Airport Info Disability Assistance Wheelchair/Mobility Aid in Tenerife

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 SolutionsOrange Badge TenerifePaul Goldney Services
Equipment hire and repair serviceEquipment hireEquipment 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. reservas@lero.net
Website
Contact:
Tel. (+34) 922 79 73 55
info@orangebadge.eu
Website
Contact:
Tel. (+34 ) 695 197 755
enquiries@paulgoldneyservices.com
Website

Puerto de la Cruz

A to B Mobility ScootersUp2CityCanarian Mobility
Equipment hireEquipment hireEquipment hire and repairs
Mobility ScootersMobility 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
noeljordan66@gmail.com
Website
Contact:
Tel. (+34) 922 10 00 59 /
(+34) 609 92 37 38
​up2city.canarias@gmail.com
Website
Contact:
Tel. (+34) 626 824 888
info@canarianmobility.com
Website

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