Las Americas

One of the most popular tourist towns on the island

Las Americas is in the south of Tenerife in the Arona municipality and is one of the most popular tourist towns on the island.

It is in a prime location, on a coastline peppered with spectacular beaches, enormous promenades, under the shadow of palm trees, and with one of the best entertainment offerings on the island. The weather in Las Americas is ideal, with clear skies for almost 365 days a year, very little rain, and an average annual temperature of 22ºC, with the breezes of the Atlantic to cool you down.

Accommodation

In this part of the island, there is an excellent offering of hotels, covering all budgets and categories. These are highly recommended:

To see other accommodation options in Las Americas, you can check prices and availability here.

Beaches

You’ll find some of Tenerife’s best beaches in Las Americas. They’re located in prime locations, with easy access, golden sand, and with all the services you might need. El Camison and Las Vistas are the most popular beaches in the area.

Las Vistas is a large beach in the heart of Las Americas, flanked by a long promenade full of restaurants and a range of shops, making it one of the most popular beaches in the south of the island. El Camison sits just a few hundred metres away from Las Vistas and connects Las Americas with the town of Los Cristianos.

In the surrounding area, you’ll find many other bathing areas. You can see all of the beaches and natural pools in southern Tenerife here.

Shopping

In Las Americas, you can find the area known as The Golden Mile, which has many luxury brands who benefit from the low taxes in the archipelago to sell their products at cheaper prices than elsewhere. Among them, you’ll find Escada, Luxury Jewellery, Armani, Versace, Dolce e Gabbana, etc.

Sports

The good weather and excellent sea conditions make the south coast of Tenerife perfect for sport, particular water sports, any day of the year.

Here you’ll find everything you need for diving, surfing, windsurfing, and much more. There are lessons for beginners through to professionals.

Nightlife

Las Americas, together with Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, is the nerve centre of nightlife and partying in Tenerife. You’ll find dozens of pubs, clubs, live music venues and everything else you need for a special night out.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Las Americas?

The weather in Las Americas varies between an average of 25ºC in the hottest months to 19ºC in the cooler months. The warmer months are between May and October, and the coolest between December and February. The water temperature oscillates between 20ºC and 25ºC throughout the year.

How far is Las Americas from the airport?

Tenerife has two airports, one in the south of the island (TFS), and another in the north (TFN). If you are staying in Las Americas, it’s recommended to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). This town is only 16km from TFS, which takes around 12 minutes by car. In turn, it is 81km from Tenerife North Airport (TFN), which takes around 55 minutes by car.

How can I get to Las Americas?

You can get to Las Americas via the TF-1 motorway. You can rent a car online and collect it when you land on the island. You could also take a taxi from the airport or use Tenerife’s bus service.

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