During our time in Tenerife, we visited Adventure Hunt Tenerife in Santa Cruz. They offer interactive treasure hunts through the city using your phone. It’s a mix of a walking tour and a game, and the best part is that it’s completely self-guided. You start whenever you like and go at your own pace.
We spent a few hours walking through the historic centre, solving clues and learning about local history. It felt relaxed and easy. There’s no guide to follow and no group to keep up with. If we wanted to stop for a coffee or take photos, we could. One moment we were in a busy square, the next we were focused on small architectural details we would normally miss. It made us slow down and really notice the city.
Because it’s self-guided, it’s also a great example of sustainable tourism in Tenerife. No buses, no paper maps, no large groups. Just you, your phone, and the city.
Sustainable Practices in Action
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
The hunt is done entirely on foot, encouraging low-impact exploration of Santa Cruz.SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
The experience is fully digital. No printed materials, making it an eco-friendly activity in Tenerife.SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
The route naturally guides visitors past local cafés and small businesses, supporting the local economy.SDG 4 – Quality Education
The clues include cultural and historical insights, turning the city into an open-air classroom.
At Canary Green, we believe responsible travel in the Canary Islands should feel easy and natural. A self-guided activity like this makes sustainable travel simple and accessible for everyone.
Q&A: Planning A Visit
Where is the Adventure Hunt located?
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, mainly around the historic centre. It also runs in other towns and cities across Tenerife.
How long should you plan for the visit?
Around 1 to 3 hours, depending on your pace and how many stops you decide to make along the way.
What should you bring?
- Comfortable clothing
- Suitable footwear
- Water
- A fully charged smartphone
Is this activity suitable for families?
Yes. It works well for families with young and older kids, couples, and groups of friends. Being self-guided means everyone can go at their own pace.
Explore Freely, Discover Differently
What struck me most was how free it felt. You choose when to start, how fast to go, and where to pause. It turned a city walk into a small adventure, and made us appreciate Tenerife in a new way. That combination of play, learning and low impact is exactly what sustainable tourism in Tenerife should be about.
Canary Green’s tips to enjoying sustainable tourism in Canary Islands
Visiting Canary Islands on holiday doesn’t give you free rein to leave your values and principles at home. We encourage travellers to seek out sustainable options and keep up with environmental practices while travelling. Our top tips for a relaxed and wholesome stay include:
- Consider green transport options. Are you able to take a ferry to the island instead of flying? While you are here is a car necessary? Investigate public transport links or choose green options such as electric cars, green-hydrogen cars or e-bikes.
- Choose destinations that value sustainability and choose green alternatives such as solar power, recycling and energy-efficient architecture. This extends to places that value workers’ rights and the impact on the local community.
- Bring your own water bottle with you and refill it instead of buying single-use plastic bottles.
- Make use of the recycling when out and about and don’t just throw your rubbish in the nearest bin.
- Take advantage of local knowledge and immerse yourself in the culture through campaigns such as #Ilovecanarias and #meatfreemondaycanarias.
- Most of all, have fun and enjoy your time in the Canary Islands.
Thank you
Thank you to everyone involved in this Canary Green project where our aim is to help promote sustainable tourism in the Canary Islands.
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- John Beckley; Founder of Canary Green non profit
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- Media communication & partnerships coordination: Aurora Bus
- Marine & coastal project manager: Daphne Geißen
- AI consultant: Sebastian Betz
- Media communication & partnerships coordination: Catarina Tuerlings Pires
Sustainable Development Associate: Claudia Scharff
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