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Playa de las Americas
Playa de las Americas is Tenerife's largest tourist playground,
a purpose-built hedonistic haven for holidaymakers of all ages and
stages who come here for fun in the sun from all over the world.
The resort is situated in the south of the island near the Tenerife
South Airport (Reina Sofia Airport). It has grown vastly during its
30 years of existence and now covers three different zones: the
original Playa de las Americas, San Eugenio and Toviscas.
There are three natural beaches in the resort area and three
man-made ones, all covered with dark volcanic sand and extremely
crowded during the summer season. The las Americas beaches are
linked by a long promenade, which winds along the busy waterfront,
backed by dozens of high-rise hotels and holiday apartment blocks.
A mini train runs around the resort stopping at scheduled points
every hour, and there are plenty of free buses to assist visitors
in getting around, making the most of the Playa de las Americas
bars, entertainment venues, shops and sports facilities that
abound. Don't expect to soak up any Canarian culture while
holidaying at Playa de las Americas, but for those who enjoy the
hullaballoo of a packaged, carefree summer vacation, the resort
will exceed expectations.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).