5 Plans to Enjoy Summer in Tenerife and Eat Well

Summer plans in Tenerife have something special about them. Sunshine, ocean views, warm temperatures and that relaxed rhythm that makes you forget about the clock. August is one of those months when island life is best enjoyed outdoors: mornings by the sea, afternoons at the beach and sunsets that somehow end around a table.

And if there’s one thing that goes perfectly with summer in Tenerife, it’s good food. A leisurely brunch after a slow morning, tapas to share, something refreshing to drink or a cocktail as the sun goes down can turn an ordinary day into one of those moments you remember long after your holiday is over.

Whether you’re visiting the island or simply want to make the most of the season, here are five plans to enjoy summer in Tenerife and eat well.

1. Start the day with brunch and ocean views

There’s no need to rush in summer. One of the best feelings in Tenerife is waking up, heading down to the promenade and starting your morning slowly with the ocean in front of you.

A good coffee, something fresh, Eggs Benedict, a smoothie or a full breakfast can be the perfect way to start the day before heading to the beach or exploring the south of the island.

In Los Cristianos, the seafront promenade has exactly that kind of atmosphere. From early in the morning, you’ll find people out for a walk, travellers looking for somewhere to have breakfast and locals enjoying another beautiful morning by the sea.

At Mokelino, you can enjoy that summer feeling with food and drinks designed for different moments throughout the day. The idea is simple: take your time over breakfast, enjoy the views and decide afterwards where the day will take you.

2. Beach, swimming and a walk around Los Cristianos

Few summer plans in Tenerife are as simple and enjoyable as spending a few hours by the ocean.

Los Cristianos is a great place to do exactly that. Start with a walk along the seafront, find your spot on the beach, go for a swim and continue exploring the promenade whenever you feel like a change of scenery.

The best part is not having to fill every hour of your day. Tenerife is also about leaving some space for spontaneity.

After a few hours of sunshine and swimming, one of the best moments of the day inevitably arrives: deciding where to eat.

During the summer, relaxed food made for sharing feels just right. Tapas, croquettes, gyozas, nachos or a selection of dishes for the table are perfect when you’re with friends or your partner and simply want to enjoy good food without making things too formal.

3. Discover new flavours and share a good meal

Travelling is also about discovering a destination through its food. Tenerife combines traditional Canarian cuisine with a very international food scene, particularly in the popular areas in the south of the island.

That means you can spend your holiday discovering local flavours while also enjoying Mediterranean and international dishes. And, above all, embracing one of the best summer traditions: ordering several dishes for the table and sharing everything.

Eating well doesn’t have to mean looking for a formal dining experience. Sometimes it’s simply about sitting around a table, ordering different dishes, trying a little bit of everything and letting lunch last longer than expected.

That way of enjoying food fits perfectly with the atmosphere of Los Cristianos: people from all over the world, sunny terraces, long conversations and the ocean always nearby.

Flavours made for sharing by the ocean.

4. Find the perfect sunset and enjoy it with a cocktail

There’s one part of the day that deserves a plan of its own: sunset.

After a day at the beach or exploring the island, Tenerife begins to change pace as the temperature starts to cool. It’s the perfect time to head back towards the seafront, find a terrace and order something refreshing while the sky begins to change colour.

Of all the summer plans in Tenerife, this might be one of the easiest to repeat.

One day it could be sangria, another a creative cocktail, and another simply something cold and refreshing while enjoying the ocean views.

At Mokelino, we especially love this time of day because it captures exactly how we like to enjoy Tenerife: no rush, good company and the sea right in front of you.

It’s also that moment when one cocktail can turn into a few tapas to share and, before you realise it, an improvised dinner.

Eat well, toast even better.

5. Finish the day with a relaxed dinner by the sea

After a full day out, summer calls for relaxed dinners.

There’s no need to overcomplicate things. A table with friends, a few dishes to share, a burger, a wok, some tapas and something to raise a glass with can be everything you need to finish the day perfectly.

Los Cristianos also has the advantage of staying lively throughout summer evenings. The promenade keeps its vibrant atmosphere, making it easy to go from an afternoon at the beach to cocktails or dinner without travelling far.

For couples and groups of friends, it’s an easy plan to enjoy: meet by the sea, have dinner and decide afterwards whether to continue the night or simply stay a little longer enjoying the conversation and the views.

How to make the most of summer in Tenerife

Although Tenerife offers countless things to see and do, our advice for enjoying summer is pretty simple: don’t try to do everything.

There are days for exploring the island and discovering new places, but there should also be days when you slow things down.

Start early if you want to avoid the hottest hours of the day, always take sun protection and water with you, and leave enough time to enjoy the beach without constantly checking the clock.

Make some time to discover the local food scene too and, at least once during your stay, spend the late afternoon by the ocean until the sun goes down.

Often, the best holiday memories don’t come from the most elaborate plans. They come from those simple moments that happen unexpectedly: finding a terrace you love, ordering something to share and ending up staying much longer than you originally planned.

Summer in Tenerife is also best enjoyed around a table

Beach, ocean, good food and great company. You don’t need many ingredients to create the perfect summer day on the island.

You can combine these five summer plans in Tenerife however you like: brunch in the morning, a few hours at the beach, a walk around Los Cristianos, tapas in the afternoon and a cocktail at sunset. Or simply choose one and let the rest of the day unfold naturally.

If your holiday brings you to Los Cristianos, at Mokelino you’ll find a relaxed spot by the sea where you can start the day with breakfast and finish it raising a glass.

Brunch, tapas and cocktails by the sea.

Because summer in Tenerife is also about finding the right place, sitting down, looking out at the ocean and letting the moment last a little longer.