The south of the island of Tenerife – top 3 resorts with the most beautiful beaches
Tenerife is the perfect destination to spend a holiday at the sea, in any season of the year. The island offers all the conditions for a successful vacation, and if you still don't know where to go, the information in this article will help you discover the famous resorts of Tenerife.
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- What to do in the south of the island of Tenerife?
Why go to the south of the island of Tenerife
Tenerife is an island in the Canary archipelago, in the Atlantic Ocean, and which belongs to Spain. Due to its location and the high temperatures throughout the year, Tenerife is the place that many tourists choose to spend their holiday.
Crowded resorts and wide and extended beaches have made the south of the island the most touristic and popular area in Tenerife. Compared to the other parts of the island, the temperature in the south is high throughout the year.
The central point is represented by the 3 resorts on the southwest coast, namely Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.
Here you will find many ways to spend your time in a pleasant way: you can go to the beach, you can walk on the seafront, you can have a meal by the ocean, you can go to one of the water parks in the area, you can try various water sports or boat trips or you can go shopping.
Before moving on, I recommend you read this article, where you will find everything you need to know about Tenerife: what are the most important tourist attractions, how to get around Tenerife or where to stay: Tenerife - Discover Tenerife Island, Top 10 Tourist Attractions.
And if you want to find out how we organized a one-week holiday in Tenerife, read this article: 7 Days In Tenerife - What To Do, Tourist Attractions, Daily Schedule.
Playa de las Americas
Playa de las Americas is the largest resort in Tenerife, being very popular among foreign tourists. It is a destination that is especially aimed at young people, thanks to its active nightlife and various parties. It is an energetic and crowded place, with many bars, restaurants and shopping areas. Keep in mind that it is the most expensive location in Tenerife, in terms of accommodation costs.
It has beaches with yellow sand, but you can also find the volcanic beach here, being a favorite place for surfers.
The promenade in Playa de las Americas is one of the busiest streets in Tenerife, and is full of restaurants, bars and shops.
Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos is the second largest resort on the south coast of the island, following the Playa de las Americas resort. Basically, when you walk around here, you don't realize where one ends
and the other begins. It has two wide beaches with fine yellow sand: Playa de las Vistas and Playa de los Cristianos.
si incepe cealalta. Are doua plaje largi, cu nisip galben fin: Playa de las Vistas si Playa de los Cristianos.
It is also a very lively resort, but more suitable for older tourists or families with children. It has numerous restaurants and bars, plus other leisure activities, such as boating or visiting Jungle Park or Monkey Park.
Costa Adeje
Costa Adeje is another resort loved by tourists. Although quieter than the other two, Costa Adeje impresses tourists with one of the most beautiful beaches on the island (Playa del Duque) and with its elegant hotels. Costa Adeje is home to two famous water parks on the island, Siam Park and Aqualand.
What to do in the south of the island of Tenerife?
Below is a list of possible activities you can do on the south coast of the island:
1. Discover the beaches in the south of the island of Tenerife
The fine and golden sand, the ocean with turquoise waters and the palm trees on the seafront are what best define the beaches in the south of the island, which I invite you to discover in the pictures below:
Playa del Duque – Costa Adeje
Playa del Camison - Playa de las Americas
Playa de las Vistas – Los Cristianos
Playa de las Americas
Playa de los Cristianos - Los Cristianos
Playa de Fanabe – Costa Adeje
2. Walk along the promenade of the resorts in Tenerife
From the end of the Costa Adeje resort, on the Duque beach, you can reach Los Cristianos only by walking along the beach front. It is a distance of 8 kilometers, but it is an extraordinary experience. To walk by the ocean, to see and feel the vibe of each resort and to enjoy the exotic landscapes of the beaches surrounded by palm trees... what could be more beautiful?
3. Visit the water parks in Costa Adeje
If you come to the southern coast, do not hesitate to experience the thrills of at least one of the water parks in Costa Adeje: Siam Park or Aqualand.
Read this article if you want to know more details about them: Theme Parks In Tenerife - Top 5 Water Parks And Zoos.
4. Visit the zoos in Los Cristianos
There are two zoos in Los Cristianos, Jungle Park and Monkey Park. If you want to get your energy from interacting with various animals or to make your children happy, you have where to choose from.
Read this article if you want to find out more details about these zoo gardens: Theme Parks In Tenerife - Top 5 Water Parks And Zoos.
5. Try water sports in Tenerife
Tenerife is a suitable place to try various activities and water sports, such as snorkeling, surfing, parasailing or jet sky. In fact, the beach in Playa de las Americas is one of the busiest surfer beaches in Europe.
6. Take boat rides in the Atlantic Ocean
Here you can choose between different boat trips, if you want to see whales, dolphins, or if you just want to take a boat ride in the Atlantic Ocean. On the seafront of each resort you will find many sellers of such excursions. Or you can book them directly online, in advance: Tenerife Water Activities.
The south of the island of Tenerife is one of the most sought-after and touristic beach destinations in Europe, and if you decide to go in any of these resorts, you will definitely have wonderful holiday.
