The Importance Of Taking Outmotor Insurance For A Tenerife Car

by Liz Seyi Digital marketing manager

Have you recently set up home on the island of Tenerife? If so, you are likely feeling very lucky. Usually, time spent on the largest of Spain's Canary Islands is limited to getaways - but you now have its warm climate and beautiful beaches and scenery on your doorstep.

However, this does leave open the question of how exactly you should get around the island. Tenerife's land area covers just over 2,000 square kilometers, the remote parts of which can be challenging to reach without a car. For that vehicle, it's crucial to take out insurance.

Quirky implications of driving on Tenerife's roads

If you have emigrated from the UK, you should keep in mind that in Tenerife, cars drive on the right-hand side of the road, in common with much of Europe. This is something - but certainly not the only thing - to get used to if you have previously lived in the UK, where cars stick to the left.

There are a few basic rules to heed if you intend to join other motorists on your new island territory's roads. An arrow that points forward on the road indicates that you have right of way. However, you must give way if you see an inverted triangle.

Also remember that, when you turn onto a dual carriageway, you must move to the right. Furthermore, when preparing to join a roundabout, you need to navigate it in an anticlockwise direction. Still, even if you remember all of this, you can't wholly reduce the risk of having an accident.

How to source the right car insurance policy in Tenerife

One undoubted advantage of having car insurance in Tenerife is that, if your car is damaged in an accident, your insurance can pay for repairs to your vehicle. Still, how would you go about finding a car insurance policy that will cover you on the island?

One option is to source that policy from our team here at Ibex Insurance Services. We have a Tenerife office that is open from 9 am to 5 pm every weekday. Whether you visit the office in person, phone us on +34 922 753 831 or send an email to tenerife@ibexinsure.com, we can provide you with a quote for car insurance in Tenerife.