Tenerife information - Resorts - Playa del Duque, Canary Islands

Panoramic photograph of northern section of Playa del Duque beach

The panoramic view below is of the northern section of Playa del Duque beach, which is mainly covered in large pebbles with sandy patches here and there. This section is far less crowded than the sandy southern section photograph below.

Playa del Duque

Photograph of Playa del Duque beach

Location

• Playa del Duque is located 3.5 km to the North west of Playa de las Americas with Playa de Fanabe, Toriviscas and Puerto de Colon inbetween. A pleasant sea front promenade is available for most of this sea front.
• In the other direction a trail along the front leads to the next town, La Caleta
• 30 km south of Los Gigantes.

Package holiday transfer time to Tenerife South airport

35 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Description

It is a well-maintained, newly built resort with easy access to all surrounding areas. It has a quieter and more reserved atmosphere than other resorts in Tenerife and is also very good for watersports. You can easily get into Playa de las Americas by bus when you want to sample the local nightlife.

Beaches

The resort of Playa del Duque is situated along the black volcanic sand beach of Playa del Duque and on a headland located between the beach of Playa del Duque and the much larger beach of Playa Fanabe with a good selection of watersports.

Shopping

There's a good selection of shops in 2 local shopping centres, CC Plaza del Duque and CC El Duque. Playa de las Americas is just around the corner for a real shopaholic experience.

Nightlife

This is a much quieter area than nearby Playa de las Americas, but a selection of bars and restaurants, some quiet classy, are available.

Bus Services

Bus Stops and Route Numbers

441 Los Cristianos - La Caletta

Roughly an hourly service. You will need to find out the times if you wish to use this route. The Playa del Duque bus stops are at Riu Palace

Several additional bus services are available from the Fanabe bus stop, 'Abinque' about 5 - 10 minutes walk towards Playa de las Americas

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