Playa de las Américas facts for kids
Playa de las Américas is a popular holiday spot in Tenerife. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands of Spain. This resort is located in the southern part of the island. It is close to the town of Los Cristianos. Playa de las Américas was built in the 1960s. Today, it is part of a large area of hotels and fun places. This area stretches along Tenerife's southwest coast. The resort has many restaurants and beaches. Most of its beaches are man-made. The sand was brought from Africa. This is because the natural sand on the island is dark volcanic sand.
Playa de las Américas is also known for its evening activities. There are many places for fun after dark. These include areas like the Veronicas Strip and the Patch. You can find many restaurants and shows there.
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Fun Places to Visit
Amazing Beaches
Playa de las Américas has five main beaches. They are great for swimming and relaxing.
Playa de El Bobo Beach
This beach is located at the northern end of Playa de las Américas. You can find it near the H10 Gran Tinerfe hotel.
Playa de Troya Beach
Playa de Troya is protected by special walls called breakwaters. These walls help keep the waves calm. This makes it a great spot for swimming. It is located near a small valley called Ravine of Troy.
Playa del Camisón Beach
This is the southernmost beach in Playa de las Américas. It is a lovely place to enjoy the sun.
Playa de las Vistas Beach
Playa de las Vistas is a very popular beach. It has golden sand. It is also easy to access for everyone. This beach is perfect for families.
Explore Central Park of Arona
The Central Park of Arona is a big public park. It covers an area of 42,000 square metres. That's about the size of six football fields! The park has many open spaces and playgrounds. It also has a wonderful collection of tropical plants. You can see many plants native to the Canary Islands here.
The park is right in the middle of Playa de las Américas. It is next to the local football stadium. Schools, a court, and a hospital are also nearby. It's a peaceful green space in the busy resort.
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One of the beaches near Playa de Las Americas
See also
In Spanish: Playa de las Américas para niños
