Playa de las Américas Beaches
Playa de las Américas Beaches
El Camison
Location: Playa de las Américas
Brief description: Golden sand beach backed by palm trees. Lovely turquoise water sheltered by the break waters means that it's calm most days. Sunbeds with straw umbrellas to take a break from the sun available for hire.
Good for: Safe bathing with the added security of lifeguards. The flat surroundings make for easy access for mobility scooters and prams. Ideal for families with kids.
Services nearby: Promenade is lined with restaurants, bars and cafés.
What we like: In the heart of Las Americas. Great beach restaurant for a leisurely lunch. Grass verge to sit on in the shadow of the palm trees for those who don't like getting sand between their toes.
What we don’t like: Free on street parking can be difficult although there is an undergound carpark close by as well as a taxi rank and bus service. Bear in mind this is in the heart of Las Americas within easy reach of most hotels and apartments
Driving directions: El Camison Beach is a short walk from the Safari centre / Parque Santiago 3/4/5. There are walkways from these areas down to the beach
Troya
Location: Playa de las Américas
Brief description: Oodles of golden sand, water sports available, loads of sunbeds and places to chill out.
Services nearby: Absolutely loads! Promenade is packed full of great places to eat, drink and shop.
Good for: Swimming, great for the kids, loads of space.
What we like: Subtropical feel to this beach, great for swimming, everything and anything available.
What we don't like: It can get packed.
Driving directions: Exit TF-1 motorway at Playa de las Américas and follow the signs for Playa la Troya.
El Puerito
Location: In between Playa de las Américas and Playa San Juan on the south coast.
Brief description: Charming little fishing village with a small but cosy bay with pale golden sand. Pristine sea, good for a dip.
Services nearby: A small selection of places to grab a bite to eat or a refreshing cool drink. Some free on-street parking.
Good for: Peace and tranquillity, getting away from the crowds. Scuba diving and snorkelling.
What we like: Old fashioned, understated bay which reminds us of an authentic Tenerife fishing hamlet. Good fish served here.
What we don’t like: Very basic facilities.
Driving directions: Watch out for a small signpost directing you from the TF-47 just outside Armeñime on the way to Los Gigantes (via the TF-1)
