Sightseeing
Fabulous, undiscovered fishing village that’s great for food lovers & sun seekers with its sweeping beach, long promenade & marina
51 locals recommend
Playa San Juan
Fabulous, undiscovered fishing village that’s great for food lovers & sun seekers with its sweeping beach, long promenade & marina
Masca is a place of natural beauty, nestled in the mountains. A must see if you’re up for a scenic drive
316 locals recommend
MASCA
Calle Lomo del MedioMasca is a place of natural beauty, nestled in the mountains. A must see if you’re up for a scenic drive
Mount Teide national park. Take the cable car ride to the top of Teide or walk across “lunar” landscape where they filmed Planet of the Apes
681 locals recommend
Teide National Park
25 Calle Doctor Sixto Perera GonzalezMount Teide national park. Take the cable car ride to the top of Teide or walk across “lunar” landscape where they filmed Planet of the Apes
Abama Golf
KM9 TF-47Fabulous championship golf course. 5 mins away
Food scene
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Along the seafront road is a lovely French restaurant. Succulent steaks, fish & meat dishes. Try the house red wine. Amazing!
La Boca Rie
28 Avenida EmigranteAlong the seafront road is a lovely French restaurant. Succulent steaks, fish & meat dishes. Try the house red wine. Amazing!
Excellent fish & seafood restaurant 5 minutes walk from our apartment. You’ll go back several times!
16 locals recommend
Taberna Maritima Agua y Sal
24 Avenida EmigranteExcellent fish & seafood restaurant 5 minutes walk from our apartment. You’ll go back several times!
Great little tapas bar in PlayaSan Juan. Huge variety of fresh dishes. Good beers, wine & a real local vibe. On the seafront road
Aljibe
8 Avenida EmigranteGreat little tapas bar in PlayaSan Juan. Huge variety of fresh dishes. Good beers, wine & a real local vibe. On the seafront road
homemade Italian ice cream in a road behind the seafront Playa San Juan. Crepes are lovely too
heladería opera
7 Avenida Altamarhomemade Italian ice cream in a road behind the seafront Playa San Juan. Crepes are lovely too
Excellent Italian restaurant in the village square at the top of our road. Everything is homemade. The tiramisu is a must!
6 locals recommend
Plazale
8 C. la GraciosaExcellent Italian restaurant in the village square at the top of our road. Everything is homemade. The tiramisu is a must!
Great Argentinian steak & homemade pizza overlooking the beach. Very reasonable
Fresko Restaurante Playa San Juan
Great Argentinian steak & homemade pizza overlooking the beach. Very reasonable
Superb value! Tapas here on the seafront. Try the house salad & fried chicken with a bottle of Flor de Chasma seco. Our fave white wine!
El Rincón de Santel
Superb value! Tapas here on the seafront. Try the house salad & fried chicken with a bottle of Flor de Chasma seco. Our fave white wine!
Fantastic upper class restaurant right on the marina outside our apartment
Sesto Senso Restaurant Playa San Juan
Fantastic upper class restaurant right on the marina outside our apartment
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Fiesta Playa San Juan
The most important fiesta and social event happens in Playa San Juan the first week in August. The whole village participates in the ceremonies which are centred on the beach and in the square with music, dancing & fire leaping
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Boat hire
Charter a boat from Playa San Juan marina to go fishing or whale watching. A memorable experience