Where to stay

The Costa Adeje is celebrated for its stunning beaches, all of which are easily accessible from fantastic resorts and hotels along the coast. Book a room in El Duque for front-row access to the main beach of Playa del Duque. With a glittering, protected bay and fine, golden sand, it's perfect for long, lazy days in the sun. Playa Fanabe is the largest beach and perhaps the busiest, with water sports, beach bars, and lively hotels adding to the energetic atmosphere. Playa La Pinta beach is next to the marina of Puerto Colon, with sunbeds on the sand and restaurants surrounding the ocean.

Almost everywhere is great for families in the Costa Adeje, where resorts cater to children, offering swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. Resorts and hotels around Playa Fanabe are especially good, with trampolines lining the beach, lifeguards on duty for safe swimming, and mini-golf accompanied by views of the sea. Accommodations in Playa de Torviscas put children close to an inflatable playground in the water. To make return trips to the waterslides of popular Siam Park, stay in San Eugenio. Aqualand is another great water park for children and the site offers a free bus service from central stops throughout Costa Adeje.

Nightlife in Adeje centers on lively San Eugenio. Find a hotel here to enjoy a range of English and Irish sports bars, karaoke bars, and live music. Family-friendly restaurants with burgers, pizzas, and fish and chips line the Centro Comercial. For seafood, stay in Costa Adeje, where multiple fine dining restaurants overlook the ocean all along the coast. Visitors here can also indulge at glamorous beach clubs, perfect for sipping cocktails and dancing. A bit west of town, the resort of Playa Paraiso is a great place to stay for relaxed drinks and dining, while the infamous nightlife of Playa de las Americas is just a quick taxi ride away.