The Most Instagrammable Spots in Tenerife
Some places just photograph well. Tenerife is one of them. The contrast of black volcanic rock against turquoise water, the light at golden hour, the lush green of the banana plantations: the island gives you a new backdrop every few kilometres. Whether you are documenting a trip, a couple's getaway, or simply want photos you will actually want to print, here are the most photogenic spots, and the single most picture-perfect thing you can do here.
1. The black-sand beaches
Tenerife's volcanic beaches are dramatic in a way pale sand never is. The dark sand makes colours pop, your outfit, the blue of the water, the gold of the late sun. Early morning and late afternoon give the softest light and the fewest people.
2. Teide and the caldera
The landscape around Teide looks like another planet: red and ochre rock, twisted lava formations, and the peak rising above it all. Midday light is harsh, so aim for early or late, and remember it is cool up there.
3. The viewpoints over the south coast
The miradores looking down over the coastline give you depth, layers, and that sense of scale that makes a photo feel cinematic. Golden hour turns the whole view warm.
4. The banana plantations and vineyards
For something lush and unexpected, the green of a banana plantation or a vineyard on black soil is a gorgeous, less obvious backdrop. It reads as tropical and exclusive at once.
5. Golden hour, anywhere
The single best photography tip for Tenerife is simple: shoot in the half hour before sunset. The light flatters everything, the crowds thin out, and the colours do the work for you.
The most photogenic experience on the island
Here is a secret every photographer knows: the best photos are not just about the location, they are about what is in the frame. A beautiful viewpoint is lovely. A beautiful viewpoint with a styled setup, candles, flowers, a perfectly dressed table, two glasses catching the last light, is the kind of image people stop scrolling for.
That is what our picnics are designed to be. Every setup is styled to look as good in photos as it does in person, which is why so many of our guests add a professional photographer to capture it. You get the experience and the images to remember it by, without staging anything yourself.
Take a look at our gallery to see what we mean.