Depending on what time of year you are thinking of coming, the weather can be a bit cooler and damper than the south, especially in the Winter months (Oct - March). Costa de Adeje is on the South, warmer, up market hotels, a short taxi ride to PLDA if you want the night clubs. Plenty do do in both places, hard choice.
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The resorts on Tenerife's south coast, like Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas or Costa Adeje get more sunshine, less rain and can be (on average) several degrees warmer than the towns in the north, like Puerto de la Cruz.
The sophisticated heart of southern Tenerife, Costa Adeje is full of classy hotels, excellent restaurants, laid back cafes, busy bars and family-friendly beaches.
Puerto de la Cruz – poshest part of TenerifePuerta de la Cruz is the beautifully lush, green, and posh part of Tenerife. It is also the second biggest town and located on the north of the island, about an hour drive from Costa Adeje and the South Airport (North Airport is more convenient, if you can – 20 min by car).
Costa Adeje is a coastal part of a town and municipality in the southwestern part of the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, and part of the province of Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
For me, Playa del Duque is the best Costa Adeje Beach. It's in a little cove, meaning the water is gentle and has gorgeous soft sand, a great view across the coast and lots of fabulous beach cafes and bars along the pedestrianised promenade.
Costa Adeje on the south coast of the largest of the Canary Islands is among the favourite destinations with celebrity fans including the Beckhams, Mariah Carey, Daniel O'Donnell and Shakira.
Areas to AvoidBecause of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.
The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.
A magnet for celebrities and A-listers, the upmarket resort of Costa Adeje in southern Tenerife's a top spot for a luxury holiday. The Bahia del Duque hotel set the bar for Tenerife luxury more than 20 years ago, and it's just as exclusive today.
Costa Adeje simply means Adeje's coast, Adeje being the municipality which administers the area. Playa de las Américas, on the other hand, is part of neighbouring Arona municipality. The border between the two is the Barranco del Rey which reaches the coast between C.C. Veronicas and Playa Troya II.
Puerto de la Cruz also has another atmospheric phenomenon that makes it unique, the sea of clouds. A spongy sea made possible by the well-known trade winds, which push the clouds against the mountain slopes, giving the sun a break even on days when the rest of the island seems to be melting.
August is the hottest month in Costa Adeje with an average temperature of 24°C (75°F) and the coldest is January at 18°C (64°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August.
Costa Adeje Tenerife, despite being relatively new, is one of the most popular resorts on the island. Two beaches and a great variety of food and entertainment should leave everyone satisfied. Puerto de la Cruz would be the choice for those looking to experience what the island of Tenerife really is about.
Puerto de la Cruz - is the main tourist resort of the north of the island, and before the motorway and new airport in the south, was the largest holiday resort on Tenerife. Its history dates back as a small fishing village and port to the larger town of La Orotava.
Playa de la ArenaThis small resort town is located south of Los Gigantes in the south west of the island. It boasts one of the best climates and hours of sunshine in Tenerife.
The area is well-policed and has a low crime rate. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other tourist destination, such as avoiding walking alone at night, being aware of their surroundings, and not leaving valuables unattended.
The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.
Day 4 – Discover the old town of AdejeIt's a ten-minute drive away from Costa Adeje for those who have hired a car, but fear not if you want to take public transport, as the 447 bus leaves every half an hour and takes just 15 minutes.
It's also got plenty to keep you entertained when the sun goes down, and Costa Adeje nightlife ranges from laid-back local bars to pumping clubs where the drinks and the dancing go on all night!