Urgent plea to travellers going to Tenerife - 'change your plans'

Travellers going to Tenerife are being urged to change their plans by a travel adviser on social media. Larisa, known as @butlarii on TikTok, is baffled by the popularity of the island's southern region and advocates for the charms of the north instead.

In her video, she says that the northern part of Tenerife offers a more relaxed experience away from the hustle and party atmosphere of the south. She points out: "Everyone visits Tenerife South for the party/beach vibe and have no idea Tenerife North looks like this."

Her footage showcases the serene beauty of empty beaches, lush forests, together with mountainous coasts and quiet roads. The towns also look much more peaceful in the north of Tenerife.

There are fewer people on the streets while attractions and the location appears much more chilled than party sites in the south, reports the Mirror.

The post prompted reactions from other social media users, with one commenter noting: "The north side of the island is a little cooler. It's less let's get messy and more let's do things an explore."

Other people came back to the woman about her post and with their own recommendations . A particular recommendation was: "You have to go to the beach just next to Santa Cruz - Las Terisitas. Also visit the Anaga National Park and these 2 beaches Roques De La Bodega and Benijio."

Tucked away in Tenerife's northern region are hidden gems such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the areas of La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz, Icod de Los Vinos, Los Reyes, Garachico, and San Juan de la Rambla. Less frequented by tourists than their southern counterparts, these locations offer a genuine peek into the lives of the island’s residents.

Families looking for an authentic experience praised these spots on Trip Advisor. One traveller praised Playa de la Las Terisitas as the premier beach in the north, noting: "It is a very large beach with African Saharan sand, but we choose to sit at the sunset on the volcanic black warm rocks.

"You find here restroom facilities, few changing rooms, sunbeds from 2.5 (late autumn) to 6 euros.

"Wonderful views from cliffs in the background, lots of trees, palm trees here and there for shade if you so desire, we found the beach itself was very clean and the water clear. To swim there is very nice and not dangerous, which is very pleasant and safe, especially for kids.

"The view is great on one side like in advertising pictures, with the Anaga mountains surrounding the beach."

Another person recommended visiting Valle de la Orotava. The poster said: "It hosts beautiful gardens, great viewpoints and spectacular buildings and in particular balconies. El Balcones is a must to visit."