The main resorts in the south are Playa Las Amaricas  Los Cristianos and the smaller ones such as Los gigantes in the north Puerto de la Cruz..  Los Cristianos has a more sedate relaxed pace than its neigbour Las Americas with it discos and Veronicas. Never the less dont be put off by this the area off Las Americas next to Los Cristianos has some of the best hotels and apartments on the island. Los Cristianos has still some of it origins to be seen the church the harbour and fishing fleet which contribute to the different  cosmopolitan feel you get when walking in Los Cristianos. Los Gigantes smaller and quieter has the back drop of the the huge spectacular cliffs. Other resorts which are an exstention of Las Americas are Toriviscas,Porto Colon and Playa Fanabe and Costa Adeje all with bars shops and resteraunts.

  Los Cristianos has two yellow golden sand beaches the main beach  in the center and Las Vistas both with toilets,parasols and sun beds ,bars and cafes shops  while Las Americas beaches are mix of golden fine grain sand to dark sand again with promanade, parasols, loungers a selection of bars and restaurants. You can enjoy water sports such as paragliding ,water sking ,surfing also scuba diving and fishing or just sun bath on the great blue  flag beaches  Adeje     Bahi Duque   grey fine sand beach with parking area coffee shop showers toilets promenade and sun beds. Los Gigantes Black fine grain sand beach, parking area, bars restaurants showers and parasols and of course the back drop of the huge cliffs..