Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas is a coastal resort on Tenerife's southern shore with several distinct beach sections and a developed waterfront. The area spreads across multiple zones connected by promenades, with accommodation, dining, and shopping areas built along and near the shoreline.

The area began as a small, remote coastal stretch before development started in the 1960s as a tourism destination. This transformation shaped it into one of the major resort areas on Tenerife's southern coast.

The place serves as a meeting point where locals and visitors from around the world share the same spaces daily. You see different languages, cuisines, and customs blending naturally in the streets and on the beaches.

The resort is well served by public transportation with regular bus connections throughout the island. It is best to visit the beaches early in the day when they are less crowded and the weather is typically clearest.

The area is known for its active nightlife with numerous bars and clubs that stay open into the early morning hours. This around-the-clock entertainment offering sets it apart from many other beach destinations.

Location: Arona

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

GPS coordinates: 28.06750,-16.73250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:23