For you, the word holiday necessarily rhymes with sun, sea and fine sandy beaches? How about flying to the Canary Islands? Adeje, more precisely, is the ideal destination for dream stays. Between mountains and turquoise water, the very elegant Adeje has all the qualities for a successful stay.
What is Adeje's main asset? Without hesitation: its coastline. Absolutely magnificent, the coastline of this very popular seaside resort will amaze you with the beauty of its beaches. In all, you can enjoy 14 fine sandy beaches, each more idyllic than the next. With an average temperature of 23°C and more than 300 days of sunshine per year, you can swim in it in both winter and summer! Torvisca beach is famous for being one of the most beautiful in the entire southern region of Tenerife. It is also one of the most extensive, perfect for moments of idleness under its parasols or for more sporty afternoons. With its calm waters, it is a delight for families who come to bathe in complete serenity. Water sports enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a wide range of activities along its coastline: jet-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, water skiing, deep-sea fishing, surfing, flyboarding, scuba diving or boat rides... You will have a wide choice! The "Playa de los Morteros", the "Playa de Diego Hernandez", the one of Fanabé, El Bobo or the "Cala de las Tortugas" are also worth a look.
Authentic Eden for marine animals, the waters of Adeje are populated by many cetaceans: with its dolphins, pilot whales, pilot whales, pilot whales and sperm whales, the station can boast of hosting one of the largest communities of aquatic mammals with a total of 21 species present in its waters. You may have the chance to see some of them on sea trips!
In addition to the sea, Adeje is a real paradise for hiking fans: with its many trails, it will allow you to contemplate fascinating panoramas both on the mountains and on the turquoise sea that caresses its coast. With its lush vegetation and wide hilly areas, its hiking routes through the Barranco del Infierno, the Virgen and Teresme Trails, you will be able to discover in a few hours' walk the most impressive views that Adeje has to offer.
But Adeje is also a small town marked by history, and rich in a very beautiful built heritage. Its "granero" (traditional 17th century bread store), its Museum of Sacred Art, its Santa Ursula church and the Casa Fuerte built to repel pirates in the 16th century are essential sites to visit during your stay in Adeje.
Finally, it is impossible to stay in the province of Tenerife without enjoying the delights of its cuisine! On the menu? Papas arrugadas (small potatoes served in tapas with sauce called "moko rojo"), barraquito (a coffee with milk and orange peel), ropa vieja, puchero canario (a kind of stew), seafood, fish and goat's cheese will be at the rendez-vous of all the good addresses! To finish with a sweet sweetness, don't hesitate, go for the "leche asada" (Catalan cream) or the "alberto principle", a chocolate mousse with honey and almonds that you will remember, that's for sure!