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Playa de las Américas
Spend 2–3 days: one full day for beach, water sports and nightlife, plus a half‑day for a day‑trip to Teide or nearby coast.
Playa de las Américas is a purpose‑built resort on Tenerife’s south coast, known for its beaches, nightlife and easy bus links to attractions like Teide. A short stay covers sun, water activities and a quick excursion.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Oct–May (warm, low rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (higher heat, occasional sandstorms)
- Airport
- TFS
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Playa de las Américas091 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Playa de las Américas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe but pickpocketing on beaches and in nightclubs is common; stay alert after midnight as drugs and open prostitution are reported in…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 062 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTFS Tenerife South (Reina Sofía) Airport.
- Getting aroundBuses run frequently from El Camisón or Columbus stops (5–10 min walk).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (cocktail bar)€9–12 (≈ US$11–14)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketAqualand entry€29 (≈ US$35) adult, €21 (≈ US$25) child
- Budget bedHostel bunk, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TFS Tenerife South (Reina Sofía) Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Playa de las Américas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses run frequently from El Camisón or Columbus stops (5–10 min walk). Tourist train links to Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos. Walking the seafront covers most sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Teide volcano
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Bus from Playa de las Américas to Teide National Park, about 1 h 30 min
Visit crater or sunset hike; entry free, cable car extra.
Los Gigantes
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus via Adeje, about 45 min
Scenic cliffs, boat tours available.
La Gomera (ferry)
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total incl. bus
Ferry from Los Cristianos, 1 h 15 min
Return ticket ~€80; consider only if budget allows.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Playa Real Costa Adeje
Near beach, good for short stays
Hovima Costa Adeje
Adults‑only, all‑inclusive, from €195
Parque la Paz
4‑star, beachfront
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bunk2 × 2 nights × €50 | €200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €80 | €320 |
| Bus ticket to Teide (round‑trip)2 × €15 | €30 |
| Beach chair rental (per day)2 × €5 | €10 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €25 | €50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €61 |
| Trip total≈ €168 per person per day, bed included | €671≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (cocktail bar) | €9–12 (≈ US$11–14) |
| Bus ride (local) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Aqualand entry | €29 (≈ US$35) adult, €21 (≈ US$25) child |
| Beach chair | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pickpocketing common on beaches and in nightclubs; keep cash on you.
- Drugs and open prostitution reported after midnight; avoid poorly lit areas.
- Night‑time noise can affect sleep in central hotels.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 062
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- Fire and ambulance062
- General emergency (all services)112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from TFS to Playa de las Américas: about €23 (≈ US$30)
- Bus El Camisón ↔ Playa de las Américas: ≈ €2–3
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Playa de las Américas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (warm, low rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (higher heat, occasional sandstorms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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