Excellence Luxury Villas · Tenerife
Luxury Villa Rentals in Tenerife
Villas in the sunny south of the island, from Costa Adeje to Amarilla Golf, with Mount Teide rising behind
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A volcano, two coasts and winter sun four hours from home
Tenerife is really two islands. The south is dry, bright and reliably warm, which is why the British have been flying to it in January for decades. The north is green, misty and old, with Spanish colonial towns, banana terraces and wine country. Between them sits Mount Teide, at 3,715 metres the highest point in Spain, in a national park that UNESCO listed in 2007.
Our Tenerife collection runs to 60+ villas, most of them in the south: contemporary houses in the hills above Costa Adeje with long views to La Gomera, family villas close to the beaches, and quieter homes around the fairways of Amarilla Golf. Almost all have private pools, which matter here, since the Atlantic is bracing for much of the year.
What follows is a guide to where to stay, what lies beyond the coast and when to come.
Tenerife at a glance
- Villas
- 60+ villas, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,200 to £3,900 a week, from around £1,800
- Best areas
- Costa Adeje and the hills above it; Amarilla Golf on the south-east coast
- Best time
- All year; November to April for winter sun, late summer and autumn for the warmest sea
- Airport
- Tenerife South, around 20 minutes from Costa Adeje; Tenerife North serves the north
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Rosy Wind Spain6 bedrooms
Costa Amore | 8-Bedroom Villa in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Adeje8 bedrooms
Villa Teide Las Palmas: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Las Palmas7 bedrooms
Finca Cillian Spain5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Tenerife
Costa Adeje for beaches, restaurants and the smartest villas, the hills above Adeje for space and views to La Gomera, and Amarilla Golf for a quieter stay a few minutes from the airport.
The polished end of the south coast
Costa Adeje is where most of the island's best villas are found, spread along the coast and up the slopes behind it. Playa del Duque is the smart beach, lined with good hotels and a promenade that makes an easy evening walk, and Puerto Colón is where the whale-watching boats leave. Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live in the strait between Tenerife and La Gomera, so sightings are common.
La Caleta, a former fishing village at the northern end, has the best seafood tables on this coast. Siam Park keeps children happy for a day, and the old town of Adeje, up the hill, is a reminder that this was a farming municipality long before it was a resort.
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Fairways, wind and a red mountain
East of Los Cristianos the coast grows quieter. Amarilla Golf, in the municipality of San Miguel de Abona, is a residential golf resort laid out along low cliffs, with a marina and the course at its centre. Golf del Sur is next door, and Tenerife South airport is only a few minutes away, which is welcome after an evening flight.
A short drive further on, El Médano is the island's windsurfing and kitesurfing town, with long natural beaches and the volcanic cone of Montaña Roja, a nature reserve you can climb in under an hour for a fine view along the coast.
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Up the volcano and into the old island
The drive up to Teide National Park climbs through pine forest into a landscape of lava fields and strange rock towers. The cable car rises to 3,555 metres in around eight minutes, and the final stretch to the crater needs a free permit, booked well in advance. On a clear day you can see several of the other Canary Islands.
Beyond, the north is worth a day or two. San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the old capital, is a UNESCO-listed grid of colonial streets, and La Orotava has carved wooden balconies. Garachico sits beside natural rock pools, and the village of Masca clings to a ravine in the Teno mountains.
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Wrinkled potatoes and a year without winter
Canarian cooking is simple and good: papas arrugadas, small potatoes boiled in salted water and served with red and green mojo sauces, grilled fish, goat's cheese and rabbit in salmorejo. In the north, look out for guachinches, informal places where growers serve their own wine with home cooking. Tenerife's volcanic vineyards produce crisp whites well worth trying.
The south is warm all year. November to April is the classic winter-sun season, and the sea is at its warmest from late summer into autumn. Carnival in Santa Cruz, in February or early March, is one of the largest in the world. Our concierge can arrange transfers, boat trips, tee times and restaurant tables.
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Royal Villa Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,458 a week
Laguna Royal 2 Spain2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £5,449 a week
Villa Punta Larga Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,763 a week
Majestic Villa Spain2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £4,513 a week
Laguna Royal 1 Spain1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £4,488 a week
Villa Rosa Flor Spain5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,205 a week
Villa Lolani Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,879 a week
Casa Dragon Las Palmas: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Pool – Las Palmas4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,836 a weekWhy book your Tenerife villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Tenerife's weather changes with every mile and every hundred metres of height, and we know which villas catch the afternoon sun, which have the views to La Gomera and which are a short walk from the beach. With 60+ properties in Tenerife, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Transfers from Tenerife South, car hire, whale-watching boat trips, Teide cable car tickets and summit permits, tee times at Amarilla Golf and tables in La Caleta. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Tenerife?
Most visitors choose the south for its sunshine. Costa Adeje has the best beaches, restaurants and villas, while Amarilla Golf is quieter, close to the airport and suits golfers. The north is greener and more traditional, and makes a good day out.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
Tenerife is warm all year, especially in the south. November to April is popular for winter sun, summer is hot and busy with families, and the sea is warmest from late summer into autumn.
Do I need a permit to climb Mount Teide?
You can take the cable car to 3,555 metres without one, but the final path to the summit at 3,715 metres needs a free permit from the national park, which should be booked weeks in advance.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Tenerife?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Tenerife cost?
Across our 60+ villas in Tenerife, weekly rates typically range from £2,200 to £3,900, with the most affordable from around £1,800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport should I fly into for Tenerife?
Tenerife South is the better choice for villas in Costa Adeje and Amarilla Golf, around 20 minutes from Costa Adeje. Tenerife North serves Santa Cruz, La Laguna and the north. Flights from the UK take around four hours.
Are there villas in Tenerife for large groups?
Yes. Our Tenerife collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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