Things To Do in Playa de la Arena

Los Gigantes Festival

Los Gigantes Festival

This colourful 4-day carnival is usually celebrated the week after Ash Wednesday. The fabulously costumed carnival... Read More

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Blarney Stone, Avenida Maritima

Blarney Stone, Avenida Maritima

Opposite the beach you’ve got this popular Irish pub run by Augustin and Colette. Naturally, it’s all about the craic... Read More

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Browse the markets for souvenirs

Browse the markets for souvenirs

Playa de la Arena has souvenir shops, but you’ll need to head out of town for a ... Read More

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Café Jardin Flor del Drago

Café Jardin Flor del Drago

The portions at this restaurant, near the Playa de la Arena Hotel, are small but... Read More

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Eat Canarian food

Eat Canarian food

Handily, all the resort’s restaurants are lined up on the prom. You’ve got an in... Read More

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Eat octopus salad on the waterfront

Eat octopus salad on the waterfront

The prom is the place to go for Playa de la Arena’s restaurants. There’s a good ... Read More

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Enjoy a night out in Playa de la Arena

Enjoy a night out in Playa de la Arena

Irish bars and Brit pubs line the waterfront, so you won’t have to walk far afte... Read More

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Go whale-watching

Go whale-watching

Over in nearby Los Gigantes, the clear waters around these parts are famous for ... Read More

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Have a go at the watersports on the beach

Have a go at the watersports on the beach

Playa de la Arena’s black sands keep sunbathers happy, while the sea is where al... Read More

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Have a night out in Playa de la Arena

Have a night out in Playa de la Arena

Playa de la Arena might not be party central, but you’ve got plenty of Irish bar... Read More

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Sauco, Calle La Gaviota

Sauco, Calle La Gaviota

With a half-Italian owner, you can expect the pizza and pasta to star here. Orde... Read More

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Take a boat trip to see whales and dolphins

Take a boat trip to see whales and dolphins

The Atlantic waters round here are home to a huge array of dolphins and whales, ... Read More

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The Blarney Stone, Avenida Maritima

The Blarney Stone, Avenida Maritima

Guinness on draft and live Irish music makes The Blarney Stone, across from the ... Read More

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Try watersports on the beach

Try watersports on the beach

Although Playa de la Arena’s beach is sheltered, the surf can be pretty strong –... Read More

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Visit the markets

Visit the markets

Playa de la Arena has its fair share of souvenir shops, but if you like rooting ... Read More

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