Arona is the third most populous municipality in Tenerife and covers 84.6 km2 in the south, with more than 15 km of coastline and four areas: Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, Las Galletas-Costa del Silencio and the inland Arona Rural (Tenerife tourist board, read 7 November 2026). Most visitors stay on the coast, while the old town of Arona sits in the uplands. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
The historic center
The upland town keeps the town hall and the 18th-century church of San Antonio Abad, which is an Asset of Cultural Interest.
The old tree
A centenary almacigo about 9 m tall stands in the old town and is listed as a monument tree.
The coastal resorts
Playa de las Americas, with several beaches and water sports all year, and Los Cristianos, a seafaring village with ferry connections.
Las Galletas and Costa del Silencio
A calm coast known for marine life, with Punta de la Rasca and the protected Malpais de Rasca as key visits.
The tourist train
A tourist train runs through Los Cristianos and Las Americas.
Practical info
Tips
- Choose the area before the hotel. Playa de las Americas has several beaches and water sports all year; Los Cristianos has the main commercial and cultural life and the ferries; Las Galletas and Costa del Silencio are quieter. The tourist board also lists coastal promenades at Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas and Las Americas. Activities include beach and water sports, coastal walks, hiking in the uplands and ravines, whale-watching trips and the nearby Jungle Park (Parque Las Aguilas): see Jungle Park. Detailed guides exist for Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio and El Medano, and where to stay in Los Cristianos compares bases. The climate is about 18 C in winter and 28 C in summer, according to the tourist board.
How to get there
By car, Arona is about 15 to 30 minutes from Tenerife South airport via the TF-1, and about an hour from Tenerife North airport via the TF-5 and TF-1. TITSA bus lines link Arona with Santa Cruz and other towns in the south. See the best area to stay in Tenerife for bases.
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