Tenerife is an island in Spain, located in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies west of Gran Canaria, east of La Palma, and north of La Gomera.
Location Map of Tenerife, Spain
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Where is Tenerife Located?
Tenerife is an island in Spain, located in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies west of Gran Canaria, east of La Palma, and north of La Gomera.
The island covers an area of approximately 2,034 sq km (785 sq mi) and has a population of about 945,000 as of 2021.
Tenerife is known for its volcanic landscapes and tourist attractions, Mount Teide, Teide National Park, Loro Parque, Siam Park, Los Cristianos Beach, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Tenerife, Spain Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Place Name | Tenerife |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean |
| Established | Inhabited since prehistoric times; colonized by Spain in the 15th century |
| Population | Approx. 950,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 2,034 sq km (785 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 467 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 28.2916° N, 16.6291° W |
| Time Zone | Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) / Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) |
| Major Waterways | Atlantic Ocean |
| Transportation | Two international airports (Tenerife North & South), ferry connections, roads and public transport |
| Famous For | Volcanic landscapes, Teide National Park, beaches, tourism |
| Top Attractions | Mount Teide, Loro Parque, Siam Park, Masca village, Los Gigantes cliffs |
| Official Website | https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/ |
Distance from Tenerife to Major Cities in Spain
- Tenerife to Madrid – 1,361 km (846 miles)
- Tenerife to Barcelona – 1,452 km (902 miles)
- Tenerife to Valencia – 1,405 km (873 miles)
- Tenerife to Sevilla – 1,138 km (707 miles)
- Tenerife to Zaragoza – 1,579 km (981 miles)
- Tenerife to Málaga – 1,107 km (688 miles)
- Tenerife to Bilbao – 1,693 km (1,052 miles)
- Tenerife to Murcia – 1,242 km (772 miles)
- Tenerife to Alicante – 1,327 km (824 miles)
- Tenerife to Córdoba – 1,125 km (699 miles)
- Tenerife to Salamanca – 1,477 km (918 miles)
- Tenerife to Granada – 1,125 km (699 miles)
- Tenerife to Santiago de Compostela – 1,787 km (1,111 miles)
- Tenerife to Santander – 1,747 km (1,086 miles)
- Tenerife to Oviedo – 1,767 km (1,098 miles)
- Tenerife to Pamplona – 1,640 km (1,019 miles)
- Tenerife to Girona – 1,449 km (901 miles)
- Tenerife to Toledo – 1,389 km (863 miles)
- Tenerife to León – 1,539 km (956 miles)
- Tenerife to Cádiz – 1,054 km (655 miles)