Hola Tenerife!

Before making the move to Tenerife, get to know some basic background information about the island.  History, politics, immigration and the economy have all had a large part to play in forming the character of the island we see today.  Statistics can also help to build up a picture of a place.  Population, industry, crime and even the weather form part of the statistical basis for understanding the island.

How is the recession affecting Tenerife?

As Spain’s unemployment figure are about to soar through the 3 million mark, many expats wonder how the recession is going to affect Tenerife.  Already the evidence is easy to see as shops and businesses have been closing all around the island. 

Meet the Neighbours

The population of Tenerife is a mixture of many diverse cultures.  Emigration to South America was later followed by immigration back again.  The more recent influx of northern Europeans contributes further to the cosmopolitan mix.  Understanding just how this melting pot came about is not only interesting, but a vital part of an expat's learning curve.