Set on the west coast of Tenerife, Playa La Arena is a relatively quiet, relaxed resort particularly popular with families and couples. Holidays in Playa La Arena centre round the small, sweeping bay of dark-sand, which is set against a backdrop of palm trees and hills. The gently shelving beach has been award a blue flag for cleanliness and is ideal for both sunbathers and swimmers. Visitors can try their hand at a range of water sports, including windsurfing, scuba diving and jet skiing.
Evenings in Playa de la Arena Holidays in Playa La Arena offer a good selection of shops. Visitors can browse the small shops for local handicrafts and souvenirs. The beach is lined with a range of cafes, bars and restaurants. Evenings in Playa La Arena are spent relaxing over drinks and cocktails on the beachfront and tucking into traditional Spanish tapas as well as a range of international dishes, including Italian, American, Austrian and British.
Excursions in Playa de la Arena Holidays in Playa de la Arena offer a variety of excursions. Tourists can visit the dramatic Acantilados de los Gigantes, 'Cliffs of the Giants', take a trip to the neighbouring island of La Gomera, explore the natural beauty of Mount Teide National Park, enjoy whale watching off the coast of Los Gigantes, or head to neighbouring Playa San Juan's Wednesday farmer's market.
Barcelo Varadero is located 30 kms from Playa de las Americas, 45 kms from Tenerife Sur airport and 500mts from the beach in Playa de la Arena.
On the sunny west coast of Tenerife, Playa de la Arena is part of an expanding complex that also includes Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes. This part of the coast is dominated by massive black cliffs that drop dramatically into the ocean, and the area is a favourite with people in search of a quiet, relaxing holiday.
Accommodation in Playa de la Arena perches on hills overlooking the sea and its sheltered, gently shelving, black-sand beach is backed by landscaped gardens and young palm trees. Spotlessly maintained, it has won the European Blue Flag award for cleanliness.
The Hotel features 3 swimming pools for adults and 1 for children. Terraces/solarium and gardens. Mini-club. Jacuzzi, fitness room, sauna and games room. Sports: 2 tennis courts, boules, fruit machines, billiards, table tennis. . . . In the area: Water sports. Diving school. Fishing. Mini-golf, Hiking, Hang-gliding, restaurants, bars, shopping centre.Wide range of activities for children (4 years and up), sports and sociocultural activities as well as contests and shows for everybody all day long. Mini Club for the youngsters.
At the hotel: Free sun loungers, Currency exchange, Car hire, Self-service laundrette, Supermarket Fax and post. 1 air conditioned buffet restaurant, 1 Snack Bar, 2 bars (one of which is a pool bar)
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Situated on the south west of the island, a place full of contrast, between the sea and the mountains, tropical and desert-like. The club is just 2 km from a place of natural beauty - "Los Gigantes" (the Giants) which offer an incredible view of cliffs. The hotel is situated right by the sea in the heart of a small spa, "Playa de la Arena". You will appreciate one of the few beautiful natural black sandy beaches just 400m from the club.
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