Playa De Las Americas Holidays

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Playa De Las Americas

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Why go to Playa de las Americas

With long sandy beaches, lush golf courses, and an ocean full of marine life, a Playa de las Americas holiday promises good times all round. On Tenerife’s sunny south coast, it’s the ideal setting for a sun-kissed holiday at any time of year.

All-inclusive resorts, family-friendly hotels and self-catering holiday apartments line the sparkling coastline in Tenerife’s most popular destination. With a wealth of choice, savvy holidaymakers can usually pick up a cheap beach break to Playa de las Americas, but if you feel like treating yourself, there’s plenty of luxurious options, too.

For lively nightlife, Playa de las Americas is one of the best resorts in Tenerife to stay in. There’s everything from DJs spinning tunes along the busy Veronica’s Strip to karaoke bars and relaxed cocktail lounges. The party here usually lasts until dawn, with many of the nightclubs kicking off no earlier than 1am.

Travel Information

Language

Spanish

Currency

Euro (€)

Average flight time(from London)

4 hrs 30 mins

When to go to Playa de las Americas

For the liveliest nightlife, summer is the best time to visit Playa de las Americas. From late June to September, the bars and nightclubs are heaving with sun-kissed Brits drinking and dancing until dawn. The weather has glorious sunshine throughout these months too, with highs reaching 30C.

After winter sun? Playa de las Americas is a top choice. While the bars and clubs aren’t quite as busy, most are open, and the resort retains its friendly holiday-vibe. Siam Park stays open, too. Temperatures are milder, averaging around 20C from December to March – perfect for day trips, golfing and hiking.

What to do in Playa de las Americas

With blue skies all year round, it’s clear why Playa de las Americas is such a popular holiday destination. Between beach days and bar-hopping, try out some of the area’s much-loved activities, both on land and in the water.

Siam Park

Families and thrill-seekers alike flock to this popular waterpark just outside Playa de las Americas. Hurl yourself down the 28m-high (92ft) Tower of Power water slide, splash through the Mekong Rapids or simply relax and float down the lazy river.

The Thai theme adds colour, with temples, dragons and a floating market where you can buy souvenirs. Plus, there’s a sandy beach, cabanas for hire and plenty of fun attractions for kids.

Mount Teide

Rising up behind Playa de las Americas, and just an hour’s drive away, is Tenerife’s most striking feature – Mount Teide.

This volcano is part of the protected Teide National Park, and at 3,718m (12,198ft) high, it has spectacular views on a clear day. You don’t have to hike to the top to experience them (although you can with a permit) – a cable car regularly whisks visitors up to an area just short of the summit in less than ten minutes.

Diving

The warm waters around Tenerife are swarming with marine life, and calm waves make diving here a great experience for both experienced and novice divers – particularly in summer.

There are numerous dive schools operating in the area, and boat trips leave from nearby Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos harbour. Keep an eye out for turtles, stingrays, barracudas and seahorses under the waves.

Piramide de Arona

Lit up like a Las Vegas casino at night, the Piramide de Arona – part of the Mare Nostrum Resort – is the place to see traditional Spanish dance. The shows here include energetic performances of tango and flamenco choreographed by Carmen Mota, and make for a great way to start any evening.

While many shows are in Spanish, it’s not too difficult to follow as the expressive dancing and colourful costumes usually speak for themselves.

The Safari Centre

For a retail fix, the Safari Centre has all the designer boutiques and Spanish fashion chains you could wish for – Christmas shopping in the sun, anyone?

This luxury mall is part of the ‘golden mile’ for shopping in Playa de las Americas and has pedestrian walkways lined with palm trees. Visit in the evening to enjoy the light and fountain show and stop for a drink in one of the restaurants or bars.

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