Some parts can feel very British holidaymaker heavy, especially around the main resort strips in the south.
If by “chavvy” you mean loud bars, cheap drinks, and package holiday behaviour, yes, some areas have that reputation.
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That said, Tenerife is not one single scene. Santa Cruz, La Laguna, the north coast, and quieter parts of the island feel very different from the resort belts. It depends entirely on where you stay and what sort of holiday you choose.