Playa de las Américas Holidays: Beaches, Siam Park & More
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 3,000 residents · on the coast
Siam Park
Punta Rasca Lighthouse
Playa de las Vistas
Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de la Rasca
Monkey ParkPlaya de las Américas sits almost at sea level on the south-west coast of Tenerife, a small coastal resort of around 3,000 residents with a lot packed into a short radius. Siam Park, the island's best-known water park, is just over half a mile away, Golf Las Américas is equally close, and Playa de las Vistas and Playa de Los Cristianos are each about a mile from the centre. The climate is the real draw: daytime highs run from 22°C in February to 28°C in August and October, with very little rain in any month. Tenerife South airport, which has direct flights from the UK, is about a quarter of an hour's drive away.
Why go
- Siam Park water park is just 0.6 miles away, with Aqualand Costa Adeje about a mile off.
- Highs of 22°C to 28°C all year, and almost no rain from March to October.
- Tenerife South airport has direct UK flights and is roughly 14 minutes away by car.
Top sights in Playa de las Américas
Water Parks, Beaches and Coastal Walks
Siam Park is the headline attraction, a water park only 0.6 miles from the resort, and it sets the tone for a place where families are well catered for. Aqualand Costa Adeje, a second water park, is about 1.1 miles away, and Golf Las Américas sits right on the doorstep at 0.6 miles. For animals, Loros del Sur is just 0.4 miles off, while Monkey Park, a small zoo, is about 2.3 miles away.
The beaches come thick and fast. Playa de las Vistas is around 0.9 miles away, Playa de Los Cristianos and Honda Beach are both close to Los Cristianos at roughly 1.1 and 1.2 miles, and the Costa Adeje coast begins about 1.5 miles to the north-west, with Playa del Duque at 2.1 miles. Further south-east, La Arenita is around 5.3 miles away.
For something quieter, head towards the Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de la Rasca, a protected area about 4.3 miles away, where Punta Rasca Lighthouse stands at around 4.8 miles and Castillo de La Rasca at 3.3 miles. Tours and tickets for many of these can be booked directly on this page.
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Playa de las Vistas
1 mile from the centre · Photo
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Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de la Rasca
4 miles from the centre · Photo
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8beachPlaya del Duque
2 miles from the centre · Photo
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1 mile from the centre · Photo
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Playa de Los Cristianos
beach · 1 mile from the centre
La Arenita
beach · 5 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Playa de las Américas
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Playa de las Américas can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Playa de las Américas
Choosing Your Base on the Coast
This is a coastal resort rather than a historic town, so the choice is mainly about which stretch of shore suits you. Staying near Siam Park and Golf Las Américas keeps the water park and the fairways within easy walking distance, which suits families and golfers alike.
If you prefer to be close to the sand and the ferry port, the Los Cristianos side, near Playa de Los Cristianos and Playa de las Vistas, puts you about a mile from the centre. Towards the Costa Adeje coast and Playa del Duque you are a couple of miles north-west. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare areas side by side.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Playa de las Américas and the villages around it is a hire car from Tenerife South (TFS), about 14 min away.
Best time to visit Playa de las Américas
A Genuinely Year-Round Climate
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Every month of the year counts as a good month here, which is rare. Daytime highs never drop below 22°C, and night-time lows stay between 16°C and 22°C. February is the coolest month at 22°C by day and 16°C at night.
The warmest spells are August and October, both reaching around 28°C with lows of 22°C, while July and September sit at 26°C. Rain is scarce: January and July recorded none at all, and most months see just a day of it. The wettest periods are June, with around 26mm falling over two days, and November, which brings about four rainy days. Sea temperature data is not available for this resort.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°C | 17°C | 0 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 22°C | 16°C | 17 mm | 11 h |
| Mar | 23°C | 16°C | 3 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 17°C | 1 mm | 12 h |
| May | 24°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 19°C | 26 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 26°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 28°C | 22°C | 2 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 12 h |
| Oct | 28°C | 22°C | 2 mm | 11 h |
| Nov | 26°C | 20°C | 17 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 23°C | 18°C | 17 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Transfers and Island Ferries
Tenerife South (TFS) is the airport to aim for. It has direct flights from the UK and lies about 10 miles from the resort, a drive of roughly 14 minutes. Tenerife North (TFN) is about 37 miles away, around 53 minutes by road, but has no direct flights from the UK, so it only makes sense on a connecting itinerary.
Ferries are useful once you are on the island. Los Cristianos port is barely 1.2 miles away, with sailings to San Sebastián de la Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Santa Cruz de Tenerife, about 40 miles away, adds routes to Las Palmas, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, reached by sea, is the port with links to mainland Spain at Huelva and Cádiz.
By air
- Tenerife South (TFS)10 miles, about 14 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Tenerife North (TFN)37 miles, about 53 min by road
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Los Cristianos (1 mile), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (40 miles), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (81 miles).
Playa de las Américas is good for
Around Playa de las Américas
Easy Outings Across the South
Adeje, a much larger town of over 43,000 people, is just 4.3 miles away. San Miguel de Abona lies about 7.5 miles off, and Vilaflor, a small place of under 2,000 residents, is around 8.7 miles inland.
Heading east, Granadilla de Abona is about 9.9 miles away and San Isidro roughly 10.6 miles, with El Médano, a small coastal spot, at around 11.8 miles. To the north-west, Guía de Isora is about 10.6 miles away and Los Gigantes about 14.3 miles. With the Los Cristianos port so close, a ferry day out to La Gomera is also straightforward.
Tips from Robin
Practical Points Before You Go
The resident population is only about 3,000, so this is very much a holiday resort; for a larger town's everyday life, Adeje is just over 4 miles away.
Winter evenings can dip to around 16°C, so a light layer is worth packing between December and March, and November brings the most rainy days of the year. With the airport around 14 minutes away and the ferry port barely a mile off, short transfers and island-hopping are both easy to fit into a week or a fortnight.
Questions people ask
Which airport is closest to Playa de las Américas?
Tenerife South (TFS) is the nearest, about 10 miles away and roughly a 14-minute drive. It has direct flights from the UK. Tenerife North (TFN) is around 37 miles away, about 53 minutes by road, and has no direct UK flights.
What is the weather like in Playa de las Américas in winter?
Mild and mostly dry. From December to February daytime highs sit between 22°C and 23°C, with lows of 16°C to 18°C. January recorded no rain at all, while February and December saw around two rainy days each.
How far is Siam Park from Playa de las Américas?
Siam Park is about 0.6 miles from the resort, close enough to walk. Aqualand Costa Adeje, another water park, is roughly 1.1 miles away, so families can easily visit both during a stay.
Can I take a ferry to La Gomera from Playa de las Américas?
Yes. Los Cristianos port is only about 1.2 miles away and runs ferries to San Sebastián de la Gomera, as well as to La Palma and El Hierro, making it an easy base for a day trip to another island.
When is the hottest time to visit Playa de las Américas?
August and October are the warmest months, each reaching around 28°C by day with lows of 22°C. July and September are slightly milder at 26°C. Rain is minimal across all four months.
What beaches are near Playa de las Américas?
Playa de las Vistas is about 0.9 miles away, Playa de Los Cristianos around 1.1 miles and Honda Beach about 1.2 miles. Playa del Duque on the Costa Adeje coast is roughly 2.1 miles away, and La Arenita about 5.3 miles.