Los Cristianos
Former fishing village turned lively tourist hub with family-friendly beaches and a charming promenade.
Things to Do19
Jungle Park (Las Aguilas)
Wildlife park with shows, jungle walks and adventures
Las Vistas Beach
Wide golden Blue Flag beach
Las Vistas Beach
Best family beach in the south
Los Cristianos and Guaza Reserve
Old fishing village of Arona with calm waters and protected Guaza coast, popular for kayaking, snorkeling, and diving.
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.
Whale & Dolphin Watching from Los Cristianos
Guaranteed whale and dolphin watching
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.
Los Cristianos Beach
Calm beach in fishing village
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.
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.
Day Trip to La Gomera
Ferry + guided tour of the neighboring island
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.
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.
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.
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.