Playa las Americas Tenerife holiday weather

Overview: Summer, from May till November, sees average high temperatures rising through the 20s to a peak of around 26ºC in August.

The steady trade winds ensure that the heat rarely becomes uncomfortable

Resort overview: Over the last 30 years Playa de las Americas has developed from a handful of hotels around a man-made beach to one of Europe’s largest and liveliest package holiday resorts.

The sprawling resort of Playa las Americas is situated on the south west coast of Tenerife and is packed with high-rise hotels, apartment blocks and tourists in search of sun, sand and sangria.

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There are several good beaches nearby, lots of attractions and activities, a vast choice of bars and restaurants and the some of the best nightlife in the Canary Islands. Those looking for a quieter resort can stay in Los Cristianos, just a 25 minute walk away, or a short taxi or bus ride.

Shopping: There are a vast array of shops in Playa de las Americas and visitors can indulge in duty-free delights in the numerous electrical stores and clothing shops.

Shoppers should be aware that salesmen can be quite aggressive – bargain hard and remember that the shop next door probably sells the same stuff.

The supermarkets offers most of the well-known brands, many imported to cater for the British tourists.

For the best choice take a taxi to the one in the San Eugene Centre, the other side of the motorway. Those in the mood for some haggling should go to the Torviscas Market (Thursday and Saturday from 9am); there are great bargains to be had and it’s great for presents, but shoppers should get there early as it can get very crowded.
A trip to Santa Cruz (one hour by bus) is worthwhile for those looking for designer clothes.

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Restaurants: There are restaurants catering for every taste in Playa de las Americas – along the seafront are dozens of fast food stalls and restaurants advertising English breakfasts and Sky TV, but international dishes of all varieties are also offered including Indian, Chinese, some great pasta restaurants and, of course, excellent tapas and local Canary Islands cuisine. Many of the better restaurants are located in the Troviscas areas and in Los Cristianos. There are also some nice restaurants overlooking the marina in Puerto Colon.

Nightlife: With more nightclubs than some British cities, Las Americas is a honey pot for those looking for more of a nocturnal holiday. The area known as The Patch is the best place to start the evening; there is a fine choice of nightspots and most have a happy hour or two. The most popular are Rags, Linekers and Jumpin' Jaks – all dance bars which play a good mix of Pop, R&B, Dance and 80s party music. Many of the bars have good live music, often with impersonators.

Later on the Veronicas complex is the place to head to, or avoid. Its streets are packed with revellers until the early hours, particularly during the busy summer months. Well-known clubs here include Cream and the Ministry of Sound, but note that they are not affiliated with their UK counterparts. Bobby’s and Busby’s are good options for those into RnB and Garage, as is Tramps – the largest club on the island.

There are also two casinos. Los Christianos has a selection of bars and one disco but those after a more lively nightlife generally make the short trip to Las Americas.

Activities: Las Americas has entertainment for all ages including tennis courts, amusement arcades, bowling, water parks and go-carting, and all sorts of watersports can be arranged from the beaches, from jet skiing and windsurfing to scuba diving and banana rides. Bungee jumping can be done at the Sky Park and visitors can swim with dolphins at the Aqua Park.

There is an 18-hole golf course on the way to Los Cristianos and horse and camel riding can be arranged nearby. Boat trips leave regularly and bottlenose dolphins and whales are often seen. Other popular excursions include a trip to the capital, Santa Cruz, and to the Mount Teide National Park.

Negatives: • The accommodation near the centre can be very noisy until the early hours. • There are hundreds of touts trying to sell you everything from trinkets to timeshare apartments – it’s best to be firm but polite and avoid getting into a conversation with them. • It is possible to get good bargains in the electrical duty-free stores, but remember that you can't take purchases back to the shop once you have left the island. Check everything works and that all batteries, cables and plugs are included; that you receive a European guarantee, not an Asian one; and that all electrical items have a CE stamp.

• Be aware of con artists; don't accept scratch cards or play cards with anyone on the beach. • Although the authorities are clamping down on prostitution, drug dealing and yobbish behaviour, some visitors find the Veronicas complex intimidating at night. Those looking for a quieter evening should remain on the Torviscas side of the resort.
• The beaches are fairly small and get crowded, particularly during the busy summer season. • There is a lot of building work going on, particularly around Los Christianos.

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