South

Los Cristianos

Former fishing village turned lively tourist hub with family-friendly beaches and a charming promenade.

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Jungle Park (Las Aguilas)

Wildlife park with shows, jungle walks and adventures

From €36

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Las Vistas Beach

Wide golden Blue Flag beach

GR-131 (Island crossing / hiking trail)

Certified long-distance trail crossing the island from La Esperanza to Arona, passing through Teide.

Los Cristianos and Guaza Reserve

Old fishing village of Arona with calm waters and protected Guaza coast, popular for kayaking, snorkeling, and diving.

Iglesia de Santa Úrsula

The oldest church in the municipality, single-nave with a Latin-cross plan; a parish since 1612 and a listed cultural heritage monument since 2006.

Montaña Roja

Volcanic cone of about 171 m next to El Médano, designated a special nature reserve; a trail climbs to the summit with views over La Tejita and El Médano beaches.

Paisaje Lunar (Paisaje Lunar de Vilaflor)

Eroded volcanic tuff formations shaped into conical pinnacles within the Corona Forestal; reached by the PR-TF 72 trail starting from Vilaflor.

Playa del Camisón

Sandy beach next to the Playa de las Américas resort in Arona, sheltered from the swell by breakwaters that create calm waters.

Tramps - The King of Clubs

Long-running nightclub on the Veronicas Strip in Playa de las Américas, open nightly with several rooms and music styles (house, R&B, afrobeats, reggaeton).

Bahia Beach Tenerife

Beachfront restaurant and club in Palm-Mar (Arona) offering food, cocktails and live music, open year-round by the sea.

Playa de La Tejita

Nearly 1 km of black-sand beach beside the Montaña Roja volcanic cone in El Médano, within a protected natural area.

Charco Los Chochos

Calm-water natural pool on the north-west coast of Los Silos, protected by volcanic rock formations and up to about two metres deep; free access with steps and a railing, no facilities.

Cueva del Santo Hermano Pedro

A shepherd's cave near El Médano, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest as a Historical Site, linked to Saint Hermano Pedro de Betancur, a herder born in Vilaflor in 1626.

Mirador de Chipeque (Cumbres del Norte)

Viewpoint at about 1,830 m in Santa Úrsula, overlooking Teide, the Orotava Valley and the sea of clouds.

Shopping area of Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos (Avenida de Las Américas)

Tourist shopping hub in the south, along Avenida de Las Américas, between Los Cristianos and Las Américas.

Las Galletas and Costa del Silencio

Coastline of Arona with a long tradition of diving, clear waters, and volcanic seabeds within a protected marine micro-area.

Los Cristianos Center

Bars and terraces along the Los Cristianos promenade, with a quieter and family-friendly atmosphere.

Whale & Dolphin Watching from Los Cristianos

Guaranteed whale and dolphin watching

From €35

Day Trip to La Gomera

Ferry + guided tour of the neighboring island

From €75

Las Vistas Beach

Best family beach in the south

Los Cristianos Beach

Calm beach in fishing village