Is it safe to travel to Costa Adeje?

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.



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Areas to Avoid Because 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.

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Costa Adeje You can sunbathe, swim and even swim, avoiding waves, along the breakwater. It is difficult to swim, but it is possible.

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As in the rest of Spain, the use of masks is not mandatory in the archipelago. Each individual can responsibly decide whether to use one.

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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.

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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.

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The water on the coast of Tenerife is not particularly warm, but you can still swim, even during the winter months. On the other hand, the lower water temperature (due to cold currents) provides excellent natural protection from dangerous sea creatures.

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The highest amount of crime occurs at night in Tenerife due to local teenagers and illegal immigrants who are roaming the area. Avoiding walking alone, and opt for taking a taxi if you're going to travel or explore the area.

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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.

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Yes, all public tap water in the Canary Islands is drinkable unless the local authorities state otherwise. The tap water adheres to the same strict standards as the water in Germany, Sweden, UK or France.

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January is peak cold and wet time in Tenerife, if you want to avoid the wettest month but equally not suffer high temperatures or high prices the best time for you to go is between March and June.

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Mount Teide is a dormant volcano in the middle of the island and divides the two halves. In the north, the climate is wetter and cooler, which means it attracts fewer tourists. The south has more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This southern half is also less windy with fewer clouds, which gives a hotter climate.

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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.

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The complex is also very family friendly. There are no rowdy parties or noise at night.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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