At the beginning of December, I visited the beautiful island of Tenerife, with its attractions. Playa de Las Americas - the main resort of Tenerife Las Americas Tenerife what ocean

Playa de las Americas (“the beach of the Americas”) is the party capital of the island. The resort is located on the southwestern tip of Tenerife. Here the sun shines all year round, the nightlife is vibrant, there are duty-free shops and tourists sunbathe on the golden beaches. Do you want something quieter? Nearby are the “classic” resort of Los Cristianos and the windsurfing capital of El Medano, which is only 15 minutes away.

Beaches of Playa de las Americas

Well, there are plenty of beaches on Playa de las Americas. There are six of them here. The main beach has good sand, no big waves and an abundance of kiosks, cafes and restaurants. In terms of entertainment, every beach in Playa de las Americas offers volleyball, surfing and water skiing. True, there are a lot of rocks on Playa de Guincho and mainly surfers and windsurfers relax here.

Vibrant nightlife

After dark, the resort becomes a vibrant nightlife hub. Playa de las Americas becomes one big party with karaoke, comedians, cabarets and nightclubs. On every corner you can hear the songs of famous musicians of our time and the past: the Beatles, Elton John or Rod Stewart. All the main events of the night take place mainly on the neon-lit boardwalk of the Veronicas Strip, in the immediate vicinity of the promenade or at the Starco Center.

Trip to Santa Cruz

In less than an hour you can get from Playa de las Americas to the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Santa Cruz is a great place for shopping. You can start your shopping hunt by visiting the huge El Corte Ingles shopping center. Teide National Park is half an hour away by car. A few more minutes on the cable car and you are already at the top of one of the highest volcanoes in the world.

Playa de las Americas is a popular tourist resort located on the southwest coast of the island of Tenerife. The resort was built in the 1960s and stretches west of Costa Adeje. The sun almost all year round and many sandy beaches (the sand was brought specially from Africa) attract thousands of tourists here. In addition, vacationers can enjoy duty-free shops, restaurants with excellent seafood dishes, a water park and the prestigious resort of Los Cristianos next door.

Playa de las Americas is primarily known for its sandy beaches - there are six of them in the city, each offering plenty of opportunities for water sports, including jet skiing and scuba diving. The main beach has calm waters, perfect for families with children, and Playa de Guincho is a favorite spot for surfing and windsurfing. In addition, Playa de las Americas is considered the party capital of Tenerife: cocktails, clubs and karaoke are commonplace. There are also a couple of casinos here. Nightlife centers are located in the Veronicas, Starko and Patch areas - sophisticated connoisseurs will find modern nightclubs, cabarets, concert venues, etc. here.

Half an hour's drive from Playa de las Americas is the territory of the Teide National Park with the volcano of the same name, one of the largest in the world - the main attraction of the island of Tenerife. You can climb to the top of the volcano (3718 m) along specially equipped trails or by cable car. In any case, the views from the top will not leave anyone indifferent!

You should definitely visit the Arona Central Park, opened in 2004 and spread over an area of ​​42 thousand square meters - it attracts with several public gardens, children's playgrounds and picnic areas. On its territory you can also see a collection of tropical and Canarian plants, including 40 species of palms, a dragon tree and several baobabs.

Also in Playa de las Americas you can find an excellent golf course (in the very center of the resort) or go on one of the many sea excursions - watch dolphins and whales, take a trip on a pirate ship or dive to the seabed in a yellow submarine.

Las Americas is a modern resort center in Tenerife with good infrastructure and a variety of entertainment, next to wide sandy beaches. This is the largest, youngest and most popular resort in Tenerife. As a large settlement, it is the oldest city on the island. As Playa de Las Americas has grown in just the last 30 years, it has been designed and built to meet all the average European's requirements for a fashionable beach resort.

Location

Las Americas is located in an ideal location for a tourist center in Tenerife: on the south coast of the island, famous for its consistently warm and dry climate, as well as the best sandy beaches. The water off the coast here is almost always heated to more than +20°.

The beaches of Las Americas stretch for several kilometers. Initially, the southern coast of Tenerife was rocky and inconvenient for swimming. The purest fine sand for the eight beaches was specially brought from the Sahara Desert or raised from the ocean floor. And to protect the beaches from erosion, concrete breakwaters have been built everywhere. The calm ocean and gently sloping sandy bottom are ideal for swimming, even for small children.

Resort Features

Geographically, Las Americas is divided into two parts: the more lively and “party” Playa de Las Americas, and the more respectable and calm Costa Adeje, also known as the historical center. The conditional division of the districts runs along a dry river bed near the Esperia Troya hotel.

Playa de Las Americas is a very beautiful, modern, well-groomed and incredibly clean city, the urban landscape of which is decorated with palm gardens going down to the very shore. And in the neighboring area of ​​Costa Adeje it will be interesting to wander through the ancient streets among ancient elegant villas, temples and chapels. This is a typical European seaside resort. But for real island flavor you need to go to the town of San Juan (in the southwest of Tenerife) or to the northern Puerto de La Cruz.

Things to do in Las Americas

There are many opportunities for active recreation: jet skis, scooters, banana boats, etc. You can take a boat trip with or without fishing on yachts, sailboats, catamarans, of which there are many in the sports port of Puerto Colon. There are two water parks, nightclubs, casinos, discos, restaurants, colorful costume performances are regularly held - knightly tournaments, variety shows, flamenco-style parties, Spanish ballet.

So, if you have chosen Las Americas as your holiday destination, you can book an apartment or villa here. The price of an apartment (for 4 beds) in the center of the resort near the beach starts from 600 euros per week, and renting a small villa with two bedrooms 1000 m from the beach will cost from 1000 euros per week.

When going on vacation to Tenerife, you first of all choose the most suitable resort for yourself, and if your choice falls on the southern part of the island, rest assured that your desired vacation will not be overshadowed by any unforeseen incidents or disappointment. South Tenerife is a real paradise, and Las Americas- its integral part. If you want to know all the most interesting things about this bright, dynamic and colorful resort, we are happy to start our story.

Number one resort in Tenerife

The famous southern resort of Tenerife called Playa de Las Americas comfortably located between two other resort towns - and. It will be difficult for you to determine the line between them, since in the endless string of hotels there have been no actual boundaries for a long time. Las Americas is especially proud of its well-maintained, comfortable and clean beaches, equipped with breakwaters that reliably protect the shore from the raging ocean and create a special comfort for those who like to swim and sunbathe.

Las Americas on the map of the island and the coat of arms of the municipality of Arona

Deserted coast turned into paradise

It’s hard to imagine, but half a century ago there was a completely deserted area and a tiny fishing settlement in this place, but the coast itself and the unique climatic conditions seemed so ideal that it was chosen for the implementation of a grandiose project to build a large tourist center. So, in the 70s, the construction of fashionable hotels and entertainment centers, shops and restaurants, bars and cafes, casinos and spas began here. To make the beaches look more attractive, they began to be covered with white sand, which was brought from the African desert, gradually turning the coast into a favorite place for numerous tourists.

A big resort

The convenient location of the resort - only 75 km to the capital of Tenerife, 15 km to the southern airport of Tenerife Sur - together with the developed infrastructure give visitors the most pleasant sensations and provide unforgettable impressions for a long time. Many people mistakenly call the entire part of the coast Las Americas, including Costa Adeje, and sometimes Los Cristianos. Don't confuse them, otherwise you may get lost. Looking at the map, you can see that Las Americas has administrative borders with Los Cristianos at the small mountain Chaofita (Montaña Chatofita) in the southern part, and the northern border with Costa Adeje is the channel bed along the Barranco del Rey gorge near Troya beach .

Things to do in Las Americas

Swimming and relaxing on the beaches

Due to the fact that the south has a dry, warm climate with sunny weather, sunbathing and You can swim on the beaches all year round. The services provided here, from the rental of sun loungers or umbrellas to equipment for water fun, make your holiday especially pleasant and stress-free. There are two beaches directly in Las Americas: Honda(playa Honda) and Kamison(playa del Camison), but there are also plenty of beaches in neighboring areas. You can find out more about them in a separate section.

Hiking

The resort, in addition to excellent beaches with water activities, has cozy parks and public gardens with tropical vegetation. There are green alleys and beautiful pedestrian embankments everywhere for pleasant leisurely walks, against which you can take a photo. And many shops, found at every step, offer you absolutely everything you might need during your vacation. Why not take a walk?

Entertainment

Those looking for the maximum amount of daytime entertainment can choose a boat trip or one of the group excursions, for example, on. You can also rent a jet ski or boat to frolic among the waves, go fishing, or simply sip sangria or beer on board as you go. For land trips, you are offered any of the available ones - bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds, cars, scooters, Segways - so that you can diversify your vacation as much as possible and not waste energy walking around the resort.

The presence of the stadium allows you to host not only all kinds of sporting events that vacationers may be interested in, but also fun club parties, youth festivals and concerts. There is also a golf club here and perhaps you will be interested in trying yourself in such a sophisticated sport. If you want to race go-karts, improving your driving skills of this miracle of technology, or just having fun, then there is a go-kart nearby.


Part of the facade of the concert hall of the Pyramid de Arona

It is difficult to ignore such places for entertainment as, with its fabulous architecture, or. How many unforgettable moments they give to every tourist! And if you are wondering what else to see, then add to this a visit to the famous Pyramides de Arona - and we can say that the day will not be lived in vain. Although, a day is not enough for all this, I got carried away here.

A note for shopaholics

On Las Americas Avenue (Avenida De Las Américas), better known as Golden Mile, you will see boutiques and elegant shopping centers, including Parque Santiago III or Safari, which are always crowded. The Golden Mile has gradually turned into a major shopping destination, where sales lovers can buy their favorite items with attractive discounts twice a year (in summer - from June 1 to August 31, in winter - from January 7 to March 6). Of course, these are not Parisian and Milanese brand or multi-brand stores, but the assortment will not disappoint you. The largest shopping centers are described in the article.

Nutrition

Here you definitely won’t go hungry by visiting one of the many catering establishments in Las Americas, which are distinguished by good service and quality of food. The choice is huge: from fast food and small cafes to more reputable restaurants. The cuisines are also very diverse, there are many themed establishments, but more often the menu presents a mixture of dishes from different cuisines of the world, mainly local Spanish, English and German. these are the main clients.

Although the chance of meeting a Russian-speaking waiter is low, many establishments may have a menu in Russian. The translation from Google often leaves much to be desired, but even in broken Spanish or English you can place an order without any problems.

About nightlife

The resort of Las Americas has a reputation for good reason an oasis of nightlife, because even after sunset a cheerful life is in full swing here with dancing and singing, noisy companies of young people and elderly people who are not averse to tasting all its delights. Right on the street you may meet home-grown actors dressed as characters from famous films, inviting you to take a photo with them or dance. The same Golden Mile, where you could happily shop during the daytime, in the evening attracts you with its lights to one of the many establishments - night bars, karaoke bars, restaurants with live music– from classics and folk motifs to modern ones with dance performances.


Las Americas at night

You can start your evening not only in a pub or restaurant, of which there are countless, but also musical fountain Safari shopping center, throwing out jets of water to the beat of the sounds of jazz or classical compositions. Continue to have fun in a club or disco, which comes alive after midnight and entertains you almost until the morning.

Try to look into famous Hard Rock cafe(Hard Rock cafe) or lounge cafe Magic(Magic Café Lounge Bar), located in the Pyramid de Arona. Crystal Palace(Crystal Palace), Trumps(Tramps) Sax bar(Sax Bar), club Papagayo(Papagayo Beach Club), casinos and many other establishments of completely different calibers.

The area is especially popular among young people (especially English) Veronicas, located closer to the border with Costa Adeje. This is a hot place where tourists from all the surrounding areas gather at night, so that after a hefty dose of strong drinks, they can dance and make noise until exhaustion in the company of similar lovers of entertainment venues. If you like to fall asleep early and without noise outside your windows, then you should choose a hotel away from this place.

As you can see, Playa de Las Americas is an absolutely amazing place that can give every visitor exactly the experience that he expects. Rest assured, you will not be bored, whether you are a relaxed family man vacationing here with children and preferring exclusively a beach holiday, or a regular at fun night events, a sports fan or a fan of the art of dance and music.

Playa de las Amerikas is the largest and most popular resort in the south of Tenerife. Every year thousands of travelers choose this place for their vacation. And this is no coincidence, since it has an excellent combination of quality beaches, developed infrastructure and hotels of different levels. Let’s try to figure out how to organize your vacation in Las Americas in this article.

Even though we did not live in Playa de Las America, we were regular visitors. After all, the entire resort life of the island is concentrated in it. There is a large selection of restaurants, cafes, many supermarkets, shopping centers and small shops. There are many tour agencies in this resort. And most importantly, it is easy to get to any city on the island from here.

Playa de Las Americas is 20 km away. and 80 km. from the capital of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Like many resort towns, it is represented by leisure facilities and hotel complexes. On one side, Las Americas borders (along Mount Chayofita), and on the other – with (along the bed of the Barranco de Troya River). True, this border is very arbitrary, since walking along the coast, you will not notice it. Currently, all three resorts have practically merged into one large tourist destination.

Las Americas began to actively develop in the 70s of the last century. It’s hard to imagine, but back then there was nothing here for tourists. The first Gran Tenerife hotel was built in 1971. Since then it has been updated and improved many times. It is still functioning and, if desired, you can spend your holidays there. Las Americas gradually expanded and new infrastructure appeared. The emergence of an airport in the south of Tenerife has breathed new strength into the resort.

Unlike other resorts, you can meet Russian tourists in Las Americas. Local entrepreneurs are also adapting to this factor and offering menus in Russian in cafes. Some of them even employ Russian-speaking employees. But in hotels, few people know Russian. So basic knowledge of English will come in handy, or, alternatively, the indispensable Google Translator.

Las Americas has a very beautiful and well-equipped promenade. Let's walk along it a little and see the surroundings. You can see a lot of people running on the embankment.

While you are walking, look around. Check out the creative sculpture in the photo above. There are also located right along the sea. They enjoy well-deserved attention from photographers.

Another creative embodiment of thought. There are benches along the embankment where you can sit down and take a break from your walk.

And this already looks like a stone sculpture created by nature itself. She reminds me of a lion.

Along the embankment you can also find children's playgrounds.

The Las Americas promenade is a cozy place. It is pleasant to walk here, breathe the sea air and admire the beautiful Canarian landscapes.

Weather

Las Americas is considered a year-round resort. But in winter it is not hot here at all. The average air temperature is 20-23 degrees, much hotter in the sun. There is almost no precipitation, the weather is good and sunny. Many people swim and sunbathe. But in winter the ocean cools down to 19 degrees. Those who like to bathe in hot water will not have a very comfortable bathing experience. Swimming pools, which are found in almost every hotel, come to the rescue. But the tan goes well in winter. The peak season in Las Americas is July-August, when the holiday season begins for many Europeans. If you don't want crowds, it's best to avoid these months.

Entertainment and attractions

There are no historical attractions in the young resort, but there is entertainment for every taste and budget. Las Americas is considered the most party place on the island, as there are many nightclubs and bars concentrated here. Therefore, it is here that young people often go on vacation. The noisiest places are located near hotels and. But older people prefer quieter resorts.

The main attractions of the resort include:

  1. with a variety of water slides and attractions.
  2. A calmer Aqualand, which is more suitable for children.
  3. The medieval castle of San Miguel, where you can go on a tour.

Theme parks nearby:

  1. Jungle park
  2. Monkey park
  3. Camel park (camel park)

On the beach you can ride a jet ski or banana boat, and in the evening listen to live music in one of the restaurants. Part of the vacation can be spent on. You can get to know some of it yourself.

Shopping

Shopping lovers should visit Avenida de Las Americas, where the Parque Santiago II and Safari shopping centers are located. This avenue is also called the “golden mile” because all the world's brands are represented on it.

And after shopping, you can get a vivid impression in the Pyramid of Arona concert hall, created in antique style, or have dinner in one of the cafes. In the evening the avenue is illuminated by the lights of the singing fountain. But don’t expect a grand show like in Barcelona, ​​everything is simple here.

Hotels and apartments

The resort has many hotels of different levels. I have made a selection of good hotels and apartments by category depending on your budget.

High level hotels:

  • Las madrigueras is a small new hotel with architecture in the form of a monarch's residence. Not suitable for families with children, but would be an excellent choice for golfers
  • Cleopatra palace is a hotel with a great location, delicious food and excellent service.
  • Mediterranean Palace is a luxurious hotel with a cozy atmosphere, a large swimming pool and a spa complex. It's just a couple of minutes walk to the beach.

Cheap hotels:

  • Catalonia Oro Negro
  • Hotel Caledonia Udalla park
  • Hotel Central center
  • Sol Tenerife
  • Tropikal Playa
Find discounted hotels

Living in an apartment will help you save on your vacation. They are equipped with a kitchen and you can cook yourself by buying food from a local supermarket. And if book an apartment using the link, then you can get $25 for your first booking.

Beaches and photos

One of the most popular beaches is the beach of the same name, Playa de las Americas. This is a wide beach with all the necessary infrastructure.

Next to it is Playa Honda Beach. Its main disadvantages are waves and pebbles.

And the last beach, Playa del Caminson, is located closer to Los Cristianos. It is protected on both sides by embankments, so the ocean here is calm, without waves. The beach is covered with yellow sand imported from the Sahara. This beach is often chosen by families with children who relax at the resort. Those who like to sit still can take a ride on water transport.

How to get there

The nearest Southern Airport can be reached by bus No. 111, No. 450, No. 343. The latter can also be used to get to the Northern Airport, located near Santa Cruz de Tenerife. If public transport is not suitable for you for one reason or another, you can book an inexpensive taxi in advance or rent a car right at the airport.

Map

On the map below you will find the main attractions and beaches of Tenerife. The map will be useful when planning your trip.