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

This is one of the most popular resorts in Tenerife, which has earned respect of millions of tourists due to its well-developed infrastructure and comfortable climatic conditions.

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.

On the territory of Playa Las Americas are located eight well-equipped sandy beaches that are open to visitors all year round. The sea here is calm, so the resort is ideal for tourists with children. You can enjoy sunbathing, swimming in gentle waves or going to one of sports clubs where you can learn scuba diving. When it comes to sports entertainments, the choice of them is truly enormous - diving, surfing, underwater fishing, night fishing, and rides on a boat or on a white yacht are always available to visitors. Each evening local restaurants and bars organize fascinating cultural programs aimed to entertain tourists. Here you can see the twins of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, participate in costume parties, or enjoy live music at one of the concerts, which take place on the coast every night. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The resort has many interesting attractions, including the wonderful Loro Park that introduces guests to exotic birds and animals. The main inhabitants of this park are colorful parrots Visitors are allowed to feed them, as well as make original memorable photos. Many exotic plants and trees grow in the park, which makes walking here even more interesting.

Nearby is another interesting reserve - Eagle Park. Its main inhabitants are majestic birds of prey, which can be found and observed in the wild only by experienced ornithologists. Optimal conditions have been created for eagles in the park. Its visitors can see the world's most dangerous birds in the immediate vicinity, and even keep some eagles on their hands.

The main historical attraction of the beach resort is the ancient castle of San Miguel, formerly used to protect the coastal territory. The ancient castle has been converted into a cultural center - every day it hosts all kinds of entertaining events. Visitors to the castle will have a chance to plunge into a unique medieval atmosphere for several hours, watch knight tournaments and personally try on luxurious medieval suits of armor.

One of the main natural attractions of these places is Mount Teide, the peak of which is covered with snow all year round. Anyone can go up to the snow-white peak, it is connected to the foothill area by a cable car. The top of the volcano offers a wonderful panoramic view of the island. All participants of the tour are strongly recommended to take warm clothes with them, even if the enervating heat reigns on the coast.

In the immediate vicinity of Playa de Las Americas, there is an interesting ethnographic museum called the Pyramids of Güímar. Its central object is a unique structure that looks like a stepped pyramid. It was built by representatives of the Guanche tribes, who were among the first inhabitants of the island. The exact purpose of the pyramid is still unknown: according to some assumptions of present-day researchers, it was used for ritual activities. In the immediate vicinity of the pyramid are several reconstruct dwellings of ancient tribes, as well as other amazing exhibits.