 95
236 35 91 |
| Great Britain C/ Mauricio Moro Pareto 2-
2º, Malaga 95 235 23 00 |
| Greece Salitre, 16, Malaga 95 231 18
47 |
| Holland Avda Carlota Alessandri 33 1º F,
Torremolinos 95 238 08 88 |
| Iceland Paseo Marítimo 91, 29640
Fuengirola 95 266 12 00 |
| Ireland Avda. Los Boliches, Fuengirola 95
247 51 08 |
| Italy Palestina, 3. Malaga 95 230 61
50 |
| Norway Blasco de Garay, 7, Malaga 95 221
03 31 |
| Philippines C/Marqués de Larios 4, 2º,
Malaga 95 222 27 57 |
| Saudi Arabia Mauricio M. Pareto 2 bloque
Sur 2º, Malaga 95 231 03 58 |
| Sweden Alameda de Colón 26 - 8, Malaga 95
260 43 83 |
| USA Av. Juan Gómez 8, Ed Lucía 1º C,
Fuengirola 95 247 48 91 |
Tourist Board Phone No;s
Adeje 922750633
Arona 922725100
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Plaza de España ( 0034 )
922 23 95 92
Reina Sofia Airport Granadilla - Abona (
0034 ) 922 77 30 06
http://www.turismodecanarias.com
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 922239592
Puerto de la Cruz Plaza de
Europa
( 0034 ) 922 38 60 00
Adeje
922750633
Arona
922725100
Candelaria
922500415
Granadilla de Abona
922176002
Icod de los Vinos
922869600
La Laguna
922601106
La Orotava
922323041
Puerto de la Cruz
922386000
Santiago del Teide
922860348
Buses
If you arrive at the southern Reina Sofia Airport, there are
buses located outside the Arrivals Area which regularly leave the
airport on three routes. Bus 341 runs to the central bus station in
Santa Cruz. Bus 340 goes to the northern airport and Puerto de la
Cruz, while bus number 487 runs to Los Cristianos and Playa de las
Americas.The public bus service on Tenerife is very good, but
travleling by bus can be time consuming. Buses are called guagua in
the local language. The public bus service, called TITSA, operates
several routes throughout the island, with fares being very
reasonable.
Bus Stops in Costa Adeje
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If you will be travelling by bus regularly especially for longer
journeys be sure and purchase a "bono bus" The tickets cost 12/20
Euro, which will lower the price of each trip by 50% for journeys
over 20km and 25% for journeys under 20km
You can buy a ticket called a BonoBus ticket from the bus stations
and some shops,but they are not sold on the busses.The cost of the
journey is deducted from your ticket, so it not only gets you a
discount it also counts as a pre-payed ticket. You can use the same
ticket for any number of people too, simply put it in the machine
in the bus again and again and again, the cost of each trip being
deducted until the ticket is empty.
Full timetables can be viewed at www.titsa.com but outlined
below
are details of services to the most popular parts of the
island.
Service
numbers to major destinations.
From Los Cristianos/Las Americas:
| 015
North Airport |
111
Santa Cruz |
|
342 Mount Teide |
343 Puerto de la Cruz |
|
442 Valle san Lorenzo |
450 San Isidro |
|
460 Icod de los Viños |
467 Las Galletas |
|
470 El Medano |
471 Playa Paraiso |
|
472 Callao Salvaje |
473 Los Gigantes |
|
484 Las Galletas |
487 South Airport |
From the airport
As there are two different airports, one in the north and one in
the south of the island, make sure you book your flight to the
airport that is closest to where you want to stay.
Several buses connect the northern airport, Los Rodeos, with
destinations around the island including Puerto de la Cruz, La
Laguna and Santa Cruz. Buses depart from the airport every 30
minutes from 06:00 until 23:00. Once in Santa Cruz, you can take a
connecting bus to other, smaller towns. Taxis, located outside the
main terminal, are also an easy way to reach more remote
destinations.
Taxis
Taxis are also readily available from outside the Arrivals Area
to take you to any place on the island.
Taxi drivers on Tenerife generally have a good reputation for
being honest and providing good service, but watch out for the few
who are willing to take advantage of tourists, especially on trips
to and from the airports. All taxis are metered, but for short
trips, drivers often won't bother to put the meter on. The main
taxi companies display their fixed rates between popular
destinations. Taxis can also be privately hired for sightseeing and
many offer planned itineraries covering the more popular
attractions on the island.
Taxis in Tenerife are large and roomy with plenty of luggage space.
A family of 4 including cases should manage comfortably in just one
taxi.
There are several Accessible Taxi units in the municipal
boroughs of Santa Cruz de Tenerife , La Laguna and La Orotava,
although they can operate throughout the island. These vehicles are
MPV type cars and they are fitted with a ramp to provide access to
the interior, making it possible for people to travel in their own
wheelchairs, carry the push chair without having to fold it down,
or carry 6 passenges
Radio Taxis - 922 64 11 12 http://www.officialtaxitenerife.com/
Car Hire
By hiring a car in Tenerife you're providing yourself with a
holiday of endless choices If you want to get away from the resorts
and explore the island, it's well worth hiring a car to make the
most of your time.you'll have the freedom to roam and explore the
island. More importantly, you'll have the liberty to do so in your
own time and at your own pace
Generally speaking, car hire on the island is very good value for
money, cars tend to be less than 5 years old and petrol is
considerably cheaper than in the UK. about 0.99c a Ltr
The TF1 and TF5 motorways are a fast and efficient way to get
around most of the island
Move away from the motorways and you'll find good roads, well
signposted and relatively traffic free which makes them a joy to
drive on, except when you get stuck behind a banana truck when
you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the scenery
If you are driving from the airport, take the TF-5 motorway,
which will take you towards Santa Cruz and other destinations
around the island.
