San Andrés, TenerifeSan Andrés

The questions people ask first about San Andrés, Tenerife, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
• SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
• Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
• TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
• SafetySafe for tourists; the usual beach and trail cautions apply.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee€1.20–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
• Street or quick mealBocadillo or kebab on Avenida Marítima€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
• Beercaña at a bar / can at a supermarket€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiNight rates higher.€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
• Metro or bus rideTITSA bus ride within the Santa Cruz area€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
• Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
• High-end bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €170 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) (About 15 km (9.3 mi) away, but the drive through La Laguna and Santa Cruz can take 30–45 min in traffic; bus 910/945/946/947 connect the town.) · TFS Tenerife South (Reina Sofía) (About 65 km (40 mi); roughly 1 h by car via the TF-1 and TF-11, longer by bus with a change in Santa Cruz.)TFN Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) (About 9.3 mi (15 km) away, but the drive through La Laguna and Santa Cruz can take 30–45 min in traffic; bus 910/945/946/947 connect the town.) · TFS Tenerife South (Reina Sofía) (About 40 mi (65 km); roughly 1 h by car via the TF-1 and TF-11, longer by bus with a change in Santa Cruz.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

€40–70 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed

Mid

€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed

High

€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

• Parking near Las Teresitas fills by mid-morning on sunny days; arrive before 10:00 or take the bus.Parking near Las Teresitas fills by mid-morning on sunny days; arrive before 10:00 AM or take the bus.
• People in the beach car park may ask for a €2 (≈ US$3) 'parking fee'; the lot is free and they can be ignored.
• The free beach toilets are in poor condition — use the ones at a café instead.
• Anaga trails have no shops or water points: carry more water than you think you need.
• The beach is sheltered by a 1 km (0.6 mi) breakwater, so there are almost no waves for surfing.The beach is sheltered by a 0.6 mi (1 km) breakwater, so there are almost no waves for surfing.