Isla de Tenerife Sports & Outdoors

It is possible to climb right to the top of Mt Teide, you can go up by cable car then carry on to the summit by foot, then walk down if you wish, the walk however takes about 4 - 5 hours
If you do wish to walk up to the summit you will need a permit which must be applied for at least three days in advance
please be aware that the footpaths may be closed due to snow and ice

Many people in Tenerife are amused to the hikking others to the beach and some combine both and practice extreme sports as jump to the gorges and swim in the few lagoons existing in the island`s gorges.

Tenerife has nine excellent courses, each of which has different topography’s and landscapes and more than 10 another in construction. There are golf courses in the north as well as the south. If you are a lover of golf Tenerife is a very good place to practice it.

Well, where to start. No I am not gonna start actually, just know that the island is a hikers paradise. So buy a good hiking book on Tenerife, and you're all set to head out for adventure. Just keep in mind that if you come in winter, the northern part of the island is very rainy then.

Equipment: Good hiking boots, warm clotinh (it can get very cold up the mountain and up north in the winter), good hiking map, good rain gear and don't forget your camera

Even though other canary islands are more know for there waves, you have very good waves in Tenerife. One of the best you will be able to find in Playa de las America's, so acces and everything is very easy.
Which also means it will bring in the crowds, but if you arive at dawn, you will still be able to find some empty waves, as the locals will come a little later. And even though stories g that the locals are very localized, it isn't that bad. Yes I have seen people being talked out of the water, but well some people just drop in, and nobody likes that. If you play your cool, don't drop in and don't mind to wait a bit longer for waves, you will have a good time with the locals.

Equipment: La izquerda is a very fast hollow wave, which break on shallow reef. It can handle 8foot swell, so be prepared for it.

But as the island offers everything for everybody, you could take what you want with you.

There are plenty of water sports available on the beaches around Playa De Las Americas. Snorkeling, scuba diving, pedalos, surfing, windsurfing and jet skis amongst others are available.

Equipment: All the equipment can be rented down on the beach or in the case of snorkelling can be bought quite cheaply from one of the many cheap gift shops.

Harleys Ten Pin Bowling is situated in the Torviscas area and is a great way to while a way a couple of hours, whether it is raining or just too hot for you. The bowling alley is air conditioned so is nice and cool inside.
Look out for the special offers on games at certain times of the day, 3 for 2, etc.
There is a cafe/bar where you can get beers, soft drinks, burgers and other meals.

Equipment: All the equipment is supplied but you could take your own balls and shoes.

Tenerife has paved main road and smaller gravel road to practice the biking under it cool climate all year round. A mountain bike is ideal for tours up the side of the main feature - Mount Teide - with its trails through huge expanses of volcanic rock but the extremely steep road to the mountains can need a great effort for the novices. who can practice it in the little flat parts of the island.

Equipment: Several companies offer bicycle hire (mountain bike hire), moped hire, scooter hire and motorcycle hire. The powered machines usually range from 90cc moped/scooters to larger motorcycles such as the Kawasaki Tengai 650. Prices vary depending on the number of days you hire the bike, but start at around 17 Euros per day for scooter hire. The more days you hire a bike for the lower the price will get. You have to wear a crash helmet that you can hire at the same time as you hire your bike. For hiring bikes you have to be at least 18 years.