In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Costa Adeje
Spend 2 days for beaches, water parks and a short hike; a single day covers the main attractions.
Costa Adeje is a resort strip on Tenerife’s south‑west coast with a concentration of 4‑ and 5‑star hotels, several beaches, Siam Park water park and easy access to Teide National Park. Two days let you relax on Playa del Duque, try a water‑sport, and take a short hike or golf round; one day is enough for the core sights only.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- July–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €70–100 · Mid €150–230 · High €300–500 (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical emergencies 061
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a beach bar | €2–3 |
| Tapas plate | €5–12 |
| Beer (draft) | €3–4 |
| Siam Park adult ticket | €38 |
| Bus ride (local) | €2–3 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TFS · Tenerife South Airport
- Bus line 111 connects to Costa Adeje (≈30 min).
Typical fares
- TFS → Costa Adeje (bus 111)
- about €12, 30 min
- Siam Park entry
- €38 adult
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City bus lines 111, 343, 450 and 40 serve the resort; the tourist road‑train (Tren Turístico) links Costa Adeje to Los Cristianos; most beaches are walkable within 10 min.
See and do
Known for
- Playa del Duque beach
- Siam Park water park
- Golf Costa Adeje
- Paragliding and parasailing
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Teide National Park | Bus 111 to Santa Cruz, then regional bus 342 to park entrance (≈2 h total) | ≈2 h 30 min |
| Los Cristianos | Walk or bus 111 (≈15 min) | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Guayarmina Princess
- Budget hotel, close to the beach.
- GF Victoria
- Mid‑range 4‑star, central location.
- Iberostar Grand Hotel el Mirador
- Splurge luxury, sea‑view rooms.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑koo‑lpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús?don‑de es‑ta la pa‑ra‑da del au‑to‑bus |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus timetables change seasonally – verify before travel.
- Siam Park entry requires timed tickets; book ahead.
- Some beach bars close early in winter; verify opening hours.
Costa Adeje is a well‑patrolled tourist zone; typical beach safety applies and keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Costa Adeje yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Playa del Duque beach
- Siam Park water park
- Golf Costa Adeje
- Paragliding and parasailing
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Costa Adeje: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Costa Adeje, revision 5247392 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5247392
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/costa-adeje). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.