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Los Cristianos
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Cristianos
is situated in Southern Tenerife in a sheltered bay, and has the warmest
and mildest climate all year long. It is next to its larger neighbour
Playa de Las Americas, and unlike Playa de Las Americas, Los
Cristianos is not a purpose built resort, but has developed from a small
fishing village to an International tourist resort. Although the harbour
still has fishing boats you are likely to see more pleasure craft
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Because the town is based on a fishing village the
centre has more charm and has made it a top tourist
resort. The old town centre is the place to stock up
on duty-free goods and gifts, you will find plenty
of shops by the port and along the sea front. The
centre is surrounded by high rise apartments and
hotels.. This resort is an ideal place for a family
holiday, with its golden beaches and clear seas. The
old town, behind the harbour is crammed with
shops, bars and restaurants. Much of the
area is
pedestrianised and along with the local
church is the focal point of the town and an area
where the locals like to sit and meet each other. |
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There are 2 beaches
The best and biggest beaches on the island having
been improved and protected by breakwaters. |
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Playa de los Cristianos -
Near the harbour and even a secluded nudist beach at the far
end (south east) of the resort! |
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Playa de las Vistas -
On the other side of the harbour the wide curving beach
towards Playa de Las Americas |
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Playa de Las Americas
is only a short taxi ride away or a pleasant stroll
along the sea front, the 2 resorts are merged
together, the separating line being a small gorge
(barranco). |
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A wide promenade runs along the
full length of the resort, continuing into the heart
of Playa de las Americas. Be aware of illegal games
such as "find the lady". Although it appears to be a
single person with an audience it is an highly
organised group, you can easily spot some of the
group, they are the ones winning. |
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The beaches and harbour are the
for a range of water sports
including
scuba diving. | | 
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Viewing the sand artists work with
their sculptures
- Boats
and Boat trips
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Sailing boats
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Catamarans
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Glass-bottomed boats
- Superb
value for money whale and
dolphin
watching trips compared to those
offered by the large tour operators.
Check if they guarantee seeing
whales and dolphins and some offer a
free child place.
- Trips
to the island of La Gomera. Try a
Gomerian meal.
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Ferries to La Gomera approximately 1
hour away, and other islands
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