Tenerife offers a myriad of ways to spend New Year's Eve. You can explore its dining options and reserve a table at your favorite restaurant. The most popular choice is blending with the street crowds to enjoy fireworks. Party animals can usher in the New Year at one of the local nightclubs, while those who'd like a restful night can simply stay in a world-class hotel.

New Year's Eve parties

Check out Playa de la Américas and Los Cristianos for the greatest variety of parties. These neighborhoods are known for the most vibrant street gatherings and fireworks. If you're looking for an exclusive extravaganza to ring in the New Year, consider Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, throwing up a luxurious celebration, inspired by the Venice Carnival. Expect a masked ball, live performances, a gourmet menu, and plenty of stylish entertainment to make you feel like red-carpet royalty. As for the nightclubs, one of the top alternatives to dance the night away must be Tramps, The King of Clubs.

New Year's boat trip

Another special way to have yourself an unforgettable New Year's Eve in style is a boat trip. Such departs at 9 pm from Costa Adeje and cruises to El Puertito bay, Las Americas, until it finally returns to the port of Puerto Colon at 1 am. Besides, you can also rent a private yacht or a sailing boat and plan your very personal celebration.

New Year's Day on a beach

If you pick Tenerife for your New Year's Eve, the prime reason must be its amiable temperatures averaging around 73 °F (23 °C). That means you've packed a couple of swimsuits and are up for some delightful days on a beach. What about New Year's Day on one of Tenerife's top beach destinations, such as Benijo, Las Teresitas, La Tejita, or Bollullo? Let yourself relax and soak up the sun after the exhausting night of New Years celebrations.

Winter fun on Mount Teide

Those who don't feel like missing out on classical winter magic and a true spirit of New Year might look for a touch of snow on Mount Teide, the highest peak in Tenerife and Spain overall. You can go in for ski and sled sessions or have a good snowball fight there.

Three King's Day

If you stay longer until January 6, you can also experience a colorful tradition of the Three King's Day, much anticipated by all local kids. The festivities begin when the kings arrive by helicopter at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. The parade, called "cabalgata", advances throughout Santa Cruz at 7 pm, and the merriments continue with singing, dancing, and gift-giving at night.

To sum it all up, in Tenerife, you'll find exciting things to do for New Year's Eve and afterwards. Just remember to book your accommodations in advance. The housing options are displayed on the map below.