A hen party in Tenerife has a huge head start on one back home: sunshine, a beach, and a strip full of bars — all a short, cheap flight away. But the hen weekends people actually rave about afterwards are never just about the nights out. They are the ones with a brilliant daytime activity that got everyone laughing, competing and bonding before the cocktails even started. Here is how to build one.
Start with the anchor activity. The trend that has taken over hen dos in Tenerife is axe throwing — and it is far more fun than it sounds. Real axes, digital targets, a coach keeping score, and a natural rivalry that gets the whole group roaring. No experience needed; the bride will be landing bullseyes within minutes. It photographs incredibly well, it is a brilliant ice-breaker if not everyone knows each other, and it is the perfect antidote to the same old spa-day hen.
The beauty of basing your hen at Fun Zone in Playa Las Americas is that you are not locked into one thing. Chain axe throwing into a QuizzaBoom quiz battle, a 60-minute escape game, or competitive darts — all under one roof, minutes from the hotels. Mix and match to suit the group: something loud and physical, then something clever and team-based. It keeps the energy up and gives everyone a moment to shine.
For the classic hen-party feel, add a water day. Tenerife does catamaran cruises with a bar on board, boat parties, jet ski sessions and sunset sails — the kind of Instagram-perfect afternoon a hen weekend is made for. Browse the full list on our things to do in Tenerife page and pair a morning on the water with an afternoon by the pool.
Make the bride the star. Tell your activity venue it is a hen do and the details take care of themselves — at Fun Zone we can arrange prosecco on arrival, matching tees, personalised challenges and a leaderboard with the bride's name in lights. Little touches like a custom forfeit for whoever loses the axe-throwing final turn a good afternoon into the story of the trip.
On the practical side: Playa Las Americas and Costa Adeje are the two bases you want. Americas for the buzz and the bars, Adeje for a slightly more upmarket, cocktail-led vibe. Book your headline activity before you fly — hen season and weekends get busy fast. Put one person in charge of the group kitty, and always eat before a big night out.
The formula that works: one unforgettable activity, one relaxed water or beach day, and two nights out that everyone actually remembers. Get the daytime right and the rest falls into place. Check group dates and prices on our stag & hen party page, or book axe throwing for the bride squad from just €25 per person.