Wheelchair/Mobility Aid in Tenerife
Using a Wheelchair in Tenerife
When you arrive at Tenerife South Airport, you will find that the airport has good wheelchair access throughout. The island of Tenerife is fairly wheelchair-friendly in general. There are long flat promenades which connect the main resorts. These are easily navigated and pleasant to travel on. You will find many wheelchair-accessible hotels, and the main tourist attractions on the island can be navigated in a wheelchair. There are also a number of accessible beaches (e.g. Playa de las Vistas in Los Cristianos and Playa de las Teresitas near Santa Cruz) .
Some of the big resorts in the south, like Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas are amongst the most accessible on the island. In Puerto de la Cruz, in the northern part of Tenerife, the area around the seafront is flat and suitable for wheelchairs. However, it does get hillier once you go a little further inland, which makes propelling or pushing a wheelchair a lot harder. Los Gigantes, along the west coast, is fairly difficult to navigate in a wheelchair, due to its steep hills and partly inaccessible pavements.
Taking your own wheelchair or mobility aid
Most airlines will allow you to bring two items of equipment free of charge. However, rules may differ, so it is important to check with your airline before you travel. See also “Flying with reduced mobility“.
Taking your power chair or mobility scooter on the plane
If you are taking your power chair or mobility scooter to Tenerife with you, you will need to consider the following:
Batteries
- Power chairs and mobility scooters are classed as a dangerous objects on account of their battery.
- Most wheelchairs have dry acid batteries to power them and are sealed, which means they can be carried and operated easily and put in the hold.
- If your wheelchair has a liquid battery check before you travel that your airline will carry this in their hold.
- A wheelchair that has a liquid battery must have the battery removed completely during the duration of the journey.
- Your airline carrier will put the wet acid battery in a special sealed container in the hold during the flight.
Dimensions
- Your airline will only accept your wheelchair or scooter, if its dimensions when collapsed do not exceed the airline’s maximum allowance.
- Double-check with your airline before you travel.
Wheelchair information
Your airline will require the following information before you travel:
- Make and Model
- Type of battery
- Number of batteries
- The TARE (un-laden) weight
- Dimensions (i.e. length x width x height)
- Operating instructions
Insurance for wheelchairs and mobility aids
Check that your wheelchair/mobility aid or scooter is insured before you travel, in case the equipment gets damaged during transit or while you are on holiday. It is advisable to look at the terms of your travel insurance policy, as wheelchairs or mobility scooters are often excluded from cover.
Some household contents insurance policies include your wheelchair in your “personal possessions”. You will need to contact your insurer to enquire whether it will be possible to include your wheelchair or mobility scooter whilst abroad. There are also specialised insurance companies who can provide insurance cover for your wheelchair.
Wheelchair / mobility aid repairs
When you plan your holiday, it is worth considering what you will do in the event of your wheelchair/mobility aid breaking down or malfunctioning during your stay in Tenerife. Luckily, there are several places on the island that might be able to provide specialist assistance (see below).
Wheelchair and mobility aid hire in Tenerife
If you don’t wish to take your wheelchair or mobility aid with you, there is the option of hiring one in Tenerife. There are quite a number of companies across the island that specialise in mobility equipment hire. We have listed some of these for you below and there are plenty more to choose from. Most providers will deliver and collect the equipment to and from your holiday accommodation.
South of Tenerife
| Le Ro Mobility Solutions | Orange Badge Tenerife | Paul Goldney Services |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment hire and repair service | Equipment hire | Equipment hire and repair service |
| Manual chairs Power chairs Mobility Scooters Manual beach wheelchairs Walking frames | Manual chairs Power chairs Mobility scooters Walking aids Daily living equipment | Mobility scooters (single seaters and two-seaters) |
Based in Los Cristianos | Based in Los Cristianos Will deliver across South of Tenerife | Based in Los Cristianos 24h delivery across the south of Tenerife |
| Contact: Tel. (+34) 922 750 289 mail. [email protected] Website | Contact: Tel. (+34) 922 79 73 55 [email protected] Website | Contact: Tel. (+34 ) 695 197 755 [email protected] Website |
Puerto de la Cruz
| A to B Mobility Scooters | Up2City | Canarian Mobility |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment hire | Equipment hire | Equipment hire and repairs |
| Mobility Scooters | Mobility scooters Manual wheelchairs Walkers | Mobility scooters Powered wheelchairs Manual wheelchairs Walking frames Daily living equipment |
| Based in Puerto de la Cruz Free delivery, collection and instruction in Puerto de la Cruz and surrounding areas. | Based in Puerto de la Cruz Will deliver in Puerto de la Cruz | Based in Puerto de la Cruz Will deliver anywhere in Tenerife |
| Contact: Tel. (+34) 711 018 293 [email protected] Website | Contact: Tel. (+34) 922 10 00 59 / (+34) 609 92 37 38 [email protected] Website | Contact: Tel. (+34) 626 824 888 [email protected] Website |
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