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.
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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).
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.
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.
Costa Adeje is known for its natural beauty, clean beaches, year-round sunshine, and restaurants. The resort is perfect for couples, families, and beach lovers. There is a seaside promenade with plenty of shopping, upscale dining, and water sports.
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.
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.
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.
Where do the rich live in Tenerife? Most of these villas are located in the municipality of Adeje, namely in its coastal areas: Costa Adeje and La Caleta – Playa del Duque.
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.
Costa Adeje is generally safe for female travelers. 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.
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.
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!
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. The wettest month is December with an average of 42.5mm of rain.
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.
Not too hot, but not cold either. Perfect for walking around to see what is happening in Costa Adeje Today. Costa Adeje is known for having some of the best beaches in Tenerife. Playa Fanabe, Playa Torviscas are two of the best ones.
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.
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.