Stays in Los Cristianos
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Los Cristianos is a working harbour town in the municipality of Arona on Tenerife's south coast, about 18 km (typically 18–23 minutes by car) from Tenerife South airport (TFS). It suits families, long-stay winter guests and anyone who wants to manage without a car: two sheltered sandy beaches, a promenade, a Sunday market and ferries to La Gomera are all within walking distance of each other.
Holiday rentals in Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Who is Los Cristianos best for?
Los Cristianos is best for families with young children, older couples, long stays and travellers without a car. The beaches sit in a calm bay, the seafront is flat, and shops, restaurants and the bus station are in town. It suits you less if you want a secluded villa or a nightlife-led holiday; neighbouring Playa de las Américas is livelier.
Area
Playa de las Américas
1 stay · from €165 per night
Los Cristianos at a glance
| Los Cristianos | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Arona |
| Character | Real town with a ferry port, promenade and resort hotels |
| Main beaches | Playa de Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Vistas, Los Tarajales |
| Best for | Families, long stays, going car-free, La Gomera day trips |
| To Tenerife South (TFS) | about 18 km, typically 18–23 min by car |
| To Tenerife North (TFN) | about 84 km, typically 60–75 min by car |
| To Teide cable car base | about 49 km, typically 53–66 min by car |
| Do you need a car? | Not for daily life; yes for Teide, Masca and the north |
What are the beaches like in Los Cristianos?
Los Cristianos has calm, sandy beaches sheltered by the bay and breakwaters. Playa de Las Vistas, a man-made beach of about 850 m of golden sand, has lifeguards, showers, toilets, sunbed hire and access for wheelchairs and pushchairs, and has held a Blue Flag for several consecutive years. Playa de Los Cristianos is the original town beach beside the harbour, and Los Tarajales completes the seafront.
Which day is the Los Cristianos market?
The Los Cristianos market is held on Sunday from 9:00 to 14:00 on Avenida Juan Carlos I, next to the Arona Gran Hotel and behind Los Tarajales beach. Expect clothes, crafts, souvenirs and second-hand stalls. Several guides also list a Tuesday market at the same site, so check locally before planning around it.
How do you get to Los Cristianos from the airport?
The quickest way from Tenerife South airport is by car or taxi: about 18 km on the TF-1 motorway, typically 18–23 minutes. From Tenerife North (TFN) it is about 84 km, typically 60–75 minutes. Without a car, TITSA's express line 343 links both airports with Los Cristianos a few times a day; other TITSA lines also serve TFS, so check the current timetable before you fly.
Do you need a car in Los Cristianos?
You do not need a car for everyday life in Los Cristianos, because the beaches, shops, bus station and ferry port are all in town. A car pays off for day trips: the Teide cable car base is about 49 km away (typically 53–66 minutes), and Masca and the north coast are awkward by bus. Our cars come only with a stay, collected and returned at Tenerife South or North airport.
Car rental
Seat Ibiza or similar
from €32 per day
Can you take the ferry to La Gomera from Los Cristianos?
Yes. The fast ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera takes about 50 minutes, with Fred. Olsen Express (up to five daily departures) and Naviera Armas on the route, so a day trip on foot is easy. Fred. Olsen carries cars, but whether a hire car may cross depends on the rental terms, so ask us before booking a vehicle ticket.
What is the weather like in Los Cristianos?
The south coast is the driest and sunniest part of Tenerife: at the nearby Tenerife South airport weather station, the average January maximum is 21.7 °C and the August maximum 28.4 °C, with about 15 rain days a year (AEMET 1981–2010 normals). The sea is roughly 19 °C in late winter and 23–24 °C in September.
Is Los Cristianos good for a long stay?
Los Cristianos works well for stays of one to three months because it runs as a normal town all year, with a large resident population and services that do not close off-season. For walks, the Montaña de Guaza natural monument next to town has sea cliffs up to 100 m high and an easy trail towards El Palmar.
Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje?
Choose Los Cristianos for a real harbour town and the easiest car-free holiday. Choose Costa Adeje for a polished resort strip with larger hotels, villas with private pools and Siam Park nearby.
Area
Costa Adeje
1 stay · from €420 per night
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Cristianos good for families?
Yes. Playa de Las Vistas has calm water, lifeguards and pushchair access, and the flat promenade makes walking with children easy.
How far is Los Cristianos from Tenerife South airport?
About 18 km, which takes typically 18–23 minutes by car on the TF-1. Tenerife North airport is about 84 km away, typically 60–75 minutes.
Which day is the market in Los Cristianos?
Sunday, from 9:00 to 14:00, on Avenida Juan Carlos I behind Los Tarajales beach. Some guides also list a Tuesday market, so confirm locally.
How long is the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera?
About 50 minutes on the fast ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Fred. Olsen Express and Naviera Armas both operate the route.
Do I need a car in Los Cristianos?
Not for beaches, shopping or eating out, as everything is walkable. Hire one for trips to Teide, Masca or the north, which are slow or awkward by bus.
Is Los Cristianos good for a long stay or remote work?
Yes. It is a year-round town with services open all year and bus links, so it suits stays of several weeks or months.