Arona

Travel Guide
Las Vistas Beach featuring a coastal town
This sleepy village is an excellent starting point for visiting some of Tenerife’s most popular beach resorts.

Arona is a pretty town dotted with interesting buildings that blend colonial and pre-Hispanic architectural styles. The town remains relatively untouched by tourism, in spite of its proximity to several scenic beaches. Enjoy this pleasant place for a stroll and a meal or use it as a quiet base for exploring the surrounding region.

Don’t miss the town’s pretty church, Iglesia San Antonio Abad, originally built in the 18th century.Inside, look for an original image of San Antonio Abad, which dates back more than 300 years.

San Antonio Abad is also at the center of Arona’s liveliest festival, held every January in honor of the church’s eponymous saint. During the weeklong festival, see traditional Canarian dancing, a procession of decorated wooden carts pulled by oxen and a fireworks display.

Just behind the church, find the start of a rewarding 4-hour round-trip hike to the peak of Rogue del Conde. Rising 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level, this flat summit offers fantastic views over southern Tenerife and the island of La Gomera.

The municipality of Arona also encompasses Parque Las Aguilas, a zoological and botanical park home to more than 100 different species. Watch for meerkats, orangutans and a rare white tiger as you explore the 800,000-square-foot (75,000-square-meter) grounds. See the park’s impressive bird-of-prey show, which features American bald eagles, vultures and condors.

Walk along the busy beachfront promenade of nearby Playa de Los Cristianos. Sheltered from strong winds, this golden-sand beach is an ideal place for swimming. Stay until evening to enjoy a drink at a lively bar overlooking the beach. Arona is also a perfect starting point for visiting Playa de Las Vistas, another stretch of golden sand where you can scuba dive or snorkel in the clear waters off the coast.

Arona is located in southern Tenerife. It’s well connected to nearby Los Cristianos by a regular bus service.

Gara Suites Golf & SPA
Gara Suites Golf & SPA
4 out of 5
Calle Landa 2, Playa de las Américas, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is €100 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
€100
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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8/10 Very Good! (427 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Sep 2023

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Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
3.5 out of 5
Calle Sierra Nevada, sn, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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8.4/10 Very Good! (558 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

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Cleopatra Palace Hotel
Cleopatra Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida de las Américas s.n, Playa de las Américas, Arona, Tenerife
The price is €203 per night from 27 Sep to 28 Sep
€203
per night
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Arona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Siam Park and Fañabe Beach are located nearby. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Sep 2023

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Regency Country Club, Apartments Suites
4 out of 5
Calle Armiche, 1, Chayofa, Arona, Tenerife
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Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
Hollywood Mirage - Excel Hotels & Resorts
3.5 out of 5
Calle Sierra Nevada, sn, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (558 reviews)
"Had a lovely holiday just back home. The reception staff were lovely, but I must mention John absolutely fantastic"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

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3 out of 5
Rodeo s/n, Oasis del Sur, Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife
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8.2/10 Very Good! (589 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Aug 2023

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Reviews of Arona

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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" "1 - Terrible 0.2717391304347826%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Feb 2020

Great place for a cheeky week in the sun

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Feb 2020

The chingarritto at the Cove near the apt I found by myself was cool

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
5 Feb 2020

Maybe a shuttle service to/from hotel to main shopping areas

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
3 Feb 2020

15 mins from the airport. It’s easy to see the area was once the place to be but las americas/cristianos have taken over. If you want a quiet safe holiday then this is the place to be

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Feb 2020

Lots to do in terms of eating and bars. It’s fun. Also some nice shops.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
27 Jan 2020

Very good Going back in December 2020