Car Hire Playa de las Américas

Guide

Tenerife’s Playa de Las Americas, located along the southern coast of this beautiful volcanic Canary Island, is a fine example of a 'sun, sand and sea' destination. Thirty years ago there were only a few hotels on this beach - developed largely using sand imported from the Sahara. Today Las Americas boasts an abundance of hotels and apartment complexes to suit all kinds of budgets, making it one of the most popular summer destination. To explore the island of Tenerife prebook car hire today.

Explore Playa De Las Americas

Playa de Las Americas is a tourist magnet and offers its visitors many water-based activities, and it is home to the world famous Octopus Water Park where you can ride the famous 'Kamikaze' water slide. You can go water parasailing, fish for sharks, or try your luck surfing.

For those who prefer to stay dry, there is a new 18-hole golf course open between Playa de Las Americas and neighbouring Los Cristianos. The marina at Puerto Colon is an attractive place where you can stroll around the shops and stop off for a meal or drink to cool off.

Las Americas has a myriad of bars and restaurants around the small island. Eat in an English style pub with the family or head to a club where you will find comedy acts, cabaret shows and DJs. The central seafront areas known as 'Veronicas' and 'The Patch' come to life at night.

For peace and quiet there are a couple of attractions within easy reach of the resorts such as the animal park; Parques Exoticas. This is a great day out for the family. Jardines del Atlantico Bananera is a banana farm that occasionally has exhibitions for the public and is a fun experience for all.

Transport

The most convenient and cost effective way to travel to Tenerife is by air. Tenerife-Sur Airport is less than 16 minutes drive away. If this is your arrival destination, be sure to book car hire here. Buses and coaches service the towns and sea-side resorts of Tenerife, and to and from the airports so getting around is easy.

Car hire is one of the most popular ways of touring the island, as it gives tourists the freedom to make their own decisions on where to go and when to go. Avoid large tour groups on excursions, and see the sights in the peace and comfort of your own personal vehicle. The roads are very easy to navigate and high up on the mountain sides are tremendous views over Tenerife.