Sightseeing in Playa de las Americas - what to see. Complete travel guide

The resort area is conditionally divided into three parts, and each of the areas offers its own leisure style. The western part is considered the most fashionable one, and so here you will find best hotels and restaurants. The central district is considered the busiest one. Here you will find hotels that fit absolutely every taste and budget. This part of the city is always crowded and life does not stop here even for a minute. The majority of discos and nightclubs are also located in this region. The eastern part of the city is perfect for shoppers as here they will find all main markets and shopping pavilions.
The resort will also please the fans of international cuisine. You will find various restaurants and cafes simply everywhere. There are several facilities that specialize exclusively in Canarian dishes, so these are simply best places to try delicious seafood and the main national dish – the rabbit stew.
A choice of gastronomy destinations of the Playa de las Americas resort is not limited only to restaurants of Spanish cuisine. The resort offers plenty of exotic eating houses and original …
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Features of the indigenous’ temper and way of life can be interesting for tourists who are going to Playa de Las Americas. Inhabitants are noted for friendly and good-humored temper; …
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Playa de Las Americas doesn’t differ by plenty of historical and architectural objects, but at the same time it is impossible to call resort’s trip program boring. The famous …
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Survived castles around Playa de las Americas
♥ Castle 'Castle of San Miguel' Canary Islands, 8.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Felipe' Canary Islands, 41.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Joaquín' Canary Islands, 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Juan' Canary Islands, 62.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Andrés' Canary Islands, 70.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Miguel' Canary Islands, 8.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of San Felipe' Canary Islands, 41.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of San Joaquín' Canary Islands, 61.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of San Juan' Canary Islands, 62.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of San Andrés' Canary Islands, 70.9 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Playa de las Americas
♥ World Heritage Site 'Teide National Park' , 22.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nacional Park 'El Teide' , 24 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Corona Forestal' , 26.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Majona' , 44.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Garajonay National Park' , 51.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Teide National Park' , 22.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nacional Park 'El Teide' , 24 km from the center. On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Corona Forestal' , 26.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Majona' , 44.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Garajonay National Park' , 51.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Playa de las Americas from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Garajonay National Park
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
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Distance from Playa de las Americas center - 52.3 km.
The national park has lots of amazing hiking trails; however, some areas of the park are closed to tourists. The most attractive and popular entertainment for the park guests is still climbing the Garajonay mountain, which is nothing but an ancient extinct volcano. The mountain offers a simply great view of the island; evergreen forests and the coast can be admired in all their glory. The year-round ecological museum exhibition that is devoted to the peculiarities of the ecosystem of the La Gomera island, operates in the park. Another great place to visit is the Botanical Garden. …
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Piramides de Guimar
From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
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Distance from Playa de las Americas center - 41.1 km.
Many scientists including Tur Hayerdal disagree with this theory of the appearance of the pyramids. In addition to the rolling stones from the local fields, the lava beds were also used during the construction of the pyramids. The ground was paved carefully before the pyramid was built. And the regular architectural form of the buildings and inexplicably inexplicable: why would you form the pyramids from the stones if you could just pile them up? Today, six ancient pyramids are united in the great complex, on whose territory there are several museums and several excellent recreation areas. Many tourists strive to visit Guimar pyramids on the day of the summer westerly turn to observe the unique phenomenon - the twilight - still a mystery of the strange buildings. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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31.05.2023
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.

31.05.2023
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