Fañabé Beach - Great beach in Costa Adeje, Tenerife
Playa de Fanabe is considered by many to be the heart and soul of Costa Adeje and it's one of the busiest and most popular beaches in Tenerife South.
Situated in the south of the island, it is connected through a promenade with the neighboring Puerto Colon and Playa del Duque.
| Location: | Costa Adeje, municipality of Adeje |
| Map: | see on Google maps |
| Beach type: | Urban beach with fine sand |
| Access: | Easy access |
| Facilities: | Sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, waste bins, showers |
| Nudist friendly: | No |
| Lifeguards: | Yes |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Public Transport: | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Yes |
Playa Fanabe - Top beach in Costa Adeje
If something important is going on in Costa Adeje, Playa Fanabe is where it’s at. The beach is close to many types of restaurants, with food from all over the world and bars and clubs that throw enormous parties at night. If you want good food and a place to dance the night away, Fanabe beach is a great choice for a holiday in Tenerife!
Compared to other beaches, the man-made beach of Playa Fanabe is long and offers plenty of space for everyone. Some want to enjoy the comfort of a sun lounger and umbrella, and others just want a place to throw their towel. At Playa Fanabe there is a space for all types of tourists and also, ideal conditions for swimming.
The ocean here has crystal clear waters, which are calm and safe, protected by breakwaters. The beach is supervised by lifeguards during the day.
At Playa de Fañabé you can find all the facilities to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach: sunbeds, umbrellas and even Bali beds at the popular Fiji Beach Club, where they serve good food and drinks, with a lively atmosphere with a live DJ during the weekends.
Playa Fanabe is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Tenerife
In the evening, Playa de Fanabe is a wonderful place to watch the sunset in Tenerife. The colors of the sky with a view of La Gomera in the background are simply amazing and you can enjoy a cocktail in one of the many bars and pubs while admiring the spectacle of nature.
Fanabe Beach offers activities for the entire family
Families with children will find a playground for kids and a mini-golf course, which can offer you a way to spend a few hours during the day.
There are many excursion shops right by the beach and a medical center in the close vicinity.
For the more adventurous ones, you can rent jet skis or take a banana boat ride if you want some thrill. For families, there are pedal boats available for rent. For around 15 euros you can spend an hour doing some exercise and admiring the beach from the ocean.
Playa Torviscas is just a few minutes away, separated from Playa de Fanabe only by the breakwater in the middle. You can easily walk between the two beaches and explore all your options.
With its Blue Flag distinction and upscale restaurants, the area of Playa Fanabe is considered more upmarket than other resorts in the south. Similar conditions, luxury hotels and restaurants can also be found in Playa del Duque.
Did you know that you can walk from Playa Fanabe to Los Cristianos?
If you want to explore more of Tenerife South's resorts and beaches, we highly recommend going on a beautiful coastal walk between Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas and Costa Adeje, all the way to La Caleta.
Want to explore more? Read our complete guide for all 101 Beaches in Tenerife
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