Playa de la Arena is a thriving tourist resort of west Tenerife and attracts several thousand visitors every year. Blessed with warm weather and many hours of sunshine during summers and winters, it is the perfect spot for vacationers who like the sun. Quiet and surrounded by cliffs, black beaches and small coves, it also promises wonderful respite for tourists who seek to escape the humdrum of the city.

The majority of tourists visiting Playa de la Arena are those from the UK and Spain. There are also several from other European countries like Germany, France, Italy and Netherlands. Playa Arena accommodations are stacked with modern amenities designed to suit the European traveler. There are 3 main hotels in Playa Arena – Playa la Arena hotel, Bahia Flamingo and Barcelo Varadero – including a number of good budget hotels and apartments. 

Located a few minutes from Playa Arena is the resort of Puerto Santiago. Although not very touristy, the Puerto de Santiago resort has several class accommodations. Your choice lies between a few excellent 4-star hotels and 3 and 2-star apartments. Puerto Santiago hotels and apartments are usually mid-rise structures, but since it enjoys a hilly landscape, most hotels sit on elevated ground allowing you magnificent views of sunsets over La Gomera and the Los Gigantes cliffs.

You will find plenty of competitively priced hotels and apartments in Los Gigantes town, located a little more than a mile from Playa Arena. There are also several accommodations located along Los Gigantes’ pedestrian promenade, with the beach just few minutes away and a good range of restaurants and bars within easy reach.