Slightly tacky in parts... but a fun holiday! (Tenerife)

Member Name: Lools_24

Product:	Tenerife
Date:	26/01/09 (74 review reads)
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Advantages: Lively resort and nightlife

Disadvantages: The beaches- Man made ones in Fanals are ok but because of the volcanic sands its not a place to go

I have visited Tenerife twice now first in Costa Adeje, the second time I stayed in Las Americas. Both times were for a week and being honest spent a lot of time on the beach and taking it easy.

Choice wise for restaurants in Costa Adeje there are more places to eat, and a few bars none of which are really lively in comparison to neighbouring Las Americas. If you do want to go clubbing it's a 5 minute taxi ride to Las Americas which will cost you no more than 5 euros.

Las Americas has some nice shops on the main street including Mango, Hugo Boss and some really nice jewellers. However as you can imagine being a very touristy place there are the usual souvenir shops in their plenty!

Nightlife is good in Las Americas, one of my favourite bars was Leonardos as I loved the live entertainment. The two nightlife areas are Veronicas Strip and Starco. Virtually right next to each other, but out of the two go to Starco area there is less trouble and a better choice of bars both in terms of price, range of music and they are a lot cleaner. The bars around Veronicas area was very much dance music based and on most nights there were police cars turning up to sort out various issues!

Things to do in the surrounding area include Loro Park Wildlife Park and a waterpark. I would recommend a visit to Mount Teide. It's worth paying a bit more for a night visit in a 4X4 a fantastic experience which cost us £60 each (as a couple) but this did include a 3 course meal and in all was around a 4 hour experience

Las Americas was best for the location to the main nightlife but I preferred Costa Adeje. The beaches are a lot nicer, it is a lot more relaxed, and only a short taxi ride away if you do want to go clubbing. For families stick to Costa Adeje rather than Las Americas.

Summary: A good holiday for groups of friends looking to enjoy the nightlife (Las Americas) Costa Adeje more