From Tourist to Resident

Settling in South Tenerife is not just about extending your holidays—it's about adopting a new way of life, with different priorities, new habits, and long-term benefits.

At Luxury World Properties, we regularly assist clients who make this transition. And they all confirm the same thing: living in Tenerife is not simply about staying longer—it's about living better.

🏠 Choosing a Location That Fits Daily Life

When you're a resident, your priorities change:

• Shops, pharmacies, and everyday services within walking distance
• Easy access to medical centres or clinics
• Quiet residential complexes away from busy tourist areas
• Private parking or proximity to public transport

Recommended residential zones:
El Madroñal, Palm-Mar, Chayofa, La Camella, upper Los Cristianos

👥 A Well-Established International Community

South Tenerife is home to a large number of residents from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Living here means:

• Multilingual professional services (health, legal, financial)
• International schools and cultural associations
• A welcoming, multicultural environment

Integration is easier here than in many other regions, thanks to an already active and diverse resident population.

🏥 Reliable and Well-Structured Healthcare

South Tenerife offers a strong healthcare system, both public and private.

▶️ Public System (for EU citizens)

Retired or long-term EU residents may be eligible for public healthcare access via the S1 form issued by their home country. Once registered, they can use local centros de salud for general medical care.

▶️ Private Healthcare

Many foreign residents choose to take out private health insurance, which provides:

• Faster access to appointments
• Access to modern, well-equipped clinics
• Multilingual medical professionals

▶️ Key medical centres in the South:

• Hospiten Sur – Playa de las Américas
• Quirónsalud Costa Adeje – Costa Adeje
• Several private practices in Palm-Mar, Los Cristianos and El Madroñal

🏥 At Luxury World Properties, we always consider proximity to medical services when advising clients—especially retirees or those with limited mobility.

🧭 Buying a Property for Long-Term Living

Settling in Tenerife means thinking long-term. At Luxury World Properties, we help you select properties that truly suit daily life:

• Lift access or ground-floor units
• Complexes with residential-only use, not under touristic management
• Well-maintained communal areas
• Close to everyday services, not just beaches

We guide you through:

• Understanding community rules and statutes
• Estimating community fees and maintenance
• Evaluating resale potential over time

✅ Ready to Make Tenerife Your Home?

Living full-time on the island means making the right decisions from the start.

At Luxury World Properties, we help you:

• Identify the most suitable areas for long-term living
• Select properties designed for permanent use
• Buy with clarity and peace of mind, supported by local expertise

📩 Contact us for a personalised consultation
🌐 www.luxuryworldproperties.com
📧 alain@luxurywp.com