Without doubt, Playa de Las Americas is Tenerife’s main tourist destination.
Located on the southwest of the island in the borough of Arona, Playa
de las Americas is Tenerife’s playground.
Las Americas Beaches
Tenerife’s natural volcanic sand beaches are a silky, sparkling, black colour. Though rather beautiful volcanic sand and a rocky coastline are not high on the list of many
holidaymakers. Consequently in the late 1960’s work began to turn
the beaches of Adeje and Arona into the glorious stretches of white
and
yellow sand you see today.
You will find great facilities at most beaches including Playa la Troya and Las Cuevitas including toilets, showers and a host of bars and restaurants on the promenade.
For those who like mixing a little action into their beach time, there are several diving
centres in the area (including Europe’s only Bob-Diving Centre),
you can rent pedalos and water scooters, go water-sking or parascending.
On the other hand you might just rent a sunbed for the day and top
up your tan. Don’t whatever you do forget to slap on the factor 25
the first day because it is hot, hot, hot!
Las Americas Activities
Another reason for the popularity of the area is that there is simply
so much on offer here. From fantastic restaurants and bars, to theme
and water parks, boat trips, golf and
an endless list of other fun-in-the sun activities.
Eagle Park (Parque Las Aguilas)
is only minutes from Las Americas. It is aother must-see, especially if you are on holiday in Tenerife with kids. 75,000sqm of jungle
walkways and curving trails, an adventure course, animals, cafes
and attractions. Of course the highlight of the day is the fabulous
eagle show itself where enormous birds of prey swoop down over the
heads of the seated audience.
Las Americas Nightlife
But don’t tire yourself out too much during the day. The nightlife in Las Americas is legendary. Again there is something for everybody. You could visit a different
entertainment bar every night of your holiday and still not have scratched the surface of the singers, comedians and impersonators that are on
offer here. Don’t worry about missing the big match while you are
here either there are many sports bars and bars that cater for families.
Those that want to dance until dawn head off to Veronicas where the
hottest DJ’s will blast you with the best music all night long. Drink
measures in Tenerife are stiff so if you want to pace yourself try
asking for an extra glass of mixer to top up that quarter bottle of
vodka they just sloshed in your glass.
Las Americas Accommodation
Like everything else to do with Las Americas and Tenerife, there is a huge variety in accommodation - something for everyone. You can be pampered head to toe in a fabulous five star hotel or opt for the more
independant option and book into a well serviced self catering apartment.
The hotels below are just a small sampling from different suppliers.
In all cases when you are booking on-line, compare prices and check
your position if the supplier should go belly up as happened recently
with Xcapewithus.