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SHOPPING IN TENERIFE

Shopping in Tenerife is not exclusively a tourist activity and
when expat families first take the plunge to move to the island,
they are faced with a bewildering choice of supermarkets and
stores. In the initial stages of taking up residency in
Tenerife, some people like to be able to buy brands that they
are familiar with from home. Iceland and UK Abroad
are two chains that specialise in UK goods - though you will
find the prices reflect that the goods are imported.

The Spanish supermarkets are well stocked and there is no doubt
that choosing Spanish products over imported ones makes for a
cheaper monthly shopping bill. While supermarkets like
Mercadona and Hyperdino offer a wide range of
consumer goods, cost-conscuious shoppers or those buying for
bars or restaurants can slash monthly bills by bulk-buying in
the ‘warehouse’ stores like Symel or Jesuman.

There are more than seven regional commercial areas with major
department stores. For the latest in fashions and newest stores,
check out Carrefour one of the largest shopping centres
which offers an adjoining 5.000 sq m supermarket with a large
fresh vegetable and herb section. Situated in Santa Maria del
Mar it is only a 40 minute drive from Los Cristianos on the
motorway going towards Santa Cruz the capital.

To tackle the number of great shopping areas in Tenerife, it
will require a good pair of walking shoes, time and transport.
Whether you are hunting the best prices from an outlet store, or
looking for that perfect antique, refurbishing your home the
area offers a variety of shopping excursions that are sure to
please your senses.

In Tenerife, shopping is taken very seriously. With more and
more stores opening in all parts of island, savy shoppers find
name brand merchandise at factory direct prices. Some of the
best area outlets are found at Las Chafiras, situated just
outside Golf Del Sur with a host of hardware, furniture and a
full size Iceland supermarket for those missing their
favourite British brand products.

The up and coming area of Adeje boasts of mega size outlets
specialising in bathroom fittings, kitchens, electrical
appliances and the new state of the art IKEA store.

Historic and antique shopping districts also offer one-of-a-kind
gifts, as well as timeless collectibles from another time and
place. The capital Santa Cruz have been well known for years for
their unique and high-quality antiques and art shops.

With all these options to choose from, Tenerife is truly a
shopper’s paradise with enough variety to satisfy any
interest.