Tenerife Airport to Playa de la Arena Transfer

How to get from Tenerife Airport to Playa de la Arena  

Our Tenerife - South Airport (Reina Sofia) transfers to Playa de la Arena is an affordable, hassle-free option for reaching your destination quickly and comfortably. We also offer many cost-effective service options, from shared shuttles and wheelchair-accessible vehicles to luxury limousines. Or take one of our award-winning private Tenerife - South Airport (Reina Sofia) taxis, where you’ll be met on arrival by one of our friendly, professional drivers and whisked right to the door of your hotel in Playa de la Arena. When you book with us, you can be assured of a great start to your break!

Things to do

With holidays to Playa de la Arena, you get a Blue Flag beach, top walking territory and volcanic scenery - all from a quiet Tenerife base.

A calm place

You can leave the hustle and bustle behind at Playa de la Arena. This small, quiet place on Tenerife’s west coast takes things gently, from the uncrowded beach to the low-key bars and restaurants. You’re also well placed for some great walks along rugged Canary Island coastline and through volcanic landscapes - and close to some of the island’s best sights.

Black sands

Not all the beaches along this side of the coast come with natural sands, but Playa de la Arena’s does - as you’ll see from the volcanic colour. The small sweep is Blue Flag rated, and there’s a palm-lined promenade with plenty of eating places. As for the sea, there can be a bit of a current - but flags and lifeguards keep you posted on how things are doing.

Although Playa de la Arena’s beach is sheltered, the surf can be pretty strong - which really plays to the watersports. Windsurfing and scuba diving are both popular and you can rent all the kit from one of the 3 specialist shops on the prom. And if you’d like some lessons to get you started, pop into Rhian’s Scuba School opposite the beach.

Island walks

Walks around here are popular, and a great local one is along the dramatic cliffs of neighbouring Los Gigantes. It literally means Giant Cliffs - which is exactly what you get with this vertical wall rising out of the sea. And there are hiking trails through Teide National Park, which is filled with wildflowers, pine forests and some rather stunning volcanic scenery.

Top attractions

Daytrips to Tenerife’s towns

If you’re on your way to Teide National Park, there’s a great stop-off at Vilaflor. This almost Alpine-style town is the highest in Spain, surrounded by pine forests and fir trees. The aristocratic town of La Orotava is about 70 minutes away - it’s filled with Renaissance mansions and beautiful churches and convents. And half an hour more gets you to the capital, Santa Cruz, for shopping.

GO WHALE-WATCHING

Over in nearby Los Gigantes, the clear waters around these parts are famous for dolphins and whales - you’ve got about 28 different types swimming about here. You can take a catamaran or glass-bottomed boat out to sea to get a ring-side view of the action. The Bottlenose Dolphins are real showoffs, so expect to see some impressive aerial leaps. Trips can be booked from Playa de la Arena harbour.

CARNIVAL, SANTA CRUZ

Street parties don’t come much bigger than Tenerife’s annual carnival - think Notting Hill meets Rio and New Orleans. There are big parades here and even bigger costumes - some of the dresses are so extravagant they need wheels to move on. It’s a 3-week party at Santa Cruz, and if you want more, nearby Los Gigantes has its own 4-day bash as well.

Best restaurants

The prom is the place to go for Playa de la Arena’s restaurants. There’s a good mix of places serving up everything from Thai to Austrian, as well as local Canarian food of course. Fish will be on the menus - try the octopus salad or something simply grilled and dished up with papas arrugadas, which are crispy, salted potatoes. It’s usually accompanied by the famous mojo suace.

CAFÉ JARDIN FLOR DEL DRAGO

The portions at this restaurant, near the Playa de la Arena Hotel, are small but beautifully formed. Delights include beef carpaccio and red peppers, pork with beetroot chutney, and scallops with squid ink pasta - accompanied by wines recommended by knowledgeable owner Julio. He and his wife, Nuria, also hold regular themed food nights, and a popular 5-course gourmet lunch and wine-tasting for 32 euros.

SAUCO, CALLE LA GAVIOTA

With a half-Italian owner, you can expect the pizza and pasta to star here. Order the tagliatelle with mushroom in cream sauce and mop your plate clean with some freshly-baked garlic bread. Or try the panzotti - it’s like ravioli - with spinach and Roquefort. You’ve also got meat dishes and daily seafood specials here. And everything comes with top-notch views over the rocky cliffs to the island of La Gomera.

Nearby Resorts 

• Los Cristianos
• Costa Adeje
• La Caleta 
• Las Galletas 
• San Miguel de Abona
• Playa de Fanabe  
• Costa Adeje Callao Salvaje