Hotels in Playa de las Americas

Located in the Municipality of Arona, Playa de las Americas is a purpose-built holiday resort on the western tip of Tenerife. Being on one of the most popular Canary Islands, Playa de las Americas is a haven for all kinds of tourism from groups of friends seeking a party to families wanting to enjoy some relaxing fun in the sun.

Known for being particularly prominent when it comes to entertainment and nightlife, Playa de las Americas has become one of the biggest bucket list destinations for people seeking escapism and exciting holiday experiences.

One of the leading factors in the resort’s popularity is the abundance and wide availability of cheap and affordable hotel accommodation.

Neighbourhoods of Playa de las Americas

Playa De las Americas consists of a number districts:

• Los Cristianos: This is the original town that the wider holiday resort was then built around. The closest thing you will get to local history and old culture can be found in and around Los Cristianos.
• Parque Central de Arona: This is a large and well maintained public park in the centre of the resort. It spreads over 42,000 square metres and contains many squares, playgrounds, and plant beds that provide an enjoyable afternoon stroll.
• Beaches: There’s a great selection to choose from as well as the town’s main beach named for the resort. To name a few: Playa de Troya: is popular with family groups because it is protected by breakwaters that allow for safer fun in the sea with low risk of high waves. El Camison is a stretch of golden sand easily accessible to all with shallow calm waters. Playa de Guincho is popular with surfers and windsurfers.

What to see and do in Playa de las Americas

The sights and attractions in and around Playa de las Americas are all geared around the flourishing family and fun of tourism. Some of the features that should not be missed during your holiday include the Siam Park which is an amazing Thai themed water adventure park, the experience of a thrilling quad bike ride at Teide Volcano, and going on a three-hour whale and dolphin excursion on a Skyline Cruiser.

What to eat in Playa de las Americas

Although Playa de las Americas is a strong tourist resort that likes to cater to the tastes of its foreign visitors, there are a few corners of the resort where you will be able to find the kind of local cuisine that makes a true holiday. Some traditional dishes include Alicante style paella containing rabbit, shellfish, and sometimes snails, bunuelos which are fried dough balls or fritters, and salazones which are types of salted fish like tuna, cod, and anchovies.

Typical events and festivals in Playa de las Americas

Some of the most popular annual events that take place in and around the resort over the course of the year include the Fiesta de San Abad which is a celebration of the island’s animals, the Corpus Christi celebration every May, and the Fiestas de San Juan that stages beach parties every Jun with plenty of fireworks.

How to move around in Playa de las Americas

The recommended method of transport for tourists in and around Playa de las Americas is the local bus service. It provides swift and budget-friendly travel between attractions. There is also the local taxi service for those who don’t want to have to wait for a bus to arrive to get to their desired location. Worth noting also that the central areas of the resort are all suitable for exploring on foot.

The climate in Playa de las Americas

There really is no such thing as ‘cold’ when it comes to climate in Playa de las Americas. The coldest month of the year, March, still averages a temperature of 20 degrees which is hot for most countries in Europe. August is the pick of the months for warmth, with an average temperature of 28 degrees. The year-round good weather means that there is no such thing as a bad time to visit.