Costa Adeje

Understand

Development of Costa Adeje began in the late 1960s on the southwest coast of Tenerife. The city borders on the tourist stronghold of Playa de las Américas to the south. In Costa Adeje there are predominantly 4 and 5 star hotels that have a well-groomed appearance and can satisfy more demanding tourists. These come from all over Europe: menus in restaurants are often printed in 10 different languages. It had a permanent population of about 20,000 people in 2018.

Getting there

By bus 1 Costa Adeje Bus Station (Estación Costa Adeje). The hub for the surrounding resorts and for the whole southern part of the island. It has a ticket office for help regarding tickets and connections. (updated Mar 2023) From Tenerife South Airport buses 343, 450, 111 and 40 run to and from Costa Adeje. From the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the North Airport, take line 110.

By car The island motorway TF-1 comes from Santa Cruz, about 70 km away. It continues north towards the Teno mountains and Santiago del Teide.

Getting around

By road train

Tren Turístico (Tourist train), ☏ +34 922 78 05 94. A trackless tourist train (Tren Turístico) serves Costa Adeje to Los Cristianos with several stops including in Playa de las Américas. (updated Mar 2023)

By bus

Check Tenerife#By bus for general information on bus connections between Adeje, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. All buses go from or to the Costa Adeje Bus Station, see the Titsa website for the current connections.

On foot Everything is of course also walkable if you bring enough time. Costa Adeje to Los Cristianos can be a nice stroll during the day.

See

1 El Duque Castle, Plaza Playa del Duque, 10, 38660. (updated Aug 2019)

Do

You will find most of the popular water sports and activities here, including parasailing and paragliding. There are many diving opportunities on Tenerife, and a few companies are based in Costa Adeje, transporting their customers to the right spot in the time around the coast and the island. Most hiking is free around the island, even though Masca gorge and the summit of El Teide require a permit to do so. However, there are almost endless other opportunities around, e.g. around Los Gigantes. But you can of course just head into the hills behind Costa Adeje like Monumento Natural de la Caldera del Rey or Vento near Arona.

1 La Caleta National Park. 24/7. Coastal park with barren lava rocks and sparse vegetation, perfect for a climb. Free. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Hell's Gorge (Barranco del Infierno), ☏ +34 922 780 078. A commercialised hiking opportunity that can barely compete with its free rivals around the island. It is a ravine hiking trail leading to a waterfall. Though, the water levels can be disappointing. Hiking shoes can be rented for €4. Adults €11. (updated Mar 2023) 3 Golf Costa Adeje, ☏ +34 922 71 00 00. (updated Aug 2019) 4 Cinema (Centro Comercial & Ocio Gran Sur), Calle Lisboa, 2, 38660. (updated Aug 2019) 5 Siam Park, Av. Siam, s/n, 38660. Daily 10:00-17:00 or 18:00. One of the largest amusement parks with water attractions in Europe. It belongs to the same company as Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz. There are free shuttle buses from Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Las Américas. However, check the ratings so you know what to expect, there are high times when you wouldn't want to go. Adult €38. (updated Oct 2023) 6 Aqualand Costa Adeje (Free shuttle buses daily from Los Cristianos and Las Américas, Tu W Th from El Médano and Los Gigantes, and Th from Puerto Cruz). Daily 10:00–17:00. Dolphinarium, water attractions. Adults €24.50. (updated Mar 2023) 7 Roque del Conde. One of the most prominent mountains on the south coast. A few hours hike from the

Buy

1 Centro Comercial Plaza del Duque, Calle Londres, s/n, 38660, ☏ +34 922 71 98 88. (updated Mar 2017) 2 Centro Comercial El Mirador, s/n playa del duque, Av. de Bruselas, 38670. (updated Mar 2017) 3 The Corner Mall Adeje, Calle Unterhaching, 38660, ☏ +34 922 71 72 30. (updated Aug 2019) 4 Centro Comercial The Duke Shops, Av. de Bruselas, 14, ☏ +34 922 71 62 72. (updated Aug 2019) 5 Fañabe Market, Av. de Bruselas, 7948. (updated Aug 2019) 6 Centro Comercial & Ocio Gran Sur, Calle Lisboa, 2, 38660. (updated Aug 2019)

Eat

Budget 1 True Flavours, Urbanizacion Americas, 42. (updated Sep 2022) 2 Bar Carlos, C. Guatemala. (updated Sep 2022) 3 Тайга Taiga, Av. de España, 25. (updated Sep 2022) 4 Loch Ness Restaurant, C. Londres, Local 26. (updated Sep 2022) 5 Cheers Salud Na Zdorovie, Calle París, 6 Centro comercial Litoral Playa de. (updated Sep 2022) 6 Restaurante El Puerto, Urbanizacion San Eugenio, 26. (updated Sep 2022)

Mid-range 7 La Farola del Mar, Paseo Marítimo Playa Fañabé s/n local 201-202 38660, ☏ +34 922 71 66 17, [email protected]. Beachfront cafe with keyboard player providing musical accompaniment. (updated Sep 2022) 8 El Taller, Avenida el Jable 24, ☏ +34 616 00 17 60, [email protected]. Some of the best tapas food that can be found on Tenerife. Making a reservation well in advance is recommended. €15-25 (Aug 2019). (updated Jun 2022) 9 El Tejado, Avenida de los Pueblos, 16, ☏ +43 682 00 94 12, [email protected]. M-Sa 14:00-23:00. A Spanish sea food tapas bar with plenty of vegetarian options. €5-26. (updated Aug 2019) 10 El Jardin De La Abuela, Plaza Salyten 43, ☏ +43 922 79 51 95, [email protected]. W-M 12:00-23:30. Restaurant with a selection of Catalan and sea food oriented Canarian cuisine. (updated Aug 2019)

Splurge 11 Almar Tenerife, Kristal center, C. Gran Bretaña, 10, C.C. (updated Sep 2022)

Drink & nightlife

You will not get tired of finding new locations to have a cold beer or soothing coffee.

1 Matrix Club, Avenida Ernesto Sarti 10, ☏ +34 922 71 47 93. Upscale night club. (updated Mar 2019)

Sleep

Adeje has the highest concentration of four and five star hotels in the world, but you can still find some variety of hotels to suit different budgets.

Budget 1 Guayarmina Princess, Calle Londres, 1, 38660, ☏ +34 922 71 31 13. (updated Aug 2019) 2 H10 Costa Adeje Palace, Playa La Enramada, s/n, 38679, ☏ +34 922 71 41 71. (updated Aug 2019)

Mid-range 3 GF Victoria, Calle Bischosfshofen, 4, 38660, ☏ +34 922 97 51 54. (updated Aug 2019) 4 GF Gran Costa Adeje, Av. de Bruselas, 16, ☏ +34 922 97 51 54. (updated Aug 2019) 5 Adrian Hoteles Jardines de Nivaria, Calle París, s/n, ☏ +34 922 71 33 33. (updated Aug 2019) 6 GF Isabel, Av. de Moscú, 2, ☏ +34 922 97 51 54. (updated Aug 2019) 7 Dreamplace Gran Tacande, C/Alcalde Walter Paetzmann, s/n, ☏ +34 922 71 72 10. (updated Aug 2019) 8 Tivoli La Caleta, Calle la Enramada, 9, ☏ +34 922 16 20 00. (updated Aug 2019) 9 Iberostar Anthelia Family Hotel, Calle Londres, 15, ☏ +34 922 71 33 35. (updated Aug 2019) 10 Melia Jardines del Teide, Urbanización Mirador del Duque, Calle Agando, s/n, ☏ +34 922 71 70 30. (updated Aug 2019) 11 Barcelo Hotels Royal Hideaway Corales Beach, Av. Virgen de Guadalupe, 21, ☏ +34 922 75 79 00. (updated Aug 2019) Barcelo Hotels Royal Hideaway Corales