Costa Adeje (Tenerife) is a small resort town that is in great demand among tourists all over the world. It is characterized by good transport accessibility, a wide choice of housing and a considerable number of hiking trails that can diversify lazy beach relaxation.
General information
Costa Adeje (costa-shore, adeje-hole in the sea) is a small but very popular resort located on the Atlantic Ocean in the southwestern part of Tenerife. It is only 20 km from El Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur Reina Sofia, which hosts most European flights. From Tenerife North Airport – just under 80. The total area of the resort is 12.96 km2, and the nearest neighbor is the famous Playa de Las Americas.
The city can be divided into several main districts: Playa De Fanabe, Puerto Colon, Playa del Duque, Playa Torviscas and La Caleta. Each of them has everything you need for a pleasant and fulfilling holiday. Tourists who come to this resort note the developed infrastructure, a variety of entertainment and exciting excursion programs designed for every taste and budget. Life here is simply full of life and does not stop even after dark, when vacationers who have enjoyed beach entertainment smoothly move to bars, nightclubs, discos and restaurants.
Costa Adeje will also be appreciated by fans of sea walks, diving, surfing, as well as parachuting and sailing – for an active pastime, there are quite good conditions here. As for fans of gambling, they are waiting for the casino “Playa de Las Americas”, located in the building of the hotel “Gran Tinerfe”.
Attractions and entertainment
The city of Costa Adeje, designed for a beach holiday, can not boast a large number of historical or architectural attractions. But if you get tired of mindlessly wallowing in the sun, take a short trip around the island and the city surroundings-there is a lot of interesting entertainment waiting for you. Here are just a few of the most popular offers.
Siam Park Water Park
Siam Park, which opened in September 2008, is located in the southern part of the resort and is considered almost the main pride of Tenerife. Being one of the largest water parks in Europe, it has 2 dozen water slides designed for both children and adults. The water temperature in the complex is maintained at +25°C, so you can have fun here even if the weather is not very good. But the most interesting thing is that the territory of the park is a real architectural masterpiece, made in the form of a traditional Thai town with all its symbols.
Hell’s Canyon
If you are thinking about what to see in Costa Adeje in between your beach holidays, head to the “Hell Canyon”, a small nature reserve in Tenerife, located not so far from the city.
Once upon a time, the Guanche tribes lived in this gorge. Reminders of those events are the traces of ritual images preserved on the rocks, and the remains of mummies found in underground tombs. Some of these caves are also accessible to the public.
Now the territory of Hell Canyon, which stretches for almost 2 thousand hectares, is home to a variety of birds and animals, many of which are on the verge of extinction. Among other things, Barranco del Infierno compares favorably with the usual landscapes of southern Tenerife with an abundance of lush tropical vegetation. Cacti, palm trees, wild jasmine, etc. grow here.
Hell Canyon can only be reached on foot. It takes at least 2 hours to walk along the winding mountain paths. At the entrance to the reserve, tourists are given protective helmets. The hiking trail that winds along the gorge is very narrow, so to ensure safety, it was fenced with a metal parapet.
A route consisting of 7 milestones marked with checkpoints is considered simple. There are no sharp changes, and on the way there are a couple of viewing platforms where you can safely take a break. The height of the landscape changes smoothly from 100 to 1300 m, so you can change several climatic zones during the ascent. Currently, Barranco del Infierno is considered one of the main island values, so no more than 300 people can visit here per day.
Excursions
In addition to a pleasant beach holiday, Costa Adeje is famous for its diverse excursion program, which allows you to see the main attractions of Tenerife. Here are just a few of them:
- Loro Park-zoo, botanical garden and dolphinarium;
- Morro Grueso district;
- Monkey Park Nature Reserve;
- Castillo San Miguel Fortress;
- Mysterious pyramids of Guimar;
- Las Cagnadas del Teide National Park;
- La Gomera Island;
- Jousting Tournament in San Miguel;
- Candelaria Basilica;
- Botanical Garden;
- Boat trips, etc.
- Maska Gorge and village;
The main attractions of Tenerife, which are worth seeing if you fly to the island, are described in this article.
Beaches
The city of Costa Adeje has about a dozen well-equipped beaches covered with fine crumbly sand of various shades. In most cases, it was imported from the Sahara or raised from the sea and mixed with the natural volcanic sand of Tenerife. The total length of the coastline is about 3 km. At the same time, there is no visible border between the beaches, so if you want, you can quickly move from one to the other – the conditions on them are approximately the same. Now check out the most popular holiday destinations, chosen not only by tourists, but also by the local population.
Playa del Duque
Located in the northern part of the coast, Playa del Duque is considered one of the most beautiful and most expensive beaches of the resort. Its main distinguishing features are perfect cleanliness (awarded the Blue Flag), gentle entry into the water and warm calm water, which is well suited for families with young children. Duque itself is surrounded by branded boutiques, expensive luxury hotels and villas of many famous people.
The length of the beach is up to 50 m, and the width is even more, 60-80 m. On the territory there are restaurants, bars, toilet facilities, rental offices, changing cabins, private Parking, a volleyball court and even an underground parking lot. Sun beds and umbrellas can be rented for a fee. You also need to pay for the opportunity to take a shower.
Playa de Fañabé
Surrounded by decent apartments and good 4* hotels, Playa del Fanabe is considered the most crowded beach on the Costa Adeje. On the clean and well-groomed territory, awarded the Blue Flag award, there are not only cafes/restaurants/bars, but also all kinds of attractions designed for both children and adults. The safety of vacationers is monitored by a team of professional rescuers. There are changing rooms, toilets, paid showers, etc. There is a bus stop and taxi rank nearby. Along the entire coastline stretches a shopping alley, where you can find many souvenir shops and shops. Sun loungers are available for rent and various water equipment is available for tourists.
Playa del Bobo
A small and little-visited beach, located in an artificial bay and divided in half by a small stone embankment. The total length of the coastline barely reaches 150 m, and the width is about 50. The main part of tourists is represented by guests of the Gran Tinerfe hotel, which is considered the oldest complex in the southern part of Tenerife. For a sunbed here they ask almost as much as on more popular beaches, but the shower can be used completely free of charge. There are almost no waves in this part of the coast, but the northern part of Bobo is more suitable for swimming – it is more convenient to enter the water there.
Playa de Troya
Playa del Troia, named after the nearby river of the same name, is located on the conditional border between Costa Adeje and Las Americas. It has been awarded the Blue Flag Award for cleanliness and service, is characterized by relatively low prices and developed infrastructure. The half-kilometer coastline, divided into 2 parts (Troy I and Troy II), is covered with gray volcanic sand. The entrance to the water is smooth, the bottom is clean and gentle. But there are much more waves here than on other beaches of the Costa Adeje, so for a family holiday with children, you should choose a more suitable place. Next to the beach is the Veronicas Strip, Tenerife’s most popular hangout spot. Umbrellas, sun beds and water equipment can be rented for a fee, and the shower is absolutely free.
A selection of the best beaches in Tenerife can be found here.
Hotels
Hotels on the Costa Adeje (Tenerife) will delight you with their service and variety. There are both expensive luxury complexes with their own beach areas, and more budget options located far enough from the coast, but offering a fairly high level of service. Most of the resort hotels are 4 or 5-star hotels. Some of them work on the “all inclusive” system.
It should also be noted that the most expensive options are located in the area of Playa del Duque, and the cheapest-on Playa de Troya. It is here that young people who want to be closer to night entertainment prefer to settle. If we talk about the pricing policy, the cost of a double room in a 3* hotel is from 45 to 150€ per day, while accommodation in a 5* will cost 130-650€ for the same period of time.
As for the best places to stay, these include:
- Gran Tacande Wellness & Relax Costa Adeje is a 5* hotel built right on Duque beach. The patio offers a beautiful panorama of the island of La Gomera. There are several restaurants, a barber shop, a spa, a cocktail bar, 2 outdoor pools and a free gym on site;
- Adrián Hoteles Jardines de Nivaria is a luxury hotel located in the immediate vicinity of Playa de Fañabé. It has a well-developed infrastructure and many additional services. The air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV and balconies with sun loungers. A fitness center, 3 restaurants, a tennis court and a practice golf course are available on site.;
- Gf Gran Costa Adeje – one of the best 5-star hotels in Costa Adeje (Tenerife) is this luxury hotel located just a few meters from the coastline. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with scenic views. In addition, there is a regular entertainment program with games and live music, and 2 exclusive zones are allocated for nudist recreation.
Weather and climate: when is the best time to arrive?
Tenerife is often called the island of eternal spring – the climate here is stable, mild and very comfortable, and the discrepancy between the warmest and coldest months is no more than +15-20 degrees. Because of this, you can relax in Costa Adeje at any time of the year – especially since, unlike other European resorts, it is protected by a high mountain range, which reliably protects it from strong winds and precipitation. The only drawback is the regular kalimas, a unique natural phenomenon, during which a large amount of dust and fine African sand appear in the air. Kalima lasts from 2 to 6 days and most often falls in the summer, but sometimes it can be observed at other times of the year.
The most favorable period for a beach holiday is June-August, when the thermometer rises to +28-32°C, and the water in the Atlantic Ocean warms up to +20-25°C. You should not be afraid of such high temperatures – because of the abundance of underwater currents and the special location, the heat is almost not felt here, so even people with high weather dependence can perfectly tolerate it. As for the peak tourist season, it falls in August, so if you want to avoid large crowds on the beaches, come either later or a little earlier.
With the onset of autumn, the air temperature drops to a comfortable +26-27°C, but the water indicators remain almost the same – it has not yet had time to cool down after the summer heat. And most importantly, it is during the velvet season in Costa Adeje that there is a noticeable decrease in prices for tickets, complex tours and rooms. If your vacation falls at the end of October-beginning of November, do not worry. At this time, the resort is still very warm. Of course, you are unlikely to be able to swim in the ocean, but it is still quite possible to sunbathe on the beach. And in order not to deprive yourself of water treatments, choose a hotel that has heated pools.
Winter in the city is very warm. The thermometer values during this period are rarely below +15-20°C, which contributes to long walks and sightseeing in the surrounding area. Sunny days at this time are not so much, and on the top of the Teide volcano, which is considered the highest point of the city, you can even find snow. In spring, everything comes to life – Costa Adeje is literally drowned in colorful colors, the street is getting hotter, rain is extremely rare, and the tourist infrastructure begins to work in an enhanced mode in order to receive the first “batch” of vacationers in mid-May.
Useful tips
If you are planning to visit the Costa Adeje (Tenerife), check out the list of useful tips:
- Those who plan to explore the picturesque mountain areas or take an excursion to the top of the Teide volcano should bring warm clothes.
- To make phone calls, you should use special payphones. Unlike traditional hotels, they offer more favorable rates (especially blue-green ones located near government agencies and large shopping centers).
- Prices for tobacco products in Costa Adeje are quite high, so you should stock up on them in advance.
- If you decide to take a walk around the city, take a hotel card and a photocopy of your passport with you – this will avoid possible misunderstandings with law enforcement agencies.
- Costa Adeje is considered a fairly quiet place, but you should not forget about your own safety. In order not to become victims of a robbery, keep money, documents and other valuables in the hotel safe.
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