Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Tenerife Tourism Statistics: 7.6M Arrivals in 2025
Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain, recorded 7,561,659 tourist arrivals in 2025, Turismo de Tenerife reports. AirROI estimates 291,796 Airbnb stays in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026, with Arona the most booked town. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 2,087,348
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 88%
Key facts
Tenerife Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Turismo de Tenerife puts Tenerife at 7,561,659 tourist arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Tenerife at 291,796 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tenerife added up to 2,087,348 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Tenerife lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 82 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and February, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Tenerife ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tenerife in December were booked furthest ahead, about 104 days, against 55 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 88% of Tenerife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 19% and France at 16%.
- Among Tenerife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of Berlin at 2.5%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Arona had the most Airbnb stays of Tenerife's 33 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 59,476, ahead of Adeje and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands).
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Tenerife?
Turismo de Tenerife counted 7,561,659 tourist arrivals in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,561,659Tourist arrivals | Foreign and peninsular Spanish tourist arrivals to Tenerife | 2025 | Turismo de Tenerife |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Tenerife
Tenerife had 15,002 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 291,796 stays and 2,087,348 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.2 nights and was booked about 82 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 33 towns it tracks in Tenerife; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 15,002
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 291,796
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 2,087,348
- Typical stay
- 7.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 82 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Tenerife?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and February. May was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
January ranks first, May last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, March, February, November, December, August, July, October, April, September, June, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0% | 100 days |
| March | 9.8% | 74 days |
| February | 9.8% | 100 days |
| November | 9.4% | 91 days |
| December | 8.9% | 104 days |
| August | 8.6% | 96 days |
| July | 8.0% | 82 days |
| October | 7.8% | 76 days |
| April | 7.3% | 63 days |
| September | 7.1% | 69 days |
| June | 6.8% | 55 days |
| May | 6.6% | 55 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Tenerife Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Tenerife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 19% and France at 16%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of Berlin at 2.5%. The figures rest on 689,609 reviews, written over many years.
88% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 88%
- From within Spain 12%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Tenerife
Arona, Adeje and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) took 45% of Airbnb stays in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 13 of the 33 towns, led by Arona, and March in 10, led by Adeje. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across the 25 most booked towns runs from 77% in Candelaria to 96% in Santiago del Teide.
| Arona | 59,476 |
| Adeje | 52,647 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) | 19,233 |
| Puerto de la Cruz | 18,744 |
| Granadilla de Abona | 16,244 |
| Santiago del Teide | 14,005 |
| San Miguel de Abona | 11,448 |
| San Cristóbal de La Laguna | 10,959 |
| Icod de los Vinos | 8,527 |
| Costa Adeje | 8,160 |
| Guía de Isora | 7,017 |
| Los Realejos | 6,690 |
| La Orotava | 6,193 |
| Arico | 5,865 |
| Tacoronte | 5,531 |
| Candelaria | 5,335 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canarias) | 5,063 |
| El Rosario | 4,024 |
| Güímar | 3,474 |
| Garachico | 3,458 |
| La Matanza de Acentejo | 3,183 |
| Santa Úrsula | 2,669 |
| El Sauzal | 2,285 |
| Playa de las Américas | 1,939 |
| Buenavista del Norte | 1,458 |
| Los Silos | 1,369 |
| Palm-Mar | 1,284 |
| Costa del Silencio | 1,115 |
| San Juan de la Rambla | 1,111 |
| Vilaflor | 897 |
| Callao Salvaje | 874 |
| Fasnia | 781 |
| Médano | 738 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Months in brackets: AirROI has under 12 months for that town, so its busiest month is read from those. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Tenerife
How many tourists visit Tenerife?
Tenerife had 7,561,659 tourist arrivals in 2025, according to Turismo de Tenerife. AirROI estimates 291,796 Airbnb stays in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Tenerife?
The busiest Airbnb month in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then March and February. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Tenerife?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Tenerife in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 55 days ahead, against 104 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Tenerife?
A typical Airbnb stay in Tenerife lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 82 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.8 nights in September to 9.5 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Tenerife come from?
Of Tenerife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 19% and France at 16%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 2.6%, ahead of Berlin at 2.5%.
What is the most booked town in Tenerife on Airbnb?
Arona was the most booked town in Tenerife on Airbnb, with an estimated 59,476 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Adeje and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands).
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Turismo de Tenerife counts tourist arrivals (7,561,659 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 291,796 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 33 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 689,609 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.