The resort also attracts a fair few Spanish mainlanders over the summer months. Nestled in the lush Orotava Valley, the town is also surrounded by a verdant landscape of subtropical flora and fruit plantations. Tourists have been flocking to the sunny resort of Costa Adeje for as long as Tenerife has been a holiday destination. Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain. Los Gigantes Family Business Beach. Unavailable for the next 3 months. Part of the westerly tip the island, this laid-back resort gets its name from the huge cliffs that sit just to the north of the town.
The impossibly steep formations rise to a giddy height, dwarfing the black volcanic-sand beach and collection of secluded rocky coves beneath. Largely geared towards tourism, the resort mainly comprises hotels, holiday apartments and a selection of bars and restaurants largely catering to the British market.
Los Cristianos is the second-largest resort along the south coast of the island, and feels like a continuation of the Playa de las Americas. It has two main beaches, Playa de las Vistas and Playa de los Cristianos, the former of which was finished with sand borrowed from the Sahara.
Artificial breakwaters protect an artificial beach with calm, child-friendly water and soft sand, and there are usually plenty of fun inflatables bobbing around the bay. Read our dedicated article about things to do in Los Cristianos. On Sundays, there is a popular market in Los Cristianos near Arona Grand Hotel, which is functional between 9 am and 2 pm.
Here you can find anything from clothes to souvenirs and food; just be careful and remember to take care of your belongings when you enter a crowded area. If during summer you prefer to escape the hot climate in the South of the island, then Puerto de la Cruz is a perfect choice, being situated on the North West coast. Nowadays, the North of the island is not as filled with tourists as the South, but things were not always the same.
Since the airport in the North was the first-ever airport built on the island, this meant it was easier to get to Puerto de la Cruz than to Adeje or Playa las Americas. Puerto de la Cruz is today the oldest resort on the island and it's the perfect place to relax. Since Puerto de la Cruz is situated in the North, it has magnificent mountain views and also better temperatures during the summer months, when it can get pretty hot on the Peninsula and also in the south of Tenerife.
Most people from all over the island come here to visit Loro Parque , the world-famous zoo park which offers parrot shows and even a unique show featuring killer whales.
There is also an old town center and many Spanish churches, and also a great Botanical Garden, being the second oldest in the country. Both towns are situated fairly close, only a few minutes away by car. You could also go into the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is connected by tram with La Laguna. In the town center of Puerto de la Cruz, you will find mainly small local shops and a daily market for fruits and vegetables which is open until 2 pm.
If you would like a more extensive shopping experience then you should better go to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where you will find shopping malls like Centro Comercial Meridiano. Another advice would be to look for Mercado Nuestra Senora de Africa, which is a large market that is opened every day and is not that filled with tourists as you may expect.
It's well known in the capital so you could look for the tower that is the market's symbol or ask the locals which will help guide you. This is the perfect place in Tenerife for windsurfing since there are constant winds during the summer months and the area has many beaches to choose from. If you are into nude sunbathing then this could be the right beach for you. El Medano is a chilled place to stay in Tenerife, with a relaxed vibe and a bit of a hippie atmosphere. There are no big commercial centers but there is a local market every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.
El Medano Market is situated in Plaza del Principe and consists of handmade jewelry, clothes, and souvenirs. This a good place to come and buy something special and different as a memory from the island. Playa La Arena is another popular place situated in the immediate vicinity of Puerto de Santiago, considered by many as one of the best volcanic beaches in Tenerife, being awarded the Blue Flag distinction due to its cleanliness and lovely location.
One piece of advice though: don't forget your water shoes or flips flops, as the sand gets really hot and it will literally burn your feet. Otherwise, the beach is great and there are lifeguards on site all year long. It's the incredible view of Los Gigantes cliffs, of course.
Also, due to its position in the southwest of the island, Los Gigantes will reward you with the opportunity to see one of the best sunsets in Tenerife. Depending on where exactly you are staying, you may get a room with a view towards the cliffs and it's totally worth it. Also, one thing you need to keep in mind about this side of Tenerife is that it's hilly and not the best for people with mobility problems. Puerto de Santiago is located very close to Los Gigantes and here you get the lovely sunny weather of the south, combined with the chilled atmosphere specific to this part of Tenerife.
The main thing is that there are no noisy clubs like in Playa de Las Americas, so the younger crowds are not attracted to this part of the island. There are however some nice and fun restaurants like The Chicken Shack, and you can easily go to either Playa La Arena or Los Gigantes as well for a change of scenery. There are no big commercial centers in the area but there is a Mercadona, a Lidl or a Hiperdino in case you go self-catering.
Callao Salvaje is located only a few minutes away from the lively Costa Adeje and you can take the bus or a taxi if you want to go out at night.
During the daytime, you can go to the local beach, which has volcanic black. La Caleta is only a few minutes away from Costa Adeje, but staying here means that you can relax and enjoy a quiet day by the ocean or by the pool, while at night you can quickly pop over to the busier Playa del Duque or Playa Fanabe if you want a livelier atmosphere. Tenerife is a popular destination for honeymooners so there are plenty of romantic hotels that cater to couples.
One of the best hotels on the island is, of course, Hotel San Roque situated in the quiet town of Garachico. The building is in a traditional Canarian style and offers only 20 rooms, which means guests will have privacy and will be able to enjoy their stay in the hotel. Another landmark is the Iberostar El Mirador Hotel, which has a Moroccan design that gives it a romantic feeling.
It is an adults-only hotel, so it's not the place to bring the kids; instead, it's the kind of place where you go to conceive kids. Don't forget the new Hard Rock Hotel in Playa Paraiso, which is amazing and provides great entertainment, so it's a good option if you like music and party atmosphere, since this is not really the hotel for a quiet holiday.
Some say that this hotel is geared more towards young couples visiting Tenerife, but it ultimately depends on each person's personality and older couples may enjoy it as well. This hotel has a section for adults only and another section for families, so it's a great option for a luxury holiday even if you decide to come to Tenerife for a family holiday. Playa San Juan, Puerto Santiago and Callao Salvaje are all great options for couples who want to spend a romantic holiday in Tenerife, away from the busy streets of Playa de las Americas.
Like many modern purpose-built resorts, Callao Salvaje is often described as having little identity or personality, but many regular visitors to the resort strongly disagree with that view. However, those looking for authentic Canarian culture are likely to be disappointed here.
Although there is a small beach, the resort is not recommended for those seeking a typical beach holiday, but is ideal for those seeking tranquility and sunshine. The resort has a good selection of quality restaurants but is not famed for its culinary delights or fine dining. Nightlife is also low key and is focused around mostly British themed bars. The area is mostly purpose-built and bears the hallmarks of a typical European beach resort rather than traditional Tenerife.
The area boasts some of the best hotels and amenities on the island with blue-flag beaches safe for swimming, almost unlimited dining options for all tastes and wallets and first class shops and boutiques. Nightlife in the above zones is more limited outside of the hotels, but there are several lively bars, lounges and cabaret venues. Los Cristianos began life as a tiny fishing village in the south of Tenerife. What subsequently began as a convalescent resort for Swedish patients soon grew into a full-scale holiday resort.
It is also the second busiest port on the island. However, the town centre still maintains a distinct Canarian flavour with narrow streets and passageways that give it an intimate feel. For many less adventurous tourists, this is the closest they will get to authentic Canarian life. However, the town is a perfect springboard from which to explore other parts of the island, or indeed the other islands.
The area has excellent although often clogged up road and public transport connections and the port has direct and indirect passenger and vehicle ferry connections to each of the other Canary Islands plus the Spanish mainland.
Los Cristianos has an enviable range of restaurants, ranging from the simplest cafes to upscale fine dining options. In December Tripadvisor listed restaurants and eateries for Los Cristianos. Arona Council has continued with its drive to make the entire resort disabled-friendly.
Nearly all public promenades, walkways and beaches have excellent disabled access and ramps. Whilst Los Cristianos tends to cater to a more elderly demographic, particularly in the winter months, the resident population is surprisingly young. For those seeking late night action, the place to head to is CC San Telmo, a long strip of bars and restaurants located directly adjacent to Las Vistas Beach.
Los Cristianos has 2 excellent beaches, namely Las Vistas and the Harbour beach. However, Las Vistas is by far the more impressive with lighter coloured sand, turquoise waters, watersports and almost every other amenity a tourist could wish for. However, parking in the area can be a nightmare, particularly during clear weather and on the weekends or holidays. The resort caters largely for British visitors and others also looking for a sun-drenched base with a relaxed, small-town feel. Many visitors consider it the perfect base to explore the rest of the island, particularly now the south motorway has been extended close to the town.
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