Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. 3 million tourists visit it annually. The best of the island's resorts is Costa Adeje, known for its luxury hotels.
Climate
The absence of strong winds and lush vegetation make the main resort of Tenerife a truly paradise. Costa Adeje has a warm and gentle climate, so you can meet tourists there at any time of the year.
The lowest temperature recorded in the resort for the entire period of meteorological observations was +15 (in winter), and the average temperature in the "cold" season is +17 ... +21 . As for summer, this season Costa Adeje is the perfect weather for relaxing on the beach. On average, a thermometer shows +25 ... +30 o C.
Rains on this part of the Tenerife coast are quite rare, and the monthly rainfall barely reaches 7 mm. At the same time, because of the proximity of the ocean, the vegetation in Adakha always remains lush, and during the hot season, vacationers do not feel discomfort.
In addition, in this Tenerife resort, the water temperature in December, July, August, September, November and October ranges from +21 ... +24.3 ° C. There are few adverse months for a beach holiday on the island. In particular, it is not particularly comfortable there in early spring. However, even if you arrive in Tenerife in March, the minimum water temperature will be comfortable - about +18 ° C.
Where is
The island of Tenerife is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 300 km from the coast of Africa and 1000 km from mainland Spain. Its area is 2,034, 38 square meters. km and the coastline is 342 km. Adeje resort is located on the southwest coast of the island, next to the youth resort of Las Americas.
How to get there
For Russians, a practically non-alternative way to get to the Canary Islands is air travel to Tenerife.
Adeje is 20 km from the island's southern airport. Several regular buses follow (No. 450, 111 and 343). In Adeje, tourists who arrived at the southern airport of the island can easily get there. From there, you can get to the resort using bus number 343 or making a change in Santa Cruz to route number 111.
Beaches
They usually go to Tenerife to splash around in the gentle sea and lie on the clear sand.
In total, the resort has three beach areas:
- Playa de Fañabe.
- "El Duke."
- "Troy I" and "Troy II".
Of these, El Duque beach is distinguished by its developed infrastructure. There are locker rooms, toilets, a shower, parking, a telephone, a bus stop, a taxi rank, etc. Due to the gentle entrance to the sea, El Duke beach is especially preferred by families who come to rest with young children.
Those who seek a relative seclusion, choose a vacation at the Playa de Fañab. This beach is one of the most fashionable.
More democratic are Troy I and Troy II. These are the oldest beaches in the resort, where there is everything you need to relax. However, at the height of the season they are always crowded.
Almost all beaches are sandy, with local or imported desert sand.
Where to go
Like other resorts in Tenerife, Adeje offers its guests many options for organizing leisure activities. First of all, boat trips and yachts, during which tourists can breathe in the sea air, enjoy the views of the island from the ocean and observe whales. Young people who came to the resort without children can be recommended to take a walk to the Hell Gorge Nature Reserve or other natural attractions of Adeje.
In order to have fun with the whole family, including children from 6 years and older, it is worth visiting the famous Siam Park water amusement park (address: 38670 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, children's ticket costs 22 euros, adult - 32 euros). Not far from the resort is the Jungle Park Zoo, where you can watch the many species of animals that live in the Canary Islands.
Golf enthusiasts in Tenerife will also not be bored, as there are many excellent fields for practicing this sport.
Nightlife
Those who have been to the Canary Islands will confirm that Tenerife Adeje is one of the most peaceful corners. However, this does not mean that tourists will be deprived of the opportunity to have fun in nightclubs and at numerous discos. In neighboring Puerto Colon, life is in full swing until the morning, and on Veronikas Street there are many entertainment venues.
Excursions
Those who come to the best resort of Tenerife - Adeje - and want to diversify their vacation, are offered various excursions. For example, Canar guests will be interested in visiting the island of La Gomera, where many centuries ago the ancient capital of the archipelago was located. In San Sebastian preserved many ancient buildings and places associated with the stay there of Christopher Columbus himself. In addition, La Gomera has the Garajonai National Park.
Another interesting excursion is a trip to the castle of San Miguel. Costumed jousting tournaments are regularly held there. At the entrance to the castle, guests are greeted by the owner and the hostess. They invite tourists to become spectators and even participants in the battle between brave knights who are ready to fight for the favor of the beautiful donna.
Hotels in Adeje (Tenerife)
Four- and five-star star hotels in the resort are located mainly on the second resort line. The main contingent of holidaymakers in Tenerife (Adeje is no exception) are Europeans. Especially a lot of hotels in the British and Russians. Fortunately, young people from Foggy Albion prefer Las Americas, so in Adeje hotels you can safely stay with your children without fear of a noisy neighborhood.
Most hotels have their own spacious pools, including those with plunge pools. Some of them have green areas where it will be convenient to walk with children.
Since a significant part of the main contingent of guests of Adeje hotels are tourists from our country, there are always Russian-speaking employees at the reception. This facilitates communication and eliminates misunderstandings.
Among the best resort hotels are usually called:
Costa Adeje Gran Hotel 5 *
This hotel is considered one of the best in Tenerife. It is built in the traditional Canarian style in the shape of the letter "P". Vacationers are welcome in comfortable and spacious rooms, which have free WI-FI. The hotel does not have a spacious private territory, but the road to the beach takes leisurely steps only 7 minutes.
Among the advantages of Costa Adeje Gran Hotel 5 * include:
- a fine menu with excellent cheeses, traditional jamon, red caviar, etc .;
- proximity to the famous night club "Achaman";
- high quality service;
- the presence of several boutiques and shops with all the necessary trifles within walking distance of the hotel.
Diving in Adeje
In the oceanic waters off the coast of the resort, more than five hundred species of representatives of marine flora and fauna live. You can get to know them by visiting the diving centers of Costa Adeje. You can learn to dive into them, get a certificate, rent the necessary equipment, etc.
In addition, the modern center "Tenerife Top Training" operates in Adeje, where athletes from all over the Canary Archipelago train.
Reviews
Almost everyone who rested on the island, noted that they were satisfied with the rest. According to them, the service in resort hotels is beyond praise. Especially often you can hear laudatory responses to the personnel who perfectly copes with their duties, doing it unobtrusively and tactfully.
The guests are also satisfied with the food, which is distinguished by the variety and abundance of fruits, vegetables and fresh seafood. Although the hotels offer mainly continental cuisine, in the vicinity of the beaches there are many restaurants serving Canarian snacks, soups, deli meats, etc.
As for the weather, tourists consider packages in Tenerife in March to be the worst choice. However, if you are ready to be content with swimming in the pools, and not in the sea, then in the low season you can have a great rest in the Canaries, especially since in the beginning of spring the hotels offer significant discounts.
Now you know where Tenerife is. Costa Adeje (Spain) is a magnificent resort in the Canaries, where you can experience all the pleasures of a paradise holiday.