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Travel Guides: All Countries / Europe / Spain / Canary Islands - Canaries / Tenerife / Playa de las Americas
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| | | | Review by member Morgan from Cardiff
It's very hilly in places with quiet a few sets of steps to negotiate around the northern end of the promenade in particular. THERE IS A DISTINCT LACK OF PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES ALONG THE BEACH AREA.
Review by Janice & Christine Ballingall from Stewarton
I could use a lot of the above words to describe Playa de las Americas, but I chose varied because I found it to be a mixture of many of them depending on what part of the resort I was in. For example, I found the area around Veronica's and "the strip" a bit scruffy and rundown, but the food and drinks prices seemed cheaper. The area around the Parque Santiago complexes and Playa las Vistas beach was more upmarket and consequently more expensive.
The beaches were fairly crowded and expensive for loungers, drinks and snacks. Shopping was good value with plenty of variety and the local people were very friendly.
Review by Alan Williams from st helens
We found the malibu apartment a very relaxing place to be, Yet knowing we were only a 10 minute walk away from livelly night life,made it great for hott summer nights well winter in uk...we would certainly go back
Review by Ann Campbell from Leeds
Playas de las Americas has it all. It is all things to all men (and women and children). With beaches where kids can play, adults can lounge, or the more adventurous surf or paraglide - and the weather to go with this lifestyle, this resort offers the complete daytime beach experience. When the sun goes down you can pay your money (though not too much most places are great value) and take your choice. Want a chic upmarket restaurant? - well they are here; want a good value place to eat that caters for the whole family kids and babies included? - yes in abundance; want to be entertained as you relax into the small hours? - no problem; want to sing your head off in a Karaoke bar? - fine; want to dance and cavort with a stag or hen party? - yep this too. Restaurants are just everywhere, for family entertainment try the area known as "The Patch" or around the San Eugenio Shopping Centre, for the younger and more energetic the place to be is at the Veronicas Centre or Starcos Centre.
There are trips to take from Whale and Dolphin watching on the high seas to wildlife parks on dry land. Not to mention the trip up Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak - take some warm clothing the temperature drop is astounding as are the views.
A four hour plus flight can seem daunting for those that are more used to visiting mainland Spain but with in-flight movies or a good book the time just flies by - ok not a great pun but you get the point - and with Playa de las Americas just a 10 to 15 minute taxi ride from Tenerife South (Reina Sofia) airport it really is a resort worth making that little extra effort to get to.
Review by Lesley Siverns from Woleverhampton
Found timeshare touts still about - and very annoying! The worst thing is there are still people out there stupid enough to believe that they have 'just won the star prize!!!' The new pedestrianised area in and around Playa is far better for both the older and disabled visitors, alot less noisy too. It seems that the younger generation has found somewhere else to play! Shopping is the Safari Centre is fabulous, even better if ur partner is a millionaire though! The Star of India is excellent on the second floor as is Tepanyaki Japanese Restaurant, both can be pricy if you go overboard, but specials on the menu are well worth trying, with similar prices to the UK. Shp around for your drinks as some bars are maybe twice the price as is shown on boards outside - and always go for the local spirits, but watch them pour into glass without ice to check what ur getting then add the ice later!! All in all had agr8 time and will be going back, but not in the too near future.
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