Things to do in Costa Adeje
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Costa Adeje holidays
On this page, our local guides will give you tips on things to do during a vacation in Costa Adeje. In this convenient mini guide you will find information from excursions to shopping places to best restaurants and beaches to explore.
Things to do in Costa Adeje for families
The town has something for everyone and is the perfect destination for a family holiday. These are some examples of the things you can do in Costa Adeje for families:
- Visit a water park: Siam Park and Aqualand are two water parks located in Costa Adeje.In both of them there is plenty of fun for the whole family. Both have a wide range of water slides, pools, and attractions, including a wave pool and a lazy river.
- Go to El Duque beach: Costa Adeje has several beautiful beaches, and El Duque beach is one of the most popular. Playa Fañabé and Playa de Torviscas are also very known beaches in Costa Adeje. The beaches are safe and have plenty of facilities, such as restaurants, showers, and sun loungers. You can spend the day swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles with your kids.
- Take a whale and dolphin watching tour inn Puerto Colon: Tenerife is one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. You can take a boat tour from Puerto Colon harbor in Costa Adeje and see these magnificent creatures up close. The tours usually last 3 hours and include snacks and drinks.
- Go on a hiking tour: Costa Adeje has many hiking trails that are suitable for families with kids, for example the Barranco del Infierno trail. You can take a guided tour and explore the beautiful countryside, see the volcanic landscapes, and learn about the local flora and fauna.
- Visit the zoo: In Costa Adeje there is a bus to Loro Parque. This zoo is the biggest and most popular of the island. Many families with children visit this zoo every day. If you are looking for something closer to Costa Adeje, camel riding in Tenerife is possible and the pick-up service is also included to the camel park.
Things to do in Costa Adeje at night
There are several things to do in Costa Adeje at night, and here are some examples of them:
Go to a bar or beach club: There are plenty of bars in Costa Adeje that stay open late into the night. The bars offer a wide selection of drinks and a lively atmosphere. You can enjoy a few drinks, socialize with other tourists and locals, and dance the night away.
Attend an evening show: In Costa Adeje you can attend to evening shows, such as cabaret shows, MHT show and live music. You can watch a show and enjoy a few drinks at the same time. Some of the shows also includes a dinner.
Take a sunset cruise: One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Costa Adeje at night is by taking a sunset cruise. You can enjoy the sunset while sipping on a glass of champagne and admiring the stunning coastline.
Watch the fireworks: Costa Adeje hosts a fireworks show every Thursday night during the summer months. You can watch the fireworks from the beach or a nearby restaurant while enjoying a meal or a few drinks.
Visit the Monkey Beach Club: The Monkey Beach Club is a popular beach club in Costa Adeje. The club offers a great atmosphere, live music, and a variety of drinks. You can spend the night dancing, drinking, and socializing with other tourists and locals. And this is just an example of the several night clubs in Costa Adeje.
- Take a walk along the coast: Costa Adeje is located by the sea, so you will be lucky enough to be able to take a pleasant stroll by the sea every evening.
Things to do in Costa Adeje when it rains
Costa Adeje is known for its sunny and warm weather, but like any other place, it can also have rainy days. However, there are still plenty of things to do in Costa Adeje when it rains. Here are some of the activities you can enjoy during a rainy day in Costa Adeje.
- Go shopping to Siam Mall: Siam Mall is a large shopping center located in Costa Adeje. It has over 100 shops, including fashion, electronics, and home goods. You can spend the day shopping, having a meal, or watching a movie at the cinema.
- Go to the spa: Costa Adeje has several spas that offer a variety of treatments, such as massages, facials, and hydrotherapy. You can spend the day at Aqua Spa Tenerife relaxing, rejuvenating, and pampering yourself.
- Go bowling: Bowling is a fun activity for all ages and is perfect for a rainy day. Megabowl is located in Fañabe area, in Costa Adeje.
- Visit an art gallery: most of the museums and art galleries in Tenerife are in the capital. However, in Costa Adeje you can find a small art gallery called The Duke gallery, it is inside the shopping mall.
Romantic things to do in Costa Adeje
There are plenty of romantic things to do in Costa Adeje, whether you’re on your honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary, or simply enjoying a romantic getaway. Here are some ideas of things to do in Costa Adeje for couples:
- Boat trip during sunset: Take a sunset cruise along the coast of Costa Adeje with your loved one. You can enjoy the stunning views of the sea, the cliffs, and the sunset while sipping on champagne and listening to romantic music. If you are looking for the most romantic option, you should take a look at the VIP sunset cruise Tenerife.
- Picnic on the beach: Prepare a private beach picnic with your partner and enjoy a romantic meal on the sand. You can watch the sunset while enjoying delicious food and wine, and listening to the sound of the waves.
- Couples spa day: Treat yourselves to a couples spa day at one of the many luxury spas in Costa Adeje. In Aqua Club Spa you can relax, unwind, and pamper yourselves with massages, facials, and other treatments.
- Romantic dinner: Enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the many fine dining restaurants in Costa Adeje. You can sample the local cuisine while enjoying the stunning views of the ocean.
- Horseback riding: Take a Tenerife horse riding trip with your partner along the beautiful beach. You can enjoy the stunning scenery while holding hands and feeling the breeze in your hair.
- Stargazing at Teide: Head to the Teide National Park and stargaze with your partner. You can book a tour in which the pick-up service is included to the stargazing Tenerife tour.
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Costa Adeje guide written by our local team.




Top 5 activities
Most fun things to do in Costa Adeje
From 55€
- Duration: 40 min | 1 hour | 2 hours
- Popular! Often booked up for 6 days
- Partner: Jet Ski Island
- Puerto Colon harbor
- 40 min | 1 hour | 2 hours
- Puerto Colon harbor
From 43€
- Tour duration 40 minutes
- Popular! Often booked up for 3 days
- Capacity of 10 participants
- Puerto Colon harbor
- Up to of 10 people
- Puerto Colon harbor
From 145€
- Tour duration 3 hours approx.
- Popular! Often booked up for 7 days
- 8 buggies per trip
- 40 minutes off-road
- Duration 3 hours
- 40 minutes off-road
From 70€
- Tour duration 5 hours
- Popular! Often booked up for 8 days
- Capacity of up to 100 guests
- Every Saturday
- Duration 5 hours
- Every Saturday
From 94€
- Tour duration 15 up to 60 minutes
- Popular! Often booked up for 8 days
- Take off from 800-2250m high
- 3 different flights
- From 15 up to 60 min
- 3 different flights
Puerto Colon Costa Adeje
In Costa Adeje you will find the harbor Puerto Colon. From this port the best Tenerife whale watching tours, and Tenerife yacht charters depart. Below are some of the favorites picks.
Whale watching Costa Adeje
Popular choices
From 30€
- Tour duration 3 hours
- Popular! Often booked up for 11 days
- 10 people on board
- Rent Atlantic Star boat
- Duration: 3 hours
- Up to 10 people
From 19€
- Tour duration 3 or 4.5 hours
- Popular! Often booked up for 5 days
- 90 people approx. on board
- Private Freebird
- 3 or 4.5 hours tour
- Up to 90 people
Boat hire Costa Adeje
Popular choices
From 425€
- Charter time 3 hours
- Popular! Often booked up for 5 days
- Space for up to 10 people
- Boat length: 15.68 m
- Up to 10 people
- Length: 15.68 m
From 789€
- Charter time 3 to 9 hours
- Popular! Often booked up for 5 days
- Space for up to 12 people
- Boat length: 14 m
- Up to 12 people
- Length: 14 m
Best price guarantee & Free cancellation policy
Most visited water parks from Costa Adeje
From 28€
- Opening times: 10:00 to 17:00
- Skip the entrance line
- Tickets valid up to 90 days
- Access to all the attractions
- Skip the entrance line
- Valid up to 90 days
From 22€
- Opening times: 10:00 to 17:00
- Skip the entrance line
- Tickets valid up to 90 days
- Access to all the attractions
- Skip the entrance line
- Valid up to 90 days
FAQ
Costa Adeje has been defined as a holiday paradise. Since it’s located in Tenerife, it has a dream temperature of 22 °C on average all year around. Costa Adeje has 4 km of beaches and It’s a busy area filled with luxury hotels, shops and restaurants.
Yes, Costa Adeje is very lively, being mainly a tourist area, there are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs. Should you seek crowd you can easily do that as well as seek tranquility. In short it is a nice vacation destination suitable for everyone.
Costa Adeje is definitely good for families. The area is full of beaches and theme parks. Being a common family vacation destination, all hotels have playgrounds and special events for children. Normally, most large bookings will be handled by a personal agent. The agents are highly motivated to make sure tourists have the best time, and their goal is to make each person’s vacation as perfect as possible. Club Canary has a wide range of collaborations, and can therefore tailor certain activities to suit specific food requests, entertainment, decoration and much more.
Costa Adeje has 26.11 km of coastline. Depending on where you are staying, it can take up to 12 min by car. You can also get there by taxi, taxis in Tenerife cost around 1€/min. Public transport it’s also available but it would take more time (approximately 35 min) and time options are very limited.
Costa Adeje has 26.11 km of coastline. Depending on where you are staying, it takes a maximum of 15 minutes by car to get from Costa Adeje to Los Cristianos. You can also get there by cab, cabs in Tenerife cost around 1€/min. There is also public transportation, but it takes more time (about 35 min) and the options are very limited.
Costa Adeje is around 17 km away from the Tenerife South Airport, so it takes around 15 minutes by car to get there.
A taxi from Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje costs between 25/35€.
The fastest route from Costa Adeje to Mount Teide, is the TF-1 towards Guia de Isora and then take the TF-38 exit towards Chio / Tamaimo / Los Gigantes / El Teide. It takes a total of about 1 hour and 7 minutes before you reach the national park. In case you are curious about different ways to visit Teide you can find all the Teide tours available here.
Popular locations in Costa Adeje
Costa Adeje market
There is a local market in Costa Adeje every Thursday and Saturday. Find the location here.
Costa Adeje golf
In Costa Adeje there is a golf course where you can rent the materials and practise.
Costa Adeje bus station
There is a bus station in Costa Adeje which is very well located. Just 10 minutes by walk to the closest beach.
Costa Adeje gym
If you are a person who likes to exercise, in Costa Adeje there are many gyms for you to keep on working out.
Costa Adeje luxury holidays
In Club Canary we can organize the perfect itineraries for you to have a luxury holidays.
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