A burst of colour across volcanic landscapes in May and June – from wildflowers in bloom to greener coastal trails. Tenerife is best known for winter sun and summer escapes, but late spring into early summer reveals a more vivid, seasonal side of the island.
By May and June, the Tenerife landscape is at its most striking. Volcanic terrain softens with colour, coastal paths are edged with wild flora, and in Teide National Park, one of the season’s most distinctive sights comes into focus as native plants reach full bloom. Among them is the red tajinaste, an endemic species found only in the Canary Islands, which flowers from late April through June. Reaching up to three metres in height, it rises against the lava fields in a brief but dramatic display that defines the landscape at this time of year.
Across Tenerife, this shift is visible in different ways. In the north, laurel forests and protected areas such as Anaga Rural Park and Teno Rural Park take on a deeper green after the winter months, while in the south, bursts of colour appear along coastal routes and in gardens, where bougainvillea and jacaranda come into bloom. The island’s varied microclimates make it possible to experience multiple landscapes in a single day – from high-altitude volcanic scenery to sea-level promenades.
“By May, the island just feels different,” says Jo Robinson, Chief of Sales at Spring Hotels. “Everything’s greener, there’s more colour, and it’s a bit calmer before the summer rush. From the south, you can spend the morning by the sea, then head up to Teide National Park or across to Anaga Rural Park or Teno Rural Park and see a completely different landscape in the same day.”
With six properties across the south of Tenerife, from Playa de las Américas to Los Cristianos, Spring Hotels provides a well-placed base for exploring the island during this seasonal shift. Each offers a distinct way to experience it – from the private, beachfront calm of Sir Anthony Hotel to the scale and flexibility of Mediterranean Palace within the Mare Nostrum Resort, and the central, sociable rhythm of Spring Hotel Vulcano. Spring Hotel Bitácora brings a more activity-led, family-focused energy, while Cleopatra Palace Hotel offers a quieter, more classic stay by the promenade. In nearby Los Cristianos, Arona Gran Hotel provides a slower, seafront setting and, with its Gold Cycling Friendly accreditation, a well-equipped base for exploring Tenerife’s landscapes by bike at this time of year.
With warm, settled weather and fewer peak-season crowds, this is a time of easy balance – mornings spent outdoors, whether along the coast or further inland, followed by slower afternoons by the pool or the sea.
As Tenerife moves towards the height of summer, this period offers a clear reason to visit now – while the landscape is at its most vivid and before peak season arrives.
For more information or to book your holiday with Spring Hotels, visit www.springhoteles.com.
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