Playa de la Arena Map and information, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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Playa de La Arena information

Photograph of the sea front at Playa de la Arena

Accommodation

The resort of Playa de la Arena is located on the south west coast of Tenerife, Canary Islands Spain. The resort has a small busy beach with the characteristic black sand of the area black sand one of the finest volcanic sand beaches in the area. Playa de las Americas is approximatly 30km to the south.

The fabulous promenade, see photo above, has a good selection of restaurants and bars. The appeal of this resort is the quieter and relaxed lifestyle and the pretty and rugged coastline.

 
2 Photographs of the black sand beach at Playa de la Arena

About the area

The 3 resorts of Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago  and Playa de la Arena almost merge into each other and Los Gigantes is only 4 km from Playa de la Arena.  These resorts are more suitable for holiday makers looking for a quieter holiday. They do not have the vibrant nightlife associated to Playa de las Americas 30 km to the south east. A bus service conects the 3 resorts of Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago  and Playa de la Arena and the rest of the island of Tenerife.

Nightlife

Quite low key and relaxed

Playa de la Arena Bars and Restaurants

Virtually all Playa de la Arena Bars and Restaurants are located on the along Sea front road that backs Playa de la Arena Beach

Pancho Canarian Restaurant in a great position by the beach.

Tourist office

The local tourist office overlooks the beach of Playa de la Arena.

From the sea front promenade the Playa de la Arena Tourist office is located on an upper floor. Access via steps between 2 buildings

Address: Edificio Segurode Sol36-37. Tenerife. Tel:922/860 348

Playa de la Arena Beach

Bathing and Swimming

Do take local advice because if the waves are large they cause strong undercurrents that are dangerous. If your Accommodation does not have a pool check out El Laguillo and Oasis complexes who make a small charge for none residents to use there bathing facilities. One of them has a pool, lake island and waterfall.

Playa de la Arena Villas

3 bedroom Villas to rent in Playa de la Arena from James Villas

James Villas in Playa de la Arena 

Transport - Buses

473 Los Gigantes - Las Galletas

This is the main bus route along the South West Coast stopping at most of the resorts, including Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. There are 3 buses per hour.  More>> Bus Services

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