TENERIFE GUIDE AND INFORMATION SITE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE Whilst the internet contains dozens of pages entitled 'Tenerife Guide', most contain very little information of real use, or only cover a limited range of topics, whilst others are simply years out of date. So TENERIFE GURU was created to fill in those blanks and... Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Tenerife
The Ultimate Guide to Tenerife
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Updated 14th September 2020: Much confusion reigns over what is meant by ‘Vivienda Vacacional’ in Tenerife and the Canary Islands. The term itself translates literally as “holiday home”. However, in this context, it is more specifically used to denote an apartment or villa that is used for short term visits by the owner or that…
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Tenerife has a huge range of attractions, ranging from landmarks and natural areas, stunning scenery, plus various parks and other man-made attractions. According to TRIPADVISOR in 2017, the top 10 attractions for visitors to Tenerife were as follows: 1. LORO PARQUE Spanish for “Parrot-Park”, Loro Parque is a 33 acre zoo just outside Puerto de…
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Whilst the majority of advertisers are genuine, there is sadly a growing number of ‘scam’ agencies, purportedly offering fantastic accommodation for very reasonable prices, but whom sadly disappear into thin air the moment money is transferred into their bank account. Some scammers operate direct websites on which they advertise attractive looking properties that either don’t…
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UPDATED 24th March 2025 (the most recent developments are listed towards the end of the article). Those reading English language newspapers and internet blogs in Tenerife over the past few years may be familiar with articles discussing the law applicable to tourist rentals. However, many people are still confused and unclear about the situation, no…
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