Playa de las Américas

Aerial view of large hotel complexes with pools beside the beach at Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas lies in the south-west of Tenerife, between Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. It is the island’s nightlife resort par excellence, with countless bars and clubs open all night long. The Las Verónicas area has a street given over entirely to nightlife, with venues on both the ground floor and the floor above.

The beaches of Las Américas are delightful and attract thousands of tourists all year round, thanks to the exceptional climate, which stays particularly mild even in autumn and winter. The resort has a wide range of tourist accommodation: renowned hotels, aparthotels, holiday residences and properties to rent. To choose where to stay, have a look at Las Américas Tenerife, an interactive map of all the complexes, hotels and resorts in the area.

There are numerous theme parks in the surrounding area, including:

  • Siam Park – water park in Costa Adeje – Phone 34 822 07 00 00
  • Monkey Park – in Los Cristianos – Phone 34 922 79 07 20
  • Camel Park – in Los Cristianos – Phone 34 922 72 11 21
  • Jungle Park – in Arona – Phone 34 922 72 90 10
  • Parque Exóticos – in Arona, near Los Cristianos
  • Aqualand – in Costa Adeje – Phone 34 922 71 52 66

Sports enthusiasts can try their hand at a range of activities:

  • Powerboating
  • Kitesurfing
  • Scuba diving
  • Mountain-bike excursions (bikes can be hired locally)
  • Invigorating runs with ocean views

Las Américas is a resort you really must visit to make your holiday in Tenerife unforgettable.

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