Tenerife resorts
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is located approximately 200 miles off the coast of North West Africa. Mount Teide (dormant volcano) is the highest mountain in Spain and dominates the heart of Tenerife, standing at a staggering 3.720 metres and can be seen from other Canary Islands.
Tenerife is full of natural beauty and stunning scenery, particularly high around Mount Teide, which is why this area was chosen in the making of films including Planet of the Apes and Star Wars. Being a volcanic island, Tenerife has an incredible landscape and the different climatic zones help to identify the difference between the North and the South of the Island.
The south of Tenerife is desert like, enjoying year round sunshine and very little rainfall, minimum daytime temperatures are around 15 deg C. The north of the island however is cooler and greener and experiences more rainfall. Because of the extreme climate that Mount Teide experiences it can quite often be seen snow capped for up to three months of the year.
It has to be said that the very popular area of Tenerife which runs from Las Americas up towards La Caleta has in recent years been re-branded. The resort of Costa Adeje as it is now known incorporates the Tenerife resorts of Puerto Colon, Torviscas, Fanabe, and Playa del Duque. Beyond here you have the exclusive Abama golf resort.
Anybody who has visited these areas recently will also see that it hasn`t just been a case of re-branding for names sake. The whole area has been completely refurbished, modernised and improved.
Tenerife is served well by two international airports, Los Rodeos in the North and Reina Sofia in the South as well as a seaport in the islands capital city of Santa Cruz.
For more information about specific resorts on Tenerife, please click on the name of each resort shown below.
Abama, Adeje, Alcala, Aldea Blanca, Amarilla Golf, Arona, Buzanada, Candelaria, Cabo Blanco, Callao Salvaje, Chayofa, Costa Adeje Golf, Costa del Silencio, Del Duque, El Medano, El Salto, Fañabe, Garachico, Golf del Sur, Granadilla, La Camella, La Laguna, Las Galletas, Los Abrigos, Los Cristianos, Los Gigantes, Los Realjos, Masca, Miraverde, Playa de las Americas, Playa Paraiso, Playa San Juan, Playa de la Arena, Puerto de la Cruz, San Eugenio, San Isidro, San Miguel, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Teide, Torviscas (Alto and Bajo)
Abama
Abama is an exclusive
resort situated on the west coast of Tenerife at Guia de Isora. The resort
features a deluxe 5 star hotel, luxurious villas that are impressive by
anyone’s standards and an 18 hole championship golf course with panoramic
views of the ocean. The Abama resort also boasts several swimming pools,
tennis courts, spa centre, restaurants and bars.
Adeje View more resorts
Adeje is
a beautiful Canarian town nestled in the hillside approximately 10 minutes
drive away from Playa de las Americas. Although predominately residential,
Adeje does attract visitors from all over the world. The tree line shopping
street is well maintained and has a good mix of traditional shops, bars
and restaurants and the Church and Church Square is the centre of many of
the town’s fiestas. With stunning views of the coastline and mountains,
visitors could not fail to fall in love with Adeje.
Alcala (Guia de Isora) View more resorts
Alcala is a beautiful Canarian fishing village, with a small working harbour where fishermen tend to their boats. Alcala is ideal for anybody who wants to integrate and become part of a community. As you would expect there are many fish restaurants in Alcala along with many other shops selling a good selection local goods. Situated approximately 20 minutes away from Playa de las Americas, Alcala enjoys views of the neighbouring island of La Gomera and stunning sunsets.
Aldea Blanca View more resorts
Aldea Blanca is a small Canarian village approximately 15 minutes drive away from Los Cristianos. Although not a tourist destination as such, Aldea Blanca if most popular for its Castle which hosts a Medieval Night.
Amarilla Golf View more resorts
Amarilla Golf is situated 10 minutes away from Reina Sofia Airport and
is better known for its beautiful Golf Courses. The area is popular with
British residents and property investors who regularly rent out their holiday
homes to tourists who enjoy a round of golf and a relaxing way of life.
The recently built marina at Amarilla Golf is home to one of Tenerife’s
newer attractions ‘The Yellow Submarine’ and the Café above the booking
office is a must, the views of the unspoilt coastline are stunning!
Arona View more resorts
The village of Arona is situated 10 kilometers from Los Cristianos and although it has become a tourist town, it has managed to retain the original architecture, Canarian property has been restored sympathetically, and the church square hosts some of the islands many fiestas. Peace and tranquility are the order of the day in Arona and the panoramic views are stunning.
Buzanada View more resorts
Buzanada is a small Canarian village, very quiet, tucked away in the hills
close to Aldea Blanca and approximately 10 minutes drive away from Los Cristianos.
Predominately residential and more popular with Canarians and Spanish than
other nationalities.
Cabo Blanco View more resorts
Cabo Blanco is situated next to Buzanada. This small residential village, again, popular with Spanish residents and has a small selection of shops, bars and restaurants. It is also home to Wingate School, a British school with a very good reputation.
Callao Salvaje View more resorts
Callao
Salvaje is a very picturesque area and is ideally located approximately
8 kilometres away from the main resort of Playa de las Americas. Although
mainly residential and home to some beautiful villas, it does have a good
selection of hotels and apartments for holidaymakers who prefer a quieter
and more relaxing holiday. There is a beautiful promenade where you can
sit and enjoy the stunning sea views, a commercial centre with a good selection
of shops, bars and restaurants and a small beach for topping up the tan.
Candelaria View more resorts
Candelaria is a tourist municipality with around 13,000 inhabitants. In
Candelaria one finds the Basilica where the Islands' Virgin Patron is worshipped.
The church of the 'Black Madonna' is situated on a beautiful square on the
beach front, which is also the home of statues of the islands previous 'Guanche
Kings'.
Chayofa View more resorts
Chayofa is a beautiful village situated just outside of Los Cristianos
about 5 minutes drive away. The village is popular with many nationalities
and is ideally located for a peaceful lifestyle for both residents and visitors.
The village boasts two very good restaurants, a bar and small supermarket.
Chayofa is also home to the wildlife park, Aguilas del Teide, nestled in
the hillside and surrounded by natural beauty.
Costa Adeje Golf View more resorts
A golfer’s
paradise, Costa Adeje Golf is situated approximately 5 kilometers from Playa
de las Americas and offers golfers and their families peace, tranquility
and stunning views of the mountains and coastline. The area has been developed
with exclusivity in mind and can now boast a fine collection of prestigious
villas and luxurious apartments. Costa Adeje Golf hosted Elton John’s Red
Piano Tour in January 2008.
Costa del Silencio View more resorts
Costa del Silencio is situated approximately 15 minutes drive away from Reina Sofia Airport in the south of Tenerife. The area is popular with both residents and tourists of different nationalities and has grown into a thriving community with a good mix of shops, bars and restaurants that cater for all tastes. Although the town of Costa del Silencio doesn’t enjoy a coastline position it is only a short walk away from a natural beach that is popular with both sunbathers and swimmers.
Del Duque View more resorts
Del Duque is
an exclusive resort situated in the Costa Adeje area of South Tenerife within
walking distance of Fañabe. The beautiful man-made beach is complemented
by a fine selection of upmarket restaurants and shopping centres. Popular
with the rich and famous, the area boasts some of the finest hotels including
Bahia del Duque famous for its outstanding service and luxurious interior.
The plaza del Duque shopping centre is the place to shop for designer clothes
and jewellery.
El Medano View more resorts
El Medano is
a quiet coastal town with a beautiful golden sand beach and is famous for
being a wind surfer’s paradise. The town has played host to international
wind surfing competitions which has increased its appeal as a tourist destination
as well as being popular with residents who want to live by the coast. As
well as wind surfing, visitors can also enjoy other water sports including
snorkeling and sailing, fresh fish restaurants and a good selection of shops
to browse.
El Salto View
more resorts
El Salto is a quiet rural village situated beneath Granadilla and about a 25 minutes drive from Los Cristianos. Although not a tourist’s Mecca, El Salto is popular with investors who have lovingly restored Canarian properties. If you have ever dreamed of owning a Finca with orange groves and lemon trees and a beautiful traditional Canarian home, then this is the place to be.
Fañabe View more resorts
Fañabe is an upmarket
resort situated in the popular Costa Adeje area of South Tenerife and within
walking distance of Playa de las Americas. The beautiful man-made beaches
offer a huge selection of activities to keep even the youngest member of
the family happy for hours and plenty of sunbeds and parasols for sun lovers
to relax on. Fañabe has several good shopping centres and a good selection
of bars and restaurants which offer good food and nightly entertainment.
Garachico View more resorts
Garachico has around 6,000 inhabitants - along with Buenavista and Los
Silos forms the 'Low Island'. It is a quiet historical.town which was in
fact the islands principal port until it was destroyed in 1706 by a volcanic
eruption. There are several historical monuments - the Saint Michael Castle,
the Churches of Santa Ana, Santo Domingo and Our Lady of the Angels. The
whole village is practically a living museum. The popular 'romeria' (country
feast) of San Roque has been declared a national tourist interest. Garachico
is also well know as a 'craft' centre and Craft Fairs are always around.
Golf del Sur View more resorts
Golf del
Sur is home to one of the most prestigious golf courses although you don’t
need to be a golfer to enjoy this area. This well maintained area of south
Tenerife offers a great collection of hotels, villas, apartments and natural
beaches as well as a man-made beach. It is an ideal area for walkers, golfers
and families young and old. San Blas shopping centre offers shops, bars,
restaurants and great evening entertainment.
Granadilla View more resorts
Granadilla is a picturesque Canarian village known for its agriculture
of fruit and vegetables. This village is perfect for those who want to live
in Tenerife and integrate with the local community, and prefer a cooler
climate. Granadilla is also famous for its lunar landscape area known as
Monte del Agua.
La Camella View more resorts
La Camella, close to Chayofa and within 10 minutes of Los Cristianos is
a beautiful Canarian village, ideal for those wanting to live a quiet life,
yet still be within easy reach of the town centre. Here you can enjoy a
camel ride and eat at one of Tenerife’s traditional Canarian restaurants.
La Laguna View more resorts
4 km west of
Santa Cruz and with a population of well over 125,000, La Laguna is Tenerife's
Province second most important city. It is the old Capital of the Island
and still the cultural and religious capital - due to the fact that it lodges
the San Fernando University and the province's Bishopric. The whole city
is full of outstanding architectural monuments, palaces and traditional
houses of earlier centuries.
Las Galletas View more resorts
Las Galletas
is situated close to Costa del Silencio and is a typical Canarian fishing
village, where you can by fresh fish daily. Although a popular tourist destination
for Spanish visitors, other nationalities have taken up residence here because
of the relaxed way of life. The town centre is largely pedestrianised and
has a good selection of coffee bars and restaurants.
Los Abrigos View more resorts
Los Abrigos
is a typical canarian fishing village famous in the south of Tenerife for
its many fish restaurants. The area has seen developments slowly increasing
to accommodate demand from residents who wish to live in a coastal area
that has a quiet and tranquil atmosphere.
Los Cristianos View more resorts
Los
Cristianos is a bustling resort and the second most popular destination
next to Las Americas. What used to be a tiny fishing village has grown into
a main town centre with a busy port and a good selection of shops, bars
and restaurants for residents and tourists alike. The two main beaches are
popular with sun worshippers and swimmers and offer a varied selection of
water sports. Los Cristianos also plays host to some of the islands fiestas
including the famous Santa Cruz Carnival. During 2007 Los Cristianos under
went major refurbishment and is now a first class international resort.
Los Gigantes View more resorts
Los Gigantes is situated on the west coast of Tenerife and gets its name
from the giant cliffs that dominate the area. Very much a tourist resort
with a good selection of hotels, apartments, shops, bars and restaurants.
The black sand beach is a favourite with swimmers and sun worshippers.
Los Realjos View more resorts
Los Realejos, population of around 33,000, lies on the lower slopes of the Las Cañadas del Teide mountain range. Mainly agricultural, it is surrounded by banana plantations - although it is now a tourist extension of Puerto de la Cruz. Garachico is also home to the oldest Island's Church - the Santiago Parish - constructed in 1498. There is a beautiful black sandy beach at El Socorro.
Masca View more resorts
Situated above the cliffs of Los Gigantes this is a very small village
where people lived without access to other parts of Tenerife. Populated
by people that have lived there for centuries, this has now been opened
to visitors. It commands incredible views and an insight into old Canarian
way of life.
Miraverde View more resorts
Miraverde is a quiet location situated within a 20 minutes walk away from the beach of Playa Fañabe. A small commercial centre provides the community with a supermarket, bars and a restaurant. Although residential, it is popular with most nationalities and a number apartments and villas that are available as holiday lets.
Playa de las Americas View more resorts
Playa de
las Americas is a lively and vibrant holiday resort, popular with party
goers young and old who enjoy the nightlife. By day the town is bustling
with shoppers and sun lovers. By night this town comes alive with music
and dance till the early hours. Las Americas boasts beautiful beaches, with
a wide selection of water sports, restaurants that cater for all tastes,
bars and nightclubs offering great entertainment. The marina at Puerto Colon
is where a number of sailing excursions leave from including whale and dolphin
trips.
Playa Paraiso View more resorts
Playa Paraiso is an up and coming area that is still undergoing development
and boasts 5 Star hotels and stunning villas. Its natural rocky coastline
has enabled developers the opportunity to provide a Lido swimming area with
snack bars and sunbeds. As with most towns and villages in Tenerife, Playa
Paraiso also benefits from stunning views.
Playa San Juan View more resorts
Playa San Juan, like Los Gigantes is situated on the west coast. This small
friendly town has become popular with tourists but has still managed to
maintain its Spanish atmosphere and has a working fishing port. The natural
beaches are ideal for sun lovers and swimmers.
Playa de la Arena View more resorts
Playa de la Arena is popular with both residents and tourists, the area
has a natural black sand beach and a man-made beach and a number of hotels,
bars and restaurants.
Puerto de la Cruz View more resorts
Unlike too many Spanish resorts, Puerto de la Cruz is no concrete jungle.
It has its own long history as a major port for the Orotava Valley and as
a fishermen's haven. The old part, the core of the old colonial town, is
a network of tree lined avenidas, narrow winding calles, shady plazas and
steps running from one level to another. Many of the fine old houses with
their distinctive Canarian balconies have survived. La Paz, the most recent
development on the outskirts of town, is an example of what can be done
with a new development. Features one of the islands internationally famous
attractions, Loro Parque, which no one should miss.
San Eugenio View more resorts
San Eugenio (Alto and Bajo), part of Las Americas, the lower area is bustling
with shops, bars and restaurants, the upper part of San Eugenio offers fantastic
views, luxury accommodation, bars, restaurants, Aqualand (water park) and
Siam Park (Tenerife’s newest attraction still under construction) is a short
distance away. San Eugenio Alto offers peace and tranquility although not
recommend for those who don’t like hills.
San Isidro View more resorts
San Isidro is a thriving, bustling Canarian town with a high street bursting with shops, car showrooms and furniture stores. Although not a coastal town it is ideal for those planning on living in Tenerife who want to integrate into the Spanish community but still enjoy a day at the beach which is only a short drive away at El Medano.
San Miguel View more resorts
San Miguel is ideal for those looking to live in a rural area. Set high
in the hills, San Miguel is predominately Canarian and boasts beautifully
restored fincas and country homes with fantastic views. Due to its location
the evenings are cooler but the main resorts of Los Cristianos and Las Americas
are only 20 minutes away by car. This is a beautiful country village where
cacti and grape vines grow naturally.
Santa Cruz View more resorts
Santa Cruz is both the administrative centre of the western Canary Islands
and the capital of Tenerife. Located on the northeast cost it is a bustling
city and shipping port (one of the busiest in Spain and deepest in the world).
The enormous harbour holds many container ships, cruise liners and inter
island jet foils and ferries. Situated in a large natural bay, it has a
stunning backdrop of mountains (Anaga mountains) that are over 1000 metres
high. The city is an excellent base for exploring the northeast of the island.
Santiago del Teide View more resorts
Santiago del Teide (pop. 6,565) Santiago Port is below it on the coast
and has beaches at Playa de la Arena and del Argel as well as one of the
most interesting tourist places of the Island - El Acantilado de los Gigantes
- (the Giants Cliffs) complete with high quality hotels and apartments,
a nautical port, swimming pools, etc. Picturesque places for excursions,
are Acantilado, Masca, Tamaimo and the high Cherfe - a tourist vantage point
with magnificent sights. Sports, fishing and hunting are popular here.
Torviscas (Alto and Bajo) View more resorts
Torviscas is situated between San Eugenio and Fañabe and is popular with
both residents and tourists. The recent opening of the Gran Sur Shopping
Centre with its seven screen cinema, supermarket, shops, bars and restaurants
is an added bonus to this area. The sea and mountain views from Torviscas
Alto are stunning and well worth viewing.