Playa de las Américas: Beach, Surfing and Golf

Playa de las Américas lies between Arona and Adeje; Las Américas Beach consists of golden sand and is half a kilometre long.

Nature and Activities

Las Américas Beach is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The seaside promenade Paseo marítimo Francisco Andrade Fumero is suitable for cycling, jogging and skating. Sculptures by artists such as Juan López Salvador and Drago Díaz stand along this promenade. The Playa de las Américas seafront promenade is suitable for walks between palm trees and sandy beaches at any time of day.

There are bars, restaurants, cafés and nightclubs along the Playa de las Américas seafront promenade; the bars offer live music in the evenings.

Water Sports and Waves

Water sports are among the activities offered in Playa de las Américas. Tenerife Surf Point is based in Playa de las Américas; individuals and groups can learn to surf there. Surfing equipment is available there for beginners and experienced surfers. The theoretical surfing instruction and practice at the school are followed by a two-hour learning and practical session in the water. Visitors in Playa de las Américas can also take surfing or diving courses.

Spanish Left, also known as Izquierda de las Palmeras, is located in the south of Tenerife at a spot where World Surf League events have been held. As a long left-hand wave, Spanish Left can run for up to 100 metres and can be surfed during much of the year.

Golf

Golf Las Américas has 18 holes and a par of 72 and is located in the heart of Playa de las Américas. Its grounds are designed like an amphitheatre facing the sea and offer views of the ocean and the island of La Gomera.

Evening and Orientation

The Playa de Las Américas tourist information office is located at Avenida Rafael Puig Llivina 19 in Arona and offers personal advice in several languages. Casino de Las Américas is located on the ground floor of the Gran Tinerfe Hotel. It offers American roulette, blackjack and poker.

Surroundings

In Costa Adeje, Troya I and Troya II are among the beaches with the longest traditions. Both beaches have volcanic sand and usually calm waves. In the surroundings of Playa de las Américas, El Camisón Beach is located in the municipality of Arona and has golden sand; two breakwaters protect it from the waves.

The different activities each offer a distinct focus: walks, cycling, skating, surfing, diving and golf can be incorporated into the day's plans separately or in combination.

Anyone choosing a holiday apartment in Playa de las Américas can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies side by side on booking pages and check these details against their own travel itinerary. This keeps dates, the desired room layout and contractual conditions under consideration together.

More Destinations

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