South Tenerife: things to do & places to visit
Sunny, sheltered and beach-focused, the south is Tenerife's resort coast — Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas, the calmest beaches, the windsurfing town of El Médano, Siam Park, and most of the island's whale-watching and boat trips, which leave from the south-west marinas. Expect reliable sunshine and the island's main tourist infrastructure.
- Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos & Playa de las Américas
- The island's calmest, sunniest beaches
- Siam Park and family parks
- Whale watching & boat trips from the south-west marinas
Top places in South Tenerife
Attractions and landmarks across the region.
Water ActivitiesAqualand Costa Adeje
A family water park in Costa Adeje with slides, pools and attractions aimed at a wide range of ages.
Volcanoes & TeideCaldera del Rey Natural Monument
A broad phreatomagmatic volcanic crater in Adeje whose sheltered floor has long been used for agriculture.
Guanche & ArchaeologyGranadilla History Museum
A local history museum in a traditional Canarian house, tracing Granadilla de Abona from Guanche culture to modern municipal life.
Volcanoes & TeideLunar Landscape (Paisaje Lunar)
A striking formation of pale volcanic pinnacles near Vilaflor, reached on foot through pine forest and highland terrain.
Volcanoes & TeideMontaña Pelada Natural Monument
A coastal volcanic cone near El Médano formed by an ancient submarine eruption, with fossil dunes and plants adapted to sand and salt.
Theme & Water ParksTicketsSiam Park
A Thai-themed water park in Costa Adeje, regularly rated among the world's leading water parks.
BeachesDiego Hernández Beach
A small undeveloped cove on the southwest coast, reached on foot and valued for its more natural setting away from major resort beaches.
BeachesFañabé Beach
A broad, well-equipped beach in Costa Adeje with calm-water swimming, a long promenade and easy access to restaurants and services.
Museums & CultureCasa Fuerte
The fortified ruins of a 16th-century Adeje estate built to protect a sugar operation from pirate attacks and later used as the seat of the local lordship.
Things to do
Explore by interest across Tenerife.
Bookable tours & tickets
Tours, tickets and activities from our partners. Availability and departure points vary across Tenerife — check each listing for its meeting point.
La Palma: Small Group Guided Day Tour from Tenerife + Lunch + Boat Ride
From €145
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
From €95
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Good to know
- Weather
- The sunniest, driest part of the island year-round.
- Beaches
- Golden-sand resort beaches with calm, sheltered bays — the easiest for families.
- On the water
- Whale-watching and boat trips depart from Los Cristianos, Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje) and Los Gigantes.
South Tenerife guides
Whale Watching in Tenerife
A practical guide to whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife — where boats depart, what species are commonly seen, how to choose a responsible operator and what to expect at sea.
Read guide →Siam Park, Tenerife: Experience Guide
Everything you need for a day at Siam Park in Costa Adeje — the Thai-themed water park repeatedly rated among the world's best.
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Best Beaches in Tenerife
A practical guide to Tenerife’s most distinctive beaches — from sheltered golden sand near Santa Cruz to volcanic black-sand coves, surf beaches and the wild Atlantic coast of Anaga.
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South Tenerife Golf Guide
A practical guide to golfing in south Tenerife — the main course areas, the best bases, tee-time planning, transfers and how to combine rounds with beaches and activities.
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North vs South Tenerife
A practical comparison of north and south Tenerife — climate, beaches, towns, scenery, nightlife and which side works best for different kinds of trips.
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