How to travel sustainably in Tenerife and care for the islands
More and more people are looking for sustainable travel in Tenerife: they want to enjoy volcanoes, laurel forests and the ocean, but without leaving a footprint that harms the territory or makes everyday life more difficult for those who live here.
At Tazirga Wellness Tours we accompany those who want a more conscious way of travelling, bringing together wellbeing, nature, local communities and equality. This guide is meant to help you organise your trip to Tenerife in a way that is coherent with your values, with simple tips you can apply from day one.
What we mean by sustainable tourism in Tenerife
When we talk about sustainable tourism in Tenerife, we are talking about a way of travelling that:
reduces environmental impact,
respects local culture and people’s rhythms,
contributes fairly to the local economy.
In our case, we connect this with conscious tourism: not only what we do, but the intention behind it. The experiences we offer at Tazirga Wellness Tours are designed by asking two questions: how will nature feel after we leave, and what will people take home inside themselves?
Why sustainable travel in Tenerife matters
Tenerife is a limited and very diverse territory: protected natural areas, rural landscapes, coastal neighbourhoods and tourist municipalities all coexist in a delicate balance. Tourist pressure, traffic and certain consumption patterns can affect:
fragile paths and ecosystems (such as Teide National Park or Anaga),
local people’s access to housing and basic services,
the use of water and energy,
daily life and coexistence in villages and towns.
Choosing sustainable travel in Tenerife is not only about “being more eco-friendly”. It is a way to care for the islands and also to improve the quality of your own travel experience: less rush, less noise, more connection and more coherence.
Tips for sustainable travel in Tenerife
1. Choose committed accommodation and activities
When you book, look for accommodation and companies that talk about:
saving water and energy,
responsible waste management,
support for local producers,
accessibility and equality.
Check whether they collaborate with projects in their area, whether they work with local guides and whether they promote a slower, more respectful way of discovering the island. At Tazirga, our routes and experiences combine nature, wellbeing and interpretation of the territory, always with small groups and a focus on sustainability.
If you want to go deeper, you can also look for projects and initiatives that work on environmental education, regenerative tourism or community-based experiences in Tenerife to complement your stay.
2. Reduce your impact when moving around the island
Whenever possible, use public transport to move between areas of the island. You can check updated timetables and routes on the official TITSA public transport website.
Combine buses, walking and shared transfers for specific moments or activities.
In more sensitive areas, avoid adding an extra car if parking and traffic are already a problem.
In several of our experiences we suggest meeting points that are well connected by public transport and we design routes that help reduce the number of vehicles in natural areas.
3. Enjoy nature with care
Tenerife offers hiking trails, volcanoes, forests and coastline where it is easy to get carried away. To keep it that way:
stay on marked paths,
don’t take “natural souvenirs” (stones, sand, plants…),
respect wildlife and avoid unnecessary noise,
follow the rules in national parks and protected areas.
If you are visiting places such as Teide National Park, we recommend reading the basic information and visiting guidelines in advance on the official national parks website.
On our mindful hiking routes we help you read the landscape, understand why some spots are overcrowded and discover quieter alternatives where nature can be felt with more calm.
4. Support the local economy with your choices
One of the most powerful gestures of a sustainable trip to Tenerife is choosing where and how you spend your money:
visit local markets, small shops and family-run restaurants,
try local products (cheese, fruit, wine, gofio…) and ask about their origin,
look for genuine Canary Islands crafts, not mass-produced souvenirs made elsewhere.
In many of our experiences we include stops at agro-ecological projects, small wineries, craft workshops and traditional bakeries, so that what you invest in your trip is redistributed within the community.
5. Respect everyday life for people who live on the island
Tenerife is not only a holiday destination, it is home. A few simple ideas:
avoid loud noise at rest times,
respect parking rules, private land and access to farms or houses,
ask for permission before photographing someone in their shop or on the street,
stay open to listening when local people share concerns about what is happening on the island.
Slow tourism in the Canary Islands is also about observing, listening and adapting to the place that hosts you.
Examples of sustainable tourism in Tenerife with Tazirga Wellness Tours
Our work lives at the crossroads between wellbeing, nature and social commitment:
Nature-based wellbeing experiences, such as mindful hiking or forest bathing, where we walk slowly, breathe the landscape and talk about how to care for it.
Routes with a gender perspective, such as the “Ellas, sabias huellas” programme, which highlights the memories and knowledge of women from different municipalities in Tenerife.
Accessible tourism, with adapted routes and activities so that more people can enjoy the island without barriers, in collaboration with specialised accommodation and organisations.
Programmes for groups and entities, where we connect leisure, nature and environmental education, making it easier for diverse groups to approach the territory with respect.
If you are part of a company, organisation or group and you are looking for activities aligned with responsible tourism in Tenerife, you can write to us through the Tazirga contact form so we can co-create a tailored proposal together.
Would you like help planning your sustainable trip to Tenerife?
Designing a more conscious trip does not have to be complicated. Sometimes it is just about making slightly different choices:
picking an experience that invites you to slow down,
choosing local projects and guides,
opening your eyes to other ways of living on the island.
If you want to travel sustainably in Tenerife and feel supported along the way, you can share your ideas and needs (personal, family, group or corporate) with us through the Tazirga contact form. We will be happy to help you find the combination of routes, wellbeing experiences and visits that best fits you.
