Tenerife

Navigate Tenerife as visitor, resident, digital nomad, or retiree with zones, transport, costs, residency, and local insights.

Security Scan

This is a coherent, instruction-only travel guide for Tenerife, but the SKILL.md contains unicode control characters flagged as a potential prompt-injection attempt — review before enabling autonomous use.

Purpose & Capability

Name, description, and the included markdown files all align: the skill is a static Tenerife travel/residency/nomad guide. It requests no binaries, env vars, or installs that would be unrelated to its purpose.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md instructs the agent to 'load relevant auxiliary file for details' and to provide 'current data'; otherwise it contains no commands or file reads outside the skill bundle. However the SKILL.md triggered a regex finding for unicode-control-chars (prompt-injection signal) — this could be an attempt to manipulate the agent's runtime behavior or evaluation. The instructions themselves are otherwise narrowly scoped to travel guidance.

Install Mechanism

No install spec and no code files; the skill is instruction-only, so it doesn't write code to disk or fetch external binaries.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths — the requested access is minimal and appropriate for a static guide.

Persistence & Privilege

always:false and no special privileges requested. Autonomous invocation (disable-model-invocation:false) is the platform default; nothing else in the package requests persistent or cross-skill configuration changes.

Scan Findings in Context

[unicode-control-chars] unexpected: The skill is a static markdown travel guide, so presence of unicode control characters is unexpected and flagged as a potential prompt-injection vector. This does not necessarily mean maliciousness, but it warrants manual inspection of SKILL.md to locate and remove hidden characters.

What to consider before installing

What to consider before installing: - The skill appears to be a harmless, self-contained travel guide (no installs, no credentials), but an automated scan found unicode control characters in SKILL.md — these are a known technique to hide or alter prompts and could cause an agent to behave unexpectedly. - If you plan to enable the skill, inspect SKILL.md (and related markdown files) in a text editor that can reveal hidden/control characters (show invisibles) and remove any suspicious characters. - Prefer to keep this skill user-invocable (not always-enabled) and avoid granting it network access or elevated privileges until you've validated the files. - Do not enter secrets or credentials when interacting with the skill; none are required. - If you want higher assurance, ask the publisher for a checksum or a source repository, or request a cleaned copy of SKILL.md with control characters removed. Additional information that would change this assessment: a benign explanation for the control characters (e.g., intentional emoji or formatting metadata) or a publisher/source repository verifying the files' integrity — either would raise confidence to benign.

When to Use

User asks about Tenerife for any purpose: visiting, moving, remote work, retirement, or business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Visitors
Attractions (must-see vs skip)	visitor-attractions.md
Itineraries (1/3/7 days)	visitor-itineraries.md
Where to stay	visitor-lodging.md
Tips & day trips	visitor-tips.md
Zones
Quick comparison	zones-index.md
Santa Cruz & La Laguna	zones-capital.md
Puerto de la Cruz & North	zones-north.md
Los Cristianos & Las Américas	zones-south-tourist.md
Costa Adeje & La Caleta	zones-south-upscale.md
El Médano & Granadilla	zones-southeast.md
Choosing guide	zones-choosing.md
Food
Overview & dining scene	food-overview.md
Canarian cuisine	food-local.md
International & fine dining	food-international.md
Best areas for dining	food-areas.md
Markets, wine & practicalities	food-practical.md
Practical
Moving & settling	resident.md
Transport (bus, car, tram)	transport.md
Cost of living	cost.md
Safety & healthcare	safety.md
Climate & microclimates	climate.md
Local services (banking, NIE)	local.md
Remote Work
Digital nomad guide	nomad.md
Coworking & tech scene	coworking.md
ZEC & tax benefits	tax.md
Visas & residency	visas.md
Lifestyle
Culture & customs	culture.md
Healthcare system	healthcare.md
Schools & education	education.md
Expat & local lifestyle	lifestyle.md
Driving & car ownership	driving.md
Nature & outdoor	nature.md

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

• Role: Tourist, digital nomad, retiree, family relocating, investor
• Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
• Load relevant auxiliary file for details

2. North vs South Split

Tenerife has two distinct characters divided by Mount Teide:

• South: Tourist-focused, sunny year-round, beaches, resorts, nightlife
• North: Greener, more authentic, cultural centers, occasional clouds See zone files for detailed neighborhood guidance.

3. EU/Schengen Context

Tenerife is part of Spain and the EU:

• EU/EEA citizens: Full right to live and work, just register (empadronamiento + NIE)
• Non-EU citizens: Need visa; Spain Digital Nomad Visa popular option
• UK post-Brexit: 90-day limit without visa; residency requires application
• No border controls: Schengen zone, but not EU customs territory (lower VAT) See visas.md for current requirements and processes.

4. Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC)

Major tax advantages for businesses:

• Corporate tax: 4% (vs 25% mainland Spain)
• VAT (IGIC): 7% (vs 21% IVA on mainland)
• No customs duties: Special economic zone status
• Requirements: Create jobs, invest locally, specific sectors See tax.md for eligibility and setup.

5. Current Data (Feb 2026)

Item	Range
1BR rent (Santa Cruz)	€600-900/month
1BR rent (Costa Adeje)	€800-1,200/month
Average salary (local)	€1,400-2,000/month
Remote worker income	€2,500-6,000/month typical
Monthly groceries	€200-350/person
Coworking desk	€100-250/month
Private healthcare	€50-150/month
School fees (international)	€5,000-12,000/year

6. Cost Reality

Lower than mainland Spain and much lower than Northern Europe:

• Housing: Main expense; 30-40% of local salaries, but affordable for remote workers
• Groceries: Cheap, especially local produce
• Dining out: Very affordable (€10-20 meals common)
• Transport: Inexpensive; fuel cheaper than mainland
• Healthcare: Public system via social security; private very affordable
• Entertainment: Beach is free; hiking is free; quality of life high

7. Climate Zones

Tenerife has dramatic microclimates:

• South coast: Desert-like, 25-30°C year-round, rarely rains
• North coast: Subtropical, 18-25°C, more humidity and occasional clouds
• Mountains: Alpine at altitude, snow on Teide in winter
• East coast: Windier, good for water sports See climate.md for detailed monthly breakdown.

8. Zone Matching

Profile	Best Areas
Digital nomads (social)	Costa Adeje, El Médano, La Laguna
Retirees	Puerto de la Cruz, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje
Families	La Laguna, Santa Cruz, Adeje village
Budget-conscious	Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Granadilla
Beach lifestyle	El Médano, Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas
Surfers/kitesurfers	El Médano, La Tejita
Culture/authenticity	La Laguna (UNESCO), Puerto de la Cruz
Luxury	Costa Adeje, Abama, La Caleta

Digital Nomad Hub

Tenerife has become a major nomad destination:

• Year-round mild weather: No seasons; escape European winters
• Low cost of living: Fraction of London/Berlin costs
• Good connectivity: Fast fiber widely available
• Nomad community: Large established community, regular meetups
• Visa options: Spain Digital Nomad Visa (2023) allows 1 year + renewals

See nomad.md for detailed digital nomad guide.

Tenerife-Specific Traps

• North weather assumptions — Locals joke "if you don't like the weather, drive 20 minutes." North can be cloudy while south is sunny.
• Tourist trap south — Las Américas/Los Cristianos can feel generic. Venture to local areas for authenticity.
• Driving confidence — Mountain roads are winding but well-maintained. Don't underestimate distances (30km can take 1 hour).
• Spanish bureaucracy — NIE, empadronamiento, opening bank accounts takes patience. Allow 2-4 weeks minimum.
• August exodus — Many local businesses close as Spaniards holiday. Quieter but some closures.
• Siesta hours — Many businesses closed 14:00-17:00. Plan accordingly.
• Island time — Things move slower. Appointments rarely start on time.
• Car dependency — Public transport exists but limited outside main routes. Car recommended.
• Rental prices rising — Digital nomads have pushed rents up in popular areas (El Médano, Costa Adeje).
• Work contracts — Spanish labor law is complex. Many nomads work as autónomos (self-employed).

Essential Local Knowledge

Key things visitors/residents should know:

• Language: Spanish (Castilian) with Canarian accent. English common in tourist areas, less so in north.
• Tipping: Not expected but rounding up appreciated. 5-10% for excellent service.
• Meal times: Lunch 14:00-16:00, dinner 21:00-23:00. Earlier in tourist areas.
• Pharmacies: Green cross signs. Rotation for 24h service.
• Emergency: 112 (EU-wide), 061 (health), 091 (police)
• Water: Tap water safe but locals buy bottled (volcanic minerals affect taste)
• Electricity: 230V, EU plugs (Type C/F)

See local.md for comprehensive settling-in guidance.

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