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Things to Do in Tenerife with Kids (2026)

The family days out that actually matter in Tenerife — water parks, theme parks, zoos and aquariums near the stays we rate, with tickets and the closest family hotels for each, scored for toddlers, kids and teens.

Last updated: August 2026

1 🌊 Siam ParkWater park

Siam Park — water park
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Siam Park — water park
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Siam Park is a water park in Costa Adeje with a Thai theme, located in Tenerife's Canary Islands near where you're staying. The park is operated by Loro Parque and was officially opened by the Princess of Thailand.

Stay nearby: HD Parque Cristóbal Tenerife (1.3 km) · Spring Hotel Bitácora (1.6 km)

2 🌊 Aqualand Costa AdejeWater park

Aqualand Costa Adeje — water park
Photo: Cocu · CC BY-SA 3.0
Aqualand Costa Adeje — water park
Photo: Cocu · CC BY-SA 3.0

Aqualand Costa Adeje is a water park in Tenerife where families can enjoy various water slides and pools suitable for different ages and swimming abilities. The park offers a day of water-based entertainment with attractions designed to keep both children and adults entertained throughout the visit.

Stay nearby: GF Victoria (1.7 km) · H10 Costa Adeje Palace (2.8 km)

3 🦁 Loro ParqueZoo

Loro Parque — zoo
Photo: Zamzavkaftyaf · CC BY-SA 3.0
Loro Parque — zoo
Photo: myself (User:Piotrus) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Loro Parque is a massive 135,000 m2 zoo near Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife that started as a parrot sanctuary and has grown into one of the Canary Islands' biggest family attractions. It houses an extensive collection of animals and plants across diverse habitats, and has welcomed over 40 million visitors over the years.

More days out in Tenerife

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Sueño Azul
Water park
🎟 Tickets
Stay nearby: Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel (1.7 km) · Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife (1.8 km)
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Wave Palace
Water park
🎟 Tickets
Stay nearby: Gran Oasis Resort (1.4 km)
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Sawasdee
Water park
🎟 Tickets
Stay nearby: Iberostar Bouganville Playa (0.6 km)
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Shark aquarium
Aquarium
🎟 Tickets
Stay nearby: Iberostar Bouganville Playa (0.7 km)

Where to stay in Tenerife

Our three highest family-fit scores in Tenerife — see the full ranked guide for all 10.

  1. 1
    GF Victoria9.1

    GF Victoria

    Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain
    Toddlers9.0Kids9.4Teens9.5

    Best for young kids and families with a mix of ages. Wave/surf pool, water slides, padel courts, tennis, squash, games room with F1 simulator, and evening entertainment provide solid action and engagement; sports facilities are respectable.

    ✓ We've stayed here This is the hotel that taught me what actually matters travelling with a baby.

    Water playgroundOpen slidesKids' poolHeated poolSwimming pool
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    Landmar Costa Los Gigantes8.6

    Landmar Costa Los Gigantes

    Puerto de Santiago, Spain
    Toddlers8.7Kids8.9Teens8.8

    Best for young kids and families with children aged 4–11. Excellent provision: dedicated kids' club with trained staff (praised in reviews), water park with splash fountain and slide, playground, soft play, indoor play area, and daytime entertainment keep children well engaged.

    Baby poolWater playgroundOpen slidesKids' poolSplash fountains
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    Gran Oasis Resort8.4

    Gran Oasis Resort

    Playa de las Américas, Spain
    Toddlers8.7Kids8.9Teens8.7

    Best for young kids and families with children aged 4–11. Multiple heated pools, a water slide, water playground, kids' club with creative workshops, soft play, and beach/Siam Park access via free shuttle make this strong for 4–11s.

    Open slidesWater playgroundHeated poolSwimming pool
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Tenerife with kids: FAQs

What's the best water park in Tenerife?

Siam Park is the standout water park for families in Tenerife — it's the closest big splash day out to HD Parque Cristóbal Tenerife (1.3 km).

Where should families stay in Tenerife?

Our highest family-fit scores in Tenerife go to GF Victoria, Landmar Costa Los Gigantes, Gran Oasis Resort — each scored out of 10 for toddlers, kids and teens in our Tenerife guide.

Do I need to book Tenerife attractions ahead?

In school holidays, yes — the big water parks and theme parks in Tenerife sell timed tickets that can sell out on peak days, and booking online is usually cheaper than the gate.