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Town in Canary Islands, Spain
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centres in the south of Tenerife, and has become known for its sandy beaches. It is a town of about 21,000 permanent residents (2015) that is 2 km southeast of Playa de las Américas and 5 km southeast of Costa Adeje, but it is the most authentic of these three, where locals mix with tourists.
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Correos
The bird of prey show is a must. There are free bus links to the park, but getting on one to get back is not much fun.
Zoo with emphasis on monkeys, roaming around the park freely in many areas. Other species include rodents, reptiles (snakes, tortoises), and parrots. Great for kids, terrible for the animals.
Public swimming pool
Small Italian restaurant with a twist of fast food. A bit of a hidden gem tucked away in the streets of the otherwise uninspiring Los Cristianos. Limited seating available, so making a reservation in advance is highly recommended.
Charming tapas bar.
By car
The island motorway TF-1 comes from Santa Cruz, about 70 km away. It continues north towards the Teno mountains and Santiago del Teide.
By boat
The following ferry companies are the ones relevant here:
By bus
Many buses connect to nearby Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje.
By train
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