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Do you need Travel Insurance for Tenerife?

Tenerife Travel Insurance covers you to travel to Tenerife. This type of insurance covers you for medical emergencies, which is vital to prevent unexpected medical bills and give you the support you need if you have any medical problems while you’re away.

Tenerife, known as  ‘Isla de la Eterna Primavera‘ (‘Island of Eternal Spring’) is a popular destination for Britons, attracting over 620,000 of us in 2021. With plenty of sunshine and wonderful wines, it’s no surprise that so many travel to the island every year.

So, whether you’re venturing to Tenerife to whale watch or enjoy a hike through the Masca Valley, you’ll want the correct level of protection in place for peace of mind.

To make sure you make the most of your trip, take out comprehensive travel insurance.

What does Tenerife Travel Insurance cover include?

We offer many different policies each with different levels of cover. Run a quote today to find the best one for you.

Benefits of AllClear Cover

Gold Gold Plus Platinum
Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs Up to £10m Up to £15m Unlimited
Cancellation* and Curtailment Up to £2k Up to £15k Up to £25k
Travel Delay Up to £300 Up to £1,500 Up to £1,500
Recuperation stay
Personal Belongings Up to £2k Up to £2.5k Up to £5k
Personal liability Up to £2m Up to £2m Up to £2m
Legal protection cover Up to £50k Up to £50k Up to £100k
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover
All these figures are per person and per trip

Simple 3 step quote process

1. Call us or click a quote button on our site

Once you are ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans.

2. Complete our simple medical screening process

You then declare the medical conditions for you (and any other travellers) and answer the specifically designed medical questions.

3. Get your quotes

You will then get your quotes and can either proceed to buy, or save your quote, at this stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Insurance for Tenerife

Do you need Travel Insurance for Tenerife?

Travel Insurance for Tenerife is essential. For those with pre-existing medical conditions, Travel Insurance is vital as medical emergencies can lead to complications and if you don’t have the right level of cover in place, it could leave you and your loved ones out of pocket. 

Does the GHIC card cover Tenerife?

GHIC will enable you to have access to the same quality of state-provided healthcare on the same terms as if you are resident in Spain.  However, this will not cover everything – so you will need Travel Insurance in addition to your GHIC card. 

Does my Travel Insurance cover Tenerife?

Tenerife Travel Insurance covers you to travel to Tenerife. If you wish to buy Travel Insurance for Spain you can call us for free or start a quote online.

Where can I get Travel Insurance for Tenerife?

You can call us for free or start a quote online.

Top Tips for Travelling to Tenerife

Emergency Number

Call 112 for all emergencies and the operator will put you through to the police, fire brigade or ambulance service.

Should you wish to contact the Canary Islands Health Service to get more information about 24-hour clinics and chemists in your area you can call 012.

Currency

As in mainland Spain, the currency in Tenerife is the euro.

Languages

The main language of Tenerife is Spanish (Castilian), but the dialect of Canarian people differs from the Spanish on mainland Spain and is more like the Spanish spoken in the Caribbean and South American countries.

Written by: Russell Wallace | Travel Insurance Expert
Last Updated: 8 March 2024


† Based on Trustpilot reviews of all companies in the Travel Insurance Company category that have over 70,000 reviews as of January 2024. AllClear Gold Plus achieved a Which? Best Buy.