Costa Adeje, a resort situated on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is well-known for its family-friendly beaches, laid back atmosphere, and great range of things to see and do. It doesn’t matter if you’re here for two days or two weeks, this vibrant beach resort will keep you occupied in the most delightful of ways – even if that just means sleeping on a sunlounger under a beach umbrella!
While it’s hard to narrow down the best things to do (there are lots!), we’ve come up with the top five things we love most about the very loveable Costa Adeje.
Top Five Things We Love About Costa Adeje
Number One: You Have a Choice of Beaches
Let’s face it, most people who come here come for the beaches – and nobody leaves disappointed. The beauty of the three beaches is that they all offer something a little different – so try one, or try them all!
Playa del Duque is set in a small protected bay with a lovely promenade behind. It’s very clean and safe, with stunning clear waters and golden, fine-grain sand. There are plenty of umbrellas and sun loungers for hire, although it can get quite busy.
Playa del Pinta is the smallest of the three, so if you’re looking for a bit of space, head north of the harbour. It’s still popular, but has a slightly less lively ambience, and there are plenty of inflatables and trampolines in the shallows for use.
The biggest beach is the Blue Flag Playa Fanabé, which is nearly a kilometre in length. The water is fairly shallow, which is great for the children, and it has great facilities.
Number Two: You Can Visit Siam Waterpark
Young or old, who doesn’t love a water park? Staying in Costa Adeje gives you access to Siam Water Park, which is renowned around the world. This Thai-themed park delivers thrills and spills aplenty, with the world’s biggest man-made waves (3m), and the world’s highest and longest lazy river. You really will feel like your holiday has taken the road to Thailand, with everything from Thai-themed food to a traditional floating market. Once you’ve eaten and shopped it’s back to those water thrills, with the terrifying Tower of Power slide, which takes you on a near-vertical drop through a shark tank.
Number Three: You Can Stargaze on Mt Teide
As the highest point in Spain, the imposing Mt Teide is perfect for something else aside from its wonderful hikes: stargazing. Renowned as one of the top spots in the world for exploring the night skies, you can join one of several operators running night excursions in Teide National Park. Accompanied by an expert astronomer, you can take the cable car to the Pico Viejo crater, and get a fascinating insight into the heavens, or visit the biggest solar observatory on the planet, Tenerife Observatory.
Number Four: You Can Swim With Sea Turtles!
This has to be one of the most delightful things to do if you want some time away from the crowds to get back to nature. Head to the lovely little cove at Playa del Puertito, where you’ll rarely see tourists, and swim out into the crystal clear waters. Before long you’ll encounter the friendly sea turtles, who won’t be at all bothered by you, and you can swim amongst them without a care. There’s also a host of other marine life, including crabs, rays and trumpet fish. This is a real ‘locals’ beach’, so it’s also a great place to have a chat and get to know some of the fishermen, whose boats are moored in the cove.
Number Five: You Can Relax on a Sailing Tour
Sailing around the coastline of Costa Adeje on a catamaran is a wonderful way to get a very different view of Tenerife. Various operators offer a range of sailing tours that take in whale and dolphin watching, diving or snorkelling, and even have wine and tapas included! You can choose from larger vessels or smaller, more intimate ones that cater to around ten people – and you can even buddy up a sailing tour with a visit to a water park or other excursions. A sunset sailing tour around the coast of Tenerife is an experience that’s guaranteed never to be forgotten…
Sailing boat during amazing sunset on the sea.
Where to Stay:
Los Olivos Beach Resort: This fabulous beachfront aparthotel has it all: views, great accommodation and fantastic amenities. With two outdoor pools, a poolside bar, restaurant, a gym, and a lovely sun terrace with ocean views, there’s nothing left to want.
Villa Caleta Golf: With an outdoor pool, garden and beautiful terrace, Villa Caleta also offers sea views and free parking! Situated right on the beachfront, the property has a fully-equipped kitchen, BBQ, air-conditioning and 3 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms.
Ramada Residences by Wyndham, Costa Adeje: In a great location not far from the beach, this quality accommodation features an outdoor pool, restaurant onsite and a relaxing garden. The well-appointed rooms have a fridge, oven, satellite TV, and much more. There’s even a delicious continental breakfast or buffet available, to set you up for a day of relaxing or sightseeing.
How to Get There:
Booking a holiday to Costa Adeje is easy, with plenty of flights available from the UK to the closest airport, Tenerife South (TFS). Flight time is around 4.5 hours and numerous operators offer fares, starting at about £75. Once you land at the airport, the fastest and most convenient way to get directly to Costa Adeje is on a pre-booked airport transfer with Shuttle Direct. You’ll be met by a friendly local driver who knows the roads, and will whisk you to your destination without delay.
Overview
UK to TFS Flight Time: 4.5 hours
TFS to Costa Adeje Distance: 16.4 kms
Shuttle Direct Transfer Time: around 15-20 minutes
Types of Transfer
There are various kinds of airport transfers from Tenerife to Costa Adeje, depending on budget and the way you like to travel. At Shuttle Direct, we provide options to suit everyone.
There’s no need to stand around in a taxi queue once you land if you pre-book one of our taxis to be ready and waiting for you. A friendly driver will get you the short distance to your accommodation at Costa Adeje without delay or hassle, if you choose this Tenerife airport transfer option.
For those looking for a budget Tenerife Airport to Costa Adeje transfer, a shared shuttle is the perfect solution. You’ll share with other travellers, which will save you money without having to deal with public transport.
If money isn’t an object, consider travelling in luxury by booking one of our private Tenerife Airport transfers. This is the ultimate in comfort and convenience, and the short distance will melt away, so you’ll be relaxing on the beach or by the pool in no time.
A minibus transfer is a great option if you’re travelling with a large group of family or friends and have a lot of luggage. If you book a minibus to get you from Tenerife Airport to Costa Adeje, you’ll all be able to travel together without having to book several vehicles.
Choosing the Right Transfer
Because everybody’s different, it’s important that you consider what’s best for you in terms of an airport transfer. For some people, the only factor they care about is the convenience, but for others, keeping to a tight holiday budget is necessary.
Cost: If budget is your main consideration and you just want the cheapest transfer from Tenerife to Costa Adeje, then your best choice would be to pre-book a shared shuttle or minibus.
Convenience: If you want a door-to-door service in absolute comfort, then a private transfer (Tenerife to Costa Adeje, direct) will be the most convenient and luxurious way of getting to your accommodation.
About Shuttle Direct
Shuttle Direct has been providing the most convenient and reliable airport transfers to and from destinations all over Europe, and the world, for many years. We’re proud of our reputation for great service, friendly, knowledgeable drivers, and comfortable vehicles. So whatever you’re looking for, from a budget-friendly shared shuttle, to a luxury private airport transfer to the door of your accommodation, we’ve got exactly what you want. Pre-book with Shuttle Direct today and say goodbye to holiday hassles.
