Is Tenerife Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Tenerife tends to be a safe destination for solo female travelers. The local community is generally friendly and welcoming to tourists. However, like with any travel scenario, particularly solo travel, it is important to remain vigilant and take standard safety precautions. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded touristic areas. Night travel is generally safe but it's advisable to stay in well-lit areas, and avoid deserted streets or parks. Taxis and public transportation are reliable and safe to use.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on 13 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Tenerife is currently ranked #76 safest place for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Tenerife?

Safety at night:Safe

Tenerife generally has a reputation for being safe, even after dark. However, as with anywhere, it's vital to remain aware of your surroundings. The tourist areas and main city zones are well lit and populated even at night, with ample security and police presence. However, less populated, or more isolated areas might not be as safe for solo travelers at night. Always follow local advice and stay in well-frequented areas when possible.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Tenerife, like the local buses and tram services, is generally safe for solo female travelers. These services are well-maintained and regularly monitored for safety. It is also easy to navigate and locals are often willing to help in case you need assistance. However, as in any place, it's a good idea to stay aware of your surroundings, especially when traveling at night.

Street harassment:Low

Tenerife is generally safe and you should not experience much street harassment. The locals are friendly and respectful, making it a comfortable destination for solo female travelers. However, like in any city, it is advisable to take standard safety precautions, especially at night or in less frequented areas.

Petty crimes:Low

Tenerife generally boasts a safe environment for travelers. Petty crimes like pick-pocketing and purse snatching are not common, but still, they can occur, especially in crowded areas and tourist hotspots. It is always a good idea to stay alert and keep your belongings secure. Despite this, the risk remains relatively low compared to other global destinations.

Is Tenerife worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 13 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.6/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.7/5

Solo travel

Tenerife was my first travel experience and it went amazing. I was there for one week and have met so nice lovely people. All of them had a easy going way of living. Once we were in Achaman Discopub and they had played lifemusic. The people included us so well and we learned a lot funny spanish dancesteps;)

Posted: May 2, 2025

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Family travel

Tenerife feels safe We stayed at a small town called Abades it’s really quiet and nice theres not a lot of people there so if you’re looking for relaxing vacation abades is a perfect spot its close to capital of Tenerife and we were renting a car so with car it took roughly 15min to get from abades to santa cruz

Posted: January 28, 2025

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Solo travel

having an amazing time on the island🌞 was supposed to stay for two weeks, been here since 1 1/2 months now. the locals can be a bit anti tourists and a lot speak very poorly/ no english, especially in the north, but once u get to know them they are lovely

Posted: January 14, 2025

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Group travel

It is like paradise. An amazing place with amazing people and experiences. I recommend it 100%. Mountain volcano Teinte and its clear starview is one of my best life experience! Locals are very friendly and warm!

Posted: August 22, 2024Experienced: May, 2024

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Group travel

Had such an amazing time away with friends Great weather Stayed in las pirimades the second visit and the first visit in Laguna park 2 - both cheap and not brilliant but did the job for what we were expecting - Laguna park 2 had the edge Water sports were available we did jet skiing and parasailing Siam park was the best water park Iv ever visited Drinks were cheap and the strip was great - I felt safe the whole time

Posted: July 6, 2024

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Solo travel

My first solo trip was to Tenerife and despite the sunstroke, it was really nice. All the locals were charming and extremely helpful.

Posted: December 25, 2023

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lorena

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Solo travel

It was my first solo trip, and I consider it the best decision to take that place as my first. First three days I rented a car and explored the island, it is just beautiful. Sunset, beaches, all clean, friendly people, good food, safe, roads nice, good hiking and peaceful. It was not that crowded too, except in Santa Cruz. After that I went to surf camp for 5 nights and that was amazing. Met amazing people, surfed for the first time and made a lot of beautiful memories. I would definitely recommend it!!

Posted: November 11, 2023

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Solo travel

Tenerife was my first place of solo travel and I wholeheartedly recommend it to others. In the south, it's warm with beautiful beaches, and in the north there is a lot of greenery where you can go hiking. I slept in a tent wherever I could, including on beaches, and nobody ever gave me problems because of it.

Posted: October 8, 2023

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Is Tenerife safe for women?

You can walk with valuable jewellery or smartphone safely almost in every place of the island. There are some places such as el Fraile, San Isidro, Añaza or La cuesta (neighbourhood) that are a little less safe if you are not a local and you go there during the evening or night, but nothing serious in comparison to other "not that safe" places of Europe. In general you feel safe and welcomed. Locals are very kind.

Posted: April 7, 2024

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Tenerife is very safe, rarely do things happen here. If you are responsible and careful, it is very likely that nothing will happen, it is a very safe island even in the early hours of the morning. I have been going out a lot alone, accompanied, in a group, with strangers, and nothing has ever happened to me.

Posted: March 18, 2024

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