If you are looking for the best beaches in Tenerife, you will find them in the south. Explore with me the Costa Adeje beaches, a privileged area on the Canary Island of Tenerife. Discover the best tours and hotels for your stay.
Best Hotels in Costa Adeje
1. Melia Jardines del Teide – Adults Only (5*)
2. Gran Tacande Wellness & Relax Costa Adeje (5*)
3. Adrián Hoteles Jardines de Nivaria (5*)
4. Iberostar Bouganville Playa Hotel (4*)
5. Flamingo Beach Mate (4*)
6. Adrián Hoteles Colón Guanahaní – Adultos Only (4*)
7. Apartamentos Garden Atlantis en Club Atlantis (3*)
8. Royal Sunset Beach Club (3*)
9. Yucca Park ApartHotel (3*)
Best Tours in Costa Adeje
1. Siam Park Entry Ticket
2. Costa Adeje Tuk Tuk tour
3. Beginner’s Dive with Turtle Sightings Tour
4. Dolphin and Whale-Watching Eco-Cruise
5. Tour on a Catamaran Cruise to Spot Whales and Dolphins
6. Paragliding with a National Spanish Champion Paraglider
7. Surf Lesson in Playa de las Américas
8. Teide Sunset Buggy Volcano Excursion
Beaches in Costa Adeje
Costa Adeje is situated 45 minutes by car southwest of the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Unlike the beaches in the north that consist of black volcanic matter, the Costa Adeje beaches are gray or white sand. These extend for 4 km along almost 30 kms of coast.
Here, the sun shines more than 300 days a year, and summers enjoy an average of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius).
El Duque Beach
This beach in Costa Adeje is located in a very exclusive area, in front of several luxury hotels along its promenade flanked by palm trees. It also boasts some of the best golf clubs on the island.
Well-known high-end stores and gourmet restaurants, together with the Blue Flag Beach designation (2023), attract upscale tourism.
This affluent neighborhood has seen substantial development, leading to the construction of several high-end, luxurious hotels. As a result, prices for everything in this area are on the higher side. Nevertheless, it remains a destination worth experiencing, with a lot of amenities available.
With golden sand and crystal blue waters, it spans 400 meters in length and is 70 meters wide. The northern part of the beach has black sand, while in the southern part, it’s lighter.
Holding a Blue Flag award, the beach complies with all safety and equipment requirements.
Thanks to its beauty, comfort, accessibility, and prime location in a popular tourist area of southern Tenerife, this beach maintains high occupancy year-round. In high season, you can encounter big crowds.
Easy access is available next to the road. Parking is about 300 meters from the beach.
Siam Park, ranked as the No. 1 Water Park in the World, is an amazing attraction just 10 minutes from El Duque Beach. You can experience a 10 ft high man-made wave and dozens of attractions. Read more and book your entry ticket in advance. There is also a beautiful setting depicting the ancient kingdom of Siam.
Fañabé Beach
Just a 10-minute walk from El Duque Beach, you will find Fañabé. It is also in a highly urbanized area. This nice beach spans 600 meters in length and 40 meters in width, with brown sand.
This beach in Costa Adeje has calm waters, but you should be cautious of rocks in some parts of the beach where the water is not deep. However, don’t worry; there are plenty of safe, rock-free areas where you can easily enter the water.
While this beach is nice, being on a volcanic island means that the dark sand can give the impression of the water being dirty. The prettier beach with clearer water is just a short walk away at Torvicas.
Like most of the beaches in Costa Adeje, it experiences high occupancy in summer and medium-high occupancy the rest of the year. It is a popular destination for foreign tourists during holidays.
Access to the beach is easy, with parking available about 100 meters from the beach.
You can have fun by enjoying a 100% electric Costa Adeje Tuk Tuk tour. Visit Plaza El Duque, an upscale area with high-end brands, see the historic San Sebastian Church, Playa Enramada, La Caleta village, and Puerto Colon, the main tourist harbor.
Torviscas Beach
Actually, this is an extension of Fañabé. They are separated from each other just by a signboard.
With dark sand, it extends for 290 meters and is 50 meters wide, with dark green-colored waters. Like most beaches in the area, Torviscas and Fañabé feature calm seas since both are protected by a breakwater. It should also be noted that they are located on the less windy side of Tenerife.
This beach in Costa Adeje is fully equipped and has received a Blue Flag award for 2023. There are plenty of bars and restaurants around.
Access is easy, right next to the road, with parking available about 100 meters from the beach.
You can try a Beginner’s Dive with Turtle Sightings Tour for 2.5 hours. You will receive equipment and a diving briefing. At a natural bay, dive to a safe 10-meter depth and spot octopuses, cuttlefish, sea turtles, and more with your guide. After your dive, snorkel.
La Pinta Beach
This is a cove that is 40 meters wide, spanning less than 200 meters of golden sand. Thanks to the presence of docks, its calm waters offer a good spot for families with kids.
La Pinta Beach is located next to the popular sports port, Puerto Colon, and the Nautic Club.
The beach is fully equipped, and since it’s in an urban area, you will find a lot of shops, restaurants, and entertainment places all around.
This is a great spot for snorkeling because you can see many fish, and there are also quite a few crabs on the rocks.
There is easy access to La Pinta beach and parking space for more than 100 vehicles.
From Puerto Colon, you can embark on a Dolphin and Whale-Watching Eco-Cruise. Enjoy an all-inclusive catamaran trip with drinks, sandwiches, and the chance to swim at sea, and spot marine life in a conservation area with this highly sought-after tour (3 or 5 hours).
El Bobo Beach
About 1 km from La Pinta, you will find this other beach in Costa Adeje. El Bobo is made of black volcanic sand beach. It’s 50 meters wide and 130 meters long, with moderate waves.
The water is not deep and is calm because it’s an artificial cove. You can swim close to the rocky area and see small fish because the water is clear. There are also rock pools further along.
This beach is also situated in an urban area, which means that there is an ample offer of hotels, as well as restaurants and small supermarkets.
It has easy access, but there is no parking available. A city bus can drop you off a 20-minute walk away from the beach.
Take a Marine-Life Tour on a Catamaran Cruise to Spot Whales and Dolphins in their natural habitat. Swim or snorkel in clear waters and enjoy tapas and a buffet lunch with cava and wine. Includes snorkeling equipment (3 hours).
Troya Beach
This urban Costa Adeje beach is actually formed by two beaches, Troy 1 and Troy 2. A breakwater separates them.
In total, they measure 650 meters in length and are 20 meters wide. The sand is of volcanic origin and is gray in color.
Access is easy, and there is parking available nearby. A city bus can drop you off not far from the beach.
Las Americas Beach
This beach in Costa Adeje is formed with golden sand brought from the Sahara Desert. It measures 500 meters in length and is 60 meters wide.
With calm waters, Las Americas is ideal for family holidays. It attracts a large number of North European tourists and offers a wide range of British restaurants and hotels along its promenade.
There are plenty of terraces, shops, ice cream parlors, and play areas for children.
For golf enthusiasts, Golf Las Americas, conveniently situated in the heart of Las Americas Beach, offers a prime option.
Playa de las Américas is Tenerife’s party hub, renowned for its 24/7 vibrant atmosphere. It’s a must-visit destination in Europe. Young travelers flock to the lively Las Verónicas strip, filled with nightclubs, bars, live music, and more.
The area formed by this beach, along with Tierra Negra, El Bobo, and Troya, is referred to as Las Americas.
Experience Paragliding with a National Spanish Champion Paraglider. Enjoy a 20-30-minute flight with route variations based on the weather. Options include ravines, Conde Ridge, and the Adeje coast. Experience acrobatics and piloting as you land at the beach. Includes hotel pickup, safety gear, and 5 Go-Pro photos.
You can take a Surf Lesson in Playa de las Américas in a small group of up to 6 persons. If you are new to this sport, you will learn the basics and be helped to stand on your first wave. It includes all the needed equipment (2 hours).
The Teide National Park is the most emblematic place in Tenerife. You can embark from Las Americas Beach on a Teide Sunset Buggy Volcano Excursion. Enjoy a mesmerizing sunset above the clouds and a colorful mountain road with a historical backdrop (3 h).
La Caleta Beach
This is the name of a beautiful fishing town that I strongly recommend you visit if you are in Costa Adeje. It is not only recommended for its wild beauty but also for its delicious seafood cuisine.
The coastline of the town is rocky, with no sandy beaches. You will find stairs that facilitate access to the sea.
Diego Hernández Beach
Close to La Caleta, you will find Diego Hernández, one of the nude beaches in Tenerife. It’s a pretty beach with white sand and calm water. The location is a natural area with vegetation. The beach is 200 meters long and 25 meters wide.
People used to call it the Hippies’ Beach. But in 2020, the authorities took down many illegal buildings and cleaned it up, making it nice again.
The view is amazing, and the sunsets are really special. But because it’s far from everything, there aren’t any services on the beach.
There’s a golf club called Costa Adeje Golf Club not too far from the beach.
Most Recommended Hotels in Costa Adeje
Superior Hotels:
Melia Jardines del Teide – Adults Only (5*) is a 5-minute walk from Playa del Duque beach. It offers a lush pool complex and extensive gardens. All rooms have views of the sea, the mountains, and Mount Teide. Dining options feature a buffet restaurant, two à-la-carte restaurants (one with a bar), and a lobby bar with ocean views.
Gran Tacande Wellness & Relax Costa Adeje (5*) located El Duque Beach, offers luxurious accommodations with balconies overlooking La Gomera Island. The hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a spa, and various dining options, including the Zurrón Buffet Restaurant and Bocana Beach Club, both with ocean-view terraces.
Adrián Hoteles Jardines de Nivaria (5*) is set next to Fañabé Beach. This luxurious hotel offers stylish rooms with a private balcony. It features 2 outdoor pools, a spa, a tennis court and a fitness center. There is also a poolside bar and 3 restaurants, including an international buffet and a gourmet restaurant.
Mid-Range Hotels:
Iberostar Bouganville Playa Hotel (4*) is located on the seafront promenade of San Eugenio, close to El Bobo beach. Rooms enjoy sea views from their private terrace. The hotel features 3 outdoor pools and a pool bar. It also includes a gym. The main restaurant at Iberostar Bouganville Playa serves traditional Canarian and international cuisine.
Flamingo Beach Mate (4*) has an outdoor swimming pool, a children’s pool, a fitness center, a snack bar and a garden. A buffet breakfast is available every morning. Popular points of interest near Flamingo Beach Mate include La Pinta Beach, San Eugenio Shopping Center and Gran Sur Shopping Center.
Adrián Hoteles Colón Guanahaní – Adultos Only (4*) is an attractive colonial-style property, just a short walk from Fañabé beach. It features various heated pools surrounded by beautifully tranquil gardens and sun loungers. It offers 2 restaurants, a bar, a spa and a fitness center.
Budget Hotels:
Apartamentos Garden Atlantis en Club Atlantis (3*) is located a 4-minute walk from La Pinta Beach. It offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. It features a year-round outdoor pool, a kids pool and a restaurant. Points of interest nearby include Torviscas Beach, Bobo Beach and Aqualand.
Royal Sunset Beach Club (3*) is only 100 m from Fañabe Beach and features outdoor pools set within gardens, a pool bar, a sauna and massage facilities. The apartments have a private balcony and come with a kitchen. Guests can enjoy regional and international cuisine in the resort’s restaurant,
Yucca Park ApartHotel (3*) offers fully equipped apartments with access to an outdoor pool, garden and a sun deck. The beach is 300 m away. Each apartment has a dining-living room with a TV and a fully-equipped kitchen. WiFi is available for a supplement. A variety of restaurants, shops and bars are within 3 minutes’ walk from the property.
