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Playa la Arena
Once a fishing village on the west coast of Tenerife, Playa la
Arena is today one of three separate holiday resorts (Los Gigantes,
Puerto Santiago and Playa la Arena) that have to all intents and
purposes merged into one. Playa la Arena is the most modern of the
three and has a lovely long stretch of Blue Flag standard black
sand beaches. The sea offers excellent swimming, but waters can
sometimes be rough. A promenade runs along the seafront and is
flanked by a variety of restaurants (some offering excellent
seafood), several bars and shops. There is plenty to do besides
relaxing on the beach or sampling local cuisine and many visitors
opt for a boat trip to neighbouring Los Gigantes, whale watching
tours, day trips to the nearby village of Masca or a cable car ride
up Mount Teide in the Teide National Park. Visitors can also choose
to take a stroll to either Puerto Santiago or Los Gigantes for
something different, or catch a bus to the bustling Playa de las
Americas for a night on the town. In general, Playa la Arena is
peaceful and laid-back, lacking the aggressive touting common in
other resorts, and offers a perfect combination of activity and
relaxation for all types of visitors seeking the perfect holiday
destination.
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).