Playa de las Américas has become a popular party destination and while it’s known for its vibrant nightlife, there is also an abundance of activities to enjoy without the need for alcohol.
South Tenerife’s rugged landscape is filled with cacti and beautiful palm trees which can be seen throughout the coast. The island enjoys pleasant weather year-round, with temperatures averaging 20 degrees Celsius even in winter. This makes the location a frequent holiday destination for tourists. Playa de las Américas, an area on the coast, is only a brief 15 minute drive from Tenerife Sur airport.
Despite the area being best known for its pubs, bars and nightclubs, it is also a great location with plenty to do for those who choose to travel alcohol-free.
Tenerife is also famous for its national park, which is home to and named after Mount Teide, an active volcano in the centre of Tenerife. Despite it being challenging, it is a great location for hikers at any level.
The warm climate makes Tenerife a great destination for water-based sports and activities.
It is very common for hotels in the area to
have pools available to guests, but there are
also a series of fabulous beaches along the
coast. While the waves are a great opportunity
for surfers, red warning flags are often raised
due to treacherous conditions. There are
numerous activities along the beaches,
including pedal boats, jet skis and if you are
feeling brave there is also the possibility of
parasailing.
The tour company Xplore Tenerife are a local business that offer a variety of nature-based tours and activities that are engaging, with their main priority being to observe and not interfere with the natural areas. A great example is the opportunity to go kayaking and snorkelling with the wildlife in the area.
The tour involves several hours of kayaking as part of a group and the opportunity to go snorkelling in the hopes of seeing dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat. You are assigned a tour guide who assists you throughout the experience while also taking photographs that they send to you shortly after the tour. They provide you with all the necessary equipment, life jacket and the option of a wetsuit also.
Tenerife also has two waterparks for those who do not enjoy sea swimming, these include Aqualand in Costa Adeje and Siam Park. Siam Park has rightfully become a viral sensation across social media platforms. It is regarded as one of the best waterparks in the world. It has a wide selection of water slides, with the most famous being Tower of Power, which is a 28-meter high water slide that brings you through a giant aquarium that houses sharks, rays and other species of fish.
Mini golf is another wholesome activity available across Tenerife, with numerous different parks that offer it. One of the most popular is Mini Golf Santiago which has 3 different courses available to guests with both a 9 hole and 18 hole section.
It is located on La Milla De Oro (Golden Mile), which is a stretch located in Playa de las Américas. It is a good activity to enjoy sober and is suitable for all ages. The prices vary between children and adults but it is without a doubt worth the money due to the time spent and the enjoyment to be had.
It is a great activity to do later in the day when the temperatures have dropped. It can be enjoyed accompanied by friends, family or even with a partner.
Loro Parque is the most famous zoo in Tenerife, however it is quite far away from Playa de las Américas, if you are looking for something a little bit more accessible, there are two other zoos, Jungle Park and Tenerife Zoo Monkey Park, which are both only a short drive from the south coast.
Tenerife Zoo Monkey Park is home to and assisting with the reproduction of a variety of different endangered species. There are several species of monkeys, birds, reptiles and rodents present at the zoo. It is also possible to purchase healthy treats for the animals that you are able to feed to the them throughout the experience.
When it comes to nightlife, there is still a huge range of options for locations to enjoy alcohol-free. It is also very common for locations to offer a large mocktail menu. Venture Group Tenerife are a company that own a series of restaurants with various different cuisines, not only do they serve exceptional food, but also provide delicious mocktails for their guests.
Of course it is also possible to enjoy the bars and nightclubs while alcohol-free. There is karaoke, dancing, pool and darts that create a positive buzz along the strip. Unfortunately there is also frequent drug use, fighting and disruptive noise, so this should be considered while choosing a location to enjoy the evening.
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