Destination guide
Tenerife all-inclusive: Canary sunshine made easy
Tenerife is the winter-sun workhorse that still feels like a proper holiday. All-inclusive done well means you stop doing mental maths at the bar — here’s how we pick the right corner of the island.
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Your protection: All holidays booked with us are protected by Travel by Inspire’s ABTA, ATOL and IATA memberships. ATOL 11183 · ABTA L4341.
When to go
Tenerife is a year-round destination. Winter delivers the famous “escape the grey” sunshine; spring and autumn are ideal for walking and Teide; midsummer is hottest and busiest in the southern resorts. If school holidays dictate your dates, book early — the better four-star all-inclusives go quickly for Easter and summer.
Where to stay
For classic all-inclusive weeks we usually look at:
- Costa Adeje — smarter resorts, nicer beaches, easy evenings out if you want a change from the hotel.
- Los Cristianos — slightly quieter harbour feel, good for couples and relaxed families.
- Playa de las Américas — livelier; choose your hotel carefully if you want calm nights.
- Puerto de Santiago / Los Gigantes — dramatic cliffs and sunsets; fewer “strip” distractions.
Not every “all-inclusive” is equal. We check what’s actually included (à la carte, snacks, branded drinks) and read recent guest notes on noise and food variety before we recommend.
Top things to do
- Mount Teide National Park — cable car views above the clouds
- A boat trip for dolphins or simply to see Los Gigantes from the water
- Siam Park if you’re travelling with older kids or teens
- An evening in La Laguna or dinner in a local guachinche if you want a break from buffet nights
- Beach and pool days with a book and no agenda
Practical tips
- Atlantic water is cooler than the Med — great for a dip, bracing for long swims.
- A hire car for one or two days unlocks the best scenery; otherwise transfers and taxis cover resort life.
- Pack layers for Teide: it’s properly cold at the top even when the beach is warm.
- Tell us if you want quiet, entertainment, or a bit of both — Tenerife has all three.
Share your dates, party size and must-haves. Aaron will compare a shortlist of protected all-inclusive options and explain the differences in plain English.
Whether it’s a January week of sunshine or an August family holiday, we’ll keep the shortlist honest and the protection clear.
Photo credits: Ingo Mehling · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0); Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0); Wouter Hagens · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Tickets and extras: Teide trips, boat excursions, Siam Park tickets and transfers can be arranged as part of your Tenerife package. Mention what you’d like included when you get in touch.
Why book with Cuxton Holidays
We’re a home-based travel agency in Rochester, Kent, trading under Travel by Inspire. You deal with Aaron from the first chat to the day you come home — no call centres. We’ll build a trip around your dates, budget and how you like to travel.
Ready for Tenerife?
Tell us who’s travelling, when you’d like to go and what matters most. Aaron will reply personally with ideas and a free quote.
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FAQs
South or north Tenerife?
Most all-inclusives sit in the south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos) for sunshine. The north is greener — better for touring.
Good in winter?
Yes — that’s why UK travellers love it from November to March.
Excursions on all-inclusive?
Absolutely. Teide, Masca or a catamaran day sits nicely alongside resort time.
Couples and families?
Both. We’ll filter adults-oriented or family hotels depending on who’s travelling.
