Beaches
Playa Paraiso has several small and sheltered sandy beaches. There are also many different little rocky shores you can take a dip from. One of the beaches here has also been transformed into the Hard Rock beach club. So if you are looking for that beach party vibe, the Hard Rock beach club or the beach just in front of it, the Playa El Pique, offer the best options.
Playa Las Galgas is a more relaxed small beach, more ideal for families with small children as it is mostly sheltered from the big waves.
Playa las Salinas is rarely used by tourists but mostly by a few locals.
The Roca Negra has natural pools , mostly popular in the evening to watch the sunset from, even tho most people will just watch it form the rocks or the nearby bar terraces.
Where to stay in Playa Paraiso
Playa Paraiso is not very big and most things are within easy walking distance, so where exactly you are staying does not matter so much here as in many other larger holiday destinations on the island.
- Hard Rock hotel Tenerife: Modern hotel for a cool unique vibe and great if you enjoy taking selfies. Seriously, I have never seen so many people take selfies at the same time!
- Riu Buenavista: For a family holiday hotel with great entertainment and activities.
- Adrian Roca Nivaria: Best option for a luxury and relaxing holiday in this area.
Things to do in Playa Paraiso
- El Puertito: A short walk away you will find this little coastal area and beach. Great for some seaside food and tapas, to go kayaking or try and see some turtles in the wild. While it has become better known and a bit more touristy in recent years, it is still a hidden gem.
- Callao Salvaje: For a change of scenery it is easy to walk to the nearby Callao Salvaje and enjoy some dinner or drinks in the beachbar. This is especially nice in the evening with a bit of live music and if you want you can continue exploring the, limited but fun, nightlife further in town later on. Don’t expect to much.
- Spa: The hotel H10 Atlantic Sunset has a spa that is open to anyone who wants to use it and pays.
- Golf: The 18 whole Golf Costa Adeje is just a few kilometers away.
- Costa Adeje: This large and popular tourist area nearby is worth a visit to try different beaches, restaurants, bars or the lively nightlife.
- Siam Water Park: This park is a must visit.
- Hire a car: Playa Paraiso is not very big and there is not so much to do. However, there are many things to do and experience just a few kilometers ways. For this reason I would definitely advise hiring a car to get around easily.
- Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife: The rooftop bar is open to any paying customer if you are not staying in the hotel.
- La Caleta: While adventurous and not very easy, a hike along the coastline to this village takes a bit over an hour and rewards you with a unique experience, great places to swim and excellent fish restaurants. If you are not up for a hike, you can also just take a taxi or go by car.
- Shopping: While not huge, there is a shopping center here with mostly luxurious shops called Roca Mar.
Restaurants
In Playa Paraiso, you will find a pretty extensive selection of different restaurants. While there are not that many, most offer fair prices. However, most people seem to choose to eat in the hotel.
Heading over to the Callao Salvaje area, a short walk away, there is a lovely beach restaurant overlooking the ocean that offers live music and entertainment most nights, so it might be worth a visit one night if you are looking to eat out.
Nightlife
Playa Paraiso is a small area with not many bars or clubs, so it isn’t the right place if you want to go clubbing here. They sometimes have events and parties at the Hard Rock lagoon, but these are primarily during the day and early evening.
Tenerife airport to Playa Paraiso
Playa Paraiso is only a 28 kilometer drive away from the Tenerife South Airport (TFS). The Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is 91 kilometers away. So it is best to fly to the Tenerife South Airport:
- Public transport (5.80 €/pp): The cheapest option but it is not ideal as you will have to transfer bus at least 1 or 2 times to get to Playa Paraiso. Adding a lot of extra stress and hassle to your holiday.
- Shuttle bus online (6.35 €/pp): A lot better option for just 50 cents extra. No need to transfer onto other buses, just sit back and relax to be dropped of at your hotel.
- Taxi or minibus online (44.88 €): Best for those who are traveling with 4 or people and those who need child safety seats.
- Taxi at the airport (33.60 €): This is also a good option but I would advice to book one in advance online as they have better service and in weekends and evenings the price will be much higher so will cost more or the same anyways.
When to go
Playa Paraiso has most of the year even better weather then some of the larger and more popular holiday destinations in the South of Tenerife. So if you are looking for great weather, this is and ideal place to choose as it is often less windy where, what really helps during the colder winter months to provide better beach weather. June and September here, have the best value for money.
May and November are very budget friendly but the are might also feel a bit more quiet and empty.
