Playa de las Américas

Updated 2 August 2026

Playa de las Américas, Arona

Tourist hub developed since the 1960sMostly artificial beaches with imported sandLong promenade connects Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje

Playa de las Américas is the main tourist center in the south of Tenerife, developed from the 1960s as an extension of Los Cristianos. Urbanistically, it is situated over two municipalities, Arona and Adeje, and is seamlessly connected to Costa Adeje. It features several beaches, mostly artificial with imported golden sand, separated by breakwaters, including Playa de Troya I and II, Playa Honda, and Playa del Camisón.

An extensive promenade links Los Cristianos with Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje, lined with shops, bars, and restaurants. Next to the area is Puerto Colón, a marina from which whale and dolphin watching excursions depart.

Gallery

Wooden walkway by the beach at Playa de las Américas, on the south coast of Tenerife. — Wouter Hagens (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Seafront promenade of Playa de las Américas, lined with restaurants and tourist hotels. — G.Lanting (CC BY 4.0)

Shoreline of Playa de las Américas, a popular tourist destination in Arona-Adeje. — Kallerna (Public Domain)

Essential information

Sand Type

Imported golden sand (with darker volcanic areas)

Bathing Conditions

Variable. Some areas sheltered, others with surf waves

Accessibility

It is located next to the TF-1 motorway (exits to Arona/Los Cristianos and Adeje), with a continuous pedestrian promenade and parking in shopping centers and surrounding streets.