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Overview

Don’t forget to don your shades when you first hit Tenerife’s southwestern tip. You’ll need them, not just for the blinding sunshine, but also the accompanying dazzle of neon signs and shimmering sand. Large resorts with all-you-can-eat buffets have turned what was a sleepy fishing coast into a mega-moneymaking resort area. The sweeping, sandy beaches are some of the most lively and child-friendly on the island so families love it here. The nightlife is for those with high energy and high spirits, and there is a predictably dizzying multitude of restaurants.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Puerto de Los Cristianos

    Puerto de Los Cristianos

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Playa de Los Cristianos’ grand swathe of pale golden sand is flanked to the west by Puerto de Los Cristianos, a harbour that is home to fishing boats,…

  • La Caleta

    La Caleta

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This resort area in Costa Adeje is located north of Playa del Duque and is anchored by several hotels, including the Sheraton La Caleta Resort and Spa…

  • Siam Park

    Siam Park

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Southern Tenerife’s biggest theme park is the impressive Siam Park, which offers a chance to throw yourself down a 28m-high vertical water slide, surf in…

  • Playa de las Vistas

    Playa de las Vistas

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This sublime 1.5km-long beach has fine golden sand (imported from the Sahara Desert!) and links Los Cristianos with Playa de las Américas. The beach is…

  • Playa de Los Cristianos

    Playa de Los Cristianos

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This 1km-long taupe-coloured sandy stretch is the main beach in town and is very family friendly, with a lifeguard, rows of sunbeds, volleyball net, bars,…

  • Playa del Duque

    Playa del Duque

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    The appealing 600m-long 'Duke’s beach' is a golden sandy stretch backed by jaunty striped changing huts, chic cafes and restaurants.

  • Playa de Troya

    Playa de Troya

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    One of several beaches that merge seamlessly into each other in central Playa, with soft dark sand and excellent facilities.

  • Playa de la Enramada

    Playa de la Enramada

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This dark volcanic beach has a great beach bar. It's also a popular launch spot for hang-gliders.

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