Things to do in The South
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Travelin' Lady
Companies offering two-, three- and five-hour boat cruises to check out whales and dolphins are set up at the end of Playa de Los Cristianos, near the port, and in Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje. Most trips include food, drink and a quick swim. Though all are basically the same, we recommend the smaller Playa de Los Cristianos-based companies. Travelin' Lady offers personal service, small boats, and lower prices than many other outfits in the area.
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Golf del Sur
Constant mild weather means that Tenerife is a place where golfers can play year-round. It's not the most ecologically sound activity on the island (water is a constant problem, and golf courses need plenty of it) but that hasn't stopped sprawling courses from emerging all around Playa de las Américas. One of the best courses is Golf del Sur.
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K-16 Surf
K-16 Surf rents out fibre surfboards and provides tuition for only slightly more than the price of rental.
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Neptuno
Companies offering two-, three- and five-hour boat cruises to check out whales and dolphins are set up at the end of Playa de Los Cristianos, near the port, and in Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje. Most trips include food, drink and a quick swim. Though all are basically the same, we recommend the smaller Playa de Los Cristianos-based companies. Neptuno offers personal service, small boats, and lower prices than many other outfits in the area.
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Free Bird Sailing
You won't have to sail far from shore before the hotel jungle of Tenerife's largest resort melts into the gentle slopes of the island. Rent a boat, take an excursion or sign up for a whale-watching trip and cruise the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera with the shadow of El Teide behind you. If money is unlimited, Free Bird Sailing can set you up with a luxurious catamaran, including crew and food, for several hundred euros.
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Montaña Amarilla
Wind and water have carved the dramatic rock formations of Montaña Amarilla, a volcanic mound on the coast outside town. To get here, take Avenida Jose Antonio Tavio (beside the Ten Bel complex) down to Calle Chasna. At the end of the street is a small car park and a path leading you down to the water. You can ramble across the rocks, enjoying a building-free view of the coast, or hike around the montaña.
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Sailing, Bahriyeli
You won't have to sail far from shore before the hotel jungle of Tenerife's largest resort melts into the gentle slopes of the island. Rent a boat, take an excursion or sign up for a whale-watching trip and cruise the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera with the shadow of El Teide behind you. The tourist office in Los Cristianos has a list of companies that organise all kinds of boat trips. Bahriyeli is one of these.
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Los Palos Centro de Golf
Constant mild weather means that Tenerife is a place where golfers can play year-round. It's not the most ecologically sound activity on the island (water is a constant problem, and golf courses need plenty of it) but that hasn't stopped sprawling courses from emerging all around Playa de las Américas. One of the best courses is Los Palos Centro de Golf.
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Golf Costa Adeje
Constant mild weather means that Tenerife is a place where golfers can play year-round. It's not the most ecologically sound activity on the island (water is a constant problem, and golf courses need plenty of it) but that hasn't stopped sprawling courses from emerging all around Playa de las Américas. One of the best courses is Golf Costa Adeje.
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Centro Comercial San Telmo
Post-midnight, Los Cristianos' action takes place at the Centro Comercial San Telmo, the shopping centre behind Playa de las Vistas when this daytime-dull little strip is transformed into a string of nightclubs pumping out music late into the night. In Las Américas, places are altogether classier and more costly.
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Las Verónicas
On Playa de las Américas' border with Costa Adeje, Las Verónicas has a buoyant and youthful nightlife. There have been problems with violence and drugs here, although these are reputedly lessening after the closure of several of the seedier, drug-peddling places.
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Mamma Rosa
This place serves hearty Mexican and Italian dishes, including fajitas de pollo (soft Mexican tortilla stuffed with chicken) and tagliatelle with king prawns, broccoli, garlic and chilli. The portions will keep rumbling tummies at bay for hours.
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La Pirámide
The dinner theatre at the restaurant inside a pyramid-shaped congress hall is more sophisticated than it sounds. There are opera nights on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and classical concerts at other times. Check first in case the schedules change.
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Via Moana
Get away from the crowds at this laid-back café and restaurant that's right on the water. On summer nights live music or a DJ turns the place into the town's main nightspot, with an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, Celtic and rock music.
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Centro Cultural
Offers a variety of cultural events, such as Cine de Verano, a summer festival of open-air movies (in Spanish) offered nightly except Wednesday. A brand new auditorium opened its doors here in early 2007 as a big-name concert venue.
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Olive Garden
English-run, with outside tables on the promenade, the copious menu includes plenty of vegetarian choices such as vegetable kebabs and meatless goulash and chilli. Carnivorous folk may prefer the daily roast beef and Yorkshire pud.
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Rincón del Marinero
Specialising in local seafood, including a tasty zarzuela (fish and seafood stew), this nautical-themed restaurant has all its tables under a covered terrace (proof that there's never bad weather here).
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Casa del Mar
Enjoy views of the beach as you savour the freshly caught lubina (sea bass), dorada (sea bream) and merluza (hake). On the roof is a sunny terrace bar selling drinks and ice cream.
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Buceo Tenerife Diving Center
For courses, try-dives and excursions, head to Buceo Tenerife Diving Center. There are reduced costs for making multiple dives. Dives are at 09:00 and noon, with an extra 15:00 dive on Saturday.
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Fishing
Deep-sea-fishing jaunts range in price for a three-hour trip to a day on the water. Get information from the kiosks set up at the western end of Playa de Los Cristianos or from a tourist office.
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Jungle Park
Away from the beaches, theme parks include Jungle Park, where the main show stars eagles that swoop dramatically over the crowd. You can also see hippos, crocodiles and other wild beasts here.
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Bar Nuestro
A cloth-cap-authentic local bar, Bar Nuestro has a barnlike interior and an unwaveringly authentic Canarian menu that includes dishes like garbanzos with pork sausages and grilled sardines.
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La Caldera del Rey
There are several riding stables in the vicinity, including La Caldera del Rey, which also has a children's petting farm, BBQ area, climbing wall and a low rope course for children.
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Jazzissimo
A jazz and soul club opened by Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth a few years back and which has been going strong ever since. Every Saturday is salsa night with a live Cuban band.
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Artenerife
Modern shopping centres are mushrooming throughout the resort, but for traditional Canary textiles, such as embroidered tablecloths, head to one of the Artenerife kiosks.
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