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Signe shares her top Tenerife tips

Signe Gauffin Axelsson works as a Cabin Crew for Norwegian and is practically a local expert on Tenerife. With a mother who has a house and lives on Tenerife, Signe has naturally spent a lot of time on the island. Now she shares her recommendations and hidden gems with you!

Signe herself has clear plans for the future: one day she wants to move to Tenerife herself!

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Signe loves Tenerife and shares her personal favorites on the largest of the Canary Islands. Photo: Signe Gauffin Axelsson
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  1. Name: Signe Gauffin Axelsson
  2. Position: Cabin Crew for Norwegian
  3. Base: OSL
  4. What´s your relationship with Tenerife? My mother has a house on Tenerife and has lived on the island for the past seven years. I have naturally spent a lot of time on Tenerife, and in the future I want to move there myself!
  5. Where are you travelling to next? Im going to Bali, followed by Tenerife.

1. Masca

Masca village is a small orange town with a lot of history on Tenerife's west coast.

The town is located in the heights and is known for the characteristic mountain that sticks out in front of the town, also known as Masca Valley. Here you will find small craft shops and a few small restaurants and bars.

From Masca you can take your hiking boots and enjoy stunning nature along the hiking trails in the nature reserve, or take a boat trip to Los Gigantes.

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Masca offers spectacular surroundings, cozy little streets and opportunities for hikes that take you from mountains to sea. Photo: Signe Gauffin Axelsson

2. Alcalá

This is my tip for all ocean lovers! There is a great chance to see sea turtles here, as a family of sea turtles lives in this bay. Take your snorkel and enjoy what there is to see underwater!

There are also opportunities to dive if you want to take a deeper look. Very cozy and cozy little town that also offers small local restaurants and a nice beach promenade.

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A beautiful bay among the dramatic landscape that characterizes parts of Tenerife. Photo: Signe Gauffin Axelsson

3. Montaña de Guaza

For those who like a hike and want to get to the top of a peak! From here you have a view of the mountains and the whole of Los Cristianos and Las Américas.

Take a pair of binoculars and see the dolphins that live just below the mountain. Height of about 430 meters above sea level.

rocky hiking trail going up in a combination of rocky landscape and low green vegetation.
Tenerife is a mecca for hikers and the hike up to Montana de Guaza is Signe's favorite. Photo: Signe Gauffin Axelsson

4. Playa de Hernández

Located on the west coast and is a small hidden beach with crystal clear water. One of my absolute favorite beaches on Tenerife.

Nice hiking trails in the mountains for those who like an extra walk! This beach is quite steep down, and is therefore not the most child-friendly beach.

Psst! If you have forgotten your swimsuit, it doesn't matter on this beach.

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Playa de Hernandez is a hidden gem that is perfect for the adventurous. Photo: Signe Gauffin Axelsson

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