Tenerife's Polished South-West Coast
Costa Adeje is a resort coast in the municipality of Adeje on the south-west of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, known for its calm golden beaches, quality hotels, family attractions and reliably sunny weather. Sheltered by the island's mountain spine, it has a sunnier, drier character than the north, and its seafront promenade connects beaches such as Playa del Duque, Fañabé and La Pinta in a single walkable run. The setting is Atlantic, with views across to La Gomera on clear days, and it feels spacious, landscaped and well kept.
Away from the sea, Adeje has real heritage. The old town sits above the coast, with the sixteenth-century Casa Fuerte and quiet squares, and the Barranco del Infierno ravine is a favourite walking route into a green, waterfall-fed gorge. La Caleta, a small fishing village at the edge of the resort, serves fresh fish at harbour-side tables. These contrasts give the Canary Islands much of their appeal, and Costa Adeje shows how a resort can still feel rooted in its place.
Whales, Waterslides and the Road to Teide
Active and family days come easily. Siam Park, a Thai-themed water park, is one of the area's best-known attractions, and boat trips leave from nearby harbours to look for the pilot whales and dolphins that live in the channel between Tenerife and La Gomera. Golf courses, spas and a lively yacht and fishing scene add further variety, while Playa del Duque is known for its elegant promenade and beachfront restaurants. An evening stroll along the front, with the sun dropping behind the sea, is a daily ritual.
Further afield, the road climbs to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak at 3,715 metres, where a cable car and clear skies provide spectacular views and stargazing, and the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the village of Masca lie along the coast. Spain's Atlantic islands are famous for this combination of beach and mountain within a day. A hotel group can show guests a stay that links wellness, family fun and island exploring in a single, compact location.
Read the full Costa Adeje guide on Visit Travel Group, or see VisitCostaAdeje.co.uk on Visit Travel Group.