Southern Tenerife
South Tenerife Coastal Route
~40 km · Half day · 4 stops
Golden beaches, lively resorts and the windsurfing bay of El Médano along the sunny southern coast.
The southern coast is Tenerife at its sunniest: a string of resorts and beaches backed by the arid, sculpted hills of the south.
From the harbour town of Los Cristianos through Playa de las Américas and upscale Costa Adeje to the breezy bay of El Médano, this is the island's holiday heartland.
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Tours & experiences on this route
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
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Good to know
Straightforward driving on the southern motorway and resort roads. Parking is available at the main beach and resort car parks.
The south is the sunniest, driest part of the island year-round; mornings are calmest at El Médano before the wind picks up.
This coast is the most resort-developed — ideal for beaches, family attractions and dining. Siam Park and the main resorts are close to the route.
Half day
Places on this route
Costa Adeje
A modern resort area on Tenerife's sunny south-west coast with sheltered beaches and a marina.
BeachesEl Médano
A laid-back southern beach town beside Montaña Roja, and one of Europe's best-known windsurfing and kitesurfing spots.
Los Cristianos
A former fishing village turned lively resort town, and the main ferry port for the southern Canary Islands.
Playa de las Américas
The best-known purpose-built resort on Tenerife's south coast, with beaches, promenades and lively nightlife.
Add the stops to your Trip Planner and build your Tenerife itinerary around this drive.