Los Cristianos holidays

Los Cristianos holidays are based in southern Tenerife’s premier port town, where traditional heritage meets modern resort life. They offer authentic Canarian charm and year-round sun, within easy reach of Siam Park. This place is a bit of a whale-watching hub, too…

Historic port with a modern twist

Los Cristianos is the main south coast port in Tenerife. Until the seventies, its harbour was teeming with shipping boats loading up rum and salted fish. Nowadays, thanks to the inter-island links, it’s ferries that come and go (along with yachts and tourists on glass-bottom boat tours). Luxury apartment blocks and restaurants have sprung up here, too, and there are lots of eateries offering picturesque seafront dining experiences.

From golden sands to volcanic views

Los Cristianos has a string of beaches to its name. On one side of the harbour is Los Cristianos Beach, with its dark golden volcanic sand and tucked-away location. Here, the sheltering harbour pier means the sea’s really calm to swim in, and you can see the Mount Guaza nature reserve in the distance. On the other side of the harbour, you’ll find the Playa de las Vistas fountain – a popular photo op spot that shoots sea water into the sky. It belongs to Las Vistas Beach, which offers family friendly, calm waters. Playa Callo offers a third option. This one’s got some rockier patches, but it’s a lot quieter than the main swimming spots.

Promenade living and town centre charm

It pays to go on beachfront promenade strolls in this place. By the shore, you’ll stumble across lots of authentic local restaurants and pavement cafés. And once the sun’s gone down, it’s the focal point of Los Cristianos’ laidback nightlife scene. The car-free town centre’s another nice place for a wander. It blends the Arona district culture with fly-and-flop faves – expect a mix of traditional Canarian architecture, designer boutiques and British-friendly pubs.

Island hopping and neighbouring resorts

Follow the promenade westwards and Los Cristianos blends into Playa de las Americas. This place, which has been dubbed the party capital of Tenerife, might be known for its post-sunset scene, but it’s really walkable, too. You can spend the morning meandering between its standout selection of shops, before hopping on a 70-minute ferry to La Gomera to roam around the Garajonay National Park rainforest. Costa Adeje is in close proximity, too – you’ll pass through it en route to Tenerife’s most famous volcano, if you sign up for one of the local Mount Teide excursions.