Security Guard Services in Tenerife

See the Spain page for coverage across the country.

Retail and Business Districts in Tenerife

These are some of the most important shopping and business areas on the island:

• Calle del Castillo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• El Corte Inglés Tres de Mayo
• Meridiano Shopping Center
• Siam Mall, Costa Adeje
• Plaza del Duque Shopping Center, Costa Adeje
• Historic center of San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Security Considerations in Tenerife

Retail in the south of the island serves a mostly tourist clientele all year, with long opening hours and high visitor turnover in Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas. Officers at stores and concessions need to assist customers comfortably in English and often in German, Italian or French, and to combine discreet deterrence with attentive customer service in open spaces and shopping promenades.

Santa Cruz is home to government administration, corporate offices and much of the city retail, while the south is home to hotels and shopping centers aimed at visitors. Travel on the TF-1 highway between the two areas can take longer at rush hour, which should be taken into account when planning reliefs, supervision rounds and last-minute coverage at several points on the island.

The Santa Cruz Carnival in February takes over the center of the capital for days with parades, stages and large crowds, affecting access, loading and unloading, and opening hours. Episodes of calima (Saharan dust haze) and wind can also disrupt air traffic and outdoor events, so service plans should allow for schedule changes.

How Coverage Works in Tenerife

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the standards for appearance and service, supervises performance and reports to the client.

Service scope, authorizations and insurance for each location are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Information about authorizations is available on the Spain page.

Services in Tenerife

Common Questions

Can One Program Cover Stores in Santa Cruz and in Costa Adeje?

Yes, a program can include locations in the north and south of the island under the same Post Orders and standards. Shifts, reliefs and supervision are organized for each site, taking into account its hours and the distances between sites. The details are agreed after each location is assessed.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and the requirements of each location. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.