Tenerife may seem like an 18-30 paradise for the uninitiated. However, it’s actually one of the better kept beauty spot secrets of Europe. Whether you may want a cheap and cheerful sun, sea and sand holiday, a family holiday to remember or to discover a beautiful Canary Island, Tenerife has it all and the array of accommodation on offer is as wide-ranging as those who stay there.

If you’re hitting Tenerife with intentions to party, chances are that your accommodation may well be sorted through a package deal. However, it’s worth shopping around to find your accommodation and book your holiday yourself, especially because you can find some amazing places to stay. Playa de las Americas is Tenerife’s party capital, and from budget to luxury accommodation, you’re guaranteed to find somewhere to sleep off your hangover. Shared apartments offer you the option of after parties and self-catering, and nearly always these are based around a shared pool. Hotels add a touch of class to your Tenerife holiday and, when in an all-inclusive deal, can make things far more relaxed.

Tenerife is a great option for families and the resorts of Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos are a popular choice because of their family-focussed facilities and guaranteed sun and relaxation. Los Cristianos has golden beaches created with imported Sahara sand, rather than the black sand more prevalent on Tenerife, and both offer a great range of villas, apartments and hotels with multiple catering options to suit you and your family’s needs.

Those looking for an adventure in Tenerife can look no further than sleeping under the stars in some of the most amazing scenery in Europe. Tenerife’s backpacking hotspots are varied and plentiful. However, there are some pointers for good places to start. The National Park of Las Cañadas del Teide is a must-see, as is Teno Rural Park – home to an architectural gem of Tenerife, the Village of Masca, which makes a delightful visit after trekking the Ravine of Masca, arguably the island’s most impressive leading from mountains to sea. Despite being known by locals as ‘the forgotten village’, there are villas to rent in Masca – arguably one of the most magical places to stay on the island.

For true Canarian culture, head to the green and leafy beauty of the north of the island. The towns of Garachico and La Orotava are just a couple of the delightful northern Tenerife towns which have maintained their traditional charm, architecture and custom. Accomodation here varies from rustic villas to glossier hotels, all of which make for a totally different Tenerife experience.

As an island and holiday location of huge variety, Tenerife’s accommodation means that whatever you want from your holiday, you’re likely to find it.