The sophisticated heart of southern Tenerife, Costa Adeje is full of classy hotels, excellent restaurants, laid back cafes, busy bars and family-friendly beaches.
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With its vast swathes of Blue Flag awarded sands, opulent hotels, designer shops, and upmarket restaurants, it's no wonder even celebrities are a fan of luxury holidays in Costa Adeje.
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.
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).
In place of the usual touristy bars that you'll find in the nearby Playa de las Americas, Cost Adeje nightlife consists of atmospheric cocktail bars, dress-to-impress nightclubs, and impressively-kitsch karaoke bars.
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.
The municipality of Costa Adeje, in the south of Tenerife, has emerged top once again in the ranking of the most exclusive regions in the Canary Islands.
Costa Adeje is a good place to stay and is very central to everything. It's close enough to walk into PDLA for a meal or a drink but also has tons of places to have a drink and a meal at in it's own area. You can opt for a more expensive meal or jus go for a bargain and have a meal for around a fiver.
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.
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.
The great thing about sunny locations like Tenerife is that it isn't necessary to take a whole load of clothes, especially if you intend to frequent Costa Adeje's many fine beaches. A bathing suit or trunks, flip flops and a pair of sunglasses are pretty much all you'll need.
When it comes to clubs, the Costa Adeje nightlife is bound to get you up and dancing all night long. There are venues playing music to suit virtually every taste, from dance and techno, to reggae and rock. For a night out that'll have you feeling like an A-list celebrity, head on down to the Faro Chill Art Bar.
With a plethora of beautiful walks and breathtaking scenery, La Palma is certainly the prettiest Canary Island. Although less known for its beaches, the dramatic black sand beaches are a joy to uncover. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting its natural heritage.
Most of these villas are located in the municipality of Adeje, namely in its coastal areas: Costa Adeje and La Caleta – Playa del Duque. Another neighborhood in Tenerife, where luxury villas of wealthy people are concentrated, is located in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the island.
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.
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.
Costa Adeje is a resort town north of Los Cristianos. The name derives from the nearby town inland Adeje. It is roughly 2 km north of Playa de las Américas and 5 km north-west of Los Cristianos.