Los Cristianos is the largest of the three well-known beach resorts on the southern tip of Tenerife (the others being Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje). The town of Los Cristianos is the undisputed king among the Canary Islands’ holiday resorts; what’s more, it is home to over 20,000 permanent residents, so it doesn’t feel sterile or artificial and is bustling all year round.

In the streets of the town centre, you can enjoy a shopping spree, whilst on the promenades you can savour delicious food in restaurants and drinks in bars, which stay open long into the night.

You can hike up to the local 103-metre-high peak of Montaña Chayofita, which offers views of the entire resort and the sea. The walk from the centre is about 1 km.

The cheapest beachfront accommodation in Tenerife

Beaches and swimming

Visitors can look forward to three man-made, immaculately maintained beaches, all with full facilities. You can hire sun loungers and parasols, enjoy refreshments at one of the many restaurants or bars, make use of the free toilets, changing rooms and showers, or hire a pedal boat.

All three beaches are within walking distance of the town centre – no more than 5 minutes’ walk – and all are covered in fine, golden sand.

• Playa de las Vistas– the largest beach, situated right in the centre with a wide promenade and numerous restaurants; it is approximately 600 metres long and about 70 metres wide
• Playa de los Cristianos– separated from Playa de las Vistas by the local harbour. This beach is also large and fully equipped; it is 200 metres long and approximately 80 metres wide
• Playa del Camisón– the westernmost of the beaches is sheltered from the outside world by a low embankment and a row of palm trees. It is one of the quieter beaches and is ideal for families with children

Accommodation in Los Cristianos

There is a very wide range of accommodation on offer, covering everything from holiday apartments – where you can expect prices ranging from 50 eur to 62 eur per night for two – to classic large hotel resorts with prices ranging from 1,800 to 145 eur per night for two.  Given the layout of the town, you’ll never be more than 200 metres from the beach.

• The best hotels and accommodation in Los Cristianos

To give you a better idea, here are some recommendations for specific places to stay:

• Cheaper apartments – Sunny Views, Apartamentos Sol Mar, Dinastia Apartment
• Beachfront resorts – Coral Compostela Beach, Parque Santiago V, Tenerife Royal Gardens

Transport to Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos is easily accessible via the motorway from Santa Cruz (77 km) and from Tenerife South Airport (18 km). All car parks in Los Cristianos are free of charge.

There are many bus routes serving the resort from several towns; the main bus station is located on the outskirts of the town at this location:

• Santa Cruz de Tenerife –110(express), 111, 711
• Tenerife South Airport (TFS) –111,711
• Playa de las Américas –418, 424, 447, 467, 471, 473
• Costa Adeje –418,424,447,467,471,473
• La Caleta –471
• Playa San Juan –473
• Los Gigantes –473
• Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas –467, 470
• Amarilla Golf –470, 483

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