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.

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How safe is Tenerife for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Milena

Milena

Poland

Couple travel

A beautiful island with beautiful black beaches. Perfect for a few days of stress relief. The only place I didn't feel perfectly well in was El Fraile. I had an Airbnb there and I wouldn't choose the same town if I came back to Tenerife.

Posted: October 23, 2025Experienced: May, 2023
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Johanne

Johanne

France

Couple travel

I felt safe in Tenerife, although I’m not sure if it was because of the island itself or because I was with my boyfriend. I highly recommend going kayaking to see turtles and dolphins, such an unforgettable experience ! There are plenty of great activities on GetYourGuide, and I also took a trip to Mount Teide for the sunset and stargazing, which was magical. When it comes to restaurants, be cautious, there are many tourist traps where servers stop you in the street, make you believe they’re offering you a free starter, and then charge you for it, and often at higher prices than it’s worth. I’d suggest looking for more local, less touristy places to eat. I stayed in Los Cristianos and loved it, very lively, close to many beautiful spots and activities. It’s also super easy to get around by bus, and you can buy day passes that cover the whole island, which I definitely recommend 🏝️

Posted: August 14, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Nina

Nina

Germany

Couple travel

We spent about 10 days in Tenerife and traveled as a couple. We stayed in an upper-range hotel, so definitely not low budget. One of the best decisions we made was renting a motorbike and exploring the island that way—we visited lots of different beaches and enjoyed the freedom it gave us. One absolute must-see is the El Teide and the national park surrounding it. The ride through the park is beautiful and really enjoyable. Renting a car—or even better, a motorbike—is highly recommended. Just keep in mind that the roads in the rural areas can be very narrow. Aside from that, there are many beautiful spots and bays all around the island. We especially enjoyed visiting Garachico In the evenings, we mostly stayed in the more touristy areas, which felt lively and convenient for going out or grabbing dinner.

Posted: June 7, 2025
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How safe is Tenerife for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Local crime index

1 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Sometimes the city arent big or the bus stops dont have a time table. So you might feel a but incure if ypure at the right place or when exactly the bus is coming. Not always sidewalks, genereally not great to walk big distances. But do far everyone was very friendly.

Posted: July 14, 2025
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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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Gabriela

Tenerife

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I’m just a normal girl, who studies and works at the same time in Tenerife. I would love to share new experiencies with girls who are into traveling.

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Regan

Regan

Tenerife

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Heyo, I'm Regan 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her), a 24 year old from Ohio in the U.S. Just finished teaching English as an aux near Seville, Spain and now backpacking Europe before teaching in the Canary Islands in September. *strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet* I’m here for adventure, amigues, and anecdotes! _________________________________________ Hola, soy Regan 🏳️‍🌈 (ella), 24 años de edad de Ohio en los EE.UU. Acabo de terminar enseñar inglés como auxiliar cerca de Sevilla, España y ahora haciendo mochilero por Europa antes de enseñar en las Islas Canarias en septiembre. *desconocides son solo amigues que todavía no conoces* ¡Estoy acá para aventura, amigues, y anécdotas!

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Gabriela

Gabriela

Tenerife

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I’m just a normal girl, who studies and works at the same time in Tenerife. I would love to share new experiencies with girls who are into traveling.

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